Today we talk to one of the Executive Chef at Trade, 2023’s Best Mediterranean restaurant in Boston, Chef Alavee Hassan.

Chef Alavee, aka Jefe, is a handsome multi-ethnic Asian man with a wild origin story (Bangladesh to Italy to Texas to New England) and an even wilder creative side.

On this episode, we talk about:

Lying to his Asian family to make them happy.

Mental health in the kitchen (it’s bad).

And how he’s bound to win a James Beard award in the near future.

IG: @chefxjefe

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Today we talk to one of the OG food influencers of Boston, Paige Ashley Harding, aka DiningBoston, a hot blonde (married) who quit a career in law to run her own social media and content agency.

People think influencers are all narcissistic, disrespectful grifters. But Paige could not be farther from that stereotype. An absolute sweetheart who really cares about the hospitality industry and the people in it.

In this episode she gives us an insider's look into the world of food blogging and influencer PR, gives our producer Andy a boner live on air telling the story about how she met her hot Italian husband, and gives lonely men some tips on how to approach women in Boston.

IG: @diningboston

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Today we talk to the most financially irresponsible Chinaman I know, Kevin Liu, owner of Matsu Nori Handroll Bar.

On this episode we talk about how he hustled to make enough money to open his restaurant, dating plights of the rich and famous, and we're joined by Boston's best food influencer, ForkingWithArmani.

IG: @kev.lyf

Armani: @forkingwitharmani

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Today we talk to the first Asian news anchor ever on TV (allegedly), Tiffany Chan. She’s also pretty hot for a news anchor and has nice toes (allegedly).

On this episode we talk about Asians in unconventional careers, breaking stereotypes, the dating struggles of Type A women, and why Asian men don’t approach her.

IG: @tiffanywbz

Super fun convo with this pioneering figure and if you’re an Asian man slide into this baddie’s DMs!

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Today we talk to the man behind some of the most loved brands in the Boston area. Lolita, Blossom Bar, La Padrona, and many more.

Joe Vincuilla is a charismatic and passionate Bostonian who went through a ton of mental and financial difficulties to get to where he is now. Owner of a successful branding agency and father of 2.

Today we talk about:

Bouncing back from horrendous mental health struggles

How being yourself will make you more money than you could ever make working for someone else.

Tips and tricks on starting your own business.

IG: @vimanacreative

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We continue our streak of sexy guests with Michael Gander, owner of Cloud and Spirits, a dope bar and event space in Kendall Square.

IG: @justgander

We talk about how hard it is to staff in the restaurant industry, finding success by doing what you love and know best, and how brutal the industry and entrepreneurship can be on new relationships and caring for your family.

We also talk about how he was taken advantage of for his body by a bunch of older men but joke's on them bc he was simultaneously taking advantage of them for money.

Enjoy!

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Eric Papachristos is a long-haired, handsome greek with elite business acumen, CEO and Co-founder of A Street Hospitality, which is behind beloved establishments such as Trade, Porto, Saloniki, The Venetian, and the much awaited La Padrona.

On part 2 of our conversation he gives tips and insight on:

What the real job of a restaurant is (it's not just serving good food).

Conviction as an entrepreneur (how to convince yourself what you're doing will work).

Where to take hot women in Boston

IG: @papachristos

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Award winning bartender, GQ cover model, and jacked Asian father.

This burly boy won most imaginative bartender in America and you'd know why if you ever stopped by any of his restaurants. Super fun, creative, and of course delicious.

On this episode we talk about Ran's numerous business in and outside of the Hospitality industry. His story and how he got into the game. How he pushed his craft as hard as he could to get to where he is.

He gives advice to young men on how to level up their lives by attacking it from multiple angles.

Then we spend a lot of time talking about women. How Asian men have always been looked down upon as dating partners in American society until now, and how that's changed the way he's approaching the dating market as a newly single man.

IG: @cocktail_lens

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