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Arizona's Family anchor and Valley native Jaime Cerreta spotlights the places, people, and businesses that make our amazing state so special!
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"The Lockbox," brought to you by The Grandon Group, Arizona's leading brother and sister real estate team, proudly supported by My Home Group, one of the top brokerages in the state. Our mission is to guide you through the monumental journey of buying or selling your home, the largest investment for many. While real estate is our expertise, our podcast isn't limited to just property matters. We delve into the diverse Arizona lifestyle, discussing topics suggested by our valued listeners and ...
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Hi, my name is Nick El-Tawil. I first picked up my real estate license while I was going to school in New York City. I ended up sticking with it, remaining there for nine years selling condo, co-ops, apartments, and townhouses in the most expensive real estate market in the country. I returned to my home state of Arizona, where I grew up and where my great-grandfather once developed homes.You can find my unique insights and interviews with locals here. Listen to Closing Time on YouTube, Spot ...
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Hundreds of thousands of veterans call Arizona home - but many do so with little attention or fanfare. Veterans AZ shares their stories and focuses on the many organizations and programs that serve veterans in the Valley of the Sun. Find videos and more information at http://VeteransAZ.org
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Welcome to Scottsdale Happy Hour, the podcast that shines a light on some of the dynamic personalities, favorite brands, and unique stories that make this community such a diverse and eclectic slice of the Arizona desert. Each episode presents the individual experiences, endeavors, memories, and missions of our most interesting residents, innovators, entrepreneurs, difference makers and even visitors. From Modern Arts to the Old West, from the big events to the small businesses. This podcast ...
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12. ntentional Investing with Aleksey Chernobielsky
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Aleksey Chernobielsky has been putting Phoenix real estate on the map with his real estate investmentor advisory services. Listen to learn his tips and tricks on finding out whether you should invest in a real estate deal!
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Podsdale goes "Crimesdale" in this special episode as Citizen Advisor Bruce Wall joins host Holly Walter to delve into a story that reads like a thriller novel, but is all too real. It's a murder-for-hire case with more curveballs than a spring training game. Did a father actually plan the murder of his adult son? Uncover twists and turns as we pee…
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Clive Collective: For the love of Great Food, Family, and Fun
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Celebrity chef Beau MacMillan and managing partner and co-founder Mikis Troyan of Clive Collective tell us how they came together to create the very popular restaurant Cala Scottsdale and the new speakeasy Tell Your Friends. The two industry veterans talk about the ever-changing dining culture in Arizona and why they wanted to develop restaurants t…
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Some states require attorneys for real estate deals. Arizona uses escrow officers. Amy Dox of WFG Title explains the differences and why your title & escrow matters!
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It is the question Valley Handbag designer, Jennifer Boonlorn, is always asking herself. It's one her mother asked of her years ago. To answer the question, the Valley native made a huge career pivot. The W.P. Carey School of Business graduate packed her bags and moved to New York City to learn the fashion industry. She then came back home to creat…
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10. Social Media Marketing with Fritz Johnson
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Fritz Johnson went from 0 followers to 400K on Instagram in less than a year, just by being himself. Listen to him discuss his tips & tricks with Nick El-Tawil!
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Discover the Magic of July in Arizona: A Perfect Place to Call Home.
