In this episode, we sit down with Giovanna and Jared, the passionate owners behind Tutti Da Gio, one of the top-rated Sicilian restaurants in the U.S. according to Yelp! They share their incredible journey, from Giovanna’s upbringing in Sicily and her deep-rooted love for cooking to the challenges of opening a restaurant in Nashville and going viral overnight.We dive into what makes Sicilian cuisine so unique, the importance of slowing down to enjoy food, and the struggles of finding dedicated talent in the restaurant industry. Plus, they reveal what American food surprised Giovanna the most!If you love food, culture, and inspiring stories of chasing dreams, this episode is a must-watch.Visit Tutti Da Gio: https://tuttidagio.comFollow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tuttidagio/

👉 What REALLY goes on in Nashville’s top restaurants? From the rise of French cuisine, to the truth about culinary school, and the hustle of running a top-tier food business in Nashville, this episode is packed with insider secrets you won’t hear anywhere else!Featuring:Brian Morris – Executive Chef of Hattie B’sAndy Little – Culinary Director at Strategic Hospitality (formerly of Josephine)What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ The real challenges of running a restaurant in Nashville✅ Why culinary school might be a waste of money ✅ The biggest mistakes new restaurant owners make✅ How pop-ups & collaborations are changing the food industry✅ What REALLY happens behind the scenes in high-end dining✅ Inside Table 54 – A must-attend Restaurant Week event🎟️ Get tickets for Table 54 NOW (Seats Limited!) – https://forms.bigtable.org/Default.aspx?webFormFriendlyUrlToken=%2FNASH-T54-2025&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa4tu8-oGYsc0ZsOOOWGYJr8v-TB5CsLhOd2y09c18Ftgy_puA0o78qozQ_aem_nE1k2JqNfHJtR-pVYRUw0ADON’T MISS THIS! If you’re a foodie, chef, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with game-changing insights into Nashville’s evolving food culture.

🍕 Is this the BEST Chicago deep dish pizza in Nashville?

🍕In this episode, we sit down with the owners of 312 Pizza Company, the family-owned and operated hotspot serving up authentic Chicago-style deep dish right here in Nashville!

We dive into:

✅ What makes their deep dish pizza so legendary 🍕🔥

✅ How quality ingredients set them apart from the rest

✅ The challenges & pivots of surviving in Nashville’s evolving food scene

✅ How they turned their parents’ dream into a reality 💡

✅ What it’s REALLY like running a family business (the good, the bad & the delicious!)

If you love great food, inspiring stories, and pizza that’s worth every bite, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

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