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Latest episodes

EP. 20Oct 16, 202623 min

Eight Weeks of Eating, KRS-One Stories and a Time Machine Back to New Jersey

Eight Weeks of Eating, KRS-One Stories and a Time Machine Back to New Jersey Episode Summary This week is all about food, food, food. Julie and Jamie recap eight straight weeks of eating out, take a trip down memory lane to their New Jersey roots, drop a wild KRS-One story, and reveal a top three Florida steakhouse showdown. Plus, concerts, movie reviews, and an upcoming weekend packed with the Tattoo and Oddity Expo

EP. 19Oct 11, 202628 min

Italian Roots, Hemp Gummies and the Company Bringing La Dolce Vita to Cannabis

Italian Roots, Hemp Gummies and the Company Bringing La Dolce Vita to Cannabis Episode Summary Julie and Jamie welcome their first ever guest on the Florida Living Life Podcast and they picked a great one. Simone D’Antonio, co-founder of Mamma Mia, grew up cooking in his grandmother’s kitchen in Salerno, Italy, trained at the prestigious Gualtiero Marchesi Chef School, worked nine years in Los Angeles restaurants, an

EP. 18Sep 26, 202622 min

Shark Tank, Bachelorette Parties and the Man Who Built a Business on Good Vibes

Shark Tank, Bachelorette Parties and the Man Who Built a Business on Good Vibes Episode Summary This week Julie and Jamie welcome Nelson Brooks, founder of Cabana Boy Events, to the Florida Living Life podcast. Nelson turned a chance invite to a bachelorette party in July 2020 into a company that has now thrown over 8,000 parties across the country, landed a deal with Kendra Scott on Shark Tank, and is now bringing t

EP. 17Sep 4, 202618 min

August Birthday Month Celebration, Part 2: Miami, Family & More Florida Adventures

August Birthday Month Celebration, Part 2: Miami, Family & More Florida AdventuresEpisode SummaryJulie and Jamie continue their August birthday month celebration with a trip to Miami, a visit to Aventura Mall, more restaurant stops, and a meaningful look at Julie's family history. From South Beach and Fogo de Chão to an unexpected overnight stay in Boca Raton, they share the highs and lows of their adventures. They a

EP. 16Aug 31, 202614 min

August Birthday Month Celebration, Part 1: Food, Fun & Living Life

August Birthday Month Celebration, Part 1: Food, Fun & Living LifeEpisode Summary Julie and Jamie are back with a jam-packed look at their August birthday month celebration. From favorite restaurants and seafood dinners to a movie, shopping, and an unexpected bowling night, they share the places they visited and the experiences they had while celebrating. It was a month filled with good food, trying new things, and g

EP. 15Aug 3, 202619 min

Seasons 52, City Fish Market and the Lost Wallet That Led to the Best Egg Rolls in Loxahatchee

Seasons 52, City Fish Market and the Lost Wallet That Led to the Best Egg Rolls in Loxahatchee Episode Summary Julie and Jamie pack two weeks into one episode and somehow make it look easy. A standout seafood dinner in Boca. A gluten free flatbread that keeps earning repeat visits. A breakfast on Worth Avenue after missing out on tickets to a sold out event. A lost wallet that led them to Loxahatchee and accidentally

EP. 14Jul 28, 202629 min

Scenes From the Table, Bourbon Steak and the Executive Chef Who Lands Every Service

Scenes From the Table, Bourbon Steak and the Executive Chef Who Lands Every Service Episode Summary This week is something different. Florida Living Life does a podcast swap with Stay On Course Ingredients for Success as Julie sits down with Pablo Valencia, Executive Chef at the brand new Bourbon Steak on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. Part tasting, part life lesson, part skydiving story. This is one of the most in

EP. 13Jul 10, 202624 min

Palm Beach Days, Alien Movies and the Sweetest Ice Cream Shop on Dixie Highway

Palm Beach Days, Alien Movies and the Sweetest Ice Cream Shop on Dixie Highway Episode Summary Julie and Jamie spend a full day on Palm Beach island, tour the Flagler Museum, eat at the RH Rooftop Restaurant, discover a brand new family run ice cream shop called Frost, and somehow squeeze in a sushi dinner, a burger run, and a conversation about aliens. Florida Living Life is fully living. 🍽 Restaurant Highlights Su

EP. 12Jun 29, 202615 min

Tattoos, Palm Beach and the Best Chicken Sandwich in South Florida

Tattoos, Palm Beach and the Best Chicken Sandwich in South Florida Episode Summary This week Julie and Jamie hit the Tattoo and Oddity Convention in West Palm Beach, stroll through the most expensive street in Florida on Palm Beach island, and discover that the Honor Bar might just be home to the best chicken sandwich Julie has had since moving to Florida. Oh, and Jamie got a tattoo. Julie found out live on air. That

EP. 11Jun 8, 202619 min

Concerts, Cheesesteaks and the Best Restaurants on Dixie Highway

Concerts, Cheesesteaks and the Best Restaurants on Dixie Highway Episode Summary Julie and Jamie are back with two weeks of stories packed into one episode. Two concerts at the Hard Rock. Two visits to the same Asian restaurant. A breakfast cafe discovery in Parkland. A cheesesteak run to the Wellington Mall. And a definitive ranking of the best restaurants in West Palm Beach. Plus, Rosie ordered the prime rib at the

EP. 10May 22, 202617 min

Burgers, Barbecue and Birthday Dinners — Florida Living Life is Eating Well

Burgers, Barbecue and Birthday Dinners — Florida Living Life is Eating Well Episode Summary Julie is still on the diet. Jamie is still bringing home burgers. Florida Living Life rolls on. This week the duo covers a packed run of restaurants, a birthday dinner debate for Rosie, a Netflix binge recap, and a standing invitation to any chef in South Florida who thinks they can wow them at the table. Business is growing.

