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How MDC Is Preparing Miami's Next Generation With AI | Madeline Pumariega
Miami Dade College serves more students than almost any other institution in the country — and its president Madeline Pumariega is making sure it stays ahead of what's coming. In this episode she walks us through how MDC is integrating AI into education, partnering with the county on workforce development, and preparing students for a job market that looks nothing like it did a decade ago. She also covers the Freedom Tower restoration, the FIFA Museum, the presidential library, popular majors, internship programs, continued adult education, and whether AI is actually taking jobs or creating them. Plus a surprise royal visit and her top 3 Miami restaurants. If you care about Miami's future — this episode is essential. Manny Alfonso: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/ Kiko Suarez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/ Eduardo Moya: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/ Follow Us! - A Day in Miami: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID ________________________ Produced by: Ben Schwede Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/ 0:00 Intro 1:33 Freedom Tower 4:22 FIFA Museum in Freedom Tower 5:42 From Exile Family to MDC President 8:29 Freedom Tower Restoration 10:43 Presidential Library 13:13 AI at MDC 15:30 Is AI Taking Jobs? 18:15 Partnership with MDC Tax Collector 19:44 Working with the County to Implement AI 20:44 125,000 Students 23:20 Popular Majors 26:09 Biggest Challenges as the President 28:53 Importance of Internships 30:15 Does the Younger Generation Have It Harder? 32:35 Focus on Internship Program 35:19 Continued Education for Adults 36:07 Favorite Campus 37:51 Royalty Visiting 38:40 MDC Campus in Cuba? 40:33 Top 3 Restaurants 43:06 Outro
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How MDC Is Preparing Miami's Next Generation With AI | Madeline Pumariega
Miami Dade College serves more students than almost any other institution in the country — and its president Madeline Pumariega is making sure it stays ahead of what's coming. In this episode she walks us through how MDC is integrating AI into education, partnering with the county on workforce development, and preparing students for a job market that looks nothing like it did a decade ago. She also covers the Freedom Tower restoration, the FIFA Museum, the presidential library, popular majors, internship programs, continued adult education, and whether AI is actually taking jobs or creating them. Plus a surprise royal visit and her top 3 Miami restaurants. If you care about Miami's future — this episode is essential. Manny Alfonso: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/ Kiko Suarez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/ Eduardo Moya: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/ Follow Us! - A Day in Miami: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID ________________________ Produced by: Ben Schwede Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/ 0:00 Intro 1:33 Freedom Tower 4:22 FIFA Museum in Freedom Tower 5:42 From Exile Family to MDC President 8:29 Freedom Tower Restoration 10:43 Presidential Library 13:13 AI at MDC 15:30 Is AI Taking Jobs? 18:15 Partnership with MDC Tax Collector 19:44 Working with the County to Implement AI 20:44 125,000 Students 23:20 Popular Majors 26:09 Biggest Challenges as the President 28:53 Importance of Internships 30:15 Does the Younger Generation Have It Harder? 32:35 Focus on Internship Program 35:19 Continued Education for Adults 36:07 Favorite Campus 37:51 Royalty Visiting 38:40 MDC Campus in Cuba? 40:33 Top 3 Restaurants 43:06 Outro
Miami Podcast Creating a Safe Space for Women's Real Stories | Cristy Diaz
