Lunch with Biggie

I got to spend a long lunch break with  Peter von Taborsky , creator, and host of Scotch & "good" Conversation podcast - a podcast about having a couple of drinks & getting to know people by asking smart people stupid questions. Peter started this project as an excuse to catch up with old friends, meet some new ones, and hopefully score some free bottles of Scotch in the process....

I got to spend a lunch break with Jordan Fuchs , owner of Plastic Pizza -    an artistically thinking brand of designer toys, apparel, and art with a focus on creativity and imagination striving to bring the unordinary and different to life one pizza slice design at a time. With a mission is to feed the world peace and art, while being a lightning rod for creativity and community. I spok...

I got to spend a lunch break with Andrew Scala ,  the chef, and owner of JAM Hot Chicken -    a Los Angeles & Nashville Inspired Hot Chicken joint proudly servin' the City Beautiful. I spoke to Andrew about how love at the first bite of a Hot Chicken Sandwich at Howling Ray's in LA led him to open up and start JAM Hot Chicken.  We discussed the keys to good spice levels and...

I got to spend a lunch break with Alyssa Bolaños , the owner of Oh Eco - Orlando’s Eco Shop + Refillery providing sustainable goods, gifts, and eco-friendly products for you, your family, and your home. I spoke to Alyssa about how the idea of how came about to open an Eco-sustaintable-refillery shop in Orlando.  What does it mean to be sustainable-ish?  We discussed how she came up with...

I got to spend a lunch break with Alexia Gawlak,  the chef, and owner of Swine & Sons a Michelin-recognized counter service restaurant and caterer located in historic Winter Park, Florida. This locally loved and nationally recognized counter service is offering DANG delicious sandwiches, burgers, salads, and everything in between.   I spoke to Lexi about how she and her husband Rhys...

I got to spend an extended lunch break a different way.. this time I sat down and had a Sandwich Talk with Team Fat Kid Food Truck owner and 1st Lunch with Biggie guest, Jason Fossee and his brother and fellow sandwich eater, Loren Fossee .   This conversation started because of a sandwich text exchange and a Fosee Ham & Cheese Sandwich Theory. We sat down and discussed this Ham &amp...

I got to spend a lunch break with Billy Flloyd , the frontman of Kitchen Killaz - a touring acoustic show that is crashing kitchens and performing a mix of covers and original songs in someone else's kitchen.  As well as, streaming shows live online- twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and facebook. I spoke to Billy about how the idea of how Kitchen Killaz started and how they got the name as well as...

I got to spend a lunch break with Tito Santiago , the owner and head barber at Eleanor's Barber Shop - Orlando's neighborhood barbershop. It is a place where any race, gender, sexual orientation, or age can get an authentic barber service I spoke to Tito about how he started the business, how he came up with the name for the shop and what is it about that feeling you get when you get a fresh cut....

 I got to spend a lunch break with Alex Diaz, the chef, and owner of Alex's Fresh Kitchen - a family-owned and operated restaurant in Casselberry, FL, serving made-to-order meals with the highest quality ingredients.  Also the home of the "The Mamba Burger" !  I spoke to Alex about how he started the business, and how "The Mamba Burger" was created.  Alex shared about having to...

Will Truran guest hosts and spends a lunch break with me, Biggie , the owner and creator behind Deli Fresh Threads - a sandwich-themed clothing brand- showing love to the King of Meals- the Sandwich! We celebrate Deli Fresh Threads 10 year Anniversary!  We spoke about what led me to start a clothing brand and starting Deli Fresh Threads.  We spoke about what I've learned along the way th...

I got to spend a lunch break with Shannon Dooley , the artist and owner behind The Doodles by Dooley - Digital illustrations of funky fresh takes on your favorite cities! I spoke to Shannon about starting her business based on a school project involving art and travel and her wanting to start a business after 5 years of doing designs for fun and family.  We spoke about how she handles burnout...

I got to spend a lunch break with Helen Miranda , an Orlando Creative who runs Cover Yo Space Gurl - Lifestyle goods to brighten your space; that is cute and punny and art.   I spoke to Helen about how she originally started her brand as Cover Yo Face Gurl - making masks with her mom during the pandemic.  She then decided to pivot and start showing offer her art and morphed her business...

I got to spend a lunch break with Eliot Hillis , the Culinary director/co-owner of Red Panda Noodle - a pop-up noodle concept the latest brainchild of Eliot and Seth Parker, where they along with Jen Silva believe handmade and pulled Noodles make life better by serving up noodle dishes from around the world. I spoke to Eliot about how they came up with the concept of Red Panda Noodle, where the na...