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Send us a Text Message. Moving to a new state is always a big decision, but when it comes to Arizona, there are countless reasons to be excited. From its stunning landscapes to its vibrant communities, Arizona offers a unique blend of natural beauty, culture, and modern amenities. This podcast will show you why July/August in Arizona is a fantastic…
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Diversion in action: Recycling and composting in Scottsdale
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This week on Podsdale, we delve into the city's innovative recycling and composting efforts to learn about the crucial role these initiatives play in urban sustainability. Guests Gina Azima, outreach manager for Solid Waste Services, and J.D. Hill, co-owner and founder of R.City, explore the transformative impact of recycling and food waste diversi…
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The Bakery by LMB: When I Open “The Bakery”
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An Arizona girl had dreams of opening a bakery. In this episode, we meet Lindsey Blatney of the Bakery by LMB. She was going to college when one day she came home and told her mom she was moving to New York City with $400 dollars in her pocket and a goal to work at the famed Magnolia Bakery. She made the move, got the job, and learned what she want…
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9. El-Tawil & Elle Interiors with Athena Costanzo & Travis Fellmeth
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Athena Costanzo & Travis Fellmeth, both with Elle Interiors in Old Town, Scottsdale, explain interior design, speak on trends, renovation tips & tricks, and more.By Nick El-Tawil
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Send us a Text Message. Summer is here and the kids are out of School. Need I say more? What can you do to make sure your most valuable asset is safe and secure while you are gone? Pets, Hot Water Heater, Landscapers, pool, etc. How can you relax while you are away. For more REAL ESTATE info call Jason Grandon with www.THEGRANDONGROUP.com brokered …
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In Good Spirits Hospitality Group: Where the Goal is “Half Baked”
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At In Good Spirits Hospitality Group, "half baked" means they're not done yet. At their restaurants—Citizen Public House, The Gladly, and Beginner's Luck—chef and owner Bernie Kantak and owner-operator Andrew Fritz are constantly tweaking and perfecting their product for the ultimate guest experience, AKA "Half baked." They believe they are in the …
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Skyler Sayre started his contracting business in Madison, Wisconsin before taking it to Scottsdale, AZ. Listen to his tips and tricks on renovating your home, current design trends, and more!By Nick El-Tawil
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Transforming the community through Blue Zones Project Scottsdale
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Blue Zones Project Scottsdale is an innovative community health initiative led by HonorHealth in collaboration with The Cigna Group and Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona. Discover how this groundbreaking partnership is working to enhance the well-being of Scottsdale residents by applying lessons from Blue Zones—regions around the world where…
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85 Local: A Valley Native With a Love of Arizona
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The 85 in 85 Local stands for the first two digits of Arizona zip codes. The store is home to 35 diverse and creative Arizona makers. Owner Misty Stachel was a vendor herself when she realized many of the maker's markets were on the east side of town. She set out to start her own in her own zip code in Peoria. Hear how Misty is creating an Arizona …
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Brad Jarrett got his start in real estate flipping foreclosures in Phoenix. Today, he focuses on luxury homes around the $2M price point. Listen as he sits down with Nick to discuss the AZ market!By Nick El-Tawil
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Norde Scottsdale and Turquoise Candy Hat Bar: A Love of Arizona, Family, and Country
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Two Arizona sisters are serving up western style apparel adorned in sequins, feathers and fringe. Their first concept, Norde Scottsdale, quickly became an online hit and Old Town Scottsdale destination. Then the space opened up next door, and Faith and Julia Ballor jumped at the chance to open Turquoise Candy Hat Bar. The two sisters were studying …
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6. Chicago to Scottsdale with Daniel Papin
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Daniel Papin, fellow real estate broker who came from Chicago, relates to Nick El-Tawil about coming from a dense city to the sunshine of Arizona.By Nick El-Tawil
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Summer is here which means our June Days Summer Spectacular is back! June Days has become a celebration of all things Old Town Scottsdale , and Scottsdale's new Old Town Marketing Program Manager, Angelica Cipullo, is here to give us the inside scoop. With daily activities and events – wine tastings, art exhibits, crafting workshops, live performan…
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Saddlebags: For the Love of Fashion and Family
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Handcrafted jewelry for your wardrobe. Artwork carved in silver adorned with beautiful stones. At Saddlebags in Scottsdale, you can find silver buckle sets with leather belts. The business is celebrating 32 years in the Valley. Owner Todd Joseph tells us how it all began with his father and why Hanny's is such a special place to his family. Instagr…
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5. House Hacking with the SFR Investor, Ben Riehle
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Ben Riehle, known on social media as the SFR Investor, sits down with Nick to talk about his origin story, and to tell us where he's investing in 2024 and beyond.By Nick El-Tawil
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Hale Collective: Leaving her mark on our city
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Haley Balzano of Hale Collective is changing the look of our city. She’s the architect behind renovations at State Farm Stadium, the new restaurants at Sky Harbor Airport, and the new build at the BetMGM Sportsbook. She built a business she calls a collective because she realized to create a beautiful space, you need all your creatives in one place…
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4. Rent vs. Buy: Multi-family & More with Aaron Rocha
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Nick talks with Aaron Rocha, apartment syndicator at Multivestors Group, about the Arizona rental market and how it relates to buying a home.By Nick El-Tawil
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We want you, for Scottsdale Board and Commissions!
