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  • Ep.49 Another Miami Pop Up Restaurant w/Guest Chef Jimmy Chill
    2025/06/27

    In this episode of Fancy Bread, Adrian & Ed chat with the 29-year-old chef Jimmy Chill who has made waves on reality television in Tel Aviv and even opened a still operating restaurant there "Milk & Honey". He takes us through his short but exciting culinary journey, including the story of Branja, the Miami-based restaurant that brought him to America, and the reasons behind its unfortunate close. Now, as he gears up to launch an exciting new pop-up, we get a glimpse into what’s next, what’s coming back, and invite you to be part of the adventure. Will you join in, or let this one slip away?

    NO MANNERS
    Dates:
    Every Monday Starting July 21st, 2025 - 6pm
    Address:
    851 NE 79th St, Miami, FL 33138
    Website:
    http://chillstable.com/nomanners
    Instagram:
    http://instagram.com/jimmychillo
    Business contact:
    mailto:contact@chillstable.com
    Reservations through Resy
    "will open 2 weeks prior"
    Private chef services, events, catering - available on:
    http://chillstable.com

    Chapters:
    0:00 Ed's opener
    3:15 Show Start & Pitch
    4:06 Who is Jimmy Chill
    5:08 What sparked his love for cooking
    7:44 His first experience cooking
    9:16 His culinary youth
    11:30 What you cook to someone you care about?
    14:11 Chef Chill on reality TV
    16:37 Chefs cook studio in Tel Aviv
    18:22 A journey with Celebrity Chef Tom D Aviv
    18:50 Coming to America
    19:58 Chef's and restauranteurs
    22:06 Chill's places to eat
    23:43 The story behind Branja
    25:10 Tom D Aviv, Milk & Honey, and Branja
    27:04 Chef Chill's role in Branja
    27:55 Chef Chill's dishes and Branja's vision
    32:47 What happened to Branja?
    40:00 Overcoming failure
    43:28 Chef's Pop Up Announcement!
    49:42 How chef deals with criticism in such a high pressure environment?
    52:16 The Crack Pie Tease...
    54:21 NO MANNERS Pop Up details
    55:45 Miami & Service Animals
    57:30 Tahini Crack Pie Story
    58:57 What chef wants with NO MANNERS?
    1:01:00 What Movie character is chef Chill?
    1:03:01 What character is Adrian?
    1:04:57 What character is Ed?
    1:06:06 What chef Chill wants you to feel with his food
    1:06:44 Last Call
    1:07:01 Adrian's Closer


    A podcast about the restaurant industry.
    New episodes out on Fridays!

    Also available on your preferred podcast platform.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancybreadmiami/
    Website: https://www.fancybreadmiami.com
    Audio Podcast: https://fancybreadmiami.buzzsprout.com

    The FancyBreadMiami Podcast is about a love/hate relationship between two food and beverage mercenaries with over 20 years of combined experience. We talk about the real, raw and sometimes misunderstood aspects of dining and working in the restaurant industry. Our mission: To educate, entertain, inspire, and connect.

    #FancyBreadMiami #restaurantlife #serverlife #FancyFriday

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    1 時間 8 分
  • Ep.48 Fathers Day w/Guest Mauro & Chris
    2025/06/20

    In this special Father’s Day episode of Fancy Bread, we gather around the table four men, each bringing a unique perspective on fatherhood. From a 22-year-old new dad navigating the joys and challenges of his first year, to a seasoned father of three sharing his wealth of experience. And of course your two host Adrian and Ed who aren’t sure if fatherhood is for them, sparking a lively conversation about what fatherhood means and the lessons it teaches. Check out the chapters below to jump straight to the moments that interest you most!

