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Somewhere between the natural wine bar, the limited drop and the chef collaboration, the smash burger became cultural currency. Sara investigates how two aggressively flattened patties, American cheese and excellent branding took over Miami—and why nothing makes us want a burger more than being told only 50 exist. It’s comfort food operating on streetwear logic.

Sardines went from your grandmother’s pantry to the hottest thing on your feed. Suddenly, everyone owns a tiny fork, a beautifully illustrated tin and a Mediterranean personality. Sara breaks down how canned fish became an aesthetic, a status symbol and the internet’s latest version of effortless luxury. Do we actually love sardines, or did excellent packaging convince us that we do?

Matcha in Miami is no longer just a drink—it’s a personality, a wellness signal and an extremely photogenic financial decision. Sara explores how an ancient Japanese ritual became the city’s favorite lifestyle accessory, why matcha cafés are replacing bars as social spaces, and whether we genuinely love the drink—or just the person we become while holding it.

Podcast Name: FUUD NEWS Host: Sara Bandarian, Founder of FUUD Agency, Miami In each episode we talk about food and beverage. Stories from legendary brands and cultures, food is always welcome in this podcast!