{"author_name":"Food & Beverage Magazine News Now! ","author_url":"https://art19.com/shows/food-beverage-magazine-live/episodes/5760ff43-6c7b-45ba-ba1b-2b5e1b0c8ac9","description":"<p>Welcome to this week's episode of the <strong>Food &amp; Beverage Magazine Podcast</strong>! Join the <strong>Food &amp; Beverage Magazine Editors</strong> as they take you behind the scenes of our blockbuster August 2026 issue. In this episode, we explore the trailblazing innovators, brands, and culinary concepts that are raising the standard of the hospitality industry. For the full stories and profiles featured in today's discussion, visit us at <strong>fbmagazine.com</strong>.</p><p>Here is what we are covering on this week’s program:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>The New Standard for Spirited Wellness:</strong> The <strong>Food &amp; Beverage Magazine Editors</strong> sit down to discuss our visionary cover star, <strong>Meagan Good</strong>, and her organic partnership with founder Keith Davis for <strong>Nebula9 Spirits</strong>. Discover how this ready-to-drink brand is crafting premium potato vodka infused with organic apple cider vinegar to appeal to today's wellness-minded consumer.</li><li><strong>Vision, Grit, and Hot Chicken:</strong> We dive into the remarkable hot chicken empire of <strong>David Mkhitaryan</strong>. Hear the story of the high school dropout who built <strong>Angry Chickz</strong> into a $100M-plus restaurant powerhouse based on passion, obsession, and unapologetic heat.</li><li><strong>Purpose-Driven Craft Brewing:</strong> We highlight <strong>Paskenta Mad River Brewing</strong>, one of the nation's few Indigenous-owned breweries. Owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, they are carving out a distinct space in the craft beer scene by focusing on stewardship, community, and food-friendly ales.</li><li><strong>Pop Culture Partnerships &amp; Indulgent Launches:</strong> Learn how <strong>Zevia</strong> is teaming up with GRAMMY-winner <strong>Cardi B</strong> for their \"Real Talk Interpreter\" campaign. Plus, we explore <strong>Black Tap NY's</strong> decadent new tower of <strong>CrazySundaes</strong> and <strong>Tender Crush's</strong> \"5 Boroughs of Flavors\" lineup celebrating National Chicken Tender Day.</li><li><br></li><li><strong>Experiential Dining and Elite Hospitality:</strong> From sbe's exclusive <strong>Katsuya Brentwood</strong> dinner honoring NBA All-Star <strong>Kawhi Leonard</strong> to the grand opening of <strong>The Addison</strong> in Midtown Manhattan, and the legendary waterfront views of <strong>The Boathouse on Naples Bay</strong>, we break down the venues setting the benchmark for guest experiences.</li></ul><p>As always, the <strong>Food &amp; Beverage Magazine Editors</strong> are committed to bringing you the people, brands, and operational ideas shaping what's next in food, beverage, and hospitality. For more operator guides and trade secrets—including Michael Politz's <em>Guide to Restaurant Success</em>—be sure to visit <strong>fbmagazine.com</strong>. Catch the latest insights and read the complete coverage of all these stories at <strong>fbmagazine.com</strong>.</p>","html":"<iframe src=\"https://art19.com/shows/food-beverage-magazine-live/episodes/5760ff43-6c7b-45ba-ba1b-2b5e1b0c8ac9/embed\" style=\"width: 720px; height: 200px; border: 0 none;\" width=\"720\" height=\"200\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"></iframe>","provider_name":"ART19","provider_url":"https://art19.com","title":"RTD Wellness with Meagan Good, the $100M Angry Chickz Hot Chicken Empire, and Indigenous-Owned Craft Brewing","type":"rich","version":"1.0","width":720,"height":200}