    Check out ATP Appraise the Phrase here:
    www.AppraiseThePhrase.com

    Follow Mauro:
    @whoisruzo

    Chapters:
    0:00 Ed's opener
    2:39 Show Start & Pitch
    3:19 Who is Mauro?
    4:37 Who is Chris?
    8:27 What's a part of pre dad life you didn't know you'd miss?
    10:45 What's a part of pre dad life you no longer miss?
    15:41 Something you thought you were ready for but weren't?
    17:18 An advice on how to balance fatherhood and restaurant life?
    24:16 Do you have guilt when leaving your child to work?
    25:30 What does father's day look like for you at home and work?
    26:58 One thing your baby did that you hat to share with your co workers?
    28:31 Checking ID vibe
    31:33 What your kids do now that makes it worth it?
    33:10 Current relationship with your father?
    41:12 How does being a father help you do your job?
    43:54 How does your father feel about your job?
    49:20 What movie dad you best identify with? Question...
    53:42 Chris answer
    56:42 Mauro's answer
    1:01:32 What actor reminds you of your dad?
    1:07:09 Do you see your kids going to eat in a place like the one you work in?
    1:08:22 How to stay connected with your kids as they grow older?
    1:14:54 Advise for a future dad in the industry
    1:18:27 Last Call: How do we feel about having kids?
    1:22:39 ATP BOARD GAME coming soon!
    1:23:15 @whoisruzo
    1:23:55 Adrian's Closer


    A podcast about the restaurant industry.
    New episodes out on Fridays!

    Also available on your preferred podcast platform.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancybreadmiami/
    Website: https://www.fancybreadmiami.com
    Audio Podcast: https://fancybreadmiami.buzzsprout.com

    The FancyBreadMiami Podcast is about a love/hate relationship between two food and beverage mercenaries with over 20 years of combined experience. We talk about the real, raw and sometimes misunderstood aspects of dining and working in the restaurant industry. Our mission: To educate, entertain, inspire, and connect.

    #FancyBreadMiami #restaurantlife #serverlife #FancyFriday

    Send us a text

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    1 時間 26 分
  • Ep.47 Fun-Dining w/Guest Amin
    2025/06/13

    Join us for a deep dive into the world of ‘Fun Dining’ with our special guest, Amin, former Director of Operations at the iconic Barton G. restaurant. In this episode, we explore how Barton G. pioneered the ‘Fun Dining’ trend, blending whimsical presentations with top-tier cuisine. We chat about the evolution of the dining scene, the pros and cons of this playful approach, and what it means for the future of restaurants. If you’re curious about how to balance fun and flavor, this episode is a must-listen!

    Chapters:
    0:00 Ed's opener
    2:37 Show Start & Guest Introduction
    4:07 Barton G is a person?
    5:12 Amin's role in Barton G
    8:59 Is fun-dining still as popular?
    10:15 Weakness and strengths of fun-dining
    14:41 We = Our achievements
    16:09 Who pays? What we give and should get in return
    18:03 Personal views vs business views
    20:30 Who is fun dining for?
    26:01 A shift in the industry?
    28:04 Costly vs Expensive
    28:53 The Miami vibe formula
    31:43 Miami locals & fun-dining
    33:34 Coke, A**, & ?...
    38:41 High end fun-dining / experience
    43:03 How to balance fun-dining
    46:07 Ed's view on fun-diners
    49:03 If everyone's special, is anyone?
    50:20 Fun-dining is a though operation
    54:16 Fun-dining in the future
    56:54 What is next for Amin
    1:00:40 Adrian's Closer


    A podcast about the restaurant industry.
    New episodes out on Fridays!

    Also available on your preferred podcast platform.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancybreadmiami/
    Website: https://www.fancybreadmiami.com
    Audio Podcast: https://fancybreadmiami.buzzsprout.com

    The FancyBreadMiami Podcast is about a love/hate relationship between two food and beverage mercenaries with over 20 years of combined experience. We talk about the real, raw and sometimes misunderstood aspects of dining and working in the restaurant industry. Our mission: To educate, entertain, inspire, and connect.

    #FancyBreadMiami #restaurantlife #serverlife #FancyFriday

    Send us a text

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  • Ep.46 Bartenders Vs Servers w/Guest Kevin & Will
    2025/06/06

    In this episode of Fancy Bread, Adrian, Ed, along guests Kevin & Will dive into the discussion of bartenders vs servers. They discuss what makes each role unique, the similarities they share, and how they feel towards the other. Whether it’s the income potential, the differences in daily tasks, or the unique challenges of each position, this episode will help you find out which role suits you best.

    Chapters:
    0:00 Ed's opener
    2:14 Show Start & Guest Introductions
    4:19 Can servers memorize orders and should they?
    7:31 Why choose one over the other?
    14:19 Selling cocktails
    19:50 I want you, but I'm not ready for you
    22:29 A skill that makes someone great at your job
    25:57 My bar vs the guest table
    27:27 What role has the potential to make more money $$$
    30:17 What role has the potential to make more regulars
    31:16 Who is worse with food knowledge
    34:06 50% Rule & Wrinkled Bills
    36:54 What role has better chances to mate with guest
    39:43 Physically & mentally taxing roles
    43:47 Difficulties & battles
    49:43 Time Management Skills
    55:13 What role gets more support and can suffer from it
    58:58 How to mess with the other role?
    1:02:12 Last Call
    1:05:27 Adrian's Closer


    A podcast about the restaurant industry.
    New episodes out on Fridays!