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Looking to volunteer your time? Want to make a positive change in Scottsdale? Then serving on one of our boards and commissions might be for you! From the Library Board to the Airport Commission, your experience and expertise can benefit your community. Join us as we speak to Rommel Cordova, City Clerk Deputy, and Neal Shearer, Chair of the Human S…
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Papa Ed’s Ice Cream and Karen’s Kreamery: A Perfect Partnership
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One woman makes the ice cream, the other serves it in her store. Linda Moran-Whittley worked in accounting before deciding to pursue a passion project after her husband passed away. Karen Gagne of Karen’s Kreamery also worked in accounting before she decided she wanted to start a business in which she could involve the family. Karen’s responsible f…
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Send us a Text Message. Thank you for tuning in to The Grandon Group's "Lockbox," Arizona's number one podcast for real estate and lifestyle, brought to you by Arizona's number one brother and sister real estate team. In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Adam Kwasman, a personal injury attorney who is also running for Scottsdal…
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3. Australia to Arizona: International Real Estate Explained
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Nick discusses international real estate with guest Adrian Heyman, real estate broker in Syndey, Australia and Paradise Valley, Arizona. They touch on how real estate in the U.S. is different from other countries and why our system is generally better for consumers.By Nick El-Tawil
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Afi Maita comes to the Valley by way of England and West Africa. While in England, Afi graduated in media studies, but it was in Africa as a little girl that the woman who created her fashion styling company—Afi Like Taffy—learned a love of wardrobe from her father. Hear how she fell in love with an American man and moved to across the sea to start…
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Meet Tammy Caputi from Scottsdale City Council
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Send us a Text Message. In todays episode of THE LOCKBOX, we introduce you to current Scottsdale City Council member TAMMY CAPUTI. With over 25 years as a citizen of Scottsdale, she's deeply rooted in the community. Not only is she dedicated to serving as a council member, but she also owns her own company. Tammy's passion for promoting Scottsdale …
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Casey Cutter, homegrown Arizona entrepreneur & mortgage lender, discusses lending and more.By Nick El-Tawil
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Miracle Mile Deli: For the love of family and pastrami
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For decades, one Arizona family's been feeding Arizona families. The Miracle Mile Deli is celebrating 75 years in the Valley. Famous for their pastrami sandwiches, the deli serves up big portions at reasonable prices. The restaurant has long given back to the community through work like its reading program with Southwest Human Development. We talk …
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Rolling Out: Scottsdale's new ambulance service
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Why create a city ambulance service? Scottsdale Fire Chief Tom Shannon emphasized the critical need for comprehensive “door-to-door” care, considering that more than 18,000 residents and visitors were transported to hospitals by third-party ambulance services last year alone. From cutting-edge technology to specialized training, discover how this s…
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Rick's wife, Nikki, steps in for Rick after his unexpected passing.By Nick El-Tawil
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Hi, my name is Nick El-Tawil. I first picked up my real estate license while I was going to school in New York City. I ended up sticking with it, remaining there for nine years selling condo, co-ops, apartments, and townhouses in the most expensive real estate market in the country. I returned to my home state of Arizona, where I grew up and where …
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Earth Based Body: For the love of AZ skincare
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The plants of Arizona hold the keys to withstand the harsh elements of our dry desert. So Earth Based Body skincare turns to nature to moisturize. We meet owner, Nancy Rimbergas. She and her business partner, a skincare scientist, started their business three years ago. They call it succulent skincare using ingredients like desert aloe, prickly pea…
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Send us a Text Message. Renovating or moving is a big decision, and we will be discussing the pros and cons of both options. We also have mortgage professional Derek Evans on the show to talk about financing options. Some of the key points you’ll be covering in the episode? Those are essential factors to consider when deciding whether to move or re…
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Frosted Bakehouse: Best friends in the bakery business
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We meet the women behind Frosted Bakehouse in Ahwatukee. Kristina and Celeste met nearly a decade ago while working for a fine grocery store bakery. Each went on to have their own home bakery, then right before Valentine's Day in 2024, they opened a storefront together. Hear the incredible story of how they found their space just two weeks before t…
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The Grandon Group presents INSTANTRENTERS
