Javier Salado- Owner- Soy Cubano

On this episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio, Brandon Styll and Vince Lanni sit down with Javier Salado, owner of Soy Cubano, for a conversation about food, family, culture, Nashville, and the journey of bringing his vision to life.Javier takes us back to his childhood growing up in Miami and shares what Cuban food and Cuban culture mean to him. We talk about his move to Nashville, the restaurants and places he’s worked along the way, and the experiences that ultimately gave him the confidence to take the leap and create Soy Cubano.Javier also walks us through what it actually took to get Soy Cubano off the ground—the challenges, the work behind the scenes, and the journey that led to the opening of his Charlotte Pike location six months ago.But this conversation is about much more than opening a restaurant. Javier is one of those restaurant people whose joy is contagious. He has an incredible spirit, a genuine love for hospitality, and a deep connection to the food and culture he represents.We’re proud to have Soy Cubano as a member of the Nashville Area Restaurant Alliance, and we’re honored to have Javier as part of Nashville’s independent restaurant community.This is an awesome conversation with an awesome restaurant person. You’re going to love getting to know Javier and hearing his story.🎧 Listen to Nashville Restaurant Radio everywhere you get your podcasts.And don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe so you never miss an episode.