    Also available on your preferred podcast platform.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancybreadmiami/
    Website: https://www.fancybreadmiami.com
    Audio Podcast: https://fancybreadmiami.buzzsprout.com

    The FancyBreadMiami Podcast is about a love/hate relationship between two food and beverage mercenaries with over 20 years of combined experience. We talk about the real, raw and sometimes misunderstood aspects of dining and working in the restaurant industry. Our mission: To educate, entertain, inspire, and connect.

    #FancyBreadMiami #restaurantlife #serverlife #FancyFriday

    Send us a text

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    1 時間 6 分
  • Ep.45 Memorial Day Reflections
    2025/05/30

    In this episode of Fancy Bread, Adrian and Ed reflect on Anthony Bourdain’s once belief; that the diner table is “the great equalizer.” They share appreciation for those working under Miami’s brutal sun and to those working in the dark. The conversation touches on military co-workers, the lessons loss can teach us, and the importance of gratitude. Ed being Ed, we also unpack some of the nuances of a world-renowned tasting menu, and the balance between being a personable server vs a technical server.

    Chapters:
    0:00 Ed's opener
    4:13 Show start
    5:17 Anthony Bourdain's table analogy
    11:36 It's HOT in Miami!
    12:52 Adrian's 2-day job experience at the Versace Mansion
    18:56 Ed's world renown menu tasting experience and what he preffers
    20:44 Another one of Ed's black and white questions
    21:38 Our preferred burgers in Miami
    25:38 When guest ask us for recommendations, and our preferred Lasagna in Miami
    26:55 Memorial Day and military coworkers
    30:27 The gift of ignorance
    33:34 Personable vs Technical
    39:23 Loss... And the bright side of it
    44:45 Last call
    45:36 Adrian's closer


    A podcast about the restaurant industry.
    New episodes out on Fridays!

    Also available on your preferred podcast platform.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancybreadmiami/
    Website: https://www.fancybreadmiami.com
    Audio Podcast: https://fancybreadmiami.buzzsprout.com

    The FancyBreadMiami Podcast is about a love/hate relationship between two food and beverage mercenaries with over 20 years of combined experience. We talk about the real, raw and sometimes misunderstood aspects of dining and working in the restaurant industry. Our mission: To educate, entertain, inspire, and connect.

    #FancyBreadMiami #restaurantlife #serverlife #FancyFriday

    Send us a text

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    47 分
  • Ep.44 YOU'RE FIRED! The myth of being invincible
    2025/05/23

    In this episode of FancyBread Adrian and Ed explore what it means to be a great employee versus a great coworker, the realities of being fired, and how workplace politics and networking shape restaurant careers. We’ll share insights on why people leave jobs, the importance of standing up for your team, and the value of always polishing your skills.

    Chapters:
    0:00 Ed's opener
    2:28 Show start
    3:02 Adrian's job count
    3:58 Invincibility, and crossing lines
    6:45 Employee vs coworker round 1
    9:30 3 Point system?
    11:22 Have we been fired? 24 Hour Rule
    13:35 Preferred way to get fired
    16:29 Those who fell from high places
    18:00 That time Ed stood up for Adrian
    22:50 The bright side of high turnover
    25:32 Politics are a REAL thing EVERYWHERE...
    26:40 Reasons people leave the restaurant industry
    29:55 Self governance and what gets you fired
    32:03 Poor performance
    33:18 Violating company policies
    34:00 Dishonesty or theft
    36:21 Disrespect
    37:07 Ed's pirate ship analogy
    39:52 Backup plans, and the importance of networking
    41:00 Employee vs coworker round 2
    44:23 Network done wrong
    48:42 Adrian's closer


    A podcast about the restaurant industry.
    New episodes out on Fridays!

