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The Graffito Podcast
by Graffito
Graffito is a Boston-based advisory firm that operates as a Strategic Partner to landlords, tenants, and developers focused on ground floor activation of mixed-use urban development projects. 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’re joined by various friends of Graffito and interesting members of the business community around Boston to tell their stories, share new perspectives, and humor us while we try to have a few laughs in the process.
Episodes
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SZN3 EP9: Travis McCready
On this episode of The Graffito Podcast, Jesse and Drew sit down with Travis McCready, JLL’s Head of Industries for Leasing Advisory, to talk about the state of the life sciences industry, taking a rare detour outside Boston to see how other cities measure up on development potential. Also on the...
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SZN3 EP8: Josh Bhatti
Welcome back to The Graffito Podcast! Our guest this episode is Josh Bhatti from The Bowery Presents (Roadrunner Boston and The Sinclair), here to give us a behind the-scenes look at the music venue world and why landlords everywhere seem desperate to land one. Also on this episode, Drew smoked…
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SZN3 EP7: For Peeve's Sake
Drew and Jesse are joined by Shy Bird’s Eli Feldman and Revival Cafe and Kitchen’s Steve "Nookie" Postal to talk restaurant trends and pet peeves (mostly Drew's). Also on this episode, Jesse's kids crush expensive drinks, Drew courses his own meals, Nookie wants Graffito slippers, and Eli finally...
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SZN3 EP6: Spencer Glendon
On this very special summer Solstice episode of The Graffito Podcast, Drew and Jesse talk with Spencer Glendon, founder of Probable Futures, about his journey from economist to climate thought leader and how the warming earth deeply impacts our daily lives, of course including real estate...
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SZN3 EP5: Hook + Line Friends and Family
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. But after being invited back by Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli, owner of Hook + Line restaurant, to document the event, we decided that it was time for someone to…
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SZN3 EP4: Tzurit Or
On this episode of The Graffito Podcast, Drew and Jesse welcome founder of Tatte Bakery & Café, Tzurit Or. We discussed Tatte’s history and growth, possible expansion into New York, and her struggles as an immigrant business owner. Also on this episode, Tzurit compares Dave to a ham and cheese...
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SZN3 EP3: Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli (Again)
On this episode of The Graffito Podcast, Drew and Jesse take the show on the road to record on location, for reasons unknown to anyone including our hosts. They visit the future home of Hook + Line, a restaurant that will open later this year by Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli. In addition to getting an...
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SZN3 EP2: Devra First
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 made a few recommendations along the way. Also on this episode, Drew's not...
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L.O.I. Have No Idea What Your Are Talking About
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.
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SZN2 EP10: End Quote
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. How well can you do? Don't forget to send along questions to...
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SZN2 EP9: Elizabeth Lowrey
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...
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SZN2 EP8: Janelle Nanos
Janelle Nanos, reporter for the Boston Globe, writes about retail, restaurants, and consumer culture. Which, by the way, are things we care a lot about at Graffito. During our conversation we talked about a local company using a restaurant for office space, why people are rethinking their careers...
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SZN2 EP7: C.A. Webb
Fresh off her first MBTA ride since last March, C.A. Webb, President of the Kendall Square Association, joins us on this week’s episode of The Graffito Podcast. We covered a lot of territory, discussing topics like Cambridge’s reduced permitting and licensing fees, the Life Sciences real estate...
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SZN2 EP6: Michelle Wu
At the beginning of Season Two of The Graffito Podcast, we promised you conversations with political activists, government officials, and entrepreneurs. On this week’s episode, we’re delivering all three qualifications with one special guest. Michelle Wu, City Council Member and Candidate for…
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SZN2 EP5: Nia Grace
Nia Grace, owner of Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen and founding member of the Boston Black Hospitality Coalition, joins Drew and Jesse in The Graffito Podcast studio. She tells us about her upcoming venture, The Underground Café + Lounge, what it was like purchasing a legendary Boston restaurant,...
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SZN2 EP4: Jody Adams
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. Also on...
