Welcome to the Savor Newark Podcast — where food, culture, wellness, and entrepreneurship meet in the heart of Newark, New Jersey.

In this episode, we sit down with Marcelo Martins, Newark native and co-founder of LV Hospitality — the group behind The Highwood (Weehawken, NJ) and Dream 360, a 22,000-square-foot hibachi bar lounge featuring Topgolf Swing Suites inside the iconic American Dream Mall — the second largest mall in the United States.

Marcelo opens up about building his foundation in Newark’s competitive food and hospitality industry — the resilience, long hours, setbacks, and lessons that shaped him into the entrepreneur he is today. From local restaurant hustle to major hospitality expansion in New Jersey and New York, his journey is a masterclass in vision, risk-taking, and strategic growth. From Newark roots to nationwide impact.

Marcelo’s story proves that Newark doesn’t just create talent — it prepares leaders for the world stage.

Newark’s story deserves to be told — and we’re here to amplify it.

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🎤 Host: Carlos Ferreira - @CF.Drums

🎬 Producer: Isabelle Coelho-Marques - @Isabelle_in_nyc

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REAL STORIES. REAL FOOD. REAL NEWARK. UNFILTERED.

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Welcome to Savor Newark Podcast — where food, culture, wellness, and entrepreneurship meet.

We will welcome Rafael Antonio, a digital marketer and food critic behind Brick City Bite @brick_city_bite — a passionate voice and true advocate for the authentic food scene. With a worldly perspective and a genuine approach Rafael’s work goes beyond reviews — it’s about celebrating the authenticity behind every plate.

Savor Newark is a weekly conversation series celebrating local small business owners, chefs, wellness professionals, and community leaders — amplifying authentic voices and positioning Newark as one of America’s most culturally rich food cities.

🌍 Where culture, community, and cuisine connect.

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒. 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃. 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐊. 𝐔𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃.

🎙️ New episodes drop every Wednesday

📍 Recorded in Newark, NJ

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🎙️ Produced by Plusable @plusable_pr

Host: Carlos Ferreira @cf.drums

Producer: Isabelle Coelho-Marques @isabelle_in_nyc

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❤️ This program exists because partners believed in investing in community, culture, and opportunity — and @goironbound stepped up to help make it real. ❤️

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Welcome to the Savor Newark Podcast — where food, culture, wellness, and entrepreneurship meet.

In this episode, we sit down with Jason Wallace, owner of Just Delicious Sandwich Shop, Alletante Restaurant, and Katherine’s, and a proud graduate of the Culinary Institute of America.

Jason shares his journey from formal culinary training to building three beloved Newark establishments, the discipline and creativity shaped by his education, and what it takes to sustain and grow hospitality businesses in Newark.

From sandwiches to elevated dining, he breaks down the hustle, heart, and leadership required to thrive in the city’s evolving food scene. Savor Newark is a weekly conversation series celebrating local small business owners, chefs, wellness professionals, and community leaders — amplifying authentic voices and positioning Newark as one of America’s most culturally rich food cities.

🌍 Where culture, community, and cuisine connect.

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒. 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃. 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐊. 𝐔𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃.

🎙️ New episodes drop every Wednesday

📲 YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts

🎙️ Produced by Plusable @plusable_pr

• Host: Carlos Ferreira @cf.drums
• Producer: Isabelle Coelho-Marques @isabelle_in_nyc

📍 Recorded in Newark, NJ

Subscribe, like, and share to support local stories and independent voices.

❤️ This program exists because partners believed in investing in community, culture, and opportunity — and @goironbound stepped up to help make it real. ❤️