Forking Around with Flavor South Florida

Bethany Sharp has built a career around connection, creativity, and resilience. A Palm Beach Gardens native, real estate investor, former founder of Lady Jet Set, and editor of The Scout Guide Palm Beach Gardens, Bethany joins Kerri to share the journey behind her many reinventions.

From launching a luxury fashion rental company to navigating the challenges of COVID, personal setbacks, and entrepreneurship, Bethany opens up about the mindset that helped her move forward when life did not go according to plan. She shares the powerful lesson of choosing to become “better, not bitter,” the importance of community support, and why the stories behind local businesses matter more than ever.

The conversation also explores motherhood, business ownership, local dining, Palm Beach County’s evolving restaurant scene, and the role relationships play in building both successful companies and meaningful lives.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• How Lady Jet Set was born and what ultimately led Bethany into real estate and publishing
• The lessons she learned from losing a business during COVID
• Why she believes every challenge presents a choice between becoming better or bitter
• The vision behind The Scout Guide and its mission to connect communities through storytelling
• The importance of supporting local businesses and building authentic relationships
• How she balances entrepreneurship, motherhood, and personal growth
• Her favorite restaurants, local spots, and hidden gems around Palm Beach County

Whether you're an entrepreneur navigating change, a business owner building community, or someone searching for inspiration through life's unexpected pivots, Bethany's story is a reminder that reinvention is often where the best chapters begin.

Connect with Bethany Sharp:

Website: https://thescoutguide.com/jupiter-palm-beach-gardens/

Forking Around with Flavor South Florida Podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/forkingaroundpodcast

Flavor South Florida Website: https://www.flavorsouthflorida.com/

Flavor South Florida Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FlavorSouthFlorida

Kerri Paizzi Website: https://www.kerripaizzi.com/

Kerri Paizzi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KerriP316

This episode is sponsored by Altima Caviar. Visit https://altimacaviar.com

Forking Around with Flavor South Florida is recorded at PodPlus Studios in Jupiter, Florida and produced by Hype Boss. To learn more visit https://podplusstudios.com.

Ara owner Steven Fondu joins Kerri to talk about what it takes to build a restaurant people come back to again and again.

Steven grew up around his father's restaurants in New York before opening one of Jupiter's most talked-about dining spots. He talks about the lessons he carried from that upbringing, the risks of opening his own place, and how he built a team culture that shapes the way guests are treated the moment they walk in.

The conversation moves through Ara’s globally inspired menu and why Steven puts so much weight on familiar faces at the door. Steven explains why summer dining matters for a restaurant like his, and the discussion turns to Flavor South Florida before landing on specifics like caviar and Dover sole.

Underneath all of it is Steven's view of hospitality: the small details that make a restaurant feel like home.

Listen if you’re:

• Curious how Ara became a Jupiter favorite so quickly
• Interested in the behind-the-scenes reality of opening a restaurant
• A restaurant lover who appreciates service, consistency, and atmosphere
• Obsessed with local dining, chef-driven menus, and standout dishes
• Someone who believes great hospitality starts with relationships

Connect with Ara | Steven Fondu:

Website: https://www.arajupiter.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/arajupiter_/

Steven IG: https://www.instagram.com/sfondu/

Forking Around with Flavor South Florida Podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/forkingaroundpodcast

Flavor South Florida Website: https://www.flavorsouthflorida.com/

Flavor South Florida Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FlavorSouthFlorida

Kerri Paizzi Website: https://www.kerripaizzi.com/

Kerri Paizzi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KerriP316

This episode is sponsored by Altima Caviar. Visit https://altimacaviar.com

Forking Around with Flavor South Florida is recorded at PodPlus Studios in Jupiter, Florida and produced by Hype Boss. To learn more visit https://podplusstudios.com.

Palm Beach County's restaurant scene is growing quickly, and few people follow it as closely as Palm Beach Post Food Writer Diana Biederman.

In this episode of Forking Around with Flavor South Florida, Kerri Paizzi sits down with Diana to discuss her career, how she approaches restaurant coverage, and what she looks for when deciding which places deserve attention.

They also break down the latest Michelin Guide announcements for Florida. Diana shares her take on the restaurants that earned recognition, the places she believes were overlooked, and how Michelin is shaping Palm Beach County's dining scene.

The conversation also explores restaurant criticism, anonymous reviews, favorite local restaurants, and the standards Diana uses when evaluating a dining experience. Diana reflects on her years working in New York hospitality and journalism, explaining how those experiences continue to influence the way she covers South Florida's restaurant industry.

