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
https://amzn.to/3ZNYQLI

Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect
https://amzn.to/3Q7uSPA

Every Day is Christmas (album by Sia) on vinyl
https://amzn.to/3RQ8OKA

"LA MADERA & EL CASTOR" by Rxnde Akozta (YouTube)
   • "LA MADERA & EL CASTOR"  Rxnde Akozt...  

Watch Nobody on Amazon Prime Video.
https://amzn.to/3LPyZgl

Watch Jury Duty on Amazon Prime Video.
https://amzn.to/3rHC7Eh

Killy Tony on YouTube
https://youtube.com/@KillTony?si=owem...

Maty’s by chef Val Chang
https://www.matysmiami.com/

Val & Nando Chang in Food & Wine (Best New Chefs 2023)
https://www.foodandwine.com/2023best...

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