Burnt Hands Perspective
This is a raw and unfiltered look into the state of the restaurant industry as a whole, powered by longtime friends Chef/Owner Antonio Caruana and former bartender turned News Anchor/TV Host Kristen Crowley.
Representing all aspects of the industry from the front to the back of the house we will dig into the juiciest stories and pull from decades of experience in one of the sexiest and most exciting industries in the world...the food and beverage industry.
From international chefs, sommeliers, industry pros, and so much more, this show will cover all of it without a filter. You turn up the volume; we'll turn up the heat.
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Podcasting since 2024 • 87 episodes
Burnt Hands Perspective
Latest Episodes
Female Chef Worked the Line Until She Went Into LABOR - What It Takes To Own a Restaurant As A Mom
🔥 INSPIRING & BRUTAL! Meet Courtney McQuiery - chef/owner of Restaurant Blanca who literally worked the line until she went into labor!Courtney's INCREDIBLE Journey:✅ UVA Politics Major → Culinary School → NYC kitchens → Cha...
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Season 6
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Episode 72
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Chef Owner BURNOUT: The Brutal Truth About Restaurant Dreams vs Reality and Work-Life Balance
🔥 BRUTAL REALITY CHECK! Chef Antonio Caruana opens up about the harsh truth of chef owner burnout after 14 years of running restaurants!What We Cover:✅ The Beautiful Dream - Why every chef wants their own place✅ The Harsh Realit...
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Season 6
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Episode 71
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27:34
From Backstage Meals To Major Artists, Food Shaped Norfolk’s Music Scene at the Norva + BTS tour
🎵 LEGENDARY Interview! Meet Rick Mersel- owner of Norfolk's iconic music venue The Norva and new author who's connecting music and food in ways you've never imagined! Join us at the end for a backstage tour of the infamous hot tub, the basketba...
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Season 6
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Episode 70
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59:01
The BRUTAL Truth About The State of the Restuarant Industry - Old School vs New School!
🔥 UNFILTERED INDUSTRY RANT! Chef Antonio Caruana and KC deliver the BRUTAL truth about modern restaurant culture!What's WRONG with the Industry:✅ The "Pussification" - Why grit and toughness have dis...
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Season 6
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Episode 69
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31:21
5 Things You NEED to Know About Espresso in Italy (Don't Embarrass Yourself!)
☕ ESPRESSO MASTERCLASS! Chef Antonio Caruana breaks down the 5 ESSENTIAL rules for ordering and drinking espresso like a true Italian!5 CRUCIAL Rules:✅ #1: It's ESPRESSO, not EXPRESSO! - There's no X in the word!...
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