Listen if you’re:

• Following Palm Beach County’s Michelin-recognized restaurants
• Curious which local spots may have been overlooked
• A serious food lover who plans meals around memorable experiences
• Interested in restaurant criticism, food writing, and culinary trends
• Looking for your next special occasion dinner in South Florida

Connect with Diana Biederman:

Website: https://www.palmbeachpost.com/staff/6723409001/diana-biederman/

Forking Around with Flavor South Florida Podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/forkingaroundpodcast

Flavor South Florida Website: https://www.flavorsouthflorida.com/

Flavor South Florida Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FlavorSouthFlorida

Kerri Paizzi Website: https://www.kerripaizzi.com/

Kerri Paizzi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KerriP316

This episode is sponsored by Altima Caviar. Visit https://altimacaviar.com

Forking Around with Flavor South Florida is recorded at PodPlus Studios in Jupiter, Florida and produced by Hype Boss. To learn more visit https://podplusstudios.com.

Virginia Sinicki, beloved WRMF radio personality and longtime voice of the KVJ Show, joins Kerri for a hilarious, heartfelt, and completely unfiltered conversation.

From 27 years on South Florida radio to Mardi Gras stories, plastic surgery honesty, local restaurants, motherhood, Little Smiles, and what it really feels like when listeners become lifelong friends, Virginia brings the same warmth, humor, and transparency that has made her a local legend.

This episode is equal parts funny, personal, nostalgic, and deeply human, with plenty of South Florida flavor mixed in.

Listen if you're:

• A longtime KVJ Show fan who feels like Virginia is already your friend
• Curious about what life behind the mic is really like
• A working mom trying to balance career, family, marriage, and everything else
• Interested in South Florida restaurants, local events, and community favorites
• Someone who loves honest conversations, big laughs, and women who say the real thing

Connect with Virginia Sinicki

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virginiakvj?igsh=MXV0Z2ZvcmhkdjQ1OQ%3D%3D

Forking Around with Flavor South Florida Podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/forkingaroundpodcast

Flavor South Florida Website: https://www.flavorsouthflorida.com/ Flavor South Florida Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FlavorSouthFlorida Kerri Paizzi Website: https://www.kerripaizzi.com/ Kerri Paizzi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KerriP316

This episode is sponsored by Altima Caviar. Visit https://altimacaviar.com

Forking Around with Flavor South Florida is recorded at PodPlus Studios in Jupiter, Florida and produced by Hype Boss. To learn more visit https://podplusstudios.com.

Giselle "GG" Chusan, the creator behind Explore with GG, joins Kerri for an honest conversation about building a social media brand from scratch, balancing a corporate career with content creation, and turning a passion for travel into a platform that reaches millions.

From her early days working at Lululemon during the uncertainty of COVID to growing a loyal audience across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and beyond, GG shares the realities behind life as a creator. They dive into viral content, travel collaborations, social media trends, authentic reviews, and what brands often misunderstand about influencer marketing.

Along the way, GG shares stories from her travels to 30 countries, the foods she never expected to try, and why Finland has become one of her favorite destinations in the world.

Listen if you're:

• Curious about how content creators actually build and monetize an audience
• Looking to grow your presence on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or social media in general
• Interested in travel, food, and discovering destinations through a local perspective
• A business owner trying to understand influencer marketing and creator partnerships
• Wondering what life behind the camera really looks like for today's travel creators

Connect with Giselle Chusan:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explorewithgg

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Explorewithgg

Forking Around with Flavor South Florida Podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/forkingaroundpodcast

Flavor South Florida Website: https://www.flavorsouthflorida.com/

Flavor South Florida Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FlavorSouthFlorida

Kerri Paizzi Website: https://www.kerripaizzi.com/

Kerri Paizzi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KerriP316

This episode is sponsored by Altima Caviar. Visit https://altimacaviar.com

Forking Around with Flavor South Florida is recorded at PodPlus Studios in Jupiter, Florida and produced by Hype Boss. To learn more visit https://podplusstudios.com.

Chef David Burke joins Kerri for a conversation about what it really means to cook with creativity, run restaurants with staying power, and create food that people actually remember.

From his signature bacon and lobster dumplings at Seahawk Prime to his decades in New York, New Jersey, and Florida restaurants, David shares how innovation, hospitality, pressure, and personality all come together on the plate.

