Wicked Tasty Podcast
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThe Wicked Tasty Podcast brings you interviews with Nashville's restaurant, food, drink and hospitality industry entrepreneurs. This show shares the inspiring story behind our guests' businesses. We discuss everything from starting a business, the challenges of entrepreneurship and cooking tasty food. The Wicked Tasty Podcast serves you practical business advice with a side of fun and flair!
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Best Milkshakes In Nashville + 3 Things To Do In Nashville This Weekend: Weekly Recap 05-20-22
May 20, 2022 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.17 MBIt's time for another episode of the Wicked Tasty Weekly recap, this week it's the milkshake edition. Who made the cut as the Top 5 Milkshakes in Nashville? There are definitely some surprises on the list, including a hot dog stand taking down the number 1 spot! Also in the episode are 3 things to check out in Nashville for the weekend of May 20th, 2022. Links and details for the events below. 1. It is the Nashville Scene's 9th Annual Margarita Festival taking place over at OneC1TY on Fri...
Best Food Trucks In Nashville + Stuff To Do In Nashville This Weekend: Weekly Recap 05-13-22
May 13, 2022 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.27 MBIt is another episode of the Wicked Tasty Weekly, this week the Food Truck edition! In this episode we cover our favorite food trucks in Nashville, with a list that includes some of the O.G.s like The Grilled Cheeserie and new trucks like Bad Luck Burger Club. We also give you 3 things to do in Nashville this weekend. 1. It is the Annual Rose Festival taking place over in East Park (East Nashville) on May 14th, 2022 from 3PM-7PM. Tickets and information can be found here: https://www.nash...
05-06-22 Weekly Recap: Best Bagels In Nashville By A Northeastern Native & Bagel Expert
May 06, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.69 MBWelcome to another edition of the Wicked Tasty Weekly for May 6th, 2022. In this episode I give you my top 5 bagels / bagel shops in Nashville. Let's be real, y'all have blown me up about some of my top 5 lists in the past, but as a Northeast native, I feel pretty confident in my ability to identify a good bagel. So this is the definitive list of the best bagels in Nashville. Capped off by the undisputed best bagel in town, a Taylor Ham, Egg & Cheese with Salt, Pepper and Ketchup from H&S ...
04-29-22 Weekly Recap: Best Breweries In Nashville As Voted By The Wicked Tasty Mug Club Members
April 29, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.95 MBIt's another episode of the Wicked Tasty Weekly for April 29th, 2022. In this episode we have BREAKING NEWS to reveal! Those of you who follow us on our @wickedtasty Instagram have probably already seen, but we have launched the Wicked Tasty Mug Club! The Wicked Tasty Mug Club is Nashville's BEST Mug Club because it is 100% free to join and you get FREE BEER :) Text me your favorite Nashville Brewery at 615-240-2245 and you are in the club! The mission of the club is not to get anyone wa...
Once Upon A Time In France - Mel Arnt
April 27, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBMel Arnt is living the American Dream. Mel moved from France to Nashville in 2016 to pursue a career in music. Very quickly, Mel realized he didn't want a career in music and decided to pursue a career in entrepreneurship. There were no authentic French wine bars in Nashville. So Mel made it his goal to build one himself. But before he opened his wine bar, Mel decided to get break into the Nashville hospitality industry with a classic French bistro, that he called Once Upon A Time In Fran...
04-22-22 Weekly Recap: Best Coffee Shops in Nashville + Guest Appearance by Caffeinated & Confident
April 22, 2022 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.62 MBIn this episode we cover my top 5 coffee shops in Nashville, including popular spots like Barista Parlor and Frothy Monkey. Who else did I include in the best coffee in Nashville? You'll just have to watch to find out! We also have a special guest appearance by a REAL coffee expert. Harlow, host of the Caffeinated & Confident podcast and YouTube show joins us to share his favorite coffee places in Nashville. Harlow talks through his current favorites during our interview at Sump Coffee in ...
Anzie Blue - Marcie Allen Van Mol & Chef Star Maye
April 20, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this episode, Anzie Blue Co-Owner Marcie Allen Von Mol and Executive Chef Star Maye join the show! Anzie Blue started as a CBD shop in West Nashville, being forced to pivot to a restaurant to keep the doors open when the pandemic hit in 2020. In order to be deemed an essential business allowed to operate, Anzie Blue had to start serving food and drinks. Despite having no background as a chef or running a restaurant, Marcie bought a George Foreman Grill and coffee makers and taught herse...
