In this episode, Adrian and Ed go wireless for the first time, testing a new setup LIVE and seeing how it changes the flow of the conversation.

Ed kicks things off by breaking down his coffee order—and that quickly turns into a broader take on coffee culture and some of the trends surrounding it.

Adrian then dives into a familiar situation in restaurants:
When guests walk into a new or remodeled space, but can’t let go of the old one.
It becomes a conversation about nostalgia vs the current dining experience, and how that mindset shapes expectations.

They also get into real service talk:

* What happens when guests arrive late
* How it impacts the restaurant, the flow, and the overall experience

Then it shifts:

* When do you actually arrive at the airport?

To close it out, "Hulk Ed" tackles a fan question:
How to handle the clash between AM shift and PM shift workers?

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⏱ Chapters

0:58 Show Start
1:33 Ed & Coffee
4:35 Ridiculous Food Trends Online
9:38 Ed's Guilty Pleasure in Coffee
11:35 When Guest Like the Old Restaurant Better (Nostalgia vs New)
15:12 People Arriving Late
17:54 Adrian's View on Arriving Early
19:10 How Early do you Arrive at the Airport?
21:00 Bringing the Vibe to Work +1%
21:35 When you Arrive Late at the Restaurant
23:10 Dear Hulk Ed: AM vs PM Staff Conflict Solving
27:30 Last Words

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🎙 About FancyBread
FancyBread (formerly FancyBreadMiami) is about the real, raw, and sometimes misunderstood aspects of restaurant life. Hosted by two food & beverage professionals with over 20 years of combined experience, we talk about what it’s really like working in hospitality—honesty, humor, and heart.

Our mission: To Educate, Entertain, Inspire, and Connect.

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🌐 Website:
https://www.fancybreadmiami.com

🎧 Audio Podcast:
https://fancybreadmiami.buzzsprout.com

👉🍞💼 Business Inquiries:
fancybreadmiami@gmail.com

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💬 Question for you:
Are you more of an early arriver or always cutting it close?

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In this episode, Adrian and Ed step out of the studio and into Kojin 2.0 (@kojinmiami) for a real, unfiltered conversation with Chef Pedro Mederos (@petemederos).

This series is about being present—no distractions, no filters—just food, conversation, and what actually matters when you sit down at a table.

We talk about:

* The idea behind “phone eats last”
* How Kojin 1.0 evolved into 2.0
* The reality of the Miami restaurant scene
* Guest behavior, expectations, and the truth about dining culture
* Why one bad experience can define a restaurant
* How Kojin breaks the rules on tasting menus and structure
* The role of Michelin, chefs, and specialists
* Leadership, time management, and what really drives a chef

This isn’t just about food—it’s about understanding the industry from the inside, while sitting in it.

🎯 Learn more about Kojin 2.0 and book your reservation:
https://www.kojin2.com
📸 Instagram: @kojinmiami @petemederos

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⏱ Chapters

0:00 Show Start
0:33 About Chef Pedro Mederos
0:45 Phone Eats Last
1:10 How Google Describes Kojin 2.0
1:58 Our Pitch of Kojin 2.0
4:59 How Ed Feels About Chef Pedro’s Food
6:15 Kojin’s 6 Inch Rule and Beyond
7:05 Ed’s Wine Journey and Perspective
8:16 What Miami Diners Need to Know About Supporting Your Favorites
10:51 The Miami Restaurant Craze
12:34 Miami Diners and Their Culinary IQ
17:53 Kojin 1.0 vs 2.0
19:10 Lies We Tell as Guests
20:22 Restaurants Are Allowed To…
22:10 What Industry We’re In and Stigmas
24:10 How a Bad Experience Can Kill a Restaurant
27:05 How Kojin Breaks the Rules on Tasting Menus and Courses
28:50 How to Make Guests Behave
33:40 Allergies at Kojin 2.0
35:20 Dislikes About the Miami Food Scene
39:08 Chef and the Specialist (Miami Scene)
43:24 Kojin 2.0 vs 1.0
44:12 Kojin 2.0 and the Michelin Guide
46:23 The Kojin Team and How to Boss
51:00 What Inspires Chef Pedro Mederos
54:43 What’s Scary for Chef
58:26 How Does Chef Manage His Time
1:04:30 Adrian’s Closer

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🎙 About FancyBread

FancyBread (formerly FancyBreadMiami) is about the real, raw, and sometimes misunderstood aspects of restaurant life. Hosted by two food & beverage professionals with over 20 years of combined experience, we talk about what it’s really like working in hospitality—honesty, humor, and heart.

Our mission: To Educate, Entertain, Inspire, and Connect.

