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The Graffito Podcast

That’s right…We have a podcast! And, like everything else we do at Graffito, our podcast exists at the intersection of small business and retail leasing, neighborhood-scale planning, urban design, and branding. Our host, Drew Katz, is joined by co-host Jesse Baerkahn and other Graffito team members as they take turns discussing pressing issues facing the industries in which we work. We welcome various FOGs (Friends Of Graffito) and interesting members of the business community around Boston to open up, tell their stories, share new perspectives, and try to have a few laughs in the process.

We’ve officially kicked off Season 3! Follow the Graffito Instagram for updates and releases.

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No one has ever been bold (or dumb) enough to record a podcast live from a Friends and Family event. At least, no one that we know of. Until now...

SZN3 EP5: Hook + Line Friends and Family

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On this episode of The Graffito Podcast, Drew and Jesse welcome founder of Tatte Bakery & Café, Tzurit Or.

SZN3 EP4: Tzurit Or

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Drew and Jesse go on location to visit the future home of Hook + Line, a restaurant that will open later this year by Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli

SZN3 EP3: Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli (Again)

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Last week we had a lengthy conversation with Globe journalist, Devra First. We got a taste of what it’s like to be a food writer and restaurant critic in Boston and she shared some trends in the restaurant industry and makes a few recommendations along the way.

SZN3 EP2: Devra First

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Drew and Jesse get together to test the equipment after a one and a half year hiatus. They discuss cooking with gas, LOIs, and difficult clients. See if you made the cut! Join them as they kick of season three of the podcast, which will be the last. But don't worry, the season's never going to end.

SZN3 EP1: L.O.I. Have No Idea What You Are Talking About

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Drew and Jesse are joined by Graffito’s newest team member, Melissa Castro, as they wrap up Season 2 of the podcast. What better way to end things than with a game? Drew quotes our nine guests and Jesse has to guess which one said it.

SZN2 EP10: End Quote

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This week we are joined by Elizabeth Lowrey, principal, director of interior architecture at Elkus Manfredi Architects. Together, we discussed the growing demand for downtown office space, how coronavirus has impacted workplace design, and the relationship between a building’s interior and the surrounding community.

SZN2 EP9: Elizabeth Lowrey

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In our conversation with Boston Globe reporter, Janelle Nanos, we talked about a local company using a restaurant for office space, why people are rethinking their careers post-pandemic, a new adult playground in Natick called Level99, and the recent consumption boom.

SZN2 EP8: Janelle Nanos

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C.A. Webb, President of the Kendall Square Association, joins Drew and Jesse to discuss topics like Cambridge’s reduced permitting and licensing fees, the Life Sciences real estate boom in Boston and beyond, and what makes Kendall Square so unique.

SZN2 EP7: C.A. Webb

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Michelle Wu, City Council Member and Candidate for Mayor of Boston, interrupted her busy schedule to join Drew and Jesse to discuss what she’s learning while on the campaign trail, why she has a special connection to the restaurant industry, and how she hopes to transform the Boston Planning and Development Agency.

SZN2 EP6: Michelle Wu

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Fresh off of her feature in Boston Magazine’s “The 100 Most Influential Bostonians,” Nia Grace joins Drew and Jesse in The Graffito Podcast studio to discuss her upcoming venture, The Underground Café + Lounge, what it’s like purchasing a legendary Boston restaurant, and how she’s fighting to make a difference for the few black owned bars and restaurants in our city.

SZN2 EP5: Nia Grace

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Chef, Restaurateur, and (two-time) James Beard Award winner, Jody Adams, joins us this week to talk about her advocacy work with Massachusetts Restaurant United (MRU), working in what has historically been a male dominated industry, the importance of mentors, and her various life mantras.

SZN2 EP4: Jody Adams

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In this episode, we discuss with Christine Marcus, Co-Founder and CEO of Alchemista, how the office lunch culture has changed, and where it’s heading. We also learn how a discovery she made before the pandemic started saved her business and perhaps set her up for a more prosperous and exciting future.

SZN2 EP3: Christine Marcus

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Drew and Jesse are joined by Liza Shirazi, owner of Revival Café + Kitchen, which has locations in Back Bay, Davis Square and Alewife. Together, they discuss a variety of topics including the overwhelming demand for restaurant workers, the newly offered Employee Retention Tax Credit and her partnership with Chef Nookie.

SZN2 EP2: Liza Shirazi

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Rachel Miller Munzer (Mamaleh's, State Park, Vincent's Corner Grocery) joins Drew and Jesse to discuss the Big Dipper Hospitality Group’s partnership and how they turned to a new online platform to fundraise for their latest venture in Brookline.

SZN2 EP1: Rachel Miller Munzer

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On the final episode of the season, Drew and Jesse get together to do some reflecting. They discuss the status of the podcast and share a few of their favorite moments from the first episodes, which includes a nice summary of what we've learned about #PodcastDrew.

SZN1 EP8: Enough Already

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For this bonus episode of The Graffito Podcast, Drew passes the hosting duties to his colleague Gustavo, who is joined by Corey and Brooke for a discussion about Graffito’s efforts to build a more anti-racist business and better understand issues of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

SZN1 EP7 BONUS: GSP + DEI

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On last week's episode, Alcove's Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli made a surprise appearance on The Graffito Podcast. After the segment, we had an engaging conversation about a variety of important issues and fortunately, the microphones were on and the dialogue was recorded. We enjoyed the conversation so much that we decided to publish it as an entire episode so you can listen in.

SZN1 EP7: Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli

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Ayr Muir, CEO and Founder of Clover Food Lab, joins The Graffito Podcast to discuss real estate, technology, and a few new offerings available to Clover customers. Also on this episode, Drew invited a very special

SZN1 EP6: Ayr Muir

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On this quick and spontaneous 5th episode of The Graffito Podcast, Chef Nookie joins Drew and Dave to discuss why his Kendall Square restaurant, Commonwealth, is now in hibernation mode.

SZN1 EP5: Steve “Nookie” Postal

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On this very educational bonus segment of The Graffito Podcast, Drew quizzes Angela and Dave on the best ways for retail tenants to talk to their landlords about rent relief.

SZN1 EP4 BONUS: Talking To Your Landlord

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In this episode of The Graffito Podcast, we invited two respected Boston landlords to give us their perspective. Leah Harsfield from National Development and Noam Ron from Hudson Group give their side of the story and don’t hold back in the process.

SZN1 EP4: Harsfield / Ron

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This week on The Graffito Podcast, listen to an interview with our friend, Shore Gregory. Shore is a Founder and Owner of Island Creek Oyster Bar and Row 34.

SZN1 EP3: Shore Gregory

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Drew, Brooke, and Angela dive deep into grocery shopping during the pandemic.

SZN1 EP2 BONUS: Shopperation Anxiety

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In episode 2 of The Graffito Podcast, we interview Josh Shirazi from Shirazi Distributing and Emily Kanter from Cambridge Naturals.

SZN1 EP2: Shirazi / Kanter

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We published our first GSP Bonus episode! Drew, Jesse, and Gustavo discuss patio dining in Boston, which is tightly controlled by the State.

SZN1 EP1 BONUS: Left Out In The Cold

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Tracy Chang of Pagu explains why she might not open her dining room this winter, Nolan DeCoster from Toast talks about a collaboration with Kendall Square businesses, and Thistle & Leek's Kate and Trevor Smith explain why they chose to open their restaurant despite the pandemic.

SZN1 EP1: Chang / DeCoster / The Smiths

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SZN1 EP1/2: Regurgitating Live From Boston

SZN1 EP1/2: Regurgitating Live From Boston

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