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SZN2 EP3: Christine Marcus
A lot has changed in the Corporate Catering world since COVID-19 first struck. No one knows that better than Christine Marcus, CEO & Co-Founder of Alchemista, who experienced a total loss of customers, with the exception of one unique Cambridge firm called Moderna. Heard of them? In this episode…
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SZN2 EP2: Liza Shirazi
On this week's episode, 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 and often...
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SZN2 EP1: Rachel Miller Munzer
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. Also on this episode, Rachel plays with pens while...
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SZN1 EP8: Enough Already
For 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. Also on this episode, Jesse...
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SZN1 EP7 BONUS: GSP + DEI
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. The...
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SZN1 EP7: Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli
On last week's episode, Alcove's Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli made a surprise appearance to challenge Jesse about some of his comments on the Podcast. After the segment, we had an engaging conversation about a variety of important issues including restaurant worker wages, missteps during the BLM...
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SZN1 EP6: Ayr Muir
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 "surprise" guest that wanted to confront Jesse about a few questionable statements…
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SZN1 EP5: Steve "Nookie" Postal
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. This growing trend, which is usually prevalent in seasonal locations, might just be the only way for his...
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SZN1 EP4 BONUS: Talking To Your Landlord
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. Also, Drew uses the term “outro,” Dave learns the term “outro,” and Angela records a new “outro.” All of this and more, so...
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SZN1 EP4: Harsfield / Ron
We’ve heard a lot publicly from retail tenants during the pandemic about the difficulties they are facing. 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...
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SZN1 EP3: Shore Gregory
For this week's episode of The Graffito Podcast, we interviewed our friend, Shore Gregory. If his iconic name doesn't ring a bell, maybe you've heard of a little place called Island Creek Oyster Bar? Got your attention now? Shore is a Founder and Owner of this legendary restaurant with locations…
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SZN1 E2 BONUS: Shopperation Anxiety
Drew, Brooke, and Angela dive deep into grocery shopping during the pandemic. Also on this episode, Angela reveals she is a true Millennial, Brooke yearns for routine trips to Trader Joes, and Drew not-so-surprisingly acknowledges he had a basement full of toilet paper long before the crisis.
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SZN1 EP2: Shirazi / Kanter
In episode 2 of The Graffito Podcast, we interview Josh Shirazi from Shirazi Distributing and Emily Kanter from Cambridge Naturals. First, Josh explains how his company went from one truck to 12,000SF of warehouse space, and he fills us in on how the collapse of the restaurant industry has…
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SZN1 EP1 BONUS: Left Out In The Cold
Drew, Jesse, and Gustavo discuss patio dining in Boston, which is tightly controlled by the State. Also on this bonus episode, Drew can’t pronounce Gustavo’s last name, Jesse can’t remember to turn his phone ringer off, and Gustavo admits to making a prank call to a fire station for research...
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SZN1 EP1: Chang / DeCoster / The Smiths
Drew sits with Pagu's Tracy Chang to discuss her COVID pivots and her plans for indoor dining this winter. Nolan DeCoster joins the podcast to talk about Toast's efforts to link businesses with restaurants in Kendall Square. Kate and Trevor Smith explain their inspiration for their new…
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SZN1 EP 1/2: Regurgitating Live From Boston!
During the first episode ever of The Graffito Podcast, Drew and Jesse try out the new equipment. They discuss their vision for the Podcast. Jesse uses the term "regurgitate" while teasing his next client update, and this choice of words displeases Drew.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Graffito is a Boston-based advisory firm that operates as a Strategic Partner to landlords, tenants, and developers focused on ground floor activation of mixed-use urban development projects. 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’re joined by various friends of Graffito and interesting members of the business community around Boston to tell their stories, share new perspectives, and humor us while we try to have a few laughs in the process.
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Graffito is a Boston-based advisory firm that operates as a Strategic Partner to landlords, tenants, and developers focused on ground floor activation of mixed-use urban development projects. Our host, Drew Katz, is joined by co-host Jesse Baerkahn and other Graffito team members as they take turns...
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