Kush Hospitality founder Matt Kuscher joined Mike Beltrán at El Vecino Cigars & Cocktails in downtown Miami for a smoke and a discussion about his restaurant business, burger toppings, urinal ice, and his work with the Pace Center for Girls.
02:35: Matt Kuscher on the Washington Commanders
07:40: Sebastian Strong Foundation (children's cancer research)
11:52: Abre Camino Collective working with Kush Hospitality on a theater project about Hialeah
13:57: Miami's summer slow season
18:00: Summer seasonal slowdown as an opportunity for development
30:00: Supporting local business. Matt wants to talk about fighting with Nick at a kid's party
38:12: Restaurant branding. Is Chug's Diner really a diner?
41:24: Burger Beast burger pop up
45:14: Workout music and motivation
50:36: Urinal ice
52:28: Kush Hospitality's roadmap, future plans
56:54: All things sandwich
01:01:28: Cereal
01:03:25: Hash browns
01:07:19: American cheese
01:13:20: Pace Center for Girls
01:17:12: Parting recommendations
Mentioned in this episode:
- Fans First: Change the Game, Break the Rules & Create an Unforgettable Experience
- Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect
- Every Day is Christmas (album by Sia) on vinyl
- "LA MADERA & EL CASTOR" - by Rxnde Akozta (YouTube)
- Watch Nobody on Amazon Prime Video.
- Watch Jury Duty on Amazon Prime Video.
- Killy Tony on YouTube.
- Maty’s by chef Val Chang.
- Val & Nando Chang in Food & Wine (Best New Chefs 2023)
This episode was sponsored by Per'La Specialty Roasters.
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