Space Coast Eats

Chef Christopher Morales shares his culinary journey from restaurant kitchens to reality TV stardom on NBC's Yes Chef and his current work as a private chef for ultra-wealthy clients in the Hamptons. His candid conversation reveals the personal transformation that came through sobriety and how it launched his career to new heights. • Former restaurant chef who has transitioned to private chef...

Meet Ricky, the familiar friendly face who's been pouring perfect pints at Intercoastal Brewery for years, now making waves in the local food scene with his artisanal hot sauce brand, Tu Madres. This episode takes you behind the label to discover how a casual conversation about selling homemade salsa transformed into a thriving local business with distribution across Brevard County. What star...

Space Coast Eats Episode 62 featuring Ethan Tyler Step beyond the velvet rope and into the allure of mixology with me, Jesse, on Space Coast Eats. Our guest, Ethan from Lourdes Library , is no mere barkeeper; he's an alchemist of the modern speakeasy. Listen in as he conjures up libations that will seduce your senses, from a sumptuous strawberry syrup mocktail to the revered Last Word. Savor...

The Bearded Chef joins Jesse and Kayte , with Vibe and Dine, in the studio to discuss his move to Station 49 in Palm Bay.  Chef Brandon is such a delight and extremely personable.  His success includes a best blended burger award from the James Beard Foundation.  His success with his food truck established him as a true foodie's chef whose creations were featured on many blogs and dining revi...

What's so extraordinary about Chef Moe and the Taste Budz food truck? You're about to find that it's pretty much everything. Join us to learn what it's like to be on a reality cooking show, what goes into starting and owning a food truck, and what makes Taste Budz food so "obnoxious!" Trivia: M.O.E. is an acronym for what? Watch all of our episodes on Facebook.com/spa...

Introducing Island XI! Phenomenal ribs, seafood boils, wood-smoked craft burgers and so much more. You really won't believe this menu and all the thoughtful, creative details behind Viera's latest hot spot! Owner David and Chef Cole spill all the details!  Support the show

Get ready to get chills! Introducing you to The Source, Dignity Food Truck, and one of the most incredible initiatives that is changing so many lives in Central Florida. Listen as Anthony Zorbaugh describes one of the newest, coolest additions to the Space Coast! A bunch of new culinary professionals are about to join our food industry, and you won’t believe their stories! Support the show

An inside look at Coasters Taphouse in Cocoa Beach & Coasters Pub in Melbourne!  Space Coast Eats and Kayte from Vibe & Dine sit down with Ryan Stagg and Cheyne Balbier to learn about their craft drinks, insane beer selection and the secrets behind what makes their food so popular.  From their award-winning Seafood Mac, to their wild burgers to their wine and cocktails on tap, they gave us...

An inside look at Yellow Dog Cafe , the “Best Restaurant 2022” as named by Space Coast Living! Space Coast Eats and Kayte from Vibe & Dine sit down with the couple behind it all, Stuart and Nancy Borton.  We anticipated an interesting interview, but we couldn’t have predicted all the laughs and surprises that were to come. Learn all about: The CRAZY story behind Yellow Dog Cafe…What everyone s...

When it comes to gourmet cuisine artwork, Christopher Morales has mastered the craft.  When you follow @0ui. Chef of Instagram, you might get an appetite for some Chef's Table chef tasting menu. Chef Christopher is the Executive Chef at Chef's Table in Suntree, Florida.  We hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for the support. Support the show

Lean, Green and Clean. It's all about juice baby! Jesse and Darleen welcome Steve, the operator of @CleanJuiceMelbourne located in the Pineda Crossings plaza near Fresh Market in Suntree. And it's not just certified organic juice, they have salads, bowls and wraps plus so much more. Support the show

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Jesse invites Keenun Barley, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR  of EGAD and Melanie Schrader VICE CHAIR, Organization Chair of EGAD to share all of the exciting happening in the district.  We discover how this hybrid entity champions for their members in creative ways. We investigate all the way,s EGAD, the non-profit side creates fund raisers and raises revenue. We also learn that with the, CRA, the other side...

