The Flavor Forecast
by DeVita & Hancock Hospitality
Exploring Gluten-Free Joy with Sabrina Persaud of Flutter Butter…
About this podcast
After three fantastic seasons of our first podcast, "Behind the Counter," Christine and Keith are excited to introduce you to the "Flavor Forecast Podcast." Our journey through the early days of COVID, discussing industry best practices, was truly rewarding. Now, we're thrilled to bring you "Flavor Forecast," featuring a lineup of impressive guests and focusing on the most pressing topics in hospitality today. Get ready for deep dives into the current pulse of the industry, all from your new spot at the Flavor Forecast Podcast.
Episodes
- Exploring Gluten-Free Joy with Sabrina Persaud of Flutter Butter Bakery · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 19In this episode of The Flavor Forecast, Keith and I are thrilled to sit down with the visionary behind Flutter Butter Bakery, Sabrina Persaud. A Celiac diagnosis in her mid-20s…
- Our World of Recruitment · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 16In Episode 16 of The Flavor Forecast, Christine and Keith venture into the often chaotic and unpredictable Our World of Recruitment. In this episode, they dive deep into the…
- Ripple Effect: The Longshoremen Strike's Impact on Restaurants · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 18In this episode of The Flavor Forecast, Christine & Keith examine the recent U.S. longshoremen strike and its effects on the restaurant industry. The strike has disrupted the…
- Hot Chicken and Keiths Challenge · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 17In Episode 17 of The Flavor Forecast, Christine and Keith turn up the heat as they explore the fiery world of hot chicken in "Cluckin' Good Times: The Scorching Hot Chicken…
- Big Box Recruiters vs D&H Hospitality · 19 min · Season 1 Episode 15Episode Summary: In Episode 15 of The Flavor Forecast, Christine and Keith pull back the curtain on the high-pressure world of big-box restaurant recruiters. Drawing from their…
- Breakfast & Scandals · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 14Episode Summary: In Episode 14 of The Flavor Forecast, hosts Christine and Keith dive deep into the escalating prices in the fast food world. As inflation bites, the value meals…
- Coffee Anyone? · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 13In this episode of The Flavor Forecast, Christine takes us on a flavorful journey that starts with a cup of Fire Department Coffee she discovered on TikTok. Learn how buying…
- It was Unthinkable that this Fish was Sinkable · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 12Join hosts Christine DeVita and Keith Hancock in Episode 12 of “Flavor Forecast,” titled “It was Unthinkable that this Fish was Sinkable.” This episode dives into the surprising…
- Big Balls Serving Big Bowls · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 11In this episode of “Big Balls Serving Big Bowls,” hosts Christine DeVita and Keith Hancock delve into the intricacies of portion control in the restaurant industry. Titled “Big…
- AI McDrive By · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 10Join us on The Flavor Forecast as we delve into the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the restaurant industry. In this episode, “AI Mc Drive By,” we…
- Frank Kasper of FTK Hospitality · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 9Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Frank Kasper, the visionary founder of FTK Hospitality. Frank shares his extensive experience and insights into the world…
- Financial Fury · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 8The restaurant industry offers tremendous potential for profit, yet many owners overlook critical factors that could transform losses into gains. In this episode of Flavor…
- Marketing Majesty or Catastrophe · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 7Join hosts Christine DeVita and Keith Hancock as they delve into the world of restaurant marketing in Episode 6, "Marketing Majesty or Catastrophe." Discover how effective…
- Mastering the Menu: Strategies in Restaurant Resilience · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 6Are you gearing up to launch a restaurant venture or looking to elevate your existing one? Tune into this episode of 'The Flavor Forecast,' where Christine & Keith explore key…
- Where's the Chicken Chipolte · 7 min · Season 1 Episode 5In this episode, Christine DeVita and Keith Hancock report on the Chipotle scandal of 2024, highlighting the social media comments from both the current and former CEOs. For…
- TGIF Cracking Eggs and Making Omlettes · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 4Dive into the vibrant world of breakfast with "TGIF: Cracking Eggs and Making Omelettes," the latest episode of The Flavor Forecast. Join hosts Christine DeVita and Keith Hancock…
- Small Business Owners and the Restaurant Industry · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 3Dive into the dynamic world of small business ownership in the restaurant industry with Pina Caliendo, who has navigated the ebbs and flows of the culinary world through her…
- Fall of Old School Casual Dining · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 2In this episode, Christine DeVita and Keith Hancock tackle the turbulent changes shaking the foundations of old school casual dining. As once-beloved chains face decline and even…
- AI... WTF!!!! Tell Me A Y · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 1Join hosts Christine DeVita and Keith Hancock in the inaugural episode of The Flavor Forecast Podcast as they delve into the hot topic of Artificial Intelligence in the…
- Pilot - Who are we? · 3 min · Season 1Join hosts Christine DeVita and Keith Hancock as they dive into the latest trends and innovations shaping the restaurant industry. Get ready for an engaging and informative…







