Nashville Restaurant Radio

Gerard Craft is the CEO of Niche Food Group, he is also a James Beard Foundation award winning Chef. Evelynn Hadsell is the Executive Chef at Pastaria Nashville. Today they join the show for a conversation around what they do in their respective jobs, as well as their opinions on the market, tipping, leadership, silos, and more. This was an interesting interview as it is in two parts. I was interr...

Storme Warren made national headlines when he left SiriusXM's the Highway for Garth Brooks' radio station "The Big 615" on tunein.com a few months ago. Today he's hosting a writers round at the Twelve-Thirty Club every Wednesday at 3pm (free to the public) for his podcast "The Exit 209 Podcast". Today we talk about that transition, and his influence in myself finding the genre. Sponsor information...

Week 2 Recap, and Week 3 projections for the Nashville Restaurant Radio Fantasy Football League. Max Goldberg joins us live to make a wager on his matchup with Tony this week. Jason Ellis with Supersource for all your Dish Machine and Chemical needs- 770-337-1143

David joins us to talk about what he's seeing in the market right now. (It isn't great) We also talk about why relationships are so important, and Brandon goes on a rant as to why spreadsheeting is a bad practice. See below for sponsor information 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...

In this episode we discuss our wins and losses for week 1, and make projections for week 2. We also discuss the rumors of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift with a little help from Caroline, and catch up as Tony is in Chicago for a wedding.

After all the feedback on Part 1 of the tipping episode of #theroundup, we decided to do another one. In this episode Nick announces their new concept in Lebanon, and we discuss his tipping policy, and discuss feedback from the previous episode. Jason Ellis from SuperSource joins the show toward the end, and helps us answer some questions around tipping at sporting events.

As a special seasonal edition, we are hosting a restaurant fantasy football league! Tony Galzin and Brandon Styll will be talking football, The Giving Kitchen, and any other random things that may come up. We will be talking to Chefs, and anyone who wants to come on and talk football. In episode one, Tony and Brandon discuss the league, the members, and Naima Fierce from the Germantown Pub joins t...

Replay of our episode from 4-2-23 where Mayoral Candidate Freddie O'Connell stopped by the studio to talk about why he wants you to stay in Nashville. This episode was recorded the day after the horrific school shooting at the Covenant School in Green Hills. Early voting in the runoff has started, and the Election is September 14, 2023. Make your plan and please get out and VOTE!

Jeff Syracuse has been a City Council Member for district 15 for the last 8 years. He is not done serving Nashville, and he wants your vote for his bid for City Council at Large. Today we discuss his history, why he is FOR the Titan's new stadium, (which was a fascinating conversation) and who his choice for Mayor would be. Make a plan to Vote Sept 14th, and if you can't make it that day, you can...

IN this episode of #theroundup our guest Bryan Lee Weaver (Butcher and Bee, Redheaded Stranger) announces his new location, Fancy Pants! We also have a healthy discussion around Tipping. The nation is feeling a strong feeling of Tip Fatigue, with seemingly every business now spinning around a tablet and asking you to "answer a few questions". Today we discuss where you should tip, why you should t...

Jon Murray (Owner/ Founder) and Wilson Brannock (Managing Partner) of Noko drop by the studio to talk about their Wildy successful wood fired Asian Restaurant. Drawing on their experience with Indigo Road, both Jon and Wilson are veterans in this business, so they created a restaurant where as much love is given to their staff as is the guest. With insurance, vacation pay, and even a vacation stip...

My family and I love eating at Boshamp's every time we are in the Destin area. So I decided that I would try to learn more about why this restaurant is so great. Miller grew up in Destin, and in restaurants. He built Boshamp's on the property where his Father had his restaurant Flamingo's. He also own Lucky Dog Seafood Co. Which is on the property at Boshamp's. Listen in as he tells his family's h...

Caroline and Brandon are back! In this episode they catch up, and talk about their summers thus far. The topics for discussion today are Jason Aldean, The Bear, and weird customer service experiences.

Rob Floyd and Angel Jennings join the show to talk about his life as a celebrity Mixologist. Rob is a Emmy winning Actor, and during his acting career, he also bartended. He found that bartending was performing, and has taken it to the next level. Rob is currently partnering with Cardi B on a whipped cream liquor called "whip shots". He also has worked with Jose Andres and Gordon Ramsey. He create...

Jack and Lorraine join us today from the Sexual Assault Center to have a conversation about what you can do as a bartender, server, Manager, Owner, Patron, or even if you are the victim. This was an important conversation around this topic. We hope everyone goes through their training to help every restaurant and bar become safer.

Gabe and Brooks join the show for a bonus Friday Episode! I have worked with them in the past, and today we get to learn all about their story, and how they work together. This is an awesome story of how Gabe came up with the idea, and how Brooks ties it all together. Through illness, a pandemic, and all the challenges of Owning and operating a restaurant, these guys really make it work! It was so...

Tandy joins us in studio for his first podcast ever! We talk about his James Beard Award, what Pat Martin said to him to ease his mind when he won, when he first met Pat, and why that relationship is so special. We also discuss his relationship with his vendors, old nashville, and Brandon talks about the old days of selling produce in Nashville.

Carter Hach joined us in studio to talk about his book The Hachland Hill Cookbook, and his new restaurant and beer garden Streetcar! Carter is Grandson to Phila Hach, who started Hachland Hill, and is who he wrote the cookbook to pay homage to. The Hachland Hill Cookbook is the recipes and legacy of Phila Hach. We dig into the book and some of the recipes as well as his new restaurant on Charlotte...

This month on Brandon's Book Club we are talking about Hot Spot- A Doctor's Diary of the Pandemic with the Author. Steven Smithng also joins us in studio for this conversation. Dr. Jahangir was the lead for the covid task force in Nashville. This book was his notes daily from March 8, 2020, through March 9, 2021. Listen through to the end when we surprise him with a very special gift to say thanks...

Ford Fry is the Owner of the Optimist, Le Loop, Star River, and Superica in Nashville. He also owns many more in Atlanta and Houston. He joins the show today to talk about how he got here, and where he is going next. He also talks about his Nashville locations, and why they are so special to him.

Ben joins in as Brandon and Caroline talk about all the things that encompass an episode of #theroundup It was great to have Ben in studio to get caught up on his life, his business, and his opinions on Father’s Day. This was a lot of fun to have en episode where we just chat it out. We hope you enjoy!

Noelle Marchetti is a James Beard Semi Finalist Pasty Chef at The Joseph Hotel, which includes Yolan, and Denim Rooftop Restaurant. She talks about her amazing team, what some of her challenges and passions are, as well as how much she loves her craft! Listen in as she shares her story!

Marcia Masulla is a candidate for Metro at Large. She is an absolute advocate for Nashville, and hospitality workers., Today she talks about her history, and why she feels suited for this job. Caroline and Brandon also give her their endorsement. Election day is August 3rd. Are you ready to vote? Listen in as we also discuss what you can do to be ready to hit the polls!

Emma and Chris have been working on this concept since their honeymoon. After several pop ups, and a lot of Banh Mi’s made, they have officially opened SS Gai in The Wash space in East Nashville. Listen in as they tell their story about how they met, fell in love, travelled, and now have an amazing restaurant together. Learn about their parent company, You are here Hospitality, and why they have b...

Rachel Hale is everywhere, I mean, she has done SO many things, and she's only getting started. From being mis pre teen USA at age 12, to starring on Amertican Idol at 21, she has been all overf the world, and is now hosting her own Paleo cooking show on IG called Hale's Kitchen. Liasten in today as she explains all the nuts and bolts of her life. She was an absolute JOY to have on the show, and l...