04-15-22 Weekly Recap: Best Pizza in Nashville + Nashville Lifestyles Battle Of The Burger
April 15, 2022 15:00 - 5 minutes - 3.81 MBIt is another episode of the Wicked Tasty Weekly Recap for April 15th, 2022. In this episode we cover the top 5 pizza places in Nashville, with popular spots like Five Points Pizza and Slim & Husky's making the list. Who else is the best pizza in Nashville? You'll just have to watch to find out! Mark your calendars ladies and gentlemen because there are a TON of great events going on in Nashville over the next few weeks. Nashville Lifestyles 2022 Battle of the Burgers taking place at oneC...
Ladybird Taco - Gabe Scott & Brooks Veazey
April 13, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBLadybird Taco from Nashville, TN joins the show! In this episode, business partners Gabe Scott & Brooks Veazey share their vision for brining Austin, TX style breakfast tacos to Nashville. Growing up in Michigan, Gabe had never had a breakfast taco before he traveled to Austin on tour during his music career. Instantly, he was hooked and when he returned to his new home in Nashville he couldn't find any like he had in Austin. This started a nearly 10 year journey to turn the idea of bring...
04-08-22 Wicked Tasty Weekly Recap
April 08, 2022 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBIn this week's Nashville round-up, I share my picks for the Top 5 BBQ joints in Nashville, Josh @the_moody_foody joins the show and I give you 3 things to check out in Nashville this weekend.
Memo's Mexican Kitchen - Katie & Memo Murillo
April 06, 2022 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode, Katie and Memo Murillo, owners of Memo's Mexican Kitchen in Mt. Juliet, TN join the show. We chat about their mission to bring authentic Mexican dishes to central Tennessee. You'll learn about history and culture behind traditional Mexican cooking and cuisine. We dive into what has helped make their brand successful, including the importance of knowing their numbers, implementing technology in their marketing and staying true to their mission. Memo's has one of the best c...
04-01-22 Wicked Tasty Weekly Recap
April 01, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.39 MBWelcome to the Wicked Tasty Weekly Recap for April 1st, 2022. This week on the round-up Dan shares his Top 5 spots in Nashville to hear songwriters' original music. Dan covers 3 fun things to do this weekend at Liquor Lab Nashville, The Gumbo Bros and Bringle's Smokin' Oasis.
PennePazze - Rony Stark
March 30, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBRony Stark owner of PennePazze is on a journey to open 100+ PennePazze locations across America. The Italian inspired pizza and pasta restaurant in Nashville just celebrated their 2 year anniversary of their 1st location and is set to begin scaling it's operations with it's 2nd location opening in Murfreesboro, TN in late 2022. From the beginning, the former basketball player from the professional Israel National Basketball League set his sights on building one of the largest Italian inspi...
Season 5 Intro
March 23, 2022 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.18 MBIt's baaaaaaaack! An all new season of the Wicked Tasty Podcast is back and I am so excited for our line-up of guests this season. Each Wednesday we are going to have amazing restaurateurs from around Nashville and the country on the show to share the story behind their brands. And a bonus! We are launching the Wicked Tasty Weekly Recap each Friday over on our YouTube channel. Go subscribe to our YouTube (Wicked Tasty) for the full episodes, with limited audio clips posted here each week.
Kisser BBQ - Leina Horii and Brian Lea
December 01, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBLeina Horii and Brian Lea, creators and owners of Kisser BBQ in Nashville, TN join the show to share about their Japanese BBQ inspired pop-up. Both Leina and Brian have backgrounds in fine dining, including stints at acclaimed Nashville restaurants like The Catbird Seat and Bastion. They have branched out to create Kisser BBQ to share their love for the Japanese food Leina grew up eating. Both Leina and Brian moved to Nashville from California and have a strong passion for providing fresh a...
The Giving Kitchen - Bryan Schroeder
November 24, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this special Thanksgiving week podcast, Bryan Schroeder from The Giving Kitchen (TGK) joins the show to share about their TGK's mission. Since TGK launched in 2012 they have helped provide support to over 8,400 food service workers in Georgia and Tennessee. TGK is expanding in Nashville and across the Volunteer State and Bryan shares more about who they help & how you or your loved ones can get involved.
