Katzenjammer: A Day in the Life of Two Restaurant Owners
32 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsChef Jamie Adams and Leonardo Moura are co-owners and business partners with over 40 years of experience in the restaurant industry. We all love to eat well, drink and be merry and we got pretty good at selling that whole thing with our two Atlanta based restaurants, il Giallo and Lagarde, so we’ve decided to share our food and wine experience in a podcast that covers our experiences and expertise with a great sense of humor and without taking ourselves too bloody seriously. Welcome to Katzenjammer! We talk about food, wine, restaurant life and the associated uproar and chaos that comes along for the ride! Fasten your seatbelts, we jump down rabbit holes with vigor and determination!
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Episode 30: Season Finale: Jamie’s “Chopped” Experience (the Highs, the Lows and Everything In Between)
February 23, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBIt’s the season finale of Katzenjammer, and in this special episode Jamie is sharing the behind-the-scenes of his 2013 appearance on the popular TV show Chopped! Although he didn’t end up winning, it was an amazing experience that Jamie still treasures to this day. In this episode he reveals what surprised him most about being a contestant on the show, and one thing he would go back and change in his set up if he were to do it again. Jamie shares what it was like to hear that he had pr...
Episode 29: Part 4: Choosing Wine and Food Pairings at the James Beard House (and Our Best Tips for Your Kitchen)!
February 09, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBIt’s the finale of the mini-series on the James Beard House, and today Jamie and Leo are looking at the subject of wine and food pairings. Not only is Jamie sharing more about his experiences with the food and wine served during the dinner that he put on at the James Beard House, but they both share how to choose a wine based on the origin of the food. You’ll also hear how they each discovered their own favorite wines, and a lot more! If you’ve even been confused about what wine you should...
Episode 29: Part 4: Choosing Wine and Food Pairings at the James Beard House (and Our Best Tips for Your Kitchen)!
February 09, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBIt’s the finale of the mini-series on the James Beard House, and today Jamie and Leo are looking at the subject of wine and food pairings. Not only is Jamie sharing more about his experiences with the food and wine served during the dinner that he put on at the James Beard House, but they both share how to choose a wine based on the origin of the food. You’ll also hear how they each discovered their own favorite wines, and a lot more! If you’ve even been confused about what wine you should...
Episode 28: Part 3: Selecting the Right Food to Serve (and Getting Your Crew in Place) at James Beard House
February 02, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode the James Beard House saga continues, as Jamie shares with Leo and listeners more about his experience putting on a dinner in this historic setting. Today in Part 3 Jamie describes the dishes he chose to make that day, and why he selected the food he did for this event. To put on something like this it takes more than one person, and you’ll hear how he put together a crew and they overcame some challenges to thrive in what was a spectacular (but stressful!) experience for a...
Episode 27: Part 2: What It Looks Like to Set Up a Dinner at the James Beard House
January 26, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIn last week’s episode Leo and Chef Jamie gave a quick background on James Beard and the James Beard House, and they revealed how one can get invited there to prepare a meal for its guests. Jamie has done this twice now, so he’s got a first-hand perspective of what setting up a dinner at this prestigious place looks like, and he’ll be sharing these experiences today in Part 2 of this special series. In this episode you’ll hear Jamie’s thought process on the big day, and a bit about the log...
Episode 26: Part 1: The Story of The James Beard House and How You Can be Invited or Nominated to Cook There
January 19, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBJamie and Leo are coming to you today from the brand new il Giallo studio in Atlanta with the first part of a very special series! Today the guys are sharing the amazing story of James Beard and talking about the origins of the James Beard House, and its foundation that helps so many in the culinary world. In fact, Jamie has cooked there (twice!) and in this episode he reveals how he got invited to take part in this incredible experience. In the next episode you’ll hear all the details abo...
Episode 25: Making a Move? Here’s What Is Essential (and Will Make It Easy)!
