Hello Melo's Wangz: Fried Chicken Debates, Generational Gaps, Wellness | The Workshop

Описание: From the first flip of a taco to the perfect Thai Chili wing, Keeman "Melo" Garcia is on a mission to feed the city. 🍗🌮

This week in The Workshop, we’re joined by the man behind Hello Melo’s Wangz. Keeman shares the "why" behind his cooking, the grind of striving to take his business full-time, and his expertise in everything from catering to specialized meal preps.

But it’s not just about the food. We’re getting into some real-world debates:

The Fried Chicken Debate: Is Asian fried chicken actually better than the Black household standard? We break down the textures and the techniques.

The Grandparent Shift: Why "today's grandparents" hit differently than the ones we grew up with.

Men’s Mental Health: A transparent conversation on therapy, healing, and why more men need to take that step.

Support the Guest:
Follow Hello Melo’s Wangz on Instagram for weekly menus, pop-up locations, and catering inquiries:
📸 instagram.com/hellomeloswangz/

In this episode:

The Origin Story: How Keeman got his start in the kitchen.

The Hustle: The reality of transitioning from a side gig to a full-time culinary business.

Culinary Culture: Asian vs. Black fried chicken—who takes the crown?

Family Dynamics: Growing up with old-school grandparents vs. the modern era.

Real Talk: Men, therapy, and breaking the stigma.

Timestamps:
00:00 Start
00:15 Watching Shows Your Girl Put You On
04:00 Workshop Check-In
06:00 Start into cooking
17:15 Thoughts on food reviews
19:00 Cooking full time
22:15 Switching between menus
24:45 Protein Epidemic
27:10 Darryn Peterson DNP
32:53 Signs you in the right barbershop
35:53 Hanging out with grandparents
42:52 Dating different culture
45:50 Asian vs Black fried chicken
47:30 Something to get off your chest

Join the Conversation:
Which wing flavor are you picking: Orange Pepper or Thai Chili? And what's your take on the Asian vs. Black fried chicken debate? Let us know in the comments!

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