British Chef Justin Brown talks Miami's Booming Food Scene

03/30/21 • 39 min

Miami's restaurant scene is on fire. Many local chefs are opening new restaurants or expanding their culinary empires. One such example is Award Winning British Chef Justin Brown.
In Miami, Justin partnered with Aston Martin and set up his creative food company launching restaurant concepts and events.

Justin is now based in Lisbon, Amsterdam and Miami where he has set up The Chippy Group bringing Fish and Chips to Miami.
In this interview, we talked about what inspired him to start as a chef and why he decided to open his restaurant in Miami.

British-born Justin Brown is an Award winning Chef and Entrepreneur (Chef of the Year UK 3 Years Running, Michelin Guide for 10 Years in a row, Morning Advertisers Chef of the Year 3 years in a row, Best Newcomer in the UK, 2 AA Rosettes, 6/10 Good Food Guide).

He is also a Cookbook Author (Dining through the Seasons, The Amsterdam Cookbook, The Henderson’s Relish Cookbook, Tweet Treats).

Justin has worked in some of the most recognized hotels and restaurants around the world including The Landmark London (5 Star De-Lux, 1 Michelin Star), Montes with Jamie Oliver in Knightsbridge.

Prior to Miami, Justin lived in Amsterdam for five years where he opened various restaurants, including The Bao Bar at Karakter, Baohuis and The Dirty Chicken Club. Justin became Chef Owner of Bao Buns Amsterdam and The Chippy, culinary concepts.
Justin has exciting plans coming up in the future, expanding his restaurant business in Miami and around the world.
Podcast show notes available here:
https://themiamiguide.com/show16
More info about Justin Brown:
Website: justinbrownchef.com
Instagram: @justinbrownchef

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He is also a Cookbook Author (Dining through the Seasons, The Amsterdam Cookbook, The Henderson’s Relish Cookbook, Tweet Treats).

Justin has worked in some of the most recognized hotels and restaurants around the world including The Landmark London (5 Star De-Lux, 1 Michelin Star), Montes with Jamie Oliver in Knightsbridge.

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How To Live Limitless and Create Your Legacy with Jenny Valdes

Bruce Lee once said, “If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.”
To achieve your dreams, you need more than just talent. You need drive, you need determination, and you need passion.
Professional dancer and a Real Miami Girl from the 305 Jennifer Valdes knows what it takes to pursue your dream and to Live Limitless.
In our conversation, Jenny allowed herself to get real and talk about what inspired her to become a professional dancer. We talked about the importance of investing in yourself and how you can achieve anything.
Who Is Jenny Valdes?

Jennifer Valdes is a Professional dancer, Model, and Pit bull’s Official dancer with "The Most Bad Ones". A former Miami Heat dancer, Co-Host of the "From Negative To Positive" Podcast, and Founder of Limitless Legends. Performed with Tony Robbins events on Unleash The Power Within, and recently can be seen dancing in Pitbull's new video "Ten Cuidado".

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SOME QUESTIONS I ASK:

What got you into dancing? Who inspired you? and why?
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How do you define success?
What has been your biggest lesson?
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Favorite Miami neighborhood and place to hang out?
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SHOW NOTES:

https://themiamiguide.com/show15
More info about Jennifer Valdes
Jenny’s Instagram: @theejennyvaldes

Podcast: Negative To Positive
Limitless Legends: @LimitlessLGNDS
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Miami's Urban Art scene and How to Find Your Style with Miami Artist Diana "Didi" Contreras

Miami has emerged as a world-class art destination with internationally renowned artists to local legends. One such example is the influential Miami artist Diana “Didi” Contreras.

Didi has painted murals in the Urban Art scene and her artwork can be seen in galleries around the world including the Street Art Gallery in Dubai.

In this interview, we talked about how she got started and her first big break as an artist? How does she continue to find inspiration? and how she developed her unique style.

Didi has exciting plans coming up in the future, creating more artwork and sharing it with the world.

Who is Diana Contreras aka "Didi"
Diana Contreras (b. Peru, 1981) has established herself as an influential Miami artist. From painting murals in the Urban Art scene to exhibiting canvas pieces in galleries, her work has been seen in exhibitions and private collections in several parts of the world including Street Art Dubai Gallery in Dubai.

Contreras's primary medium is oil, and also enjoys experimenting with anything she can get her hands on. From canvas, walls, stickers to shoes, her work embodies femininity and always sets her characters in whimsical portraitures. Her distinct style emerges from her love of classical techniques infused with her passion for illustrations and street murals.

Contreras received her B.S. in Art Education and a Post-Graduate of Art in Education from Florida International University. She also studied abroad in Florence, Italy where she focused on Art History. Additionally, Contreras was enrolled at the Art Students League of New York in New York City.
Podcast show notes available here:
https://themiamiguide.com/show17
More info about Diana Contreras aka "Didi":
Website: www.dianacontreras.com
Instagram: @didirok