The Scoop with Nico Norena

MICHAEL MINA & BRENT BOLTHOUSE: Two stars join to form a brilliant new concept

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Celebrity Chef Michael Mina & Hospitality Entrepreneur Brent Bolthouse share how they took their careers from a dream and passion to a globally recognized success, as well as their new partnership on The Bungalow Kitchen in Tiburon, CA.

BURNT CHEESECAKES: From a family recipe to a Miami success! These cheesecakes are the creamiest!

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Juan Delclaux and Alex share with us how a family basque cheesecake recipe turned to be the cheesecake all Miami locals are raving about!

RICHARD ZARO: From NYC Zaro's Family Bakery to opening my own sandwich company: Cutlets Sandwich Co

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:02:18 -0000

Richard Zaro, Founder of Cutlets Sandwich Co., talks to us about his beginings running the popular family business Zaro's Bakery in NYC and how he developed his own brand to be one of the city's hottest.

SHAKE SHACK: "This is how the ShackMeister came to life and how I built my career at Shake Shack"

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Mark Rosati, Culinary Director at Shake Shack, shares with us how he built his career, how one of the restaurant's most popular burgers was born and some of the star new menu items!

POPEYE'S: "I create all of your favorite menu items at Popeye's... even the chicken sandwich!"

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Amy Alarcon, VP of Culinary innovation at Popeye's, shares with us how she developed some of Poepeye's most popular menu items and talks about some of the ones that you never saw!

LA TROPICAL BREWERY: "It took me 24 years to reopen after it was taken by the Cuban government"

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Manny Portuondo, CEO of La Tropical Brewery, shares how he reinstated Cuba's first and largest brewery after being nationalized by a socialist government, his career path and key takeaways to success.

SALT & STRAW: From an ice cream cart to the largest small batch ice cream company in the world

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Tyler Malek, Co-Founder of Salt & Straw talks to us about his journey in creating and developing flavors, how they quickly grew their business from a cart to over 25 locations and the value of telling a story with your brand.

TRUFF: We tried over 400 combinations until we got it right

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:04:00 -0000

Nick Guillen, Co-Founder of TRUFF, a top shelf condiment brand, shares with us how he developed the super popular sauce and his upcoming as an entrepreneur.

JOHN LI: Wendy's new & upcoming menu items AND how they are created!

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:00:00 -0000

John Li, who leads all-things culinary over at Wendy's, shares with us what's new and upcoming for Wendy's menu and the creation process behind some of Wendy's most popular dishes!

LEE SCHRAGER: I worked 25 jobs before the age of 25 & created the South Beach Wine and Food Festival

Wed, 19 May 2021 16:31:00 -0000

Lee Brian Schrager, founder of the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, shares his professional development path and how he created the non-profit festival which has raised over $40M for charity.