From Backyard BBQ Pop-Up to Miami's Top BBQ Spot | Raheem Sealey

From Backyard BBQ Pop-Up to Miami's Top BBQ Spot | Raheem Sealey

Raheem Sealey didn't start out as a BBQ pitmaster — but a pandemic, a backyard pop-up, and an obsession with perfecting brisket changed everything. In this episode the chef and founder of Drinking Pig BBQ walks us through his full journey, from growing up in the US Virgin Islands and opening KYU to launching a BBQ pop-up during COVID and turning it into one of Miami's most talked about restaurants in Coconut Grove.We get into what makes the perfect brisket, the BBQ scene in Miami, Wagyu brisket, pricing debates, the Charleston expansion, new flavors coming to Drinking Pig, and what it means to be ranked 3rd best BBQ in Miami. Plus Kiko's live brisket reaction, the BBQ pitmasters community, and his top 3 Miami restaurants.This is Miami BBQ at its absolute best.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro0:34 Announcements 1:34 Vaca Tallow 2:43 About Raheem3:49 AMG Night at Drinking Pig5:03 Raheem’s Story 10:38 Opening KYU 12:59 Starting to Offer BBQ14:14 Trying Out BBQ Spots in Austin15:21 Advice for Perfect Brisket17:01 Opening Shiso 19:03 Passion and Drive for Cooking21:17 Drinking Pig BBQ Pop-Up 26:50 His Thoughts on Competition, Hospitality and Staying True to Yourself28:25 Is BBQ the Hardest Cuisine?29:11 BBQ Scene in Miami 30:45 Who Is He Looking Up To34:53 New Restaurant in Charleston, SC35:27 New Flavors Coming to Drinking Pig36:19 His Favorite Dish from BVA37:57 Opening Drinking Pig in Coconut Grove42:08 Being Overwhelmed and Health43:06 Coconut Grove is Popping44:42 Hospitality Mentality46:10 Getting Ranked 3rd Best BBQ in Miami 48:13 What Kiko Looks for in a Brisket 50:11 BBQ Pitmasters Community51:02 Is BBQ Too Expensive? 56:34 Wagyu Brisket57:07 BBQ Competition with Select Quality Brisket58:01 Top 3 Restaurants 1:02:38 Top 5 Restaurants to Visit in June 1:05:37 Outro

How to Fix Congestion, Allergies and Snoring - ENT Doctor Explains | Dr. Agustin Arietta

Most people have been doing the same health habits their entire lives — and Dr. Agustin Arietta is here to tell you which ones are completely wrong. In this episode Miami's go-to ENT doctor goes through everything from Q-tips and Vicks VapoRub to sleeping with wet hair and blowing your nose to unclog your ears. He also reveals how an ENT can immediately tell if a patient has been using cocaine — and what the damage actually looks like.He covers sinus problems, allergies, deviated septums, snoring, sleep apnea, sleep tests, nose breathing, wireless headphones, ear wax, antibiotics, and his new supplement designed to help patients before and after surgery. Plus his favorite Miami restaurants and the story of how he went from aspiring Navy SEAL to ENT doctor.After this episode you will never clean your ears the same way again.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro1:13 What is ENT1:38 Path to Becoming an ENT5:07 Should You Not Go to Sleep with Wet Hair?7:40 Most Common Cases at His Practice8:27 Why So Many People Have Sinus Problems9:48 Can You Develop Alergies Later in Life?12:47 Gluten Allergy13:46 Most Common Allergies14:40 Vicks Vaporub16:03 How ENT Can Tell that Patient Does C**aine 17:18 Deviated Septum17:55 Tips for Preventing Damage from C**aine18:40 Cases from the Operating Room21:36 Wireless Headphones23:24 Ringing in the Ears24:29 Blowing the Nose to Unclog Ears25:43 Tips for Preventing Congestion on the Plane27:16 Don’t Use Qtips28:06 Best Way to Clean Your Ears29:09 How Earwax is Made30:36 Mucinix and Flushing the Nose33:56 Antibiotics34:55 What to Do When You Feel You’re About to Get Sick35:40 How to Make Your Immune System Stronger36:30 Sopa de Pollo for Sickness37:57 New Supplement Product39:20 Alcohol on the Forehead to Reduce the Fever40:20 Diagnosing Chronic Nasal Congestion41:39 Snoring45:46 How to Prevent Snoring47:40 Cosmetic Issues of Sleep Apnea 48:22 Sleep Tests at Home49:17 Diagnosing Sleep Apnea50:00 Why You Should Be Nose Breathing51:02 Top 3 Restaurants54:46 Outro

The Plan to Turn Tropical Park Into Miami-Dade's Central Park | Anthony Rodriguez