They talk about the balance between creativity and consistency, why restaurants need to create “postcards” in a guest’s memory, what makes a dining experience unforgettable, and how Birdies brings a more casual, playful energy alongside Seahawk Prime. Plus, David shares stories from Iron Chef, Guy Fieri, Emeril, Jersey music legends, and the celebrity phone call that actually happened during the episode.

Listen if you’re:

• Curious about how a world-renowned chef thinks about creativity, menus, and memorable food
• A restaurant owner or industry pro who understands the pressure behind the plate
• Obsessed with dining experiences that are fun, elevated, and unforgettable
• Interested in Seahawk Prime, Birdies, or David Burke’s growing Florida restaurant presence
• Someone who loves food, hospitality, celebrity chef stories, and a little Jersey personality

Connect with David Burke:

Website: https://chefdavidburke.com/

Forking Around with Flavor South Florida Podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/forkingaroundpodcast

Flavor South Florida Website: https://www.flavorsouthflorida.com/ Flavor South Florida Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FlavorSouthFlorida Kerri Paizzi Website: https://www.kerripaizzi.com/ Kerri Paizzi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KerriP316

This episode is sponsored by Altima Caviar. Visit https://altimacaviar.com

Forking Around with Flavor South Florida is recorded at PodPlus Studios in Jupiter, Florida and produced by Hype Boss. To learn more visit https://podplusstudios.com.

Paula DaSilva’s culinary journey began long before television audiences met her as the runner-up on Season 5 of Hell’s Kitchen. Raised in a hardworking family that built Brazilian restaurants from the ground up, Paula learned early that success in hospitality is built on grit, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to serving others.

Today, as Director of Food & Beverage at PGA National, she brings those same values to one of South Florida’s premier resort destinations.

In this episode, Paula shares the lessons she learned growing up in her family’s restaurants, how her Brazilian heritage continues to influence her approach to food, and what it was really like competing under the intense pressure of Gordon Ramsay’s kitchen.

She also reflects on the mentors who helped shape her career, including Chef Dean Max, and her long-standing relationships with celebrated chefs Jeremy Ford and Lindsay Autry.

From restaurant life and culinary creativity to leadership, mentorship, and the realities behind food television, this conversation offers an inside look at what it takes to build a lasting career in hospitality while staying true to your passion.

If You're:

• Passionate about food, hospitality, and restaurant culture
• Curious about what happens behind the scenes of cooking competition shows
• Interested in leadership and career growth in the hospitality industry
• A chef, restaurateur, or aspiring culinary professional
• Looking for inspiration from someone who turned hard work into a remarkable career

Connect:

Paula DaSilvia: https://www.instagram.com/paula_dasilva

Flavor South Florida Website: https://www.flavorsouthflorida.com/

Flavor South Florida Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FlavorSouthFlorida

Kerri Paizzi Website: https://www.kerripaizzi.com/

Kerri Paizzi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KerriP316

This episode is sponsored by Altima Caviar. Visit https://altimacaviar.com

Forking Around with Flavor South Florida is recorded at PodPlus Studios in Jupiter, Florida and produced by Hype Boss. To learn more visit https://podplusstudios.com.

What does it actually take to build a successful restaurant in today's market?

In this episode of Forking Around with Flavor South Florida, Kerri Paizzi sits down with three of South Florida's most accomplished restaurateurs: Scott Frielich, Cleve Mash, and Angelo Abbenante. Together, they have launched dozens of restaurants, bars, and hospitality concepts across Palm Beach County and beyond, including Dada, Blackbird Modern Asian, Papichulo, Lynora's, Clematis Social, and more.

The conversation dives into the realities behind restaurant ownership, from million-dollar buildouts and rising insurance costs to navigating growth opportunities in markets like Jupiter, Palm City, and Naples. The trio also shares stories about taking risks, spotting emerging communities before everyone else, surviving COVID, and why community involvement remains one of the most important ingredients for long-term success.

Whether you're a restaurant owner, hospitality professional, entrepreneur, or simply fascinated by the business behind your favorite dining spots, this episode offers an unfiltered look at what it takes to thrive in one of the toughest industries in America.