Catapano Pasta - Will Johnson
November 03, 2021 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this episode Will Johnson of Catapano Pasta join the show. Will shares his fun story as a business school grad, who spent a decade as a lobbyist, who turned into a chef & owner of a handmade pasta company in Nashville, TN.
Fat Belly Pretzel - Levon & Kim Wallace
October 27, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBThe owners of Fat Belly Pretzel, Levon & Kim Wallace, join the show to share the story behind their epic pretzel brand. Levon made his first batch of fat belly pretzels shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic hit as a way to spend some time with his kids and bake them a treat that they loved. After the first batch, they knew that they had a hit on their hands and were off to the races to turn everything into pretzels. Big soft pretzels, stuffed pretzels, muffuletta on a pretzel bun, pretzel ba...
Tootsie Lou's Tacos - Megan Valigura, Drew Dunston and Jeremy Young
October 20, 2021 15:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBIn this episode, the co-founders of Tootsie Lou's Tacos, a pop-up in Nashville, Tennessee join the show to share their story. Coming from Austin, Texas, the team has a high baseline for what makes a good taco, but their tacos are anything but ordinary. Drew and Jeremy have backgrounds in fine dining and put unique twists to their food. Megan is using her FOH experience and art background to build a powerhouse taco brand in Music City. We run the gamut in this one, talking everything from b...
Potako - Sarah Dixon
October 13, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBWhat is a Potako? Well, you're going to have to listen to the episode to find out! Sarah Dixon from Nashville's Potako Pop-up joins the show to share the story behind her wild and crazy delicious food idea. Sarah shares what it has been like to leave a well paying corporate consulting job to pursue her dreams of becoming a business owner and chef, how she came up with her innovative idea and her plans for making the potako a product everyone knows.
Kneadle + Thredd - Gianna Valone
October 06, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBGianna Valone, owner and creator of Kneadle + Thredd in Nashville, TN joins the show to discuss her bagel bombe business. Gianna is a master baker, with a degree from the Culinary Institute of America and experience as a pastry chef for the Ritz Carlton hotel brand across the United States. In this episode we dig into what a bagel bombe is (trust me they are as delicious as they sound), how she came up with the idea for the company and her plans to scale and grow in Music City.
Kapu Haole - Sarah Liu and Chakkra Rath
September 29, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBChef Sarah Liu and Chakkra Rath from Kapu Haole in Nashville join the show to share their story. Kapu Haole serves the best Hawaiian food in Nashville (verified by the team @wickedtasty) and is just getting started on their journey. Kapu Haole translates to "forbidden outsider" in Hawaiian, which the team embraces as non-natives to Nashville. In this episode we hear the story of how Sarah & Chakkra got started building the brand, their attempt to make Spam cool again and what the future ho...
The Salty Cubana - Rita Martinez
September 22, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this episode, Rita Martinez, owner of The Salty Cubana joins the show to share the story behind her Cuban food pop-up in Nashville, TN. Rita started her business during the pandemic to help bring authentic Cuban food & pastries to Music City. Rita shares what it's been like to use her background in food production operations to launch a business. We chat about what makes Nashville a great city to live in and start a business and how the diverse city is quickly becoming a foodie destina...
Bad Luck Burger Club - Andy Atkins and Cody Driggers
September 15, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBAndy Atkins and Cody Driggers from the Bad Luck Burger Club super secret pop-up in Nashville join the show to share more about their burger business with YOU! Both Andy and Cody are griddle masters, slinging the best smash patty burgers in Music City. The duo has a fun story and let's us peek behind the curtain of their super secret club (it's actually not a secret and you should be a part of it if you live in Central Tennessee) We talk about how they got their start cooking on flat top gr...
Soy Cubano - Javier Salado
September 08, 2021 15:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBJavier Salado of Soy Cubano joins the show. Javier started cooking Cuban food during the early days of COVID-19 while he was furloughed from his job at a local Nashville restaurant. The pop-up exploded in popularity and now Javier and the Soy Cubano team are opening a permanent location at Nashville's "The Wash", set to open in November 2021. In this episode Javier shares his story of how he built his brand and why he has fallen in love with sharing his food with the people in Nashville.
