Nashville Restaurant Radio

Lauren Palmer, like the rest of us was handed a big bowl of lemons, and boy did she make a damn good lemonade. Already having a big farm business, she added a Summer Camp, School, and air B&B to her property. how's that for a pandemic pivot! We talk about all of it today, so listen up! This episode is sponsored by Charpiers bakery, What Chefs Want, Spot on, Complete Health partners, Sitex, and...

This episode starts off with an announcement from Spot On Technology. Steve Colson joins the show to talk about Google order integration.  I have known Jimmy Collins for over 20 years when we worked at the Merchants in COOL SPRINGS, he is a Nashville restaurant veteran, and wine enthusiast. Today we catch up, and talk about wine. Wine laws, do's and don'ts, and so many more fun details. If yo...

When we last caught up with Nathan, it was one month into quarantine. Now 14 months later, we talk about what he has been up to, and how he has moved his business and his life away from what it used to be. Nathan is one of the most genuine people in this city. He loves his people, and he loves you. He just wants to have a good time and talk about, and eat food. Not too shabby.. He has refocused hi...

This episode starts off with an #onbrand with Complete Health Partners and their Chief of Staff Christian Ruf. Listen in as Brandon and Christian talk about how they are filling a strong need in the Nashville hospitality community.    Chad and Gracie are two of the most hospitable people I have met. Every time I walk into their East Side establishment I feel warm and fuzzy, like they act...

This episode starts off with an on brand with Erin Mosow, the Owner of Charpier's Bakery. Her family has been baking bread for Nashville's best restaurants for 35 years, we are very excited to start sharing her story.  Skyler Bush is an awesome human. In this episode you will find out why that statement is true. Sometimes cooking is more than filling your belly. Sometimes its about art, it's...

This episode starts off with an on brand with SuperSource! Jason Ellis joins the show to talk about gloves, and I talk up his company pretty good. (Hey, I like em, a lot!) Michael Hanna moved to Nashville 6 years ago and has worked alongside some of our city's best Chefs. When the pandemic closed the restaurant he was working in, he still had to provide for his baby girl and fiance. So he did what...

This episode starts off with an "On Brand" segment from Tavarus Jackson with Sitex! Memo and Katie Murillo tell their amazing story. She is a Nashville Native and he moved to America from Mexico at 15 to support his family. Their story has a lot of ups and downs, but the recurring theme is hard work, dedication, living below your means, sacrifice and love. I hope you enjoy this interview as much a...

Super Source is a sponsor of ours here at NRR, and we have got to know Jason Ellis pretty well. We have got to have so many conversations around the dish machine and chemicals. I asked him to come on the show so we could educate everyone on some of the ins and outs of the business. The end result was fun, and ultimately comes off as somewhat of an infomercial. That was not the intention, but we ha...

This episode starts off with Murray Nicholson of What Chefs Want talking "on brand" about some cool options with their seafood program.  Zyhir talks about his beginnings, and how to make a proper Philly Cheesesteak sandwich. Warning! You will want to go eat at this establishment immediately after listening. So if you don't want to travel to Bellevue today, listen later.. I cant wait for the f...

There is way too much that we talked about to even try to enter into the show notes. We discuss selling bar Otaku, she announced that Otaku in Sylvan Supply is permanent, she talks about having Covid, then we talk about lots of cool restaurant tech, and plan a pop up! Episode opens with a story, and an amazing "on brand" from Jason Ellis of Super Source. Episode sponsored by Supersource, What Chef...

Dan and Brandon talk about their favorite places, plan a lunch at East Side Banh Mi, and talk about Dan's new company "Menu". They also discuss the all new "Brandon's Book Club". Episode is marked explicit for a couple adult words, used casually. Episode Sponsored by Super Source and What Chef's Want. 

In our first ever Valentines Special, we talk to some famous Nashville Couples about what their holiday was going to be like, and any ideas for a fun holiday. Stuart and Erin start us off with some really great Valentine experiences that are outside the box? (or the coffin?) Tony and Cathy react to the news that Jean Georges is taking over the Capitol Grille, and Tony even tells a story of a night...

