The Graffito Podcast

On this episode of The Graffito Podcast, Jesse and Drew sit down with Travis McCready, JLL’s Head of Industries for Leasing Advisory, to talk about the state of the life sciences industry, taking a rare detour outside Boston to see how other cities measure up on development potential. Also on the episode, Drew tries to get Travis in trouble, Jesse doesn’t want to talk about BBQ anymore, and Travis winterizes his motorcycle. All of this and more on The Graffito Podcast!

Host: Drew Katz
Co-Host: Jesse Baerkahn
Music: Fast and Intense by Electronic Senses

Welcome back to The Graffito Podcast! Our guest this episode is Josh Bhatti from The Bowery Presents (Roadrunner Boston and The Sinclair), here to give us a behind the-scenes look at the music venue world and why landlords everywhere seem desperate to land one. Also on this episode, Drew smoked pot with a band, Jesse has a barista on his "rider," and Josh’s grandpa questions the very logic of the music business.

Host: Drew Katz

Co-Host: Jesse Baerkahn

Music: Rock Me Now by Purfino

Drew and Jesse are joined by Shy Bird’s Eli Feldman and Revival Cafe and Kitchen’s Steve "Nookie" Postal to talk restaurant trends and pet peeves (mostly Drew's). Also on this episode, Jesse's kids crush expensive drinks, Drew courses his own meals, Nookie wants Graffito slippers, and Eli finally has a lighthearted conversation. All of this and more on this episode of The Graffito Podcast.

Check out Shy Bird and Revival Cafe and Kitchen and Eli's very insightful Substack.

⁠Don't forget to send along feedback and questions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Host: Drew Katz
Co-Host: Jesse Baerkahn
Music: Last Call by Espionage

On this very special summer Solstice episode of The Graffito Podcast, Drew and Jesse talk with Spencer Glendon, founder of Probable Futures, about his journey from economist to climate thought leader and how the warming earth deeply impacts our daily lives, of course including real estate development in Boston. Also on this episode, Drew is depressed by the Solstice, Jesse was annoying on a Zoom call, and Spencer is no longer fun at parties.

For more information on Probable Future, visit https://probablefutures.org

Sign up for Spencer's Solstice Letter, which we highly recommend, here.

⁠Don't forget to send along feedback and questions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening and don't forget to make lots of friends, learn to cook, and dance often!

Host: Drew Katz
Co-Host: Jesse Baerkahn
Music: Storm by MARiAN

No one has ever been bold (or dumb) enough to record a podcast live from a Friends and Family event. At least, no one that we know of. But after being invited back by Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli, owner of Hook + Line restaurant, to document the event, we decided that it was time for someone to finally try. For those that don’t know, a Friends and Family event is a mock service that occurs before a restaurant opens to the public. It’s a way to celebrate and thank the many individuals that were a part of the restaurant’s creation, but also a chance for the staff to conduct a full service while surrounded by people that are supportive and forgiving. Once again, Drew and Jesse took their show on the road to record the event and find out what it’s all about. We had tons of great guests stop by to talk to us on our open mic, including many of Tom’s friends, vendors, and staff.

Also on this episode, Drew orders a hanger steak from a seafood restaurant, Brooke fact checks and confirms that Mormons can eat fish, Jesse criticizes the cocktail menu, and Tom defends his cocktail menu. All of that and SO MUCH MORE on this episode of The Graffito Podcast. #TGYP

Intro with Tom – 0:0:36

Branding Talk with Brooke Porter, Graffito – 0:21:05

Sarah Clasby, Friend & Industry Alum – 0:41:20

Beth Cannon, Friend & Industry Alum  –  1:06:12

Steve Riley, MS Walker – 1:21:50

Chris Mearn, District Real Estate Advisors & Matt Curtin, Newmark – 1:35:19

Mark Cina, Hook + Line Executive Chef – 1:49:39

Wrapping Up With Tom – 2:00:16

Co-Host: Jesse Baerkahn

Music: A Memory of 1995 by Glitch

On this episode of The Graffito Podcast, Drew and Jesse welcome founder of Tatte Bakery & Café, Tzurit Or. We discussed Tatte’s history and growth, possible expansion into New York, and her struggles as an immigrant business owner. Also on this episode, Tzurit compares Dave to a ham and cheese croissant, Drew holds a master class in negotiating, and Jesse demands that our guests bring snacks. All of this and more on The Graffito Podcast!

Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode, The BBC! Can you believe it??

⁠Don’t forget to send along questions to [email protected] or tweet @graffitopodcast. Thanks for listening and goodbye for now!

Host: Drew Katz

On this episode of The Graffito Podcast, Drew and Jesse take the show on the road to record on location, for reasons unknown to anyone including our hosts. They visit the future home of Hook + Line, a restaurant that will open later this year by Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli. In addition to getting an update on the restaurant's progress, the gang dives into the complicated Liquor License process in Boston. Then, Drew shares his latest restaurant gripes, which are received with mixed reviews. Also on this episode, Drew changed his name, Jesse changed his name, and Tom’s name has too many characters to travel internationally.

Special thanks to our sponsor, Sally Sebring’s Seashore Shack and Shop.

⁠Don't forget to send along questions to [email protected] or tweet @graffitopodcast. Thanks for listening and goodbye for now!

Host: Drew Katz
Co-Host: Jesse Baerkahn
Music: I Can't Stop by Punch Deck

Last week we had a lengthy conversation with Globe journalist, Devra First. We got a taste of what it’s like to be a food writer and restaurant critic in Boston and she shared some trends in the restaurant industry and made a few recommendations along the way. Also on this episode, Drew's not convinced he’s interviewing the real Devra First, Jesse makes a wild restaurant prediction, and Devra doesn’t read your comments. All of this and more on this week’s episode of The Graffito Podcast!

Drew and Jesse get together to test the equipment after a one and a half year hiatus. They discuss cooking with gas, LOIs, and difficult clients. See if you made the cut! Join them as they kick of season three of the podcast, which will be the last. But don't worry, the season's never going to end.

Drew and Jesse are joined by Graffito’s newest team member, Melissa Castro, as they wrap up Season 2 of the podcast. What better way to end things than with a game? Drew quotes our nine guests and Jesse has to guess which one said it. How well can you do? 

Don't forget to send along questions to [email protected] or tweet @graffitopodcast. Thanks for listening and goodbye for now!

Host: Drew Katz