🍱 Kerri Paizzi: How the Queen of ‘Flavor South Florida’ Grew Flavor to America’s Biggest Restaurant Month
From music booking to building South Florida’s largest restaurant month, Kerri Paizzi’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode of In The Hype Seat, host Holly Meyer Lucas sits down with the marketing mastermind behind Flavor South Florida to talk rebrands, viral moments, restaurant strategy, and what it really takes to grow a legacy food event from Boca to Vero. If you're into brand storytelling, foodie culture, or scaling a local business with purpose — this one's packed with real talk and powerful takeaways.
🪑🎙️ IN THE HYPE SEAT: Steven Fondu On Taking Risks, Healthy Competition, and How He Built Jupiter's Hottest Restaurant - Ara
In this high-energy episode of In The Hype Seat, Holly Meyer Lucas sits down with Steven Fondu, the restaurateur behind Ara — the hottest new spot lighting up Jupiter’s buzzing Cypress Drive (aka "Cy Dri"). Ara has quickly become the go-to destination for foodies and trendsetters, thanks to Steven’s passion, authenticity, and innovative hospitality.
Steven’s journey from college baseball at Furman University to leading Jupiter’s vibrant dining scene is one fueled by hustle, heart, and relentless drive. This episode takes you behind the scenes of Steven’s leap from the NYC restaurant world to establishing his own culinary oasis in Jupiter during the height of the pandemic, sharing both the highs and lows of bringing an ambitious vision to life.