We first spoke to James Beard winning Chef RJ Cooper right before Christmas when he announced that he would be taking a break to focus on rest, and to recharge. We asked if we could speak again afterward, to find out what he was able to do. He did not disappoint. In this episode, we talk about the new challenges he is facing, what innovation he came up with, and he tells the whole story behind win...

Edgar Victoria sits down with Brandon Styll to tell his story. From growing up in Mexico, Moving to the states, and longing for the street food he remembers as a child. You will learn how Alebrije was formed, and what it means. Full unedited version available on YouTube. Episode Sponsored by Sitex 

Brandon and Kelly catch up with Matt Herrick, the Owner of Maypop water, Cory Coleman, the Director of Operations for the Corner Pub, and Jim Myers stops by to talk about the Elliston Place Soda Shop. 

Amanda represents Hathorne, Honeyfire, Sinema, 8th & Roast, M.L. Rose, and Christie Cookie just to name some of her clients. I wanted to bring her to the forefront because she deserves some highlighting. If you have ever wondered what a PR firm does, this episode is for you. This is Part 1 of a 2 part episode. ,Part 2 will be out tomorrow. Happy New Year!

Aaron Distler and I talk for over an hour going over his story. From the teenage years, playing music, working in a movie theatre, Being the Manager for comedian Ralphie May, Managing an Orchard, and finally opening and operating Mr. Aaron's goods. He tells the whole story, with almost nothing left out. Its stories like his that made me want to do a podcast, I hope you enjoy listening as much as I...

In our second episode of Nashville Restaurant Business Radio, I asked Rudy to talk about some of the innovation that he is working on for his 19 stores. He has some great advice on how he is leading during the Pandemic, and we get to catch up a little at the beginning of the interview. Please visit www.saverestaurants.com/letter to sign the letter to help independent Restaurants. Keep the conversa...

This week we are highlighting The Gulch neighborhood in Nashville. Brandon Styll and Kelly Sutton talk with Kahlil Arnold, Owner of Arnold's Country Kitchen. Karl Worley, Owner of Biscuit Love, and Za Pizza. Levon Wallace, Owner of Fat Belly Pretzel, and David Cronin, the GM of the brand new W. Hotel opening 2021 in the Gulch. 

Raymond is a friend of mine since the fourth grade here in Nashville. Over the years he has gone on to big awesome things and now lives in LA, where is is an actor and professor. I follow him on the socials and he recently recovered from Covid-19. He was very honest about how he got it, when he knew he had it, what it was like losing the sense of taste and smell, and being quarantined in his house...

We welcome a new Co-Host today in Kelly Sutton! We start off with a CMA recap, then into the What's New? segment, where we cover Thanksgiving dining. Caroline Galzin joins the show to discuss the new TN Action for Hospitality mask initiative. We focus on the Hillsboro Neighborhood, and interview Bob Bernstein, Founder of Bongo World, and Fido Restaurant. We also speak with Samantha Ullrich, Direct...

Benjamin and Max Goldberg are the brothers behind strategic hospitality. Today, I get to speak with the older brother, Benjamin, about all of his restaurants, and the stories behind them. I want to thank him for his time, and willingness to talk about anything. I hope you enjoy this interview.  Brandon

In this Marathon episode of #theroundup, we are putting a spotlight on East Nashville courtesy of Christie Cookies. First, in our "what's new" segment, Tom Morales joins us to talk about his decision to close Acme Feed and Seed until he can safely bring his staff back. In our East Nasgville feature, Laura Wilson, or Citizen Kitchen, joins the show to talk about her business, and gab about her favo...

James Kerwin is the Chef at Little Fib in the Renaissance Hotel. I have been seeing him on social media for a while, and he is doing some very cool things so I really wanted to interview him to get to know him a little better. I think you will find him to be an outstanding person, and I for one, am super pumped to have him in Nashville. so sit back, relax,  and get to know James Kerwin.

Matt was our first interview all the way back on March 17th of 2020. This pandemic is especially challenging for Matt as he throws parties. More specifically, events, usually based around alcoholic beverages.. Think East Nashville Beer Fest, Winter Warmer, Brew at the zoo, Nuit Belge to name a few.. We discuss how his life has changed from our last interview, and what he plans to do moving forward...