What does it take to build a thriving business community in one of the fastest-growing regions in Florida?

In this episode of Flavor South Florida, Kerri Paizzi sits down with Noel Martinez, President and CEO of the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, to discuss the economic forces shaping Palm Beach County. From healthcare and education to hospitality, construction, and financial services, Noel breaks down the industries driving growth and creating opportunities across the region.

The conversation explores how the county's workforce is evolving, why attracting and retaining talent has become more important than ever, and what local businesses need to understand about the future of economic development. Noel also shares insights into the Chamber's role in supporting entrepreneurs, connecting businesses, and advocating for sustainable growth throughout Northern Palm Beach County.

Whether you're a business owner, community leader, job seeker, or simply curious about where Palm Beach County is headed, this episode offers a valuable look at the people, industries, and opportunities shaping the future of our local economy.

Listen If You're:

• A business owner looking to understand the future of Palm Beach County's economy
• An entrepreneur interested in workforce development and local growth trends
• A professional considering career opportunities in South Florida
• A community leader invested in the future of Northern Palm Beach County
• Someone curious about the industries driving growth across our region

Connect with Noel Martinez

Website: https://www.pbnchamber.com/

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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.

Frank Brusco never planned on getting into the restaurant business. After years in commercial printing, one bad experience at a local pizzeria ended with him buying the place.

Today, he owns eight restaurants across New Jersey and Florida, including Gabriella’s Modern Italian in Delray Beach. Frank joins Kerri to talk about how he built his restaurant group and what brought him to South Florida. They get into the realities of running restaurants, from staffing and rising costs to reservations and customer expectations.

Frank also shares why hospitality remains at the center of how he operates and what he’s learned from nearly a decade in the business.

Connect with Frank Brusco:

Website: https://www.frankbrusco.com/

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

Gabriella’s Delray: https://www.gabriellasfl.com/

Gabriella’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/gabriellas.fl/

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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.

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/

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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/

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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

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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.