When one thinks of Miami, the word “culture” may come to mind. In a city that blends a palette of cultures from all over the world, there’s one factor that stirs the colorful mix and adds a special flavor of home: the food.
305PICE spotlights the home-grown stories of local businesses that embody the diverse culture of the magic city. Each episode showcases the uniqueness of these local restaurants and small businesses among the various well-known franchises that commodify the 305. Although your taste buds are far away, tune in as we bring the spice straight to your ears.
Episode 1: A Slice of Home
Meet Al, the owner of Papa Ricco’s, a self-proclaimed staple in the Palmetto Bay community. We take a look into the achievements and challenges of the Italian restaurant that’s operated for almost 50 years. Listen in as Al shares the secret recipe to this little slice in his customer’s lives.
If you’re a foodie, a daily scroll through your social media feed is sure to wake up your tastebuds with a photo of a delectable ice cream dessert, a video of that last sprinkle of seasoning on a sirloin steak, or a story that features a hot new dish at your go-to pizza restaurant. But what happens when a foodie gets in front of the camera? We sat down with social media content creator and self-proclaimed South Florida foodie, Giselle Chusan, to learn more about the growing phenomenon of content creators who are using the power of social media to uplift local food businesses.
Jacqueline Pecker is an Honors College student at Florida International University who is pursuing a career in the entertainment media industry.
Pecker is a social media and graphic design coordinator for The Foundation for Palm Beach State College, where she uses her skills in video editing and writing to produce stories about students, the college, and Palm Beach County community. She aspires to work as a multimedia specialist at a media and entertainment company in the future.
Pecker will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor’s degree in digital communication and media in the Fall 2025.
Isabella Martinez is a senior at Florida International University who is interested in digital journalism and social media marketing.
Martinez has experience writing stories about the South Florida community for Caplin News and producing content on multimedia platforms. She also knows how to compare and analyze data to strategize how businesses can elevate their brands through various marketing techniques on social media. Martinez hopes to become a multimedia journalist or a social media coordinator in the future.
Martinez will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor’s degree in digital communication and media with a minor in social media and e-marketing analytics in Summer 2025.
Ethan Centeno is a senior at Florida International University who wants to work in the film industry. Centeno enjoys working on personal projects like short films and music endeavors. He has experience in directing, cinematography, and post production. Centeno hopes to be a filmmaker with a focus on becoming a writer or director in the future and will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor’s degree in digital communication and media in Spring 2025.
Carla Wierman is a junior at Florida International University who aims to work in the broadcast industry. She has experience in production with her church at Young Adult Ministry. Wierman hopes to become a producer for NBC and get hands-on experience working for a major news network. She will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media in Fall 2025.
Nicolas Osorio is a bilingual student at Florida International University who hopes to work behind the scenes for a production company. Osorio is currently a teacher assistant for a charter school where he shares his knowledge and experience at their television broadcasting program. Osorio will graduate from FIU with a bachelor's degree in digital communication and media with a minor in social media and digital marketing in Spring 2025.
