Industry Night is the long-talk format radio show and podcast that brings you up close and personal with the trends and trendsetters across today’s diverse food, wine, spirits, brews and hospitality landscape. For in-depth insights and insider tips, join your host, Nycci Nellis, cohost of Foodie and the Beast, the DC area’s one and only food and wine variety show, and all the locally, nationally and globally renowned chefs, restaurateurs, cookbook authors, mixologists, somms, distillers, brewmasters, pit-masters and more that you’ll hear from on Industry Night.
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Industry Night is the long-talk format radio show and podcast that brings you up close and personal with the trends and trendsetters across today’s diverse food, wine, spirits, brews and hospitality landscape. For in-depth insights and insider tips, join your host, Nycci Nellis, cohost of Foodie and the Beast, the DC area’s one and only food and wine variety show, and all the locally, nationally and globally renowned chefs, restaurateurs, cookbook authors, mixologists, somms, distillers, brewmasters, pit-masters and more that you’ll hear from on Industry Night.
Look where I am! I'm down at Buzzards Point the new sparkling development wedged between the Wharf and Navy Yard — this is The Point DC. For the month of November the good people of Fish & Fire Group aka Greg Casten are hosting Industry Night in their pretty fabulous property. And I am grateful and excited! So if you don't know the Point is Winner of the Restaurant Development & Design Magazine Award for "Best Restaurant Design," The Point has a glorious outdoor patio ideally situated where the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers join — talk about picturesque and panoramic views.
Yes, I have been out and about the last week — did you see me?
Little Black Bird - Chef Ryan Moore's and restaurateur Ashok Bajaj's darling wine bar in Tenley
Casa Teresa in The Square - Richie Brandenburg and Rubén García's new massive food hall features the delightful restaurant, Casa Teresa
It was a celebration of 1000 Hilton Garden Inns at the Hilton Garden Inn in Haymarket, Virginia - do not judge - Chef Joel Valente wowed us at his Red House Tavern
On to today's show. So, I met today's guest omg like a really long time ago. Way back in the day, Victor Albisu was the chef at BLT Steak here in DC. This was 18 years ago? DC was in the process of getting it's mojo, and Victor here was at the beginning of that wild wave. Throughout the years, Victor has been behind amazing concepts - Del Campo, Poca Madre and the fast-growing Taco Bamba. It's hard to believe that Taco Bamba started with a taqueria shop out in Falls Church in 2013, and now ten years later, Victor has eleven locations across Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Raleigh, NC, with more coming! We get into all the details ...
Plus, stay tuned at the end of the show for the bonus content featuring Victor's run-in with ZZ Top.
Guests Social Media Links:
Victor Albisu
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tacobamba/
Personal Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chefvictoralbisu/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tacobambalandmark
Quotes
"Maintaining balance is essential, as both negative and excessive positive emotions can equally impact our well-being." - Victor Albisu
"Balance is the foundation for both our desire for growth and our commitment to creativity and service. It is the key to our success." - Victor Albisu
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
05:24 – Chef Victor Albisu: Pioneering DC's Vibrant Food Scene
08:42 - From Talented Chefs to Growing Businesses: The Art of Brand Creation
10:19 - Battling with Purpose and Mental Health: Overcoming Struggles in the Industry
15:03 - Jen and Tom: The Supportive Forces Behind Brand Growth
16:16 - Nurturing Success: The Importance of Food Reviews and Industry Support
20:21 - Plaza Latina: A Game-Changing Competition and Negotiation
24:01 - Innovating Tacos: Exploring Authentic and Diverse Flavors
26:54 - Hesitation and The Next Step: Meeting Industry Demands
33:46 - A Perfect Fit: Fast Casual Dining in a Diverse Area
35:20 - Lessons from Taco Bamba: Simplicity, Challenge, and Growth
39:18 - Double Delight: The Gigantic Egg Roll with Leftovers
44:22 - Evolving Palates: Appreciating Sophistication in Dining Preferences
44:57 - Striving for Excellence: Continuous Improvement and Rising Tides
51:01 - Balancing Growth and Service: Essential Elements of Success
52:43 - Gratitude and Paying It Forward: Passing Along the Support
58:23 - Outro
Featuring Nycci Nellis
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Produced by Heartcast Media
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Industry Night with Nycci Nellis
Industry Night is the long-talk format radio show and podcast that brings you up close and personal with the trends and trendsetters across today’s diverse food, wine, spirits, brews and hospitality landscape. For in-depth insights and insider tips, join your host, Nycci Nellis, cohost of Foodie and the Beast, the DC area’s one and only food and wine variety show, and all the locally, nationally and globally renowned chefs, restaurateurs, cookbook authors, mixologists, somms, distillers, brewmasters, pit-masters and more that you’ll hear from on Industry Night.