Kolacho - Will and Rebekah Hobbs
August 18, 2021 16:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this episode, Will and Rebekah Hobbs, the owners of Kolacho in Nashville, Tennessee, join the show to share the story behind their Texas inspired breakfast company. Kolacho sells kolache, which is a sweet bread stuffed with savory meats & fillings typically enjoyed during breakfast in Texas. Kolache is a Czech pastry that was originally brought to Texas by Czech immigrants in the 1800s. Will and Rebekah tell us how their passion for cooking together lead them to start their own kolache b...
UpState Pierogi - Derek Shampine
August 11, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBDerek Shampine, owner of UpState Pierogi Co joins the podcast to kick off Season 4! UpState Pierogi is Nashville's first pierogi company, but is so much more than Mrs. T's pierogis you may have found in the freezer section of your grocery store. Chef Derek makes 100% authentic hand pinched traditional pierogi's and fills them with creative new pierogi flavors like Philly Cheesesteak, Nashville Hot Chicken and Loaded Baked Potato. In this episode we talk about how Chef Derek got his start m...
Nashville Restaurant Radio joins the show!
April 30, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBBrandon Styll, hot Nashville Restaurant Radio joins the show. Brandon is a 25 year veteran of the Nashville restaurant community and we cover all the bases with this wide-ranging interview. From the importance of creating a strong culture at your restaurant to Brandon's new book club, this episode hits it all!
The diverse immigrant owned & operated restaurant community of Nashville
April 30, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBAnas Saba, creator of the Nashville Hidden Gems Instagram page & ethnic food tour experience joins the podcast to share his experiences with Nashville's diverse & rich community of immigrant owned & operated restaurants. This episode will leave you hungry and ready to explore the hidden gems in Music City!
Creative branding, marketing and social media strategies for restaurants
March 17, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBSarah Williams, Founder of Sparkle Social Media and Creative, joins the show to share what it takes for a restaurant to thrive in today's digital world. With every single brand trying to grab consumers' attention across different platforms like Instagram and TikTok, restaurants need a plan to stand out. There is no "one size fits all" model for reaching guests' in a digital world. Sarah, a branding & digital marketing guru, shares how brands can develop a plan and get creative on social med...
Unlocking growth in your restaurant's brand & operations during a pandemic
March 17, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBSam Ullrich Marketing Director of Emmy Squared, Pizza Loves Emily and Red Pebbles Management (404 Kitchen, Gertie's Bar, Shepp's Deli and Blue Stripes) joins the show to discuss how to find growth in your existing restaurants' brand and operations. Emmy Squared found creative ways to pivot during the COVID-19 crisis and is planning to open new locations during a pandemic. Red Pebbles Management also recently opened Shepp's Deli and Blue Stripes in Nashville in early 2021. Sam shares the sec...
Pandemic lessons, pivots & running a culture first, data driven restaurant
February 25, 2021 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBMichelin rated restaurateur, Josh Kopel of Preux & Proper in Los Angeles and host of the FULL COMP podcast, recently joined the Wicked Tasty Podcast for a wide-ranging interview centered around lessons he has learned from the industries brightest minds like Jon Taffer, Andrew Zimmern & Jet Tila, pandemic pivots that have worked, and the importance of running a culture first, data driven restaurant.
The Mockingbird - Brian Riggenbach & Mikey Corona
April 23, 2020 02:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBCo-owers of The Mockingbird and life partners, Brian Riggenbach and Mikey Corona join the Wicked Tasty Podcast to share the story behind how the Chicago couple ended up in Nashville, what it has been like to build a restaurant in Music City share their fun perspectives on life!
Nicky's Coal Fired - Tony & Caroline Galzin
April 16, 2020 02:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBTony and Caroline, owners of Nicky's Coal Fired in Nashville join the podcast to share the story behind how they took their love for Tony's Italian cooking heritage and turned it into one of Nashville's most popular Italian restaurants and pizzerias.
Food & Beverage Photography - Nick Bumgardner
April 09, 2020 01:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBFood & beverage photographer Nick Bumgardner joins the show to share what life is like as a professional photographer and shares his best tips for amateur food photographers & Instagramers!