Cristy Diaz didn't set out to become a voice for Miami women — but a spinal surgery, a social media moment, and a lot of courage later, here she is. In this episode she walks us through her journey from surgery recovery to podcast host, why she's committed to bringing the most uncomfortable women's topics into the open, and the stories that have moved her most along the way. She covers miscarriages, cosmetic surgery gone wrong, Botox, facelifts, hair extensions, what men really think about women's appearance, and her son's emergency medical situation. She also shares what she'd love to see more women talking about and where she wants the Heart to Heart Podcast to go next. Honest, funny, emotional, and completely real — this one is for every woman in Miami. Manny Alfonso: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/ Kiko Suarez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/ Eduardo Moya: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/ Follow Us! - A Day in Miami: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID ________________________ Produced by: Ben Schwede Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/ 0:00 Intro 1:22 Podcasting 3:45 Her Spinal Surgery Journey 12:57 Starting Her Podcast 17:18 Bringing Out Women Guests 20:10 Miscarriages 21:52 Overwhelming Stories 23:01 What Women Don’t Want to Talk About 25:48 Failed Breast Augmentation Story 27:33 Botox 29:43 Face lifts 31:17 Hair Extensions and Transplants 34:59 Grandmas and Wigs 37:58 Kiko on What Men Like in Women 40:49 ADIM Singles Event 44:42 Where to Find Christy’s Podcast 45:06 What She Would Like to See More Of 47:22 Her Son’s Surgery Story 1:00:46 Top 3 Restaurants 1:03:10 Outro
From Competing on TV to Building a Culinary Empire | Kenny Gilbert
Chef Kenny Gilbert has done it all — competed on national television, built his own line of sauces and spices, and now serves as VP of Culinary for Grove Bay Hospitality, overseeing some of Miami's (and not only) most celebrated restaurants. In this episode he walks us through his journey, his TV competition experience, and what it really takes to build a lasting career in the culinary world. We get into Stubborn Seed, House of Birds, his collaboration with Ford's Farm, his favorite chefs and inspirations, dealing with painful life events, Wagyu beef, taste palates, and his new restaurant opening in North Carolina. Plus his thoughts on Guy Fieri and how to actually eat healthy as a chef. This is Miami's culinary world at its finest. Manny Alfonso: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/ Kiko Suarez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/ Eduardo Moya: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/ Follow Us! - A Day in Miami: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID ________________________ Produced by: Ben Schwede Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/ 0:00 Intro 0:51 About Chef Kenny Gilbert 2:56 Tournament of Chefs 7:28 What Shows Did He Do Well In 8:00 Toughest Competition 10:23 Dealing with Painful Life Events 14:12 Being a VP of Culinary for Grove Bay Hospitality 15:52 All the Restaurants Ran by Grove Bay Hospitality 19:48 Stubborn Seed 22:09 His Favorite Chefs and Inspiration 27:22 Dealing with Long Hours and Picking the Right Concepts 30:55 Chef’s Sauces and Spices 33:01 Hurdles of Running Restaurants Due to Unforeseen Events 35:53 How to Eat Healthy 37:46 Taste Palate 39:49 Wagyu Beef 42:04 House of Birds 44:37 Collab with Ford’s Farm 46:44 Guy Fieri 48:43 New Restaurant in North Carolina 49:31 Top 3 Restaurants 51:44 Outro
The Charter School Changing Lives in Florida City | Andres Camacho
Andres Camacho joins us to share the story of Miami Community Charter School — a K through 12 institution that's been quietly transforming lives in Florida City for years. He walks us through how the school is structured, who owns it, how it's funded, and what makes it different from a traditional public school experience. We get into favorite programs, sports, alumni involvement, post-graduation support, social emotional learning, and how the school is adapting to the latest technology — including the ongoing debate around phones in the classroom. Andres also opens up about the growth of Florida City, success stories, and what's next for the school. This is what education that truly serves its community looks like. Manny Alfonso: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/ Kiko Suarez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/ Eduardo Moya: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/ Follow Us! - A Day in Miami: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID ________________________ Produced by: Ben Schwede Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/ 0:00 Intro 0:58 About Andres and Miami Community Charter School 2:47 Working in Advertising 3:20 Being on the Board 4:03 Who Owns the Charter School 4:57 From Kindergarten to High School 6:04 Adapting to Latest Technology 7:00 Alumni Involvement 7:34 Favorite Programs 10:11 Sports 10:50 Growth of Florida City 13:07 Running for Mayor? 