Nashville Restaurant Radio

Will Newman talks about what it's like to have a restaurant damaged by a tornado, then having to close again 14 days later due to a pandemic. He talks about how it all started, and what he is currently focused on. He also talks about a book that changed his life.  This was a super fun interview for me as I just love talking about the business of restaurants. The fascinating part is you learn...

Randy Santel travels the globe eating his way through food challenges. (think Man Vs. Food) He has built his profession into an internet sensation, he has over 1 Million YouTube subscribers and 1.2 Million Facebook followers.  He was in Nashville and we thought we would talk to him to find out about his profession. Please enjoy this bonus episode! 

Brandon Styll and Delia Jo Ramsey talk about new restaurant openings/closings, pop ups, and all the talk that's happening in the restaurant community right now. Shane Nasby, Owner of Honeyfire BBQ in Bellevue guest hosts this week. 

Adam Pfleegor was the winning bidder to "ask anything" to Carl Meier. So Brandon Steps aside today, to have Adam take the drivers seat for a good cause.  NRR will be donating the funds from our advertising partners fohandboh.com and Springer Mountain Farms Chicken to the Ask Chef's Anything cause. 

James Beard award winning and Michelin Starred Chef of Spiaggia in Chicago, Tony Mantuano and his with Cathy join NRR to talk about their new venture in The Joseph Hotel. He will be creating world class cuisine, and she will be creating a world class wine list and service. The couple talk about why this was such a special opportunity, and why they are excited to be in Nashville. We also discuss th...

In this interview we talk about Jason's amazing restaurant Setsun. We talk about his team, leadership style, and how he hires. That leads us to his story of how he got to the place of ownership. His story is very interesting and the way he tells it is perfect. From working at the number one restaurant in the world, (almost) getting punched by the Chef who runs that place (Nomo), and transitioning...

We interview the owners of East Side Banh Mi, take questions from our live watchers, and interview Steven Smithing as our Local Legend. (Mere Bulles) Ben Whitlock is our guest host this week. 

In this powerful part 2, Jesselee explains what it was like when he first got to America, he tells the story of when he was robbed, when he sang for Jesse Jackson, he talks about his cars, and he reflects upon depression, and mental illness. This is an amazing man that I could talk to for hours, you will want to listen to this entire episode. 

Jesselee is an amazing, humble man who loves this country. In an time where we desperately need it, he helps put everything is perspective through the lens of an immigrant with a tenacious will to live.   He talks about his feelings about the downtown Nashville scene right now, why he chooses NOT to open Robert's at this time, and what was the moment he knew he wanted to come to America. 

The famous food instagrammer joins NRR to tell us what she has been up to during the pandemic, and she gives us a glimpse of her life outside of Instagram.  The episode is sponsored by- fohandboh.com Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Trust20.co

This week we welcome Craig Schoen, the Owner of Peninsula in East Nashville. We cover all the things you are talking about this week. The Cafe at Thistle Farms is our Local Legend, and we ask "What's the Delia?" with arresting a homeless African American man as the first no mask offender? All of this and MORE, on this weeks episode of #theroundup Thank you to our sponsors. Springer Mountain Farms...

Brad has been covering Nashville for 30 years. We asked him about some of the things he has learned in that time. We also talk about his outlook on the city right now, and why he is doing better now that at the beginning of the pandemic. 

Jeremy comes on the show in support of his hot sauce, and me. He tells his story which has some humble beginnings, some wild highs, and some even higher times, while sober. Jeremy also sings a few of his songs as he tells his story. I even jump in with a few stories of my own. Brandon

Today on #theroundup we wilcome in special guest host Caroline Galzin, Owner of Nicky's Coal Fired! She joins Brandon and Delia as they interview local legend Randy Rayburn, talk about AOC's speech to congress, and ask "What's the Delia" with the transportainment industry in Nashville right now. 

Sarah Turbett is a pro. She is also one busy girl! Sarah is a musician, she is a Whiskey Guardian for Angels Envy, she has started a company called Saturn Custom Cocktails, her boyfriend and her host a cooking show, and she is a bartender at The Beer Seller. She talks about all of those things as well as gives some recipes for some pretty amazing cocktails. (bonus footage on our YouTube channel) C...

This is Grant's second appearance on NRR. He recently was awarded by Bill Lee as a "goodwill ambassador for TN", listen to find out why. We also discuss his health, and what his plans are for the future. We then talk a lot about leadership and what it takes to run a company, as it's what he is going to school for. We talk about discrimination, and how he has been treated, and how he overcame durin...

Delia and Brandon talk about new openings, closings, and all other restaurant news. They feature Amerigo as their local legend, and Delai talks about air travel in "what's the Delia?".

The owners of the award winning Alley on Main tell us their story, how they met, and we even get an engagement story. They also talk about how they had to adjust during the quarantine, why their entire staff stayed on, and what is next for this dynamic duo.  On the video version, they play the "newly reopened game". head over to www.nashvillerestaurant radio.com and click the "watch" tab to w...

Jesse Goldstein joins Nashville Restaurant Radio to talk about his story. What it was like growing up as the youngest child on  (basically) a hippie commune. Going to culinary school, working on movie sets, and why he started his current business. He talks about why branding is important, and what marketing looks like today. He finishes the episode with a special message to Nashville.  ...

Josh is a multiple time James Beard nominee, and we are all lucky that he has planted roots in Nashville. He is the mind behind the Catbird Seat, and the menu at some of your favorite places in town. He also owns one of the most amazing culinary treats in the city, Bastion. He walks us through his journey to Nashville, what he loves about Nashville, and where he draws his inspiration. We talk for...

We are all about bringing new ideas and technology to you! In this episode, we talk to the owners of fohandboh.com. We learn exactly how their website works, and we try to identify if this is too good to be true right now. They were very gracious in answering all the questions, and hopefully you will learn about a cool, new, local company that will help you succeed. 

IN this episode of #theroundup Delia and Brandon talk about all the topics that are on your mind. In the What's the Delia segment they cover Tipping.  Thank you yo our sponsors listed below, please go to www.nashvillerestaurantradio.com for all episodes and videos.  Our Sponsors..... SuperSource Pennington Distilling Co. Kurtz Hospitality Marketing Mobile Fixture fohandboh.com Springer M...

In our first full interview with a bartender, Akinde helps us understand things in general through his lens. We cover a wide range of topics on this episode. How to formulate a cocktail, how professionalism is paramount when it comes to being a bartender. We also discuss the difference between a mixologist and a bartender. 

Caroline and Tony tell their story. How they met, the proposal, why they moved to Nashville from Chicago, and why they decided to pivot their business during the quarantine. We also play the "Newly Reopened Game".  This episode is sponsored by Springer Mountain Farms Chicken and Mobile Fixture.  Visit www.nashvillererstaurantradio.com to see more interviews and links to the video. 

Kahlil get's very candid with Brandon in this interview. Kahlil loves Nashville, but feels let down by our local Government. He is scared, he does not know what is going to happen to his restaurant. He is also changed by the pandemic, he discusses what about him has changed. He loves his people. So the next time you make a decision where to go out to eat, we ask you support a local business, these...