Burger Rob's food truck/trailer has in the last year done what most people would hope to do in five years of starting any business.  Our guests, Rob and Shelby, the owners of Burger Rob's, didn't anticipate leaving their very successful hotel and resort sales businesses so early but the Covid forced them to pivot and figure out how to survive.   This was  such  a fun episode.  What&...

We have all the deets on the Space Coast’s first Food Festival of 2021 with our guests 321 Food Fest. If you have missed great food festivals, live bands, & crafts and all for a good cause…join Jesse and Darleen on this podcast episode. Just a hint….40 food vendors, a mix with food trucks and local restaurants. 321 Food Fest has partnered with Bridges BTC as their charity partner. Such an amaz...

 It’s a marathon episode of hitting all of the highlights over the last year. Jesse and Darleen chat it up as they reminisce each guest from insta influencers, local farm to table’s, local candy store’s, and even home bakers. They do not miss a beat sharing the highlights of each guest and what was so unique, even sharing where each guest was during the height of Covid19 and how far they have come...

 Darleen with EatDrinkPlayBrevard.com chats with Jesse about her extreme dining experience with the Space Coast’s talented Chef’s Matt and Daniel with The Supper Club. The Chef’s are in the studio as we discuss their incredible talent, passion for food and unique business model that they bring to Brevard County. Support the show

Tis the season to catch up with your favorite podcast hosts on local holiday events, favorite recipes and traditions. We have a special guest in the studio, Roo the Reindeer who adds a little fun spin to kick off episode while Jesse shares his favorite Egg Nog Recipe...Cheers! Support the show

Are you dreading packing on those holiday pounds this season? No worries, join Jesse and Darleen on this entertaining episode as we talk a little turkey with Jeff from Body by Blais on how to avoid adding those extra pounds! These little tips can save you that dreaded January-February gym membership!  Support the show

Have you ever met a cookie that was just too beautiful to eat? Check out these incredible holiday cookies which are artistic, but also delish! Join us today as Darleen with EatDrinkPlayBrevard.com and Jesse enjoy not only the incredible artistic holiday cookies that Angie with Pink Apron Confections bring to the studio, but we also decorate them live! She shares great decorating tips. Support the...

On this episode,  join your favorite ghoulish podcast hosts, Jesse and Darleen as they share cool local must "do's" this spooky season on the Space Coast.  We are also joined by a special Guest who brings a festive box of goodies just perfect for your holiday! Support the show

This Space Coast Eats episode is a touchdown as we chat eats, events, staycations, music, football and so much more with Captain Hiram's! It's going to be an epic Fall Season with so much more than you ever imagined with great food and Beer specials. Jesse and Darleen also find out all of the cool stuff that you can do to incorporate a staycation while cruising the river, jumping in the...

We have one tasty and epic episode with salty and sweet New York bagels (real NEW YORK bagels), bites, deserts and a variety of really coolio cream cheese that will rock you to the top of the Empire State Building! Our guest, Empire State Bagels shared several different signature bagels including S'mores and the Heart-attack!!  Jesse and Darleen tasted several of these live and share their th...

The 321 is lucky have  a pastry Chef on stand by who whips up sweet treats. Jesse & Darleen with Eat Drink Play Brevard chatted away Keri Cossette, the owner and home baker of Spoonful of Sugar. She shared her love of all things sugar and her specialty items including homemade pop tarts! Do not miss this episode, this home baker offers delivery right to your day with designer cakes, baked good...

If you like meat cooked to perfection with spices that will knock your socks off. This is the podcast for you! Join Jesse and Darleen with Eat Drink Play Brevard as we chat Brazilian style steak house with Estampa Gaucha , our very own local Brazilian Steakhouse. You will never believe the options in meat, salad bar (60 items) and opportunities to have reserve a private spot for your group!  Suppo...