Lunch with Biggie

My guest this week is Andres Maldonado Fuertes the owner of Brick and Butter; Nona Street Pizza; Eighty Twenty and Nona Street Bistro

I discussed with Andres on how he started Nona Street Bistro and then started Nona Street Pizza, Eighty-Twenty and Brick and Butter.

We discussed where his love for cooking came from and discussed the evolution of his concepts.  We also spoke about how he balances life, work and family.  Andres discuss...

My guest this week I spoke with the Wellness Sheriff-  Hokkaido Hank- who is Joshua Hsu - a licensed massage therapist - who when the mustache comes on he’s Hank the Wellness Sheriff.

We discussed how Josh is wanting to make massage accessible for others and being able to provide a proper adjustment in 10 min targeting vital triggers points along the neck, shoulder and spine. We spoke what led to the character creation of Hokkaido H...

My guests this week I spoke with the Stanky Bros-  Edward and Eric Stankiewicz who started Stanky Sauce- Florida's Most Adventurous Hot Sauce! 

They are dedicated to providing their customers with a unique blend of flavors and heat that will tantalize your taste buds. Their mission is to introduce people to the world of spicy foods, while maintaining strong relationships with those who already love a fiery kick. 

I asked the ...

This week, I spoke with Tim Styles and Harrison Lemire, the guys from Native Screen Print Co. They combine modern technology with classic, good-old-fashioned screen printing.

Tim, Harry, and I discuss their love for Screen printing posters and art and what made them want to start and open Native Screen Print.  We talked about being best friends and running a business together;  the artful balance of automation and manual printin...

This week we decided to change it up.  Amy Brown- a creative, muralist, artist, cook, who wanted to ask me, Biggie questions, and I thought she should host the show, so I gave up the hosting chair for Amy to ask her questions and also listener questions.  

For those who may not know - I’m Biggie, owner of Deli Fresh Threads, a sandwich themed clothing brand, and I also host the Lunch with Biggie podcast (thanks for listening) an...

I got to speak with Ari Apostle of By Ari Boutique, a vibrant Orlando-based online boutique! Ari creates a collection that helps you discover on-trend, colorful, and comfortable fashion that embodies 'Style that makes you smile'.

I got to speak to Ari about how she started the boutique, where she gets inspired for her collections, and what fashion trends she is seeing in 2025, and also discussed social media.

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In this episode of Lunch with Biggie, I had the pleasure of chatting with Mario Penaherrera, the owner, butcher, and sandwich maestro behind The Butcher’s Nook in Mount Dora, Florida. Mario's culinary journey is nothing short of inspiring, transitioning from being an Executive Chef for the Miami Dolphins to now contributing to Central Florida's food scene.

Episode Highlights:

Culinary Evolution: Mario shares his experiences moving fr...

I got to spend my lunch break with Samantha Lynch, Jewelry Designer, Metalsmith and Business Owner behind Shiftd Jewelry - Handmade jewelry using high quality metals + genuine gemstones- offering a curated selection of handcrafted pieces for those seeking distinctive accessories.

I spoke to Sam about how she started her brand originally as Gypset and rebranded again after a new era of her life began and shifted. Sam and I discussed ...

I got to spend another lunch break with Stefanie Bush, owner, and maker of Goat Solution Skincare- nature’s skincare secret -Raw Goat Milk Skincare is enriched with vitamin and natural ingredients from the milk of pastured-raised goat that hydrate, soothe, & restore naturally your skin.

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I spoke to Stefanie again for my 1...

I got to speak with Adam Milsom - the GM and Chef inside of Kappy's Subs and Kappy's Sub Food Truck -A Maitland tradition since 1967- The Great American diner serving a basic menu of subs, burgers & hot dogs at a counter with stools in Maitland, FL and on the Food Truck

I spoke to Adam on how his family for over 50 yrs have owned Kappy's Subs. We talked about how he got involved in the family business. We talked about how he de...

I got to speak with Benny Rodriguez - the co-owner and chef inside of Benny's Burgers -crafting the most irresistible onion smash burgers and fries that'll have you hooked from the first bite.

I spoke to Benny about everything from how he got into making Oklahoma Onion Smash Burgers, what made them decide to open a food truck; his love for making food for others and the welcoming Orlando community, as well as, a shout out to Nic...

I got to speak with Dan Duarte- the owner and Orlando/Seattle based designer of Mightier Than Co, an independent brand that celebrates designers, writers, illustrators, and artists of all kind who value the power of the written word.  With that in mind he created a collection of shirts, greeting cards, enamel pins, patches and other gifts that not only embodied his vision but captured an aesthetic of contemporary graphic design, vi...

I got to speak with Chelsea Santos- the owner of Yaya + Lou- A curated children's store in College Park, FL promoting ownership of fewer, better things. Offering baby & children clothing and accessories. is a retail space made up of new and gently used luxury merchandise.

I spoke to Chelsea about her time living in NY and birth of her 1st daughter ignited her passion for kids’ fashion and the desire to open achildren’s clothing...

I got to speak with Zac Wolf - an Orlando + New England Wedding Photographer and co-owner of The Danger Booth- an Orlando-Based Photo Booth Co. that does Pop-Up Booth - Local Events, Parties & Markets, Headshot Booth - Teams & Professional Events.

I spoke to Zac on how he went from taking photos at punk shows to becoming a wedding photographer. We spoke about how he balances photography and travel between MA and FL and how ...

I got to speak with Erica and David Gregory - the cook and hosts behind Our Home Supper Club - a place to have fun, enjoy great food, and make new friends.

I spoke to Erica and David how the idea to start a monthly free Supper Club inviting strangers to their home started; What they get from doing it and find out where David comes up with the menu and their go to Karaoke songs (singing happens between appetizer and main course)

Lu...

I got to speak with Mario- a 3rd generation pizza maker who's family has been serving pizza and Italian food in NY, NJ and FL and owner of Dough Boyz Pizza .

I spoke to Mario about what makes a good pizza slice, the transition from NY to FL; How and why he started Dough Boyz Pizza. The power of social media and how Beer Cutie and Foodie blew them up! We also spoke about how its not the water when it comes to pizza.

Lunch with Bigg...

I got to speak with Jennyfer Marie- an artist, designer, and creative event planner based in Orlando, Florida. With a deep-seated passion for both community and creativity- She is the host of Sketchbook Club and Artful Agora Market.

Jennyfer and I discussed her love for creating community and why she started Skethcbook Club Orlando and her Artful Agora Markets - which all culminates into her newest project and The Artful Exhange ...

I got to speak with Scott Katsufrakis- the creative mind behind the brand - Flying House Threads- an Alternative Disney apparel for the punk at heart. Where nostalgia meets rebellion!

Scott and I discussed everything from his favorite Disneyland rides to the ultra-competitive market of Disney brands.

I spoke to Scott about how the brand started; what makes his brand successful and how they handle all the competition.

We also spoke...

I got to speak and have a lunch break with my former college roommate, Gary Cahen of Cahen Ambler Consulting, a Gallup-certified CliftonStrengths coach.

Gary and I discussed what CliftonStrenghts are and what got him into coaching and working with others to understand their strength and using your human superpowers and how it relates to your success and also being part of a team.

Gary and I also spoke about how he inspired and st...