January 12, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBAre you moving soon, or thinking of moving, and you’re wondering how to do it with the least amount of stress as possible? If you’re concerned about packing the right, and only the most essential items, then this episode is for you. In the middle of everything going on (including the very busy holidays), Jamie actually sold his home and moved into a new house, and he has his best tips and lessons from this experience to offer today! In this episode you’re going to hear how he did it, the “mu...
Episode 24: Starting off a New Year
January 05, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIt’s a new year, and today we have the first podcast episode of 2021 for you! In this episode, Jamie and Leo are here to promise you one thing. This isn’t going to be about agonizing over the past year, but rather to talk about how change is in the air and why they’re both super excited for what’s to come (you’ll hear why you should be too)! Have questions or topic suggestions for the podcast? Email Leonardo at [email protected]. Get on the Block newsletter: https://www.theblockmem...
Episode 23: "That is so 2020"
December 29, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 25.2 MBLife in the restaurant world has not been easy this year! Especially restaurants in the big cities as there have been a lot of restrictions. Some restaurants haven’t even been able to offer outdoor dining! Jamie and Leo describe their restaurant changes with the pandemic as very creative and sometimes just guessing what they think will work next. There are also lots of regulations for restaurants such a sanitizing after every job, working a set amount of time with knives before washing them ...
Episode 22: Stress Free Holiday Cooking
December 22, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 22.5 MBHave you ever seen the Christmas movie, The Santa Clause with Tim Allen? Did you know Jamie has hung out with Tim Allen...what?! (take a listen for that fun story) Well Leo watched the movie recently chuckling over the part where the character in the movie burns the turkey and has to go to Denny’s for dinner instead. Jamie and Leo don’t want you to burn turkeys and get stressed over your holiday cooking. In this episode, they give you some tips on how to prep such as planning your menu, maki...
Episode 21: Scallopini
December 15, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 23.9 MBHave you ever had or heard of a Scallopini dish? In this episode, you will get the history of the scallopini, different ways they are made and, as always, favorite memories and stories around cooking and eating unique dishes such as the scallopini. If you haven’t tried this dish yet, Jamie and Leo highly recommend it! We DO most of the Work (Takeout for Locals) (DIY) The Heart and Soul of Christmas Masterclass Have questions or topic suggestions for the podcast? Email Leonardo at ...
Episode 20: Let’s Get Ready for the Holidays
December 08, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this episode, Jamie and Leo chat about the upcoming holidays! They talk about some of their favorite things when it comes to the holidays, guests soon coming on the podcast, and the success they had with their Thanksgiving dinner kits. They want to thank everyone that bought the Thanksgiving dinner kits. They are glad they were able to help you in the holidays and are excited to help you again for your Christmas feasts! They have a similar offer coming to you this holiday season to help y...
Episode 19: The Secret to Finding a Good Recipe
December 01, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 21.4 MBHave you ever wondered how you find the best recipe for the foods that you love? Believe it or not, there is way more to it then a list of ingredients. In this episode, Jamie and Leo dive into the details of what makes a good recipe. They talk about the different ingredients, kitchen tools, and even how elevation and humidity can affect the end result of your desired dish. The biggest advice they give is to “taste your food”. It’s so important to know if you’re heading in the right direction...
Episode 18: Rice, Rice and More Rice
November 24, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 20.2 MBWant to learn all the secrets about making the perfect rice?? This episode is full of details you probably never even thought of when it comes to rice! How to measure rice, what you can add to make it taste better, and how to cook different kinds of rice. Leo shares some authentic Brazilian rice tips and tricks. Hopefully this episode will help you learn something new about cooking rice and you can try it at home! Get on the Block newsletter: https://www.theblockmembership.com/ Follow t...
Episode 17: Pizzagiving
November 17, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 24.1 MBDid you know that Jamie likes to eat his pizza with a fork and Leo is...not about that at all! You will enjoy this episode as Jamie and Leo go back and forth about their love of pizza! Jamie talks about some of the best pizza he ever had in Italy and Leo talks about how the best pizza is the simplest pizza. By the end of this episode, you’ll be picking up your phone making a pizza order to the house! Make sure you have signed up for their newsletter at theblockmembership.com. If you have q...
