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This is a podcast made for and about the people of the Nashville Restaurant community. Our goal is to gain others perspectives and learn from their experiences. Listen for interviews with Chefs, Restauranteurs, authors, industry leaders, and much more! This is not a podcast where we talk about food, we talk about food people.
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- 5 days ago1h 19m
LIMITLESS: Mitch Hutchcraft and the Longest Ascent of Mount Everest in History, with Daniel Lewis
Sometimes the best conversations are the ones you never saw coming.This morning, while waiting in the green room before a television appearance, I met a guy named Mitch Hutchcraft. After hearing just a little bit of his story, I knew I had to get him on the podcast.Now, I’ll tell you right up front, this episode has absolutely nothing to do with restaurants, food, or the hospitality industry. But I believe everyone who listens to this conversation will walk away with something valuable.Mitch is a former British Royal Marine, extreme adventurer, author of Limitless, and the man behind one of the most extraordinary endurance achievements in history.He holds the world record for the longest ascent of Mount Everest. But here’s what makes his story almost impossible to believe: He didn’t just climb Everest. He traveled more than 8,000 miles under his own power just to get there.He swam across the English Channel, cycled through 19 countries, ran hundreds of miles, trekked through the Himalayas, and ultimately stood on top of the world’s tallest mountain. The entire journey took 240 days.Joining Mitch is his friend, a local Nashville attorney whom he met while climbing Ama Dablam in the Himalayas. Together, they share an incredible story of friendship, adventure, determination, and what it takes to accomplish something most people wouldn’t even dream of attempting.Mitch takes us behind the scenes of his record-breaking expedition, sharing the physical challenges, mental battles, unexpected obstacles, and unforgettable moments that defined his journey.I’ve had the privilege of interviewing some incredible people over the years, but this was a conversation I never expected to have when I woke up this morning.This is one of those episodes that will make you rethink what’s possible in your own life.Listen now to Nashville Restaurant Radio wherever you get your podcasts, and don’t forget to follow, rate, and subscribe!
- 1 weeks ago1h 31m
Chris and Ash Delisle- Author, musician, Youtuber
What if changing the way you eat could completely change your life?On this episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio, we’re joined by Chris DeLisle, the man behind the wildly popular Chris Cooking Nashville YouTube channel, and his wife, Ash Taylor DeLisle, for an incredible conversation about food, health, transformation, and finding your purpose.At one point, Chris weighed over 400 pounds. After struggling with his weight and health for years, he discovered the carnivore diet and began a journey that would change everything. Today, he’s lost over 140 pounds and built a YouTube community of more than 160,000 subscribers, sharing his passion for cooking, healthy living, and helping others take control of their lives.We dive into what the carnivore diet actually is, why Chris believes so strongly in this way of eating, and how he and Ash have navigated their health journey together. We also talk about how a Nashville musician became a successful YouTube creator and cookbook author.Chris recently released his new cookbook, Eat Your Meat, Love Your Life, featuring 130 creative carnivore recipes, practical meal plans, and cooking techniques designed to make this lifestyle both approachable and delicious.But this conversation is about so much more than eating meat. It’s about overcoming challenges, changing habits, building a community, and discovering what you’re capable of when you decide to make your health a priority.Whether you’re curious about the carnivore diet, looking to make healthier choices, or just love a great story of personal transformation, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.As Chris always says, “Eat your meat. Love your life!”Find Chris at ChrisCookingNashville.com and on YouTube at Chris Cooking Nashville.Listen to Nashville Restaurant Radio wherever you get your podcasts, and don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe!
- 2 weeks ago1h 43m
Wesley Keegan- Owner- Tailgate brewery
On this episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio, we sit down with Wesley Keegan, founder and owner of TailGate Brewery, for a conversation about one of the biggest recent developments in Nashville’s craft beer industry.TailGate Brewery recently purchased Yazoo Brewing Company’s production facility, and the news has sparked plenty of questions throughout Nashville’s restaurant and brewing communities.What does this acquisition mean for TailGate? What’s next for Yazoo? And what does it tell us about the future of Nashville’s craft beer scene?We invited Wesley into the studio to hear directly from him, clear up misconceptions, and talk about the vision behind this major move.We also dive into Wesley’s entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of growing an independent brewery, and what it takes to build a successful hospitality business in an increasingly competitive market.This is an open conversation about business, growth, community, and the future of local brewing.Whether you’re a craft beer enthusiast, restaurant owner, entrepreneur, or simply someone who loves Nashville’s independent businesses, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.Listen to Nashville Restaurant Radio wherever you get your podcasts, and don’t forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share!
