A small bakery in the West Village is making rich, Halloumi cheese-filled pastries that are unlike any other. The brick-and-mortar launch of Hello Halloumi happened a few weeks ago and their savory pastries are bringing Cyprus' diverse flavors alive in the Big Apple. Originating from the birthplace of the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite, Cyprus is home to the production of halloumi cheese. Known for its unique savory, salty and slightly tangy flavor, the cheese has a growing market in the U.S. in recent years.
When it comes to operating a food and drink business in Atlanta, there's one factor that sets the city's entrepreneurs above the rest: grit. We talk about it as a phoenix rising from the ashes, but a better metaphor might be an oyster and a pearl, created under pressure. And perhaps no way tests a business model than running as a pop-up, providing an opportunity for those without a lot of capital or a culinary background.
We are joined this week by NA Poe of Poe's Sandwich Joint and Poe's Sidepiece. THIS EPISODE IS FOR MATURE AUDIENCES We discuss: Poe owning and operating two food places within Human Robot Brewing in Philly. The legendary kingpin story of how he get his startup money. Weed culture Philly sandwiches Roast pork Cheesesteaks Hoagies Pat's, Geno's, Skinny Joey, Angelos talk Intersection of crime and gentrification in Philly. Franchise model of Poe's? And tons more!