13:33 Success Stories 14:44 Programs 16:07 Favorite Memories 17:04 Post-Graduation Support 18:20 Social Emotional Learning 20:04 School Funding and Application Process 22:01 Phones as a Distraction 22:36 Plans for the Future 24:11 Top 3 Restaurants 26:23 Outro
The Local Basketball League Taking Miami by Storm | Fui Martinez & Bryant Besu
Fui Martinez and Bryant Besu built Courtside Basketball League from the ground up — and it's become one of Miami's most exciting local sports communities. In this episode they break down how it all started, how they organize divisions, use AI to track stats and create highlight reels, and what their vision is for the future of Courtside. We also get into the hardest players to ref, 4-pointers, Courtside Kids, coaching philosophy, renting out the arena, stars who've played at Courtside, and the partnership with Accident Medical Group. Plus — Adebayo's legendary 83-point game, a freestyle rap session, and top 3 restaurants in Westchester. This is what community basketball looks like when people actually care about doing it right. Manny Alfonso: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/ Kiko Suarez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/ Eduardo Moya: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/ Follow Us! - A Day in Miami: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID ________________________ Produced by: Ben Schwede Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/ 0:00 Intro 0:17 About Fui and Courtside Basketball League 2:30 Besu’s Involvement 4:20 About Accident Medical Group 6:11 Transition from Brave Church to Own Court 8:53 Organizing Different Divisions 10:56 Using AI for Counting Stats and Create Highlight Reels 13:36 Posting Stories 15:18 Is Being a Ref at Courtside Hard? 16:39 The Worst Players to Ref 19:19 Philosophy Behind Making Calls 21:08 Challenges 23:16 4-Pointers 25:50 Vision for Courtside 29:31 Copycats 31:45 Scheduling 33:49 Courtside Kids 36:44 Being a Coach 38:58 Integrating AI into Training 40:45 Pickleball Tournament 46:37 Stars at Courtside 52:27 Old vs New Generation of Players, How the Game Has Changed 55:24 Older Players at Courtside 56:33 Players Getting in Shape for Courtside 57:16 Renting Out Courtside Arena 1:00:41 Top 3 Players at Courtside 1:08:41 Partnership with AMG 1:11:49 Adebayo’s 83 Points 1:15:20 Rap Top 3 + Freestyling 1:17:29 Top 3 Restaurants in Westchester 1:21:15 Tropical Park 1:23:18 Outro
Miami Has a New Mayor and She's Moving Fast | Eileen Higgins
Miami's new mayor Eileen Higgins joins us fresh off her first 100 days in office to break down exactly what she's been working on and what she's already changed. She covers permitting reform, fire and police station negligence, flooding and stormwater infrastructure, affordable housing, and the challenges that turned out to be harder than expected. We also get into the Veterans Museum, Flagler Street revitalization, the World Cup Fan Fest at Bayfront Park, Freedom Park, the new administration building, government workforce training programs, and why Miami desperately needs more schools. Plus quick fun facts and her top 3 Miami restaurants. This is Miami's new leadership — and it's already moving. Manny Alfonso: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/ Kiko Suarez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/ Eduardo Moya: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/ Follow Us! - A Day in Miami: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID ________________________ Produced by: Ben Schwede Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/ 