    Also available on your preferred podcast platform.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancybreadmiami/
    Website: https://www.fancybreadmiami.com
    Audio Podcast: https://fancybreadmiami.buzzsprout.com

    The FancyBreadMiami Podcast is about a love/hate relationship between two food and beverage mercenaries with over 20 years of combined experience. We talk about the real, raw and sometimes misunderstood aspects of dining and working in the restaurant industry. Our mission: To educate, entertain, inspire, and connect.

    #FancyBreadMiami #restaurantlife #serverlife #FancyFriday

    Send us a text

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    50 分
  • Ep. 43 A Fancy Mothers Day w/Guest Maritza
    2025/05/16

    In this special Mother’s Day episode of ‘FancyBread’ Adrian, Ed, and guest Maritza explore the unique experiences of moms in the restaurant industry. Not only working on Mother’s Day but balancing motherhood with this demanding career. We highlight some of the challenges and joys these incredible women face. Join us for stories of ridicule, support, and the special bond between motherhood and hospitality.

    Chapters:
    0:00 Ed's opener
    3:52 Show Start
    5:43 How does mom feel about working on mother's day?
    7:00 Children in restaurants
    8:30 Mothers day lunch / brunch
    10:06 Educating and Mothering our guest
    14:54 Ed's theory on a*hole diners
    19:19 Serving Moms
    25:00 Unicorn kids, empty nesters, and escapist parents
    27:59 When parents hate their kids
    29:08 Being served by a pregnant server (showing)
    30:30 The importance of a supportive environment
    33:40 How does your kid feel about what you do?
    34:43 Hollidays in the industry
    38:11 Maternity leave
    40:00 Just because you are pregnant doesn't mean...
    44:40 Mother's on fine dining
    45:50 Mom's schedule
    46:53 Miami late night culture shock
    50:00 It's OK, As long as you...
    51:50 Moms and separation anxiety
    52:53 Message to future mom's in the industry
    57:57 Adrian's Closer


    A podcast about the restaurant industry.
    New episodes out on Fridays!

    Also available on your preferred podcast platform.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancybreadmiami/
    Website: https://www.fancybreadmiami.com
    Audio Podcast: https://fancybreadmiami.buzzsprout.com

    The FancyBreadMiami Podcast is about a love/hate relationship between two food and beverage mercenaries with over 20 years of combined experience. We talk about the real, raw and sometimes misunderstood aspects of dining and working in the restaurant industry. Our mission: To educate, entertain, inspire, and connect.

    #FancyBreadMiami #restaurantlife #serverlife #FancyFriday #mothersday

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    59 分
  • Ep.42 Big Tops! Managing chaos and unrealistic expectations w/Guest Derek & Nicole
    2025/05/09

    Join us in this episode of Fancy Bread as we dive into ‘Big Tops’ or 'Big Groups' of diners with guest Derek & Nicole. We uncover the secrets of managing the chaos and handling their sometimes unrealistic expectations. We share some expert tips and stories that will help you stay on top of your game as a server or as the host of a big group of diners.

    Chapters:
    0:00 Ed's opener
    0:35 Show Start
    1:04 Do we enjoy dining in big groups?
    6:48 What we like about serving big groups
    8:22 How to greet a big group of diners
    12:35 What we don't like about serving big groups
    15:05 What screams chaos in a big top
    20:55 Big top red flags
    25:15 Tug of war over table control
    28:05 Biggest group served alone & tips on how to
    34:45 A tip for the Host of a big top
    35:18 One of Ed's peeves for big tops
    40:52 Ordering drinks for a big top
    45:40 Another tip for the Host of a big top
    46:46 How we serve big tops
    49:04 Ed vs Children
    51:32 Drinks and verbal contracts
    52:42 Celebrities on big tops
    54:56 Dream scenario and how to handle it
    58:17 Miami handlers
    59:52 Adrian's tips for big tops
    1:05:12 The bill
    1:08:37 Adrian's Closer


    A podcast about the restaurant industry.
    New episodes out on Fridays!

    Also available on your preferred podcast platform.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancybreadmiami/
    Website: https://www.fancybreadmiami.com
    Audio Podcast: https://fancybreadmiami.buzzsprout.com

    The FancyBreadMiami Podcast is about a love/hate relationship between two food and beverage mercenaries with over 20 years of combined experience. We talk about the real, raw and sometimes misunderstood aspects of dining and working in the restaurant industry. Our mission: To educate, entertain, inspire, and connect.

    #FancyBreadMiami #restaurantlife #serverlife #FancyFriday

    Send us a text

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    1 時間 9 分