- 3 weeks ago1h 51m
Kelly Black- Owner-Pop Hospitality
What does it take to go from writing songs to building a career in the restaurant industry?On this episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio, we sit down with Kelly Black, owner of POP Hospitality, for a fascinating conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, and the realities of the restaurant business.Kelly takes us through his journey as a songwriter, what inspired him to pivot from the music industry into hospitality, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.We also get into some great insider industry talk, discussing the challenges of running restaurants, the business decisions that happen behind the scenes, and what it really takes to succeed in Nashville’s competitive hospitality scene.This episode is packed with stories, industry insight, and the kind of candid conversation we love having with the people who make Nashville’s restaurant community so special.Whether you’re a restaurant owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone who just loves Nashville’s food scene, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!🎙️ Listen to Nashville Restaurant Radio wherever you get your podcasts!Don’t forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share to help us continue telling the stories of Nashville’s incredible hospitality community.
- Oct 7, 20261h 33m
Javier Salado- Owner- Soy Cubano
On this episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio, Brandon Styll and Vince Lanni sit down with Javier Salado, owner of Soy Cubano, for a conversation about food, family, culture, Nashville, and the journey of bringing his vision to life.Javier takes us back to his childhood growing up in Miami and shares what Cuban food and Cuban culture mean to him. We talk about his move to Nashville, the restaurants and places he’s worked along the way, and the experiences that ultimately gave him the confidence to take the leap and create Soy Cubano.Javier also walks us through what it actually took to get Soy Cubano off the ground—the challenges, the work behind the scenes, and the journey that led to the opening of his Charlotte Pike location six months ago.But this conversation is about much more than opening a restaurant. Javier is one of those restaurant people whose joy is contagious. He has an incredible spirit, a genuine love for hospitality, and a deep connection to the food and culture he represents.We’re proud to have Soy Cubano as a member of the Nashville Area Restaurant Alliance, and we’re honored to have Javier as part of Nashville’s independent restaurant community.This is an awesome conversation with an awesome restaurant person. You’re going to love getting to know Javier and hearing his story.🎧 Listen to Nashville Restaurant Radio everywhere you get your podcasts.And don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe so you never miss an episode.
- Sep 27, 20261h 32m
Jonathan Butler (JB)- Owner- Gold Drop Vodka
Today I sit down with Jonathan “JB” Butler, owner of Gold Drop Vodka.Gold Drop is a premium vodka made in France — but the brand itself is based right here in Nashville, Tennessee.And this episode goes way beyond vodka.JB tells the whole story. Coming up in the nightclub industry. Building businesses. Making mistakes. Learning some lessons the hard way. And ultimately taking those experiences and using them to build the person — and the brand owner — he is today.What I appreciated most about this conversation is that JB doesn’t hide from the mistakes.He owns them.This is a vulnerable, wide-open conversation with an entrepreneur willing to talk about what went wrong, what it cost him, what he learned, and how he grew from it.Today, he’s the owner of Gold Drop, one of the most premium vodka brands on the market, with its roots planted right here in Nashville.Great story. Great conversation.
- Sep 5, 202622 min
Kimberly Wolff- Owner- 312 Pizza
Kimberly Wolff, owner of 312 Pizza Company, texted me last night with news I wasn’t ready to hear: they were planning to close the restaurant on Monday.My response was simple: Not if I can help it.Today, I went to 312 Pizza Company and sat down with Kimberly so she could tell the story in her own words—what’s happening, how they got here, and what it really looks like when an independent restaurant is fighting to keep its doors open.This episode isn’t about pointing fingers or assigning blame. It’s about giving Kimberly a platform, letting people hear the reality behind the restaurant, and seeing whether this community can rally around a local business before it’s too late.If 312 Pizza Company has ever meant something to you—or if you simply believe Nashville is better when locally owned restaurants have a fighting chance—this is the time to show up.Listen to the episode. Share it. Go eat at 312. And if you’re able to help financially, the GoFundMe link can be found on the NARA Nashville Instagram page and the Nashville Restaurant Radio Instagram page.Independent restaurants don’t survive without their communities.Support local.
- Aug 29, 20261h 23m
Merlina Rodas- @fohology
In this episode, Merlina Rodas shares her philosophy and framework for delivering exceptional service. She breaks down the process into clear, actionable steps, emphasizing mindset, preparation, execution, and follow-up. The conversation blends personal experience, industry insights, and practical tools to help you understand how to create service that resonates with clients and builds lasting relationships
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