@Jay_Bandy

President of Goliath Consulting Group. Passionate about helping restaurants be successful. Fly fisherman,culinary explorer, car enthusiast.

 Atlanta, GA
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Joined December 2008
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Keys to Being a Successful Restaurant Leader is now available on Amazon! A shout out to Bonnie Budzowski for keeping this project on track. a.co/d/7QJO21V

Keys to Being a Successful Restaurant Leader

Successful restaurant leaders share a common set of skills and behaviors to be successful in the restaurant industry. This book covers the behaviors and traits that you need to be successful.

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New on the Menu: Squash carpaccio, cardamom buns, and a localized moqueca. Plus a variation on a Gimlet and a spiced low-alcohol Martini. nrn.com/independent-restaura…

NOM: Squash carpaccio, cardamom buns, and a localized moqueca

Plus a variation on a Gimlet and a spiced low-alcohol Martini.

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Restaurants and diners are eyeing dry-aged fish nrn.com/food-trends/restaura…

Restaurants and diners are eyeing dry-aged fish

Encouraging diners to think beyond fresh has its challenges.

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New on the Menu: Two crudos and a corn pizza Plus tsukemen ramen and a cocktail inspired by a Parisian courtesan. nrn.com/independent-restaura…

New on the Menu: Two crudos and a corn pizza

Plus tsukemen ramen and a cocktail inspired by a Parisian courtesan.

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Global Flavors, Elevated Comfort Food and Smarter Menus - Canadian Fall Food Trends 2026 goliathconsulting.com/top-10…

Top 10 Fall 2026 Food Trends in Canada

Discover Canada's top 10 fall 2026 restaurant food trends, from global flavors and elevated comfort food to seasonal ingredients and profitable menu strategies.

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Goliath Consulting Group in the News: 40 Year, 2000 Sites, and What Really Makes Restaurants Succeed | Say 86 Hospitality Podcast open.spotify.com/episode/6fh…

40 Years, 2,000 Sites and What Really Makes Restaurants Succeed — Jay Bandy

say86 Hospitality Podcast · Episode

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New on the Menu: A look at five milk punches nrn.com/independent-restaura…

New on the Menu: A look at five milk punches

This type of clear cocktail is becoming more popular in trend-forward bars.

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Oxtail omelet and spicy snapper collar nrn.com/independent-restaura…

New on the Menu: Oxtail omelet and spicy snapper collar

Plus a tableside cocktail, a milk punch, and autumnal lamb shanks.

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Beyond the Slice: How Atlanta Became a Regional Pizza Powerhouse - goo.gl/alerts/iGyhST

Beyond the Slice: How Atlanta Became a Regional Pizza Powerhouse

WANF’s ATL Live explores Atlanta’s booming pizza scene with food trends expert Jay Bandy, highlighting Detroit-style squares, Chicago tavern crusts, and sourdough slice shops.

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Proposed bill would end restaurant purchases with food stamps restaurantbusinessonline.com…

Proposed bill would end restaurant purchases with food stamps

Also in this week’s government roundup: Chain restaurants in California are now required to offer healthy kids meals, the FDA considers

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New on the Menu: Seasonal tomato chaat and crab-stuffed squash blossoms nrn.com/independent-restaura…

NOM: Seasonal tomato chaat and crab-stuffed squash blossoms

Plus seafood yakisoba, vegan mapo tofu, and a cocktail named for an inside joke.

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Greatness Is A Verb oldstonepress.com/library/gr…

Greatness Is A Verb - oldstonepress.com

ISBN 978-1-938462-88-7 (Paperback ISBN 978-1-938462-89-4 (eBook) ISBN 978-1-938462-91-7 (Audiobook) About the Book: Greatness is not a state you reach. Nor is it a title you are given. Greatness is...

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The Drip: What Water Can Teach Restaurant Leaders about Persistence and ... youtu.be/z7a-oWowx3g?si=P4XG… via @YouTube

The Drip: What Water Can Teach Restaurant Leaders about Persistence...

In leading restaurant teams and multiunit organizations, persistenc...

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I Study Successful People. They Have One Habit in Common. nytimes.com/2026/08/28/opini…

Opinion | I Study Successful People. They Have One Habit in Common.

Being a successful self-starter doesn’t mean pulling yourself up by your bootstraps.

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Food and Culture Podcast a.co/d/09WajFJR #Amazon via @Amazon

Food and Culture Podcast

Candid Conversations with Culinary Innovators Tune in for restaurateur, chef and celebrity interviews, insightful discussions, and the latest trends in food and dining with your hosts Jay Bandy and...

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Introduction to Food and Culture Podcast with Jay Bandy and Amanda Leesburg riverside.com/shared/exporte…
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New on the Menu: Lamb-pistachio pizza and a clarified strawberry Margarita nrn.com/independent-restaura…

Lamb-pistachio pizza and a clarified strawberry Margarita

Plus beef tartare tonnato, smoked tomato agnolotti, and thick and curly loaded fries.

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Food and Culture Podcast is now available on @pocketcasts pca.st/ski11e2v

Food and Culture Podcast

Candid Conversations with Culinary Innovators Tune in for restaurateur, chef and celebrity interviews, insightful discussions, and the latest trends in food and dining with your hosts Jay Bandy and...

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New on the Menu: Potato salad with eel and tuna-tomato crudo nrn.com/independent-restaura…

New on the Menu: Potato salad with eel and tuna-tomato crudo

Plus a dip made from sake lees, a steak inspired by a stew, and a cocktail inspired by a song inspired by a frog.

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Food and Culture Podcast intro: directory.libsyn.com/episode…

Introduction to Food and Culture Podcast with Jay Bandy and Amanda...

Jay Bandy and Amanda Leesburg introduce their podcast "Food and Culture". The podcast is built around stories behind food, travel and culture with guest interviews of  people from the food industry,...

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