0:00 Intro 0:56 Election Night 2:04 First 100 Days 3:39 Permitting Reform 8:11 Accomplishments 8:50 Fire Stations and Police Stations Negligence 12:29 Issues Tougher than Expected 14:47 Flooding and Storm Water Pumps 19:20 Importance of Smooth Permitting for Affordable Housing 20:30 Veterans Museum 23:15 Flagler Street 25:32 Fan Fest for World Cup in Bayfront Park 27:53 Freedom Park and New Administration Building 30:45 Government Workforce Training Programs 34:26 We Need More Schools 36:11 Focus on Service and Efficiency 38:47 Quick Fun Facts 39:50 Top 3 Restaurants 41:03 Hiking Trip and Ultra 42:42 Outro
The Honest Truth About Running Restaurants in Miami | Matt Kuscher
Matt Kuscher didn't build Lokal and Kush by following a playbook — he figured it out the hard way. In this episode he breaks down the real challenges of running restaurants in Miami, from impossible landlords and lease negotiations to COVID, inflation, and what he'd tell his younger self knowing what he knows now. We also get into his time at Houston's, teaching hospitality at FIU, nonprofit work, the Brickell Kush location, merch, Burger Bash, and whether Miami's booming restaurant scene is sustainable. Matt is as honest and self-aware as it gets. If you're in the restaurant industry or thinking about getting in — this one is essential. Manny Alfonso: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/ Kiko Suarez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/ Eduardo Moya: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/ Follow Us! - A Day in Miami: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID ________________________ Produced by: Ben Schwede Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/ 0:00 Intro 2:41 Opening Lokal 6:22 Issues with Landlords and New Approach 9:44 Working at Houston’s 11:28 Teaching a Class at FIU 15:28 Going Back to DC? 16:24 Balancing Family Life and Running Restaurants 17:39 Being Involved in Non-Profits 19:25 Kush in Brickell 22:18 Merch and Kushman Costume 24:28 Judging Burger Bash 25:32 Leases & Grease Traps 26:25 Advice for Opening a Restaurant 30:18 Matt on Dealing with Failure 31:34 Mo on Dealing with Failure 34:11 Concerned About the Current Economy and Market 36:01 COVID 36:38 Will the Restaurant Bubble in Miami Pop? 38:27 Rent Increases in Coconut Grove 39:16 Matt on Giving People Opportunities on His Properties 43:32 Thoughts on Wynwood 46:15 Advice for Younger Self 47:53 Top 3 Restaurants 52:52 Painted Nails 53:40 Outro
Hialeah's New Mayor Has a Plan to Transform the City | Bryan Calvo
Hialeah is one of Miami-Dade's biggest and most culturally rich cities — and its youngest mayor in history is on a mission to modernize it. Bryan Calvo joins us to break down exactly what he's changing, from AI-powered permitting and property tax reform to mixed-use development and a full revitalization of Southeast Hialeah. He also opens up about the Cuba situation, money laundering concerns, the Netflix film "The Rip" based in Hialeah, and what his message is to Miami-Dade County. Plus his top 3 restaurants and the story behind the Chancleta Race. If you live in or care about Hialeah — this is a must-watch. Manny Alfonso: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/ Kiko Suarez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/ Eduardo Moya: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/ Follow Us! - A Day in Miami: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID ________________________ Produced by: Ben Schwede Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/ 0:00 Intro 1:42 Youngest Mayor 2:13 Beginning of Bryan’s Career 5:04 Getting Elected 6:44 Water Issue 8:18 Property Taxes 12:38 Mixed-Use Projects 14:38 Safety in Hialeah 16:12 Permits and Implementing AI 17:41 Younger Demographic Moving to Hialeah 18:31 Signing 7 Executive Orders 24:10 Efficiencies Issue 26:57 Netflix Movie “The Rip” 30:04 Cuba Situation 33:25 Import/Export Money Laundering to Cuba 36:20 Focus on Revitalizing Southeast Hialeah 37:53 La Bodeguita Winning Masters of Fire 39:40 Top 3 Restaurants 41:21 Chancleta Race on 305 Day 42:31 Factories in Hialeah 43:42 Message to the County 45:09 Message the Mayor on Social Media with Issues 45:41 Outro