Miami-Dade Commissioner Anthony Rodriguez joins us for a wide ranging conversation about what's happening in District 10 — starting with the biggest transformation Tropical Park has seen in decades. He walks us through the new running track, updated restrooms, shade for the bleachers, the equestrian area revival, park sponsorships, beautification efforts, and the massive July 4th celebration marking America's 250th birthday.We also get into the Bird Road Art District, the new nature based playground at Snapper Creek, county swimming classes, school bus zone tickets, property taxes, the airport situation, Cuba, and a business grant program available to Miami-Dade businesses right now.If you live in District 10 or love Tropical Park — this episode is for you.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro1:50 District 10 Area2:59 Tropical Park Improvements4:39 Miami-Dade's Central Park7:28 Equestrian Area and Events in Tropical Park9:51 County Needing to Maintain the Stables12:16 Funding for Maintaining Parks Explained and Upcoming Renovations13:21 Track Will Get Redone13:57 Getting Shade for the Track14:46 Will Tropical Park Turn into UM Stadium?15:30 Bathrooms Getting Updated16:02 Park Sponsorships18:53 Beautification21:24 Bird Road Art District22:29 New Nature-Based Playground at Snapper Creek23:32 Swimming Pools24:25 County's Swimming Classes Criteria26:22 Commissioner Orbis' Flag Initiative27:13 July 4th Event at Tropical Park28:11 Focusing on Upgrading Infrastructure29:00 Tickets for Passing a School Bus33:32 Cuba Situation37:18 Protests38:18 Pots and Pans In Front of La Carreta38:34 Campaigning On Issues During Elections41:14 Property Taxes44:24 Airport47:50 Business of a Month Initiative and Grants49:44 Top 3 Restaurants53:07 Outro

Inside the Building That Has Shaped Miami for Over a Century

Miami's historic courthouse has stood at the center of South Florida's most defining moments — and in this special episode we brought together some of Miami's most fascinating voices to tell its full story. Historian Seth Bramson, Judge Michael Chavies, Clerk of the Court Juan Fernandez Barquin, Commissioner Sally Heyman, developer Russell Galbut, and MJ Green join us for a conversation unlike anything we've done before.We cover the courthouse's role in shaping Miami-Dade County, the truth about Julia Tuttle and Miami's founding, Al Capone's presence in South Florida, public hangings outside the courthouse walls, the mysterious 13th floor, the most impactful cases ever tried there, and the vision for what this building becomes next. Seth Bramson also shares rare photos and documents that bring it all to life.This is Miami history at its most vivid — and most surprising.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro2:01 About Seth3:38 First Company Historian4:22 Importance of Railways for Miami4:46 About Sally Heyman and Her Work8:56 Public-Private Partnerships and the Importance of Good Governance12:12 Is Julia Tuttle NOT the Mother of Miami?14:27 Who Built Biltmore Hotel?17:10 About Michael Chavies and Becoming a Judge20:30 Senator Bob Graham and Jury Duty21:26 Can You Ignore Jury Duty?22:55 Most Impactful Case24:54 Al Capone in South Florida26:30 How Miami-Dade County Land Area Has Changed29:06 County Commission at the Courthouse31:35 Public Hanging Outside the Courthouse32:20 13th Floor at the Courthouse33:05 Intro #2 33:44 Meaning of the Courthouse Building for Our Clerk of the Court35:28 What Does the Courthouse Symbolize39:28 Russell on Why the Courthouse is So Important42:27 DDA and CRAs43:28 The Work of the Clerk of the Court45:42 Decision to Become the Clerk of the Court49:44 How the Courthouse Has Reflected the Cultural Evolution51:30 World-Class DJs Wanting to Play at the Courthouse Steps53:41 Vision for the Courthouse in the Future56:59 Pictures and Documents from Seth Bramson59:32 Outro

How Miami's Most Exclusive Real Estate Deals Actually Get Funded | David Burstyn

David Burstyn of Winston Capital operates at the highest level of real estate lending in Miami — and in this episode, he pulls back the curtain on how ultra luxury deals actually get done. He walks us through why even the most high profile developers borrow money, the dangers of overleveraging, how banks fall short for big projects, and what he looks for before writing a check on a major deal.We get into Indian Creek, Fisher Island, Miami Beach's comeback, whether Brickell is oversaturated, loan defaults, affordable housing, mixed use buildings, and how Wynwood has evolved. David also opens up about the disappointments that come with lending at this level and what negotiations really look like behind closed doors.This is Miami real estate from the inside — no filter.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro1:41 Ultra Luxury Lending2:22 Issues with Banks3:13 Quick Closing3:56 Why Do High-Profile Developers Borrow Money4:56 Developers Overleveraging8:09 Relationships with Investors8:31 Getting into the Business9:29 Thoughts on Robert Rivani’s Projects10:27 Is Miami Beach Coming Back?11:20 Is Miami Slowing Down?13:10 Sports14:46 Indian Creek16:32 Fisher Island17:16 Lending to Big Developers19:16 Process of Inquiring for a Loan21:06 Loan Defaults22:15 Lending in Different States22:59 Referrals23:59 Building Affordable Housing24:59 Mixed Use Buildings26:37 Is Brickell Saturated?28:27 Daniel’s30:24 Loans for Restaurants31:24 Helping with Refinancing32:27 Vetting the Borrowers33:44 What They Are Looking at When Lending Money35:47 Disappointment in People38:20 Negotiations41:55 Top 3 Restaurants45:07 How Has Wynwood Changed?45:54 Outro