Brandon Fazio – unfiltered

My Stories

  • Greetings from Coeur d’Alene

    Dear friend, I hope you are well. I woke up in Coeur d’Alene Idaho last week. The scenery is absolutely stunning, what’s even better though is the grocery stores. My favorite market to go to is called “Pilgrims Market”. They have a garden outside where they grow the most beautiful produce. I purchased a spring… Read more

  • My hope for you

    May you look within when you need direction or an answer. May you remain calm when the world feels as though it’s on fire. May you have faith everything is always working out in your highest favor. May you never compare yourself to another, for you are on your own personal journey. May you not… Read more

  • Change up

    Dear friend, it has been a while. I hope you are well. Life’s been quite the whirlwind since the new year. I left the casino in December due to burn out. I made the decision to leave while standing at the airport on Thanksgiving Eve to fly to Vegas to work Thanksgiving Day. I put… Read more

  • Navigating Burnout

    In the hospitality industry, burnout is unfortunately all too common. While those of us in the field understand the demands—long hours, working holidays and weekends—it becomes disheartening when our work feels like a burden. The primary culprit behind burnout, I believe, is the work environment. The kitchen should be a space where we eagerly share… Read more

  • Flying Lobster

    Flying Lobster

    What a week my friends. One of my cooks was assaulted by a guest with a lobster tail. Happy to report he’s fine. Reminds me of another funny lobster tale. I worked for a chef once with a very wild imagination. Walking into the restaurant one morning there was a sign stating “Live lobster dinners”… Read more

  • The Thunder Dome

    The Thunder Dome

    “We’re fucked chef Brandon, absolutely fucked!!!” “Whoa buddy, what’s going on chef?” “Everyone called out. EVERYONE” “Alright, let me call the big boss and see how many hands we can round up. We’re gonna be alright.” I said with a smile. This experience occurred at a major resort and casino in Las Vegas. It was… Read more