How Skinny Louie Went From One Spot to 10 Locations | Gonzalo Rubino
Gonzalo Rubino brought Miami its first proper smashburger joint — and in just two years, Skinny Louie has grown to 10 locations in Miami and NYC. In this episode, he walks us through the full journey, from the original concept and branding to the smashing technique, the philosophy behind keeping only 3 burgers on the menu, and how they're scaling without losing what makes them special. We also get into the grand opening, celebrity visits, Burger Bash, managing multiple locations, competition, and how Wynwood has changed since they first opened. This is what building a Miami food brand from scratch actually looks like. Manny Alfonso: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/ Kiko Suarez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/ Eduardo Moya: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/ Follow Us! - A Day in Miami: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID ________________________ Produced by: Ben Schwede Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/ 0:00 Intro 0:49 About Gonzalo and His Beginnings 3:19 Skiny Louie Opportunity 4:49 Branding 7:19 Smashing Technique 8:15 Philosophy Behind Only 3 Burgers on the Menu 9:45 Market Research 10:47 Selling Bottled Louie Sauce? 11:16 Grand Opening 12:30 Marketing 13:39 Opening 10 Locations in 2 Years 14:37 Opening in NYC 17:29 Being the First Smashburger in Miami 19:26 Drive and Being Competitive 21:58 Celebrities Visiting 22:39 Burger Bash 23:45 Eduardo’s First Impression of Skinny Louie 25:28 Will They Ever Make Different Burgers? 26:33 Managing Multiple Locations 29:08 Competition 30:15 Upcoming Locations 33:40 Top 3 Restaurants 37:16 How Has Wynwood Changed 39:41 Outro
Inside the Pickleball Boom Taking Over South Florida | Kyle Prats
Kyle Prats, from Diadem Pickleball, joins us to break down how pickleball became one of the fastest-growing sports in the country — and how his brand is riding that wave across South Florida and beyond. He shares the story behind Diadem's growth, their expanding locations, and what makes their facilities stand out. We also get into celebrity and pro athlete involvement, pro leagues, DUPR rankings, tournaments, the upcoming A Day in Miami pickleball tournament, and why pickleball is pulling in players from tennis, baseball, and everywhere in between. Kyle also walks through everything a beginner needs to know to get started. Whether you've never picked up a paddle or you're already hooked — this episode will make you want to play. Manny Alfonso: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/ Kiko Suarez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/ Eduardo Moya: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/ Follow Us! - A Day in Miami: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID ________________________ Produced by: Ben Schwede Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/ 0:00 Intro 1:39 About Diadem Pickleball Complex 3:46 Pickleball Growth After COVID 4:17 How Do Their Locations Look Like 5:56 Expansion 6:29 Jensen Beach Location 6:54 Focus on Community 7:23 Coconut Creek Location 8:23 Why Pickleball Grew So Fast 9:18 Celebrities and Pro Athletes 10:26 Tournaments 10:48 Emerald Coast Opening in Panama City 11:33 Coming to Orlando, Tampa, and More Soon 11:52 Locations in South Miami, Doral, and Palmetto Bay 12:21 ADIM Pickleball Tournament 13:08 What Differentiates Them 13:52 Memberships 14:39 Gear 16:01 How Justin Got Into Pickleball 17:12 Kyle’s Baseball Career 18:05 What Gear Do You Need to Start 19:20 Tennis vs Pickleball Court Size 20:00 Differences Between Tennis and Pickleball 23:35 DUPR Scores and Rankings 25:34 Pro Leagues 27:26 History of Pickleball and Kyle’s Career 30:32 A Day in Miami Tournament 32:53 Living in Port St. Lucie 33:36 Hosting Pro Tournaments 34:41 Getting Involved 35:41 Q4 Opening in Miami 36:22 Experience at Diadem Pickleball Complex 38:26 Franklin vs Selkirk Balls 39:33 Top 3 Restaurants 41:36 Where to Find Diadem 42:25 Outro
ADIM LIVE at the Miami Youth Fair!