Episode 16: Thanksgiving Memories
November 10, 2020 05:00 - 17 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode, Jamie and Leo reminisce about their Thanksgiving memories. They love thanksgiving and love that it’s one more excuse to spend time with the people they love...while eating amazing food! They suggest that this Thanksgiving you try to focus on the things that you are grateful for and the things that have been good about 2020 instead of trying to find what’s wrong. Take a listen to hear their fun stories and to get excited for Thanksgiving! -----------------------------SPECIA...
Episode 15: Life in the COVID Lane
November 03, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 25.1 MBAlthough many restaurants have suffered this year due to COVID, many restaurant owners and businesses have learned to pivot and adjust to make take out work and slowly get people back into the restaurants. In this episode, Jamie and Leo talk about the hard parts of owning a restaurant during the pandemic, but also talk about how they pivoted to make business still happen! At first they had to create a system and make take out work which kept things afloat until they could open up dine...
Episode 14: Gailloween and Survivability of Small Business
October 27, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode, Leo and Jamie talk about the small business facts. You may be surprised to hear that in the first year 30 out of 100 restaurants will fail and that the national average of profit a restaurant will make is 6.2%. They talk about some more interesting facts about restaurants but most importantly some tips on how you become a business that survives. One of the keys to being a successful restaurant is creating and cultivating great relationships with vendors, staff, the community...
Episode 14: Gialloween and Survivability of Small Business
October 27, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode, Leo and Jamie talk about the small business facts. You may be surprised to hear that in the first year 30 out of 100 restaurants will fail and that the national average of profit a restaurant will make is 6.2%. They talk about some more interesting facts about restaurants but most importantly some tips on how you become a business that survives. One of the keys to being a successful restaurant is creating and cultivating great relationships with vendors, staff, the community...
Episode 13: Food is Life
October 20, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 23.9 MBLast week on the podcast, Jamie and Leo started talking about why food is their life and ended talked about the importance of giving and how food has played a huge role in how they serve their community. In this episode, they talk more about why food is life! They each tell stories about memories that involved food! Food was, and still is, a huge part of both their families and their lives. They said, “Food is family!”. They talk about how one of the greatest things about food is trying t...
Episode 12: Helping Others by Giving
October 13, 2020 04:00 - 19 minutes - 16 MBJamie and Leo both come from big families who love to cook! Jamie comes from a very giving family. He was taught to live life to its fullest, have joy and that giving was a part of the journey. The importance of giving has always been a part of him. Together, Leo and Jamie have been giving in their own way by providing food for those who are in need. They’ve recognized the needs during the COVID pandemic and have been trying their best to help in the way that they know best which is with foo...
Episode 11: Music, Music and Talents
October 06, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MBYou might think that music has nothing to do with the restaurant business, but that is far from the truth! In fact, the intro and outro music for the podcast was written and played by Leonoardo’s 11 year old son, Alexandar, and Jamie Adams slaying it on the guitar solo. Special thanks to Greg Hannonn who helped produce it. Music in the restaurant business is important because it creates the ambience of the restaurant and experience. If the guests are singing along, then they know they ar...
Episode 10: The Pasta Concept
September 29, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 25.7 MBAnybody big pasta lovers here? Then this episode is gonna get you hungry for a tasty noodle dish. Jamie and Leo talk about how they got their idea to make fresh pasta and create a space in their restaurant, il Gallo, where guests could watch the pasta being made. It’s an Italian concept that Jamie is familiar with from his time in Italy. Jamie knows how to make pasta and teach people how to do it so he loved the idea of everyone seeing this incredible process. You will also love this discuss...