I got to spend a lunch break with Marly and Nina , the owners of The Gnarly Cuban - a women-owned business that is putting its gnarly twist on traditional Cuban Cuisine.   I spoke to Marly and Nina about how they started and came up with the name The Gnarly Cuban.  We discussed how they came up with and developed their recipes, especially having Cuban abuelas (grandmas) and how they cook...

I got to spend a lunch break with the digital creator- Jeremy Jacobowitz .  Jeremy started and created the IG Brunch Boys account and has evolved it to being all about his food and life adventures all over the World! (plus anything else on his mind).  He is an Influencer, Director, Host, and avid baseball cap collector. I spoke to Jeremy about how he started and came up with the idea of...

I got to spend a lunch break with Stephanie West  of Vexed Vending .   Vexed Vending is bringing the fun into Vending Machines as a Local Art Vending Weird Art Shoppe- They provide a Creative Vending Machine for Local Venues. Stocked with Local Artists/Makers. I spoke to Stephanie about how she came up with the idea of creating Vexed Vending.  We discussed the concept of Creative Ve...

I got to spend a lunch break with Seth Daniels,  the Chief Leather Officer and co-owner along with Jacob Zempf of Freehand Goods in Orlando, FL.   Freehand Goods is developed out of a desire to collaborate with local artisans to create a small batch of handmade goods, such as Leather Goods, Grooming Supplies & Unique Gifts. All made In Florida. I spoke to Seth about how he and Jacob...

I got to spend a lunch break with Chef John Collazo,  the owner of Bad As's Sandwich and soon Bad As's Burgers in Orlando, FL.   Bad As's Sandwich simply believes that if you want to take a risk from the ORDINARY, from the same ol' same sammiches? Come try BAD AS'S!! #NOTYOURMOMMASSANDWICHES  I spoke to John about how they started with a food truck and took the risk and opened their...

I got to spend a lunch break with Israel "Izzy" Erazo, co-owner of Phat Ash Bakes in Orlando, FL , a bakery slingin small-batch cookies from scratch. With lots of love. And a lil' bit of Jersey sass. I spoke to Izzy about how his wife, Ashley started baking up cookies and brownies and how they came up with the concept. We spoke about how her employer at the time was her first customer and how a fr...

I got to spend a lunch break with Eyal Goldshmid , one of the owners of Fat Cat Sauces a small, boutique condiments company dedicated to making sauces that offer unique tastes and flavor combinations. Their products root themselves in some of the world’s best cuisines, and they range in taste from strong and savory to spicy and sweet — often in one shot. One taste, and you’ll be hooked for life. I...

I got to spend a lunch break with Jeremy Krauze and Chris Stonesteel , the owners of Society Sandwich Bar & Social Club in Greenville, SC , a 2 floor sandwich bar and social club specializing in gourmet sandwiches, ramen, cocktails and craft beer. I spoke to Jeremy and Chris about how they came up with the concept and name for Society. Where they got their menu inspiration from, as well as, di...

I got to spend a lunch break with Dylan Tyson , the owner of Chill In Tacos Ice Cream Taqueria , a small batch of liquid nitrogen ice cream taco cart.   The only ice cream taco with its life together where each bite is composed of their freshly made waffle shell wrapped around their small batch of ice cream with its toppings in every single bite, you will realize that the best way to eat ice...

I got to spend a lunch break with Jaslin Goicoechea , the owner of Ouch. Plants , plants that hurt. They are always planted in repurposed housewares. I spoke to Jaslin about how she got started with plants and how she got into selling them. We discussed where she finds her housewares for the plants as well as talked about all the markets she does and how she started She. Sells. Orlando - a ma...

I got to spend a lunch break with Chauniqua Major-Louis , the owner of Major's Project Pop ,  a gluten-free + vegan small-batch Organic popcorn company that offers a fresh take on kettle corn... your favorite snack dealer. I spoke to Major about how she got started in the snack game. We discussed how she uses her PR experience to help build her brand and gave us some tips on how we can too; &...

I got to spend my lunch break with Emilio Armada and Lino Coto , the owners of 305 Pride , a South Florida clothing brand that is all about the retro Miami Heritage with a pinch of Adobo. I spoke to the guys about how they teamed up to start the brand.  Where they get their inspiration from;  How they work together and split up the work;  What's been the hardest part growing the bra...