Nashville Restaurant Radio

Chad Newton and Gracie Nguyen own You are Here Hospitality. Under that umbrella falls East Side Banh Mi, East Side Pho, SS Gai, and Sweeza Super Quesadilla in the Wash in East Nashville. They are also two of my favorite people in the city because they are so kind, and have been a great example of how to enter a new city and make friends quickly. Today they are celebrating 4 years of ESBM!! We talk...

While Kelly's technical title is Director of Seafood Purchasing, in his heart, he is a Fish Monger. He still lives in Florida, he still goes to the docks to pick out fish, and he is as passionate about the sea as anyone I have met. In this conversation, leading into Alaskan Halibut season, Kelly talks about his love of the ocean, sustainability, his job, and surfing in the shark attack capitol of...

Margot, Owner of the Iconic Margot Cafe and Bar joins the podcast today with her Executive Chef Hadley Long to talk about TN Flavors and so much more.

This is the episode from the actual night of TN Flavors. This episode is fun and playful, in the sense that I had no idea who I was going to talk to, no prep, just random conversations with people who stopped by the table. IT WAS A BLAST!! We speak with a James Beard Nominee,(David Andrews) an absolute legend in the Nashville restaurant Scene (Deb Paquette) and one of the biggest local farmers in...

Chef Max makes his first appearance on the podcast to talk about TN Flavors, and ended up staying, telling his story, (and what a story!) and talking about what it takes to Manage one of the busiest kitchens in the city. Max is an asset to the city, and I'm honored to call him a friend. Brandon

TN Flavors in on March 5, 2024 from 6-8 pm at the Randy Rayburn School for Culinary Arts at Nashville State. It is going to be held at their southeast campus in Hickory Hollow. IN this episode we talk to 5 Chef's who will be there, and what they will be tasting. I (Brandon) will also be there, and I will be recording LIVE interviews with guests who are in attendance. Stay tuned for that episode co...

Rob Higgins Talks about all of his concepts and his story on todays episode. Rob is bringing local back to Hillsboro Village, and we are here for it. Once a bustling area for locals, the landscape has changed, along with SO MANY other places in Nashville. Rob is trying to bring back a local vibe, and hopefully bring some excitement to Hillsboro Village.

Caroline and Brandon talk about topics effecting their own restaurants, and random Nashville restaurant news.

Chef Victor Albisu joins Caroline and Brandon in talking about his new location of Taco Bamba in the Green Hills Neighborhood. Fresh off a very successful #popup at Bastion the previous night, the hosts learn all about Taco Bamba, and why it's going to be a great addition to the scene. They also play a game with everyone in studio where they all take turns on the hot seat, and then they pick out t...

Michael Dean Is a VP at Cali Sober and today we talk about their brand, and have more conversation around THC beverages. I am real interested in this space as I think it's the next thing. Listen in and join the conversation. What do you think? Is it going to be the next big thing?

Christina Barnett shares her story today, and it's awesome. She is an entrepreneur to the fullest extent. She had an idea, wrote a business plan, and MADE IT HAPPEN. While that sounds easy enough, she did this during a global pandemic! Listen in as she shares all the ups and downs, and where she is headed!

Max is one of the three partners who operate as Strategic Hospitality. (with his brother Benjamin, and Josh Habiger) They own some of the best restaurants in town that include, but not limited to... Bastion, The Patterson House, The Catbird Seat, Locust, Henrietta Red, Kisser, and the operate Friends in Low places on Broadway. In this episode, we discuss most of these places, what they have going...

Chef Brian joins the show for the first time in two years. In this episode, we get caught up, and do in depth about a dinner I had at his restaurant the night before. It was a pretty cool thing to be able to interview the Chef at the AMAZING restaurant you ate at the previous night. He answered all of the questions that I had while dining the night before. We also let the conversation about the di...

We were offered an opportunity to set up some Mic's and talk to some folks at the Dry January Market presented by Killjoy (at Killjoy) So I took it, and I brought along my friends at Fat Bottom Brewery to sample their amazing new drink called Hop Fizz.(available via DET dist) I had NO IDEA what to expect, and we got to have 8 conversations with some pretty cool people who were there to check it al...

You have probably all heard that Arnold's is reopening for a limited time today! January 8, 2024. In this episode, Kahlil tells the whole story. Why did they close, what happened, and what is the future for Arnolds. We talk about all of it today.. Gordon Foodservice- Paul Hunter-615-945-6753 Super Source- Dish Machine and Chemicals- Jason Ellis-770-337-1143 Charpier's Bakery- Fresh Bread- Erin Mos...

With dry January in full swing, we are talking about another option instead of alcohol, THC infused beverages. Ken is the Co-Founder of Calexo, a CA based beverage brand that has both infused, and non-infused nonalcoholic beverages. (you can find them at calexo.co) Today we talk about the origin of his brand, the science behind it, and the most frequently asked questions he gets around it. We also...

Stephanie Styll, Founder of KillJoy, Nashville first alcohol free bottle shop, and Kristen Bear @creativesobriety on IG and Host of the Creative Sobriety Podcast talk about Dry January with Host Brandon Styll. All three have been Alcohol free for years, and they wanted to talk about what to expect with Dry January, and give some tips, and talk about what you may experience. They also share stories...

Ben Whitlock, CEO of Mobile Fixture joins us to talk about 2023. We discuss profit, and why the perception in this industry that it's bad, why restaurants close, tipping, The ACF, and so much more. Sponsor info Gordon Foodservice- Paul Hunter-615-945-6753 Super Source- Dish Machine and Chemicals- Jason Ellis-770-337-1143 Charpier's Bakery- Fresh Bread- Erin Mosow-615-319-6453 What Chef's Want-800-...

In this episode, we simulcast with The Nashville Dad's Podcast! Brandon was the first ever repeat guest on their show, and we decided to help them promote it, and their podcast on ours! Listen in as Brandon talks about his life as a Dad, special moments, work life balance, and updates on his new Restaurant, Chago's Belmont Cantina. #Cheers

We have compiled 10 different Gordon Foodservice Final Thoughts, and Brandon added his own thoughts to them. Listen is as we here from Freddie O'Connell, Ford Fry, Jack and Lorraine from the Sexual Assault Center, Charlotte Miller and Kelly Martin, Will Guidara, Emma and Chris Baird from SS Gai, Jon and Murray from NOKO, Josh Buckley, Miller Phillips, and Season 21 Winner of Hell's Kitchen, Alex B...

Margaret Littman is our guest today as we talk to her about writing Best of Nashville writers picks, downtown, some of her past stories, and so much more.

More Titans talk, more matchup picks, and lots of talk around childhood sneakers at the end. Go visit thegivingkitchen.org and make sure you are using SuperSource for all of your Dish Machine and Chemical needs! #cheers

Chris Chamberlain joins the podcast for our annual Best of Nashville acceptance speeches. Today we talk with Will Shuff from 12 South Taproom (and 51st Taproom) Stephanie Styll from Killjoy, Sean “Big Daddy” Porter from Daddy’s Dogs, and Caroline Galzin from Nicky’s Coal Fired who won for Best Holiday Pop up for St. Nicky’s.

Tony and Brandon break down the matchups for the NRR Giving Kitchen Fantasy Football week. Yes, we discuss the Taylor Swift effect on Kansas City. We also talk standings, and make picks on this weeks matchups

As we record some new episodes, I wanted to re share this one from March.