Nashville Restaurant Radio

Platinum selling Recording Artist Montell Jordan and his Wife/ Manager Kristin join the show today to talk about their story. How they met, what it was like going through the mid 90's with a #1 song, while not being able to disclose their relationship. We talk about their career, the challenges and joys that have accompanied it, why working hard pays off, and what our favorite burger in Nashville...

This is Chef's first time on the podcast and we really wanted to learn about who he is and more about his amazing restaurants. This was a fun, and light conversation, we hope you enjoy!

We are talking about Alchemy by Rory Sutherland on this months episode of Brandon's Book Club! To help in this endeavor we enlisted the Owners of Tallboy Marketing and Steven Smithing, Owner of The Green Hills Grille and Mere Bulles (and the all new Chago's Belmont Cantina). We also talk to Dr. Alex Jahangir who is the Author of next month's book, Hot Spot- A Doctor's Diary from the Pandemic. Plea...

Stephen Faust joins the podcast today to talk about the logistics of operating kitchens on movie sets. Tom Morales said this is one of the toughest jobs in this industry, and Stephen confirms that. Stephen also tells his story of sobriety and all of the joys and challenges associated with it. We both share personal stories of growth, and trials associated with sobriety. If you or someone you know...

This is Neal's second appearance on the podcast. The first was right in the middle of the pandemic, and I really wanted to know his thoughts on restaurant closings, as it was a very uncertain times. Today, post pandemic, we really just catch up. We talk about SO MANY topics, it's hard to keep us on track. This episode was a lot of fun, and we welcome Neal back anytime! Let us know your thoughts! B...

Toast Nashville is a brand new event held at Analog in the Hutton Hotel THIS WEEKEND April 21-23. In this episode we talk with Chef Kev D, Alex Belew, and Maneet Chauhan where we catch up, and they explain exactly what you can expect from this culinary event to remember! Purchase tickets at www.toast-nashville.com or go to @nashville_restaurant_radio on Instagram, follow us, like the post about TH...

We've brewed up a delicious episode episode for you today, as we welcome Josh Buckley from Nations brewing. Josh shares the story of nations brewing, tells us more about their tasty selections, and gives us all the locals inside info on their new Broadway venture, Teddy's Tavern. We even talk Zima and Tequiza. Don't know what that is?  You youngn's can tune in to find out!  

This is an interesting interview. We had this idea, that Chris Chamberlain would write the article announcing the all new Chago’s Belmont Cantina, and that we could record him doing the actual interview, so you could hear his process. This episode is that. I think it’s a very interesting insight into all the things that go into opening a restaurant. We have a long ways to go, but we are excited to...

Today we are keeping it in the family as we welcome Stephanie Styll, Brandon's sister, as our special guest on the roundup! Stephanie gives us all the details on her new zero proof bottle shop, Killjoy, and tells us about the journey that brought her to this concept. We also discuss James Beard in Nashville, a Nations openings and closings update, and get into the hot topic of the moment: tipping.

Freddie O' Connell was scheduled to be on the Podcast on March 28th three weeks ago, little did we know it would be one day after the horrific events at The Covenant School. We were not sure we would be able to do this interview. It turned out to be a great opportunity for us to talk through what we just went through, what our city went through, and what we can do about it. While we jumped rig...

Alex Belew Joins the Podcast for the second time! His first appearance was in April of 2020, and man what a difference three years makes! Alex dishes on all of the details about his epic win on Hell's Kitchen. He talks about when they filmed, how long he has had to keep this secret, what filming was like, and was the drama with Billy and Abe real. We also talk about the closing of his restaurant a...

Thrilled only begins to describe how excited we are to welcome Will Guidara on today's episode! Will is the former owner of Eleven Madison Park (#1 restaurant in the world in 2017) and the author of Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect. You can watch Will and his team on the Netflix series 7 days out as they reopen Eleven Madison Park after a renova...

Charlotte Miller joins us once again on Restaurant Radio, and we welcome guest Kellie Martin for a discussion about diversity, equity and inclusion. Charlotte is hosting Les Dame d'Escoffier's ongoing series, Desegregating Nashville's Food Scene at her Jefferson St. restaurant Yay Yay's, which Kellie has moderated. Their thoughtful conversation helps us get comfortable with uncomfortable topics, a...

On this episode, we host Councilmember at Large Sharon Hurt to discuss her bid to be Nashville's next mayor. We discuss how experiences from her childhood in Memphis and attending TSU shaped her passion for service and love for Nashville, and she delivers us a much needed message of 'hope' for our city's future. Did we just interview the next Mayor of Nashville? Take a listen and let us know what...

Claire Crowell joins the podcast for the third time! Her previous visits were to talk about what was available to you as a restaurant worker in early March 2020, and the second was when Puckett's was one of the first restaurants in the nations to reopen after we were allowed to in May 2020 when she was the COO of A. Marshall Hospitality. Today she talks about Hattie Janes's, life on the farm, what...

Caroline is Back! We couldn't be more excited to have Steve Cavendish on the podcast today. Steve has partnered with Demetria Kalodimos the Nashville Banner and today he tells us why. We also talk about the Mayoral race, other media outlets, and more local news. Let us know your thoughts! Watch this whole interview on our YouTube Channel, and remember to like and subscribe to know when we are reco...

The boys of the bird are back! In their final installment of their "Pop Up" Podcast, they talk with John and Bascha. John is the Concierge and the Dream hotel and Bascha owns Adagio spa. We want to sent out a special thanks to both Mikey and Brian, and all of their guests for taking over the podcast thsi month, and thank you, the listener for taking time to listen! #Cheers!

Listen in as our panel, yes, including my mom, talk about the book Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara.

The boys of the bird are back with a new episode of Hard to Heart. This week they talk with Lincoln and Bunny. Lincoln manages ops at Condado Tacos, and Bunny works for The Mockingbird. They are a sober couple, and we just love how they contribute to that community. This is a super fun and interesting conversation about this industry, and being in a relationship in the industry. Let us know what y...

Caroline is under the weather so Sean Porter takes her mic for this Valentines edition of #theroundup. WE are also joined by Andy from Bad luck Burger Club at about the 20 minutes mark. Enjoy!

It's #Popup Podcast time at Nashville Restaurant Radio! We love to offer local Restaurant Owners and hospitality veterans to chance to make their own podcast from time to time. So here is our second Popup, "Hard to Heart". Mikey and Brian from The Mockingbird have been on the NRR twice, well once was a short-lived show we had called talking shift. They joined our friend's Jessica and Trey from Two...

Carey Bringle Joins the show for the 4th time! In this episode, we wanted to discuss the new football stadium, and we did, but that opened the door to so many other conversations. We talked about his first location, and how he lost it. We talked about local politics, and the 40 person City Council, and why it needs to be reduced. Carey is the epidemy of locally owned and operated, and he talks abo...

in this episode of #theroundup Caroline and Brandon they discuss reality TV, the NRA and serve safe, and so much more. This is a fun episode where we let you in on what our conversations look like when the mics are off. Let us know what you think on Instagram at @nashville_restaurant_radio

Joe Buonavolanto joins the show to talk about his Italian Beef Restaurant Buona Beef (pronounced Bone-a beef) coming to Nashville. Tony Galzin, Co-Owner of Nicky’s Coal Fired, and Caroline’s Husband Co-Hosts the show today as he is an Italian Beef expert! Which was a good thing because Brandon was clueless, but after the interview very excited to try this delicious style of protein!

Chef Andy Little joins us today to discuss multiple topics including Noma announcing their closure, the state of the industry, the role in food media, and we even get to tackle a new segment called  "what's pissing me off".