Nashville Restaurant Radio

Delia and Brandon interview 6 Nashville Chefs and restaurant owners about their experience over the past couple months. Hal Holdenbache from Lockeland Table Kahlil Arnold from Arnolds Country Kitchen Julia Sullivan From Henrietta Red Steven Smithing from The Green Hills Grille Julia Jaksic from Cafe Roze Naima Walker-Fierce from Germantown Pub

Nina Joins NRR to talk about her story, what makes her food better than authentic, and what her take on the pandemic is. We talk about MY siblings, and Fathers day. She is one of a kind, and I hope you can make it out to her restaurant to meet her in person. 

Happy Father's Day! This is the episode from 4-18-20 where Hugh Acheson and Brandon discuss what he is doing right in the middle of the corona virus pandemic. Hugh is a 2 time James Beard award winning Chef and Author. He is a judge on Top Chef, and an Iron Chef of Iron Chef Canada. He owns 3 restaurants in Atlanta and Athens GA. He is a devoted Dad, and all around amazing human. I hope you love t...

This is a storytellers delight.  Layla tells the story of why she moved to Nashville, and how she became the owner of a Honkey Tonk. She also tells the story of how Garth Brooks ended up playing there, and what its been like  being the only woman owned Honkey Tonk,  getting through the pandemic, and protests. She is an amazing woman, and I hope you all go have a beer with her ASAP.&...

Joe Shaw is Old School, and I love him for it. We catch up over coffee at my house, which is really just a conversation that I recorded. He tells his story, where it all began, what brought him to Nashville, and what ever happened at the Watermark.  There are some great stories in this episode, I am sorry for the audio, I think I have it fixed going forward.  -Brandon Recorded 6-1-20

This is the first installment of the NRR Roundup presented by Springer Mountain Farms Chicken. your hosts, Brandon Styll and Delia Jo Ramsey, Editor of Eater Nashville will bring you weekly updates on the Nashville restaurant scene.  Please subscribe on whatever platform you listen, and check us out on YouTube to watch!

Howie Kahn is a James Beard award winning writer who started a podcast called Takeaway only, as a response to the hospitality industry in crisis. His perspective is deep, meaningful, and introspective, and it is also global. He discusses what it was like to win the James Beard award, we discuss the 2 year anniversary of the passing of his friend, Anthony Bourdain. We also discuss the  hospita...

Eric is the host of the #1 restaurant industry podcast in the world. He joins NRR to talk about what he has learned, where he comes from, and what he is doing next. And a whole lot more. If you love the restaurant industry, this is a must listen. **Please note, there is Adult language during this podcast

Kim Totzke is a bright shining star, you know this if you have ever met her. She has an amazing energy, drive, humility, and she is just a wonderful human. Thank you Kim, for all that you do. #motivationMonday-Her house was badly damaged by the tornado, and with no power for weeks, staying in different places, continues to lead her company not only through the pandemic, but also opened a new locat...

Here it is.. The long awaited Bart Pickens episode. It is raw, uncensored, and all over the place. The format for this interview was just to sit down and have a conversation and see where it went, however, we kept getting interrupted. I kept all that in with very little editing. I wanted to put out an episode that wasn't polished (not that the others are) and just 2 guys having a conversation. I'm...

In Part 2 we discuss their Bourbon, and what it's like being part of the bourbon community. We talk about their Dad's, and how they have been influenced by them. We also discuss Covid-19, and their thoughts on the state of the world today. ******I do say 1 adult word later in the podcast. Just watching out for the kiddos. 

In part 1 we discuss how Jeff and Jenny met, and how their work ethic and career choices brought them together. We talk about their previous companies, when they knew they were bound for the alter, and how he proposed.  In Part 2 (tomorrow) we will discuss their bourbon, and what it's like being a part of the whiskey community. We also talk about their respective fathers, how they are pivotin...

I have bought over a hundred copies of this book. It has not only helped transform the culture of my companies, and my teams, it has transformed me. It was more than an honor to have John come on is such an unprecedented time. We are in the middle of a pandemic, record unemployment, and our country is literally on fire. It is easy to place blame, and have a victim mentality. John and I discuss how...

Inside Baseball, that's what my Dad calls it when we go into nerdy restaurant talk. Ben and Brandon do just that. Equipment and kitchen layout is so vital in opening and operating a successful restaurant, they talk about why. They also talk about some of the people who have come into his shop with some, lets say, "interesting" ideas.  They tell stories, wax poetic about one of their favorite...

Sara has 3 books about to hit the shelves. The first one, The Easy Baked Donut Cookbook comes out June 2. We discuss how she became an Author, and what brought her to Nashville. ` ***There are a couple adult words, please use caution when listening around children. 

When I first learned about the Whiskey Shot, I wasn't sure what to think. Upon further review, a couple of Veterans, a bar with a ton of TN whiskey, and shooting lanes? I must have died and gone to heaven. So on Memorial day, we talk about a bar in historic printers alley that is all about guns and brown water. 

This is an interview that's over a year in the making. Neal Sherman was a keynote speaker at a convention I attended in Austin, TX. I was fascinated by his story, and how he has been known as the Dr. Kevorkian of the restaurant business. (This is not a true statement, as you will learn by listening) You will learn whats going on in the business right now, and you might even gain an idea or two on...

Tom talks about his humble beginnings, from catering at the Starwood Amphitheatre, Dancin' in the district, to borrowing money for his first "mobile kitchen". We discuss what is what like on the movie sets, and why he decided to open restaurants. The culmination of this interview Tom talks about the state of Nashville. Where are we, how did we get here, and what can we do to fix it? 

Sylvia is a jack of all trades at her farm in West Nashville. She loves to host children and families, as well as tourists, and locals who just want to buy local goods. She also loves to make you happy. Which is very apparent in everything she does. Brandon and Sylvia discuss why farmers markets are not necessarily the best way to support local farmers, what to expect from a CSA, and what you CAN...

David Andrews' family owned the McClure's department stores in Nashville, where he was a lingerie buyer. Andrews air force base was named after his Great Uncle, and now David owns a bakery downtown. David talks with Brandon about his journey to fulfill his dream of being a Chef and business owner, and why he is re-opening his bakery and Cafe tomorrow.  Cheers!

I keep hearing speculation as to how many restaurant are going to close, or be sold. So I decided to ask a friend who sells restaurants what the market is looking like right now. So if you may be in the market to buy, or sell, or just curious, take a listen. 

Shane is a local Bellevue Father of two, who loves his Que. Leaving his desk job to follow his passion had its ups and downs. We discuss his tattoo's, how he relaxes, and what he is passionate about. We even manage to talk about food! 

Julio tells his story on Cinco De Mayo, and also his 30th birthday. Stay tuned through the whole interview to learn about what he is working on next, you will not want to miss it. Salud!

There is a lot going on in this world, and not all of it is positive. It can certainly be tough out there on a daily basis trying to make adjustments based on something that happened to you, that you had zero control of. Grant Adams tells his story, and it is one of hope. He was one week away from death, when he was able to have a life saving surgery.   "Get comfortable with being uncomf...

Delia Jo talks about why the past year has been like a sad country song for her, and why that has made her stronger. We also discuss what's bothering her, what she's writing about, and how she creates the "essential 38' and "heatmap". If you have ever wondered what a day in the life of a food writer/editor is like, today is your lucky day. Cheers!