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Send us a Text Message. On todays podacst of THE LOCKBOX presented by THE GRANDON GROUP brokered by My Home Group , we're excited to talk about our incredible company , INSTANTRENTERS.com.As Arizona's #1 RENTAL SITE, we specialize in connecting ideal renters to ideal rentals throughout the state. While we don't handle property management, we excel …
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SCOTTSDALE, SCOTTSDALE , SCOTTSDALE- MEET JAN DUBAUSKAS
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Send us a Text Message. Todays show is live on PODCAST and VIDEO( THE LOCKBOX presented by THE GRANDON GROUP). As a Arizona native, I have seen the changes in Scottsdale. I also know how important it is to have solid leaders that share our values and community spirit. Today our guest is JAN DUBAUSKAS. Jan is really passionate about Scottsdale and h…
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Sustainable Scottsdale: Crafting a Greener Future
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Learn more about the green initiatives shaping the landscape of Scottsdale and the many fun Earth Week activities lined up in April to engage the community. Sustainability Director Lisa McNeilly explains details of the city’s draft sustainability plan going to City Council for approval May 21; and Public Affairs Specialist Stephanie Hirata shares h…
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The Sparkle Bar: Celebrating Diversity in Beauty
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We talk to the founder of The Sparkle Bar in Old Town Scottsdale. It's a makeup studio where you can have a professional do your make up for headshots, weddings, or just a night out. Alex Bradberry says The Sparkle Bar was born out of necessity. Unless you had a friend who's a makeup artist or wanted to make a purchase at the makeup counter, your o…
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It all started with a cookie and grew into a full-size brick and mortar that really rocks at brunch. We are talking dancing in the aisles at this Scottsdale restaurant! We talk to Dana Dumas, the founder and CEO of SugarJam The Southern Kitchen, about how her corporate background trained her to be a savvy businesswoman and how her family's influenc…
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WHOLE NEW WORLD presented by THE GRANDON GROUP
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to "The Lockbox," brought to you by The Grandon Group, Arizona's premier brother and sister real estate team! Today, we're diving into how the world of real estate is evolving. Stay tuned as we explore the changing landscape, emphasizing the importance of communication and top-notch marketing skills. Remember, The Gr…
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This episode of Veterans AZ shines a spotlight on the Arizona Veterans Mission Group, a nonprofit that provides legal assistance to veterans to help them receive the care and benefits they deserve. Join AVMG Director Anna Mineer and attorney Derek Debus to learn how they are helping veterans navigating the often complex world of VA benefits and the…
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#1 RATED REAL ESTATE LIFESTYLE PODCAST....THANK YOU
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Send us a Text Message. What a honor to be awarded the #1 REAL ESTATE/LIFESTYLE podcast in Arizona. Needless to say, I thought the email I got was spam then I opened it and found out that we , THE GRANDON GROUP, ARIZONA's #1 BROTHER AND SISTER REAL ESTATE TEAM powered by MY HOME GROUP was awarded number 1. Thank you for your support. We are making …
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Send us a Text Message. Spring cleaning is here and this is the time to get rid of your unwanted "STUFF". I met these young men that started a company call JUNK BROS 602-589-0230(KOLE & CANNON). These are just 16 and 19 and they started a junk removal company.. They are hard workers. I just think it is fascinating that young men take risk to start …
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Brandon Chapman, Scottsdale’s volunteer coordinator, provides insight into the fundamental role of volunteers in the city's framework. He discusses the sheer number of volunteer positions available, the hours dedicated by these volunteers, and the significant financial impact their service has on Scottsdale And meet Scottsdale’s 2023 William P. Sch…
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We meet the woman behind C2 Interiors, who went from a career in pharmaceutical sales to interior design. Connie Lamoreaux's love of design started young—as a kid, she'd rearrange furniture with her mom at home, in college, she started designing her friends' dorm rooms, and as a professional, they call her "The Material Muse." Connie has a degree i…
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2. Journey through Music and Medicine with the World Doctor's Orchestra
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Brian sits down with Johnathan Lass from the World Doctor's Orchestra. He shares about his journey playing the cello at 7-8 years old. He continued playing music through medical school and beyond. He explains his passion for helping people and becoming an eye doctor. He spoke about recommendations for eye care and health. Johnathan explains how he …
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Crust Restaurant Group: "If I'm going to do one, I want to do 10"
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In this episode of Jaime's Local Love: The Podcast, we meet the man behind Crust Restaurant Group. It serves up authentic New York Style Pizza with generous portions at a really good price. The owner, Michael Merendino, says he wants to keep his customers coming in two or three times a week, and not just when they're celebrating. Merendino came to …
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