Episode 9: The Block Explanation
September 22, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 23.4 MBIf you’ve been around listening to the podcast and following us, you may have heard about “The Block”. In this episode, Jamie and Leo talk more about how the podcast came to be and how the pandemic affected their business and triggered the idea of doing The Block. The Block is a membership that gives the public more access to Chef Jamie and Leonardo. They will be doing LIVE chats via social media to show you the secrets to cooking, wine, and what goes on behind the scenes. There will be vide...
Episode 8: Part 2: Food & Service
September 15, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this PART 2 episode about Food and Service, Jamie and Leo focus on the food expectations and procedures in their kitchen. They talk about the small window fresh fish has to taste as close to fresh as possible after being portioned and cut. They discuss the main line cook stations that make it possible to get the food put together in a timely and efficient manner. The importance of the expediter, who lets the cooks know when it’s time to put the plate together with food and serve a table. ...
Episode 7: Part 1: Food & Service
September 08, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 25.9 MB“The guest may not always be right, but they’re always our guest” In this Part 1 of 2 episodes about Food and Services, Jamie and Leo focus on talking about the service in their restaurants and why it is so important. They talk a lot about how the front of the house and the back have to be in sync. The control of the door, and reservations, set the pace for the kitchen. All restaurant employees have to work together to make the night memorable for the guests and that they will want to come...
Episode 6: Three Legged Stool
September 01, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 29.2 MBWant to know some of the crucial things you need to consider when starting a restaurant? In this episode, Jamie and Leo go over 3 things, what they call the three legged stool, that have to be considered before moving forward with starting a restaurant. They go into the details about why location, parking and THE deal are key to helping you make decisions when it comes to your restaurant. You will greatly appreciate their perspective, their experience and their advice in why and how to consi...
Episode 5: Lagarde. The Chicken Sandwich
August 25, 2020 04:15 - 31 minutes - 25.7 MBThis episode will leave your mouth watering and wanting to go buy a quality chicken sandwich ASAP. In this episode, Jamie and Leo talk about their signature chicken sandwich from one of their menus and what makes the perfect chicken sandwich. Bet you didn't think someone could talk for 30 minutes about a chicken sandwich, but these guys do it and you'll want to race to their restaurant Lagarde (if you are local in Atlanta) to try it out! Follow them on Instagram: @theblockatl Visit ...
Episode 4: Love for Food
August 25, 2020 04:10 - 32 minutes - 26.4 MBHave you ever had one of your favorite foods and it take you back to a certain place or remind you of a person? In this episode, Leo and Jamie talk about their love of food and how a lot of the reason they love food is because of memories from their childhood and growing up their families who liked to cook. It's fun to hear their stories and how passionate they are about what they do. Follow them on Instagram: @theblockatl Visit them at their Restaurants in Atlanta: https://ilgiall...
Episode 3: How We Met and Started Our Partnership
August 25, 2020 04:05 - 34 minutes - 28 MBYou are in for a special treat in this episode as Jamie and Leo talk more about their journey of being restaurant owners and how they decided to go into a partnership to open two restaurants in Atlanta. It's so fun to get the behind the scenes on how these two got to where they are today. Follow them on Instagram: @theblockatl Visit them at their Restaurants in Atlanta: https://ilgialloatl.com/ https://www.lagardeatl.com/
Episode 2: Who are Leo and Chef Jamie?
August 25, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this episode, you will get to know more about Leo and Chef Jamie and how they got started on their journey and what brought them to Atlanta. This episode is great to help know more about who these two guys are as you listen to this podcast. Follow them on Instagram: @theblockatl Visit them at their Restaurants in Atlanta: https://ilgialloatl.com/ https://www.lagardeatl.com/
Episode 1: Welcome to Katzenjammer
August 19, 2020 19:57 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MBWelcome to the Katzenjammer Podcast! We are so excited you're here! In this first episode, we introduce who we are and why we decided to talk about the chaos of the restaurant life. We all love to eat well, drink and be merry and we got pretty good at selling that whole thing with our two Atlanta based restaurants, il Giallo and Lagarde, so we’ve decided to share our food and wine experience in a podcast that covers our experiences and expertise with a great sense of humor and without taki...