⸻

🌐 Website:
https://www.fancybreadmiami.com

🎧 Audio Podcast:
https://fancybreadmiami.buzzsprout.com

👉🍞💼 Business Inquiries:
fancybreadmiami@gmail.com

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💬 Question for you:
When you dine out, are you fully present—or is your phone part of the experience?

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In this episode of FancyBread, Adrian, Ed, bartender and bar owner Will Thompson, and Fresh Victor founder Ken MacKenzie sit down for a full tasting and hospitality-driven breakdown of Fresh Victor’s cocktail mixers.

We walk through nine flavors — tasting each juice straight, then turning them into cocktails — while asking real questions about sourcing, ingredients, shelf life, consistency, scalability, and what it takes to build a premium product that works behind the bar and at home.

From award-winning margarita mixers to jalapeño heat and exotic fruits, this episode delivers honest, unfiltered feedback from three perspectives: restaurant service, bar practicality, and at-home enjoyment.

If you’ve ever worked in restaurants, hospitality, food & beverage — or just love a great cocktail — this one’s for you.

🎁 Use promo code FANCYBREAD20 at FreshVictor.com
(One use per customer. Expires February 17, 2027.)

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0:00 Ed’s Intro
1:02 Show Start
1:37 Guest: Will Thompson @willofsaints
2:41 Guest: Ken MacKenzie @freshvictorcocktails
4:42 Game Plan: How we doing this FancyProductReview
5:59 FV Mexican Lime & Agave – FancyBread Review
6:00 What Food & Wine Number 1 Award Looks For?
8:30 Ed’s Disclaimer for Authenticity
9:30 Our First Sip of Fresh Victor Virgin
11:54 Our First Sip of Fresh Victor with Alcohol Added
12:52 FV Lemon Sour – FancyBread Review
12:55 How does it compare to house made lemon sour
15:17 Ed’s Garnishes and the Making of a FancyCocktail
17:00 Tasting of Whiskey Sour with Fresh Victor Lemon Sour
18:34 Fresh Victor Shelf Life
21:33 FV Cucumber & Lime – FancyBread Review
22:06 Fresh Victor Product Source
23:50 Raw Tasting of FV Cucumber & Lime
24:20 Fresh Victor Juice Process
25:00 FV Cucumber & Lime Cocktail Tasting
25:45 Quick bar fixes
27:00 Ed vs Cocktail Trends
28:50 Three Citrus & Mint Leaf – FancyBread Review
30:43 Ed vs Cocktail Trends Round 2
33:36 FV Three Citrus & Mint Leaf Cocktail Tasting
34:54 Quality & Compromise
38:12 Grapefruit & Sea Salt – FancyBread Review
38:55 Shelf Life vs Balance
40:04 Grapefruit & Sea Salt Tasting “Virgin”
41:10 Grapefruit & Sea Salt Cocktail Tasting
42:05 Special Request for Bar Drinks
44:44 Temperature Paradox in Restaurants
45:42 Grapefruit & Sea Salt Results
46:37 Strawberry Lemon – FancyBread Review
47:50 FV Strawberry Lemon Tasting “Virgin”
48:55 Fresh Victor Shipping and Handling
50:27 A mothers love
51:10 FV Strawberry Lemon Cocktail Tasting
53:34 Cactus Pear & Pomegranate – FancyBread Review
55:55 How many cocktails out of a bottle of Fresh Victor
57:11 Ed’s compliment style
57:40 Cactus Pear & Pomegranate Cocktail Tasting
59:25 Ken’s Open Recipe Disclaimer
1:01:50 Cactus Pear & Pomegranate Scores
1:01:07 Pineapple & Ginger Root – FancyBread Review
1:03:06 Kens Favorite Drink
1:03:55 Distributor Purchasing & Discounts
1:05:10 Pineapple & Ginger Root Cocktail Tasting
1:06:20 Adrian’s Loaded Question on Quality vs Consistency Scales
1:09:28 Pineapple & Ginger Root Scores
1:10:25 Jalapeño & Lime – FancyBread Review
1:10:55 Jalapeño & Lime Tasting “Virgin”
1:12:00 Server Note (Coursing)
1:13:14 Adrian’s Thank You to Fans
1:14:07 Use Fresh Victor for cooking
1:14:45 Fresh Victor History
1:15:26 Jalapeño & Lime Cocktail Tasting
1:16:47 Perico
1:17:48 FancyBread’s Favorite Fresh Victor Picks
1:21:20 Will’s Questions
1:23:35 Last Words No Holding Back
1:24:56 Last Words: Ken
1:25:40 Adrian’s Closer

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