Breaking Bread Birmingham
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Welcome to Breaking Bread, the ultimate food podcast that celebrates the vibrant culinary landscape of Birmingham. We break bread with Imposter Group directors Neil and Ed this week as they share their journeys to Birmingham, delving into the city's thriving hospitality scene. Discover their experiences from working at renowned venues to opening their own successful establishments. Learn about the booming cocktail and food culture, the history and legacy of their notorious pub in the JQ The Church, and the passion driving Birmingham’s culinary excellence. Tune in for an in-depth chat about local beers, unique dishes, and the community spirit that makes the city’s food and pub experiences unforgettable. 00:00 Welcome to Breaking Bread 00:10 From Scotland to Birmingham 00:38 First Impressions of Birmingham 01:06 Life in Edinburgh 04:32 Birmingham's Transformation 08:18 The Rise of Cocktail Culture 14:13 The Burger Boom 15:09 Career Journey in Hospitality 17:54 Starting Tiger Bites Pig 30:03 Navigating COVID Challenges 45:50 Learning the Ropes of Interior Design 47:18 Challenges of Opening Tierra 48:11 Unexpected Hurdles and Quick Fixes 51:23 Navigating Equipment and Supply Issues 53:52 The Importance of Community and Collaboration 57:38 Reviving and Maintaining Venue Standards 01:03:21 The Unique Offerings of Txikiteo 01:07:31 The Art of Crafting Quality Food and Drink 01:26:15 Quick Fire Round: Personal Favorites Get Social Tiger Bites Pig- https://www.instagram.com/_tigerbitespig/ The Church- https://www.instagram.com/thechurchjq_/ Tierra- https://www.instagram.com/tierratacos/ Trentina- https://www.instagram.com/trentinajq/ Txikiteo- https://www.instagram.com/txikiteo_/ Sponsors Stock Local Craft Rum Burning Barn In Your Venue- https://www.burningbarnrum.com/pages/trade-1 Buy Burning Barn Rum- https://www.burningbarnrum.com/collections/3-rums Follow Burning Barn On Insta- https://www.instagram.com/burningbarnrum/ Food Delivery Businesses Sign Up & Save Money With Easy Food Here- https://easyfood.co.uk/restaurant-opportunity Download Easy Food App Here- https://easyfood.co.uk/ Follow Easy Food On Insta- https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.co.uk/ Follow Easy Food West Mids- https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.westmidlands/ Opening Drone Footage From Rob At Alto Drones- https://www.instagram.com/alto.drones/ Music From Tom Ford- https://www.instagram.com/thetennischampion/ Follow Us /https://www.instagram.com/breakingbreadpodcastbirmingham/ https://twitter.com/PodcastBread https://facebook.com/breakingbreadpodcastuk For full show notes visit our Website https://breakingbreadbirmingham.co.uk
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