Florida Living Life From New Jersey Weather to Florida Traffic Bagels Pizza and the Legacy of Chef Ennio Riga

This episode of Florida Living Life explores the New Jersey vs Florida lifestyle through food weather traffic and everyday living in West Palm Beach. Julie reflects on the life and legacy of Chef Ennio Riga author of Stay On Course while comparing New Jersey food New York food and Florida restaurants. The conversation covers Florida traffic road rage driving culture and the reality of relocating to Florida. Favorite food spots include McCabes Bagels Italia pizza Mario the Baker and standout gluten free pizza options in Florida. The episode blends family legacy Florida living dining out culture and honest lifestyle humor.

In this candid and humorous episode of Florida Living Life, Julie and her husband dive into the real experience of relocating from New Jersey to Florida. From unpredictable weather and nonstop sunshine to some of the worst traffic imaginable this conversation is equal parts laughter reality and lifestyle reflection.

The episode opens with personal storytelling including reflections on Julie’s late father Chef Ennio Riga whose legacy inspired her book Stay On Course The Life and Legacy of an Oregon Chef of the Stars. His influence on food standards flavor and connection is a recurring theme especially when comparing New Jersey food to Florida restaurants.

Listeners are taken on a foodie tour through West Palm Beach with honest reviews of pizza bagels and gluten free options. From McCabes Bagels that feel like a bite of New Jersey to standout pizza spots like Italia and Mario the Baker the verdict might surprise lifelong Northerners. Florida food holds its own even if the water does not help the bagels.

The conversation also touches on modern social media realities including TikTok versus Instagram followings road rage culture Florida driving habits and the mysterious disappearance of blinkers statewide. Add in frequent dining out confessions marriage humor and lifestyle observations and this episode feels like sitting at the table with friends who tell the truth and order dessert anyway.

The episode wraps with gratitude laughter and a promise to continue exploring Florida living one restaurant one story and one traffic jam at a time.

Florida living

New Jersey vs Florida lifestyle

West Palm Beach food scene

Best bagels in Florida

McCabes Bagels West Palm Beach

Florida pizza spots

Gluten free pizza Florida

Italia pizza

Mario the Baker

New Jersey food comparison

Florida traffic and road rage

Relocating to Florida

Food culture comparison

Chef Ennio Riga

Stay On Course book

Life and legacy storytelling

Florida lifestyle podcast

Dining out in Florida

Family legacy and food

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Episode Show Notes: Palm Beach Food Spots Reality TV Vibes and Living the Florida Lifestyle

In this episode of Florida Living Life we dive into what it is really like living in Florida through the lens of Palm Beach food culture Florida lifestyle experiences and a little reality TV curiosity. From Italian food standards shaped by a chef father to Meatball Monday specials hidden gems on Dixie Highway and Clematis Street favorites we explore Florida living one bite at a time. We talk Palm Beach lifestyle social scenes Florida restaurants local favorites foodie opinions Florida mindset and why watching life in Florida on TV hits different when you actually live here. If you are thinking about moving to Florida relocating to Florida or just curious about life in Florida this episode gives you a real unscripted look at Florida lifestyle food Florida community and everyday experiences in West Palm Beach Palm Beach Boca Raton and Delray Beach.

Italian and Pizza

• Lenore’s on Clematis Street West Palm Beach
• Grotto Pizza West Palm Beach
• Cafe Med West Palm Beach Dixie Highway

Foodie Favorites and Local Staples

• The Hive West Palm Beach Dixie Highway
• Rocco’s Tacos Clematis Street West Palm Beach
• Rocco’s Tacos Boca Raton
• Batch Gastropub Clematis Street West Palm Beach
• Batch Gastropub Delray Beach

Other Spots and Experiences

• Tea House in Palm Beach
• Clematis Street West Palm Beach
• Dixie Highway West Palm Beach
• Pickleball venue in Palm Beach
• Local bar and DJ party location in Palm Beach

Yes The Hive still has the best burger in Palm Beach and yes we said it again because consistency matters.

• Florida lifestyle podcast conversations
• Living in Florida full time
• What it is like living in Palm Beach
• Florida food scene and restaurant culture
• Italian food standards and chef family influence
• Reality TV filmed in Palm Beach Florida
• Florida mindset and lifestyle differences
• Building a life in Florida
• Florida community and social scenes
• Clematis Street vs Dixie Highway food debate
• Florida hidden gems and local favorites

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All opportunities are custom designed around your goals and marketing budget. We collaborate with you to create the right mix of storytelling, visibility, and content that fits your brand.

