In this episode, we're joined by Elias Karam and Jimmy Cortas, the owners of The Wrapper, a Miami spot that's making waves with its Lebanese-inspired cuisine.
They discuss their journey from concept to execution, sharing insights on what sets their food apart in Miami's competitive culinary landscape, their unique take on traditional dishes and the challenges of running a successful restaurant in a dynamic food scene.
The Wrapper Miami:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewrappermiami/
Jimmy Cortas:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmycortas/
Elias Karam:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliasmkaram/
Kiko Suarez:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/
Eduardo Moya:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/
Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/
Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID
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Produced by: Ben Schwede
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/
0:00 Intro
2:43 Birth of The Wrapper
4:30 Top 10 Burger in Miami
6:49 No Good Shawarma in Miami
8:13 This Wrap Started Everything
9:40 What is Kafta
11:52 Miami vs Boston Food Scene
12:54 Is Miami or Boston Food Better?
17:51 Lebanese Wrap vs Mexican Burrito
18:34 How Jimmy Became a Chef?
19:35 Authentic Lebanese Recipes
20:16 Where Did the Name Come From?
21:26 Homemade Sauces
22:39 Top 3 Restaurants
25:55 Advice for Opening a Restaurant
29:18 5-Star Restaurant
30:46 Why is The Wrapper Different?
33:25 The Wrapper at the Pig Roast?
34:46 Expansion
36:18 How to Have a Successful Partnership?
37:54 Tipping Culture in Miami
41:14 Outro