EP. 09May 8, 202620 min

Mother's Day, Mall Wars and Where Are We Eating This Weekend?

Mother's Day, Mall Wars and Where Are We Eating This Weekend? Episode Summary Julie and Jamie are back and this episode has it all. Mother's Day plans, a new restaurant on the radar, a debate about how well you really know your spouse, and a deep dive into the best malls in South Florida. Oh, and Jamie ate Burger King tots live before the episode even started. Florida Living Life is in full swing. The podcast is now

EP. 08May 1, 202620 min

Fast Food Florida! Big Arch, Five Guys, Jets Pizza and Everything in Between

Fast Food Florida! Big Arch, Five Guys, Jets Pizza and Everything in Between Episode Summary Julie and Jamie are going full fast food this episode and they are not apologizing for it. Jamie ate a Big Arch live on air. Julie is on a diet. The tension is real. The food is good. Florida Living Life rolls on. 🍽 Restaurant Highlights McDonald's Jamie ate a Big Arch live on air. Thumbs up. Julie wants hers next time with

EP. 07Apr 13, 202615 min

What is on the Table, Florida? 10 Years, Time Capsules and The Best Eats in South Florida

What is on the Table, Florida? 10 Years, Time Capsules and The Best Eats in South Florida Episode Summary Julie and Jamie celebrate 10 years of marriage by cracking open old wedding cards, revisiting honeymoon memories, and debating whether all 10 years were actually great. Spoiler: they are still married, so that counts. From Weight Watchers wins to restaurant wars, they break down the real tension behind Florida di

EP. 06Feb 16, 202613 min

What’s for Dinner, Florida? Blue Door, Vinny’s Café & The Great Meal Debate

What’s for Dinner, Florida? Blue Door, Vinny’s Café & The Great Meal DebateEpisode SummaryIn this lively and unfiltered episode, Julie and Jamie dive into one of the most debated topics in households everywhere: What is for dinner? From growing up with home cooked meals to living in a world of takeout and restaurant reviews, they unpack the real tension behind food choices, eating out, and the age old dynamic between

EP. 05Jan 23, 202614 min

New Jersey vs Florida Weather Fair Food Marriage Compromises and Steakhouse Debates

New Jersey vs Florida Weather Fair Food Marriage Compromises and Steakhouse Debates In this Florida Living Life podcast episode we compare New Jersey weather vs Florida weather and talk about everyday life in West Palm Beach Florida and South Florida living. We cover weekend events in West Palm Beach including the Florida Fair Florida fair food Florida fair rides and things to do in Florida. The conversation turns to

EP. 04Jan 15, 202612 min

Florida Living Life From New Jersey Weather to Florida Traffic Bagels Pizza and the Legacy of Chef Ennio Riga

Florida Living Life From New Jersey Weather to Florida Traffic Bagels Pizza and the Legacy of Chef Ennio Riga This episode of Florida Living Life explores the New Jersey vs Florida lifestyle through food weather traffic and everyday living in West Palm Beach. Julie reflects on the life and legacy of Chef Ennio Riga author of Stay On Course while comparing New Jersey food New York food and Florida restaurants. The con

EP. 03Jan 9, 202612 min

Palm Beach Food Spots Reality TV Vibes and Living the Florida Lifestyle

🎙️ Florida Living Life PodcastEpisode Show Notes: Palm Beach Food Spots Reality TV Vibes and Living the Florida Lifestyle In this episode of Florida Living Life we dive into what it is really like living in Florida through the lens of Palm Beach food culture Florida lifestyle experiences and a little reality TV curiosity. From Italian food standards shaped by a chef father to Meatball Monday specials hidden gems on

EP. 02Jan 7, 202610 min

Food Marriage and Real Florida Life More About Us and Our Podcast

Welcome to Florida Living Life, a Florida podcast and Florida lifestyle podcast sharing honest conversations about living in Florida and life in Florida. In this first episode hosts Julie Riga and Jamie Waugh introduce the heart of the show with a live unscripted conversation about Florida living food relationships business and community. This episode explores what it is like living in Florida full time including the

EP. 01Jan 5, 202612 min

Florida Living Life Intro Episode Florida Podcast

WELCOME! Florida Living Life is a Florida podcast and Florida lifestyle podcast that delivers an honest look at Florida living and life in Florida through real conversations about food relationships business and community. It is for anyone curious about moving to Florida, relocating to Florida, or navigating Florida relocation, Florida cost of living, and the pros and cons of living in Florida. Each episode explores

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