Forking Around with Flavor South Florida

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Forking Around with Flavor South Florida is a podcast hosted by Kerri Paizzi, CEO of Flavor South Florida . It was created to give restaurant owners and industry professionals a space to talk openly about the behind the scenes of South Florida’s dining industry. These conversations are with the people who live in this industry daily - from owner-operators and chefs to hospitality partners, local collaborators, and more. Episodes are released in the lead-up to Flavor South Florida , the largest restaurant month in the region, running September 1 - September 30 across Palm Beach County and the T...

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The Woman Who Started It All: Origin Story of Flavor Palm Beach with Briana Beaty 09.07.2026 22:36

Before there was Flavor South Florida, there was one woman, one big idea, and 17 restaurants willing to take a chance on it. Kerri sits down with Briana Beaty - the founder of Flavor Palm Beach - to hear the story straight from the source. Briana shares how a love of New York Restaurant Week and Miami Spice inspired her to build something similar from scratch in Palm Beach County, cold-calling res...

The Three Amigos Behind Some of South Florida's Favorite Restaurants 09.07.2026 1:17:02

What does it actually take to build a successful restaurant in today's market? In this episode of Forking Around with Flavor South Florida, Kerri Paizzi sits down with three of South Florida's most accomplished restaurateurs: Scott Frielich, Cleve Mash, and Angelo Abbenante. Together, they have launched dozens of restaurants, bars, and hospitality concepts across Palm Beach County and beyond, incl...

From Hell’s Kitchen to PGA National: Paula DaSilva’s Recipe for Leadership 09.07.2026 1:01:42

Paula DaSilva’s culinary journey began long before television audiences met her as the runner-up on Season 5 of Hell’s Kitchen . Raised in a hardworking family that built Brazilian restaurants from the ground up, Paula learned early that success in hospitality is built on grit, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to serving others. Today, as Director of Food & Beverage at PGA National, sh...

Chef David Burke on Culinary Creativity, Memorable Meals, and Building Restaurants That Last 09.07.2026 54:05

Chef David Burke joins Kerri for a conversation about what it really means to cook with creativity, run restaurants with staying power, and create food that people actually remember. From his signature bacon and lobster dumplings at Seahawk Prime to his decades in New York, New Jersey, and Florida restaurants, David shares how innovation, hospitality, pressure, and personality all come together on...

The Prequel: Inside the Launch Party | Forking Around with Flavor South Florida 07.07.2026 41:37

What happens when South Florida's food lovers, community leaders, and local personalities all gather under one roof? You get an unforgettable launch party and we're bringing you along for the ride! In this special live episode of Forking Around with Flavor , we recorded a series of fun, fast-paced mini interviews straight from our Launch Party on June 25th. Each guest brings their own unique flavo...

Official Trailer | Forking Around with Flavor South Florida Podcast 24.06.2026 2:41

Forking Around with Flavor South Florida is a podcast for restaurant owners, operators, and hospitality professionals who want a real look at the business behind the plate. Hosted by Kerri Paizzi, CEO of Flavor South Florida, the show features candid conversations with the people who keep the restaurant industry moving, from independent operators and chefs to community and industry leaders. Episod...