Listen If You're:

• A restaurant owner thinking about opening a second location
• Curious about the real economics of the restaurant business
• Interested in how successful operators identify growth markets before everyone else
• Looking for insights on restaurant marketing, branding, and community engagement
• A hospitality entrepreneur who wants an honest look at the challenges and rewards of the industry

Connect with Scott, Cleve and Angelo:

Website: https://www.threeamigoshospitality.com/

Forking Around with Flavor South Florida Podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/forkingaroundpodcast

Flavor South Florida Website: https://www.flavorsouthflorida.com/

Flavor South Florida Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FlavorSouthFlorida

Kerri Paizzi Website: https://www.kerripaizzi.com/

Kerri Paizzi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KerriP316

This episode is sponsored by Altima Caviar. Visit https://altimacaviar.com

Forking Around with Flavor South Florida is recorded at PodPlus Studios in Jupiter, Florida and produced by Hype Boss. To learn more visit https://podplusstudios.com.

Before there was Flavor South Florida, there was one woman, one big idea, and 17 restaurants willing to take a chance on it.

Kerri sits down with Briana Beaty - the founder of Flavor Palm Beach - to hear the story straight from the source. Briana shares how a love of New York Restaurant Week and Miami Spice inspired her to build something similar from scratch in Palm Beach County, cold-calling restaurants on her lunch break and knocking on doors after hours until she had her first 17 participants in 2007.

Nearly 20 years later, that scrappy idea has grown into a program that generated $2.3 million in restaurant revenue in a single September. Briana and Kerri reflect on the early days, the OG restaurants that were there from the start (Café Chardonnay, Ruth's Chris, Season 52, Capital Grille shoutout to the OGs!), and why keeping Flavor to just one month has always been the secret to keeping it special.

Briana also opens up about her next chapter: Palm Beach Moms, a community and resource hub she built for local families that started as a closed Facebook group 14 years ago and has grown into a full website, newsletter, and advertising platform at thepbmoms.com.

This is the episode for anyone who has ever wondered - how did Flavor actually start?

LISTEN IF YOU'RE...

• A longtime Flavor diner who has always wondered how the whole thing began
• A local entrepreneur who loves hearing how South Florida businesses were built from the ground up
• A restaurant owner or industry professional curious about the history of Palm Beach's dining scene
• A mom in the Palm Beaches looking for community resources and local support
• Someone who loves a good origin story — especially one told by the two women who lived it

CONNECT:

Connect with Briana:

Website: https://thepbmoms.com/

Forking Around with Flavor South Florida Podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/forkingaroundpodcast

Flavor South Florida Website: https://www.flavorsouthflorida.com/

Flavor South Florida Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FlavorSouthFlorida

Kerri Paizzi Website: https://www.kerripaizzi.com/

Kerri Paizzi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KerriP316

This episode is sponsored by Altima Caviar. Visit https://altimacaviar.com

Forking Around with Flavor South Florida is recorded at PodPlus Studios in Jupiter, Florida and produced by Hype Boss. To learn more visit https://podplusstudios.com.

What happens when South Florida's food lovers, community leaders, and local personalities all gather under one roof? You get an unforgettable launch party and we're bringing you along for the ride!

In this special live episode of Forking Around with Flavor, we recorded a series of fun, fast-paced mini interviews straight from our Launch Party on June 25th. Each guest brings their own unique flavor to the conversation.

Featuring live interviews with:

• Holly Meyer Lucas
• Sunday Campbell
• Brie Mazin
• Abby Rice
• Joe Colucci
• Mike Begleiter
• Cal Goodell
• Michelle Olson-Rogers

Whether you're a foodie, a South Florida local, or just love hearing the stories behind the people shaping our community, this episode is packed with personality, great conversations, and a taste of what Forking Around with Flavor is all about.

Grab a seat at the table and join us as we celebrate the beginning of an exciting new chapter—one delicious conversation at a time.

Connect with the guests:

Holly Meyer Lucas: https://www.instagram.com/holly.meyer.lucas

Sunday Campbell: https://www.lilajupiter.com/

Brie Mazin: https://www.instagram.com/floridayogamama/?hl=en

Abby Rice: https://www.opentable.com/

Joe Colucci: https://munyonspawpaw.com/

Mike Begleiter: http://thenightowlagency.com/

Cal Goodell: https://www.opentable.com/

Michelle Olson-Rogers: https://www.instagram.com/modernbocamom

Connect with Flavor/ Kerri Paizzi:

Flavor South Florida Website: https://www.flavorsouthflorida.com/

Flavor South Florida Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FlavorSouthFlorida

Kerri Paizzi Website: https://www.kerripaizzi.com/

Kerri Paizzi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KerriP316

Forking Around with Flavor South Florida is recorded at PodPlus Studios in Jupiter, Florida and produced by Hype Boss.

To learn more visit https://podplusstudios.com.