Kush Hospitality founder Matt Kuscher joined Mike Beltrán at El Vecino Cigars & Cocktails in downtown Miami for a smoke and a discussion about his restaurant business, burger toppings, urinal ice, and his work with the Pace Center for Girls.

02:35: Matt Kuscher on the Washington Commanders

07:40: Sebastian Strong Foundation (children's cancer research)

11:52: Abre Camino Collective working with Kush Hospitality on a theater project about Hialeah

13:57: Miami's summer slow season

18:00: Summer seasonal slowdown as an opportunity for development

30:00: Supporting local business. Matt wants to talk about fighting with Nick at a kid's party

38:12: Restaurant branding. Is Chug's Diner really a diner?

41:24: Burger Beast burger pop up

45:14: Workout music and motivation

50:36: Urinal ice

52:28: Kush Hospitality's roadmap, future plans

56:54: All things sandwich

01:01:28: Cereal

01:03:25: Hash browns

01:07:19: American cheese

01:13:20: Pace Center for Girls

01:17:12: Parting recommendations

Mentioned in this episode:

• Fans First: Change the Game, Break the Rules & Create an Unforgettable Experience
• Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect
• Every Day is Christmas (album by Sia) on vinyl
• "LA MADERA & EL CASTOR" - by Rxnde Akozta (YouTube)
• Watch Nobody on Amazon Prime Video.
• Watch Jury Duty on Amazon Prime Video.
• Killy Tony on YouTube.
• Maty’s by chef Val Chang.
• Val & Nando Chang in Food & Wine (Best New Chefs 2023)

This episode was sponsored by Per'La Specialty Roasters.

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