• Brand sponsorships and content placement

• Featured guest podcast interviews

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• Food and lifestyle brand features

• Virtual and on location options available

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Welcome to Florida Living Life, a Florida podcast and Florida lifestyle podcast sharing honest conversations about living in Florida and life in Florida.

In this first episode hosts Julie Riga and Jamie Waugh introduce the heart of the show with a live unscripted conversation about Florida living food relationships business and community. This episode explores what it is like living in Florida full time including the Florida mindset food culture marriage communication and building a life in Florida.

If you are thinking about moving to Florida relocating to Florida or starting over in Florida this Florida lifestyle podcast gives a real look at Florida life including Florida cost of living Florida community and everyday experiences.

Julie shares her story and the legacy of her late father celebrity chef Ennio Riga while Jamie brings bold no filter energy rooted in Florida food culture and Florida restaurants. Together they talk Florida living Florida business Florida entrepreneurs and work life balance in Florida.

Living in Florida and life in Florida

Florida lifestyle and Florida mindset

Food culture and Florida restaurants

Marriage communication and real conversations

Florida community and building a life in Florida

Florida business and Florida small business

Florida Living Life is a podcast about Florida living Florida lifestyle and real conversations for anyone curious about Florida relocation best places to live in Florida and living in Florida full time.

Produced by Stay On Course Studios

For all podcast needs visit stayoncourse.studio

WAYS TO WORK WITH US

All opportunities are custom designed around your goals and marketing budget. We collaborate with you to create the right mix of storytelling, visibility, and content that fits your brand.

• Brand sponsorships and content placement

• Featured guest podcast interviews

• Scenes From the Table live recordings

• Food and lifestyle brand features

• Virtual and on location options available

📞 Call or Text: 973.281.6896

📧 julie@julieriga.com

WELCOME!

Florida Living Life is a Florida podcast and Florida lifestyle podcast that delivers an honest look at Florida living and life in Florida through real conversations about food relationships business and community. It is for anyone curious about moving to Florida, relocating to Florida, or navigating Florida relocation, Florida cost of living, and the pros and cons of living in Florida. Each episode explores what it is like living in Florida, sharing Florida lifestyle tips, Florida life experiences, and insights on building a life in Florida or starting over in Florida. The show blends fun and exploration with things to do in Florida, Florida travel, Florida hidden gems, and everyday moments that define the Florida mindset. Florida Living Life also highlights Florida business, Florida small business, Florida entrepreneurs, Florida business owners, and real Florida success stories, making it ideal for those seeking work life balance in Florida and a true sense of Florida community.

Welcome to Florida Living Life, a Florida lifestyle podcast where nothing is off the table. Not the food. Not the stories. Not the marriage conversations that probably should stay private but never do.

In this very first episode of our Florida podcast, hosts Julie Riga and Jamie Waugh aka Mr Perfect introduce the heart of the show. This is a live unscripted conversation about living in Florida, life in Florida, food culture, relationships, and what it really looks like to build a life in the Sunshine State.

Julie shares her personal story including the legacy of her late father celebrity chef Ennio Riga, whose life story and love of food inspired her bestselling book and continues to influence how she approaches Florida living, leadership, and community. Jamie brings his bold no filter energy as a Florida foodie influencer known for pizza reviews and real talk across TikTok and YouTube.

Together they are married ten years, proudly mismatched, and fully committed to telling the truth about Florida lifestyle, marriage, food, and everyday life in Florida.

This episode covers

· What Florida Living Life is really about

· Why this Florida lifestyle podcast is about more than food

· Pizza burgers desserts diners and Florida restaurants

· Palm Beach Florida food spots including Boca Raton and West Palm Beach

· Living in Florida full time and embracing the Florida mindset

· Marriage communication and relationships from two very different perspectives

· Florida community connections and getting recognized around town

· Why nothing is off the table in 2026 and beyond

You will hear conversations about pizza debates gluten guilt dessert temptation menopause jokes and why menus might be more interesting than books. You will also hear real reflections on relationships communication and how couples navigate life together while building something new.

Florida Living Life is a podcast about

· Florida living and life in Florida

· What it is like living in Florida full time

· Starting over in Florida

· Building a life in Florida through food fun and connection

· Florida life experiences and Florida community

· Florida lifestyle tips and real conversations

This show is for anyone curious about

· Moving to Florida

· Relocating to Florida

· Florida relocation and Florida cost of living

· Best places to live in Florida and best cities in Florida

· Florida neighborhoods and the Florida housing market

· Retiring in Florida or creating a second chapter

· Florida lifestyle for business owners and entrepreneurs

· Work life balance in Florida and Florida success stories

Future episodes will explore restaurants diners and hidden gems while expanding conversations around Florida business, Florida small business, Florida entrepreneurs, Florida business owners, and Florida women in business.