The Grilled Cheeserie - Joseph Bogan & Crystal De Luna-Bogan
April 02, 2020 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBThe Grilled Cheeserie owners Joseph and Crystal join the show to share how they turned their grilled cheese food truck into multiple trucks and stores around Nashville. They share what it has been like to run their business while starting a family, why it is important to have a business with wholesome values and will make you hungry discussing National Grilled Cheese Month (April).
TN Cobbler Co - Craig & Jami Joe
March 26, 2020 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBCraig and Jami Joe of TN Cobbler Co food truck in Nashville join the show to share their story of building their dessert food truck company and brand in Music City. They share behind the scenes insight into how to start a food truck, share stories from their journey and tell the lessons they learned along the way.
Nashville Tourism - Christy Hunter of Photowalk The Gulch & Debbie Warden of Local Tastes of Nashville
March 19, 2020 03:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode, Christy Hunter of Photowalk The Gulch and Debbie Warden of Local Tastes of Nashville join the show to discuss the booming tourism industry in Nashville. Note: This podcast was recorded prior to the March 2020 Nashville Tornado and Global Coronavirus Outbreak. Both Christy's and Debbie's businesses have been severely affected by these events but being #NashvilleStrong, they will bounce back. If you or anyone you know plans to travel to Nashville in 2020, please share this e...
HoneyFire BBQ - Shane Nasby
March 12, 2020 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this episode, Shane Nasty of HoneyFire BBQ joins the show to share about how he got into BBQ, what its like to compete on the Kansas City BBQ Society circuit and lessons he has learned from opening his own BBQ restaurant in Nashville.
Nashville Strong
March 05, 2020 04:00 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MBIn the wake of the devestating tornados in Middle Tennessee, there will not be a new episode this week. Instead, I share my brief thoughts on the tragedy, how you can get involved to restore the city and what makes Nashville so special. To Volunteer: www.hon.org To Donate: www.cfmt.org I love you Nashville, we are #NashvilleStrong.
DreamWeaverFit - Bartley Weaver
February 27, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode, Bartley Weaver IV joins the show to share how he keeps his plate full between his many ventures. In addition to being and Kentucky State Trooper, Bartley is Hyperion the Tennessee Titans jacked mascot, a competitive eater, body builder and CEO of a fitness brand called DreamWeaverFit.
Props2 - Sofia Ehtesham
February 20, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBIn this episode, Sofia Ehtesham of Props2 joins the show to share how at 16 she has built a new social media platform focused on giving back to the Nashville community. We also discuss why community is so important to residents and small businesses in Music City.
Party Fowl - Austin Smith
February 13, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode, Austin Smith of Party Fowl joins the show to share how he is building a Nashville hot chicken empire and we discuss the nitty gritty of what it takes to start a successful restaurant.
Birdie's Frozen Drinks - Jim Morris
February 06, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this episode, Jim of Birdie's Frozen Drinks joins the show to discuss launching a frozen beverage company in Nashville and shares his thoughts on the importance of building relationships in business.
Bae's Butters - Bobby Hansen
February 06, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this episode, Bobby joins the show to share how he has gone from Le Cordon Bleu trained fine dining chef to owner of a nut and seed butter company and the importance of building a brand consumers can relate to.
CaityPies - Cait Guszkowski-Gonzales & Chris Gonzales
February 06, 2020 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this episode, Cait and Chris of CaityPies share the story of how they built their pie company in Nashville TN and what it has meant to create a brand celebrating positive body image.
Our Story - Wicked Tasty
November 21, 2019 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this episode, I share my story and how Wicked Tasty came to be. There have been many challenges I've have had to face along the way and continue to battle each and every day. If this message resonates with you or someone you know, please pass it along!
Rodney & Gemma Thompson - Two Thompsons Catering & Prohibition Popcorn
November 14, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBRodney & Gemma Thompson, owners of Two Thompson's catering and partners of Prohibition Popcorn join the show to discuss owning a catering business, food truck and whiskey glazed popcorn line in Nashville.
Jake White - Darla's Bagels
November 07, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBJake White of Darla's Bagels joins the podcast to share how he is growing his New Jersey style bagel company in Nashville. We discuss how he has overcome "losing" and his goals for the brand.
Sean Porter - Daddy's Dogs
October 31, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode, Sean Porter, aka "Big Daddy", joins the show to talk about his Nashville hot dog empire and how he plans to scale his brand beyond his hot dog shops and stands.