The Miami Youth Fair has been bringing South Florida families together for decades — and in this special live episode of A Day in Miami, we went straight to the fair to sit down with the people who make it all happen. From the origin story and funding to agriculture exhibits, scholarships, new rides, and the food that keeps people coming back every year, this is the full inside look. We hear from fair organizers, vendors, and community leaders about what goes into planning one of Miami's biggest annual events, the scholarships changing students' lives, and why this fair is so much more than just rides and funnel cake. Plus — Korean corn dogs, top-selling foods, and the social media trends driving new visitors through the gates. This is Miami's fair. And this is its story. Manny Alfonso: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/ Kiko Suarez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/ Eduardo Moya: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/ Follow Us! - A Day in Miami: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID ________________________ Produced by: Ben Schwede Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/ 0:00 Guest 1 0:31 Fair overview 2:41 Fair origin and history 5:00 Infrastructure and funding 5:51 Agriculture and animals 7:55 Importance of agriculture 9:32 Student exhibits 11:29 Community impact 13:34 Stadium and development 15:16 Popular attractions 17:48 Theme planning 19:28 New rides and attractions 20:53 Food variety 24:11 Shows and entertainment 25:10 Purpose and motivation 27:41 Fair significance 28:07 Jingle and marketing 29:36 Favorite foods 30:57 Guest 2 34:15 Vendor process 38:31 Unique food items 40:02 Variety of fair food 41:13 Guest 3 42:35 Iconic funnel cakes 45:03 New viral flavors 50:07 Top-selling item 55:21 Guest 4 55:46 Korean corn dog 59:26 Multi-stand business 1:02:52 Top-selling foods 1:05:42 Social media trends 1:08:31 COVID impact 1:09:36 Drive-thru adaptation 1:12:41 Guest 5 1:13:30 Scholarship story 1:19:27 Fair planning 1:20:09 Event planning and long-term vision 1:20:44 Scholarships and nonprofit impact 1:21:49 Family memories and tradition 1:23:06 Community impact and purpose 1:24:38 Scholarships and student funding 1:25:30 Affordable family experience 1:27:06 Generational businesses and growth 1:28:03 Reinventing the fair 1:29:48 Promotion and storytelling 1:31:00 Emotional value and memories 1:32:23 Student business learning (livestock) 1:35:37 Real-world skills for youth 1:36:25 Safety and security system 1:38:47 Community responsibility 1:39:31 Favorite foods and fun ending
How Tacos & Tattoos Became Kendall's Favorite Hangout | Jay Cruz
There's nothing quite like Tacos & Tattoos in Miami — and in this episode, chef and founder Jay Cruz breaks down exactly how that concept was built, tested, and refined over the years. He talks about why so many chefs have tattoos, how the restaurant's identity evolved, and what makes the T&T experience unlike anywhere else in the city. He also gets into running events, controlling crowds, the future of Kendall's food scene, Casa Cruz, social media strategy, and balancing the restaurant with family life. Plus his top 3 Miami picks. If you love Miami's food culture, this one's for you. Manny Alfonso: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/ Kiko Suarez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/ Eduardo Moya: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/ Follow Us! - A Day in Miami: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID ________________________ Produced by: Ben Schwede Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/ 0:00 Intro 1:21 Tattoos 1:56 Why Most Chefs Get Tattoos 2:47 Jay’s Beginnings 6:07 Opening the Restaurant 9:10 Competition with Almost the Same Name 10:26 Unsuccessful Partnerships and Scaling Down 11:57 T&T Evolution 13:48 COVID Times 17:07 Favorite Cocktails 18:26 Experience at Tacos & Tattoos 20:07 Events 22:45 Future of Kendall 25:28 Social Media 26:37 Favorite and Upcoming Events 29:53 Balancing a Restaurant and Family Time 33:58 Future of Tacos & Tattoos 35:31 Casa Cruz 39:43 Controlling the Crowd During Events 43:05 Top 3 Restaurants 45:54 Where to Find Tacos & Tattoos 46:20 Outro
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