Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy “Brilliant at the Basics” Wins in Modern Dining
Season 2 Episode 9
Nick Kennedy and Greg Root, co-founders of Defined Hospitality, break down how they scaled a seven-concept restaurant group without losing sight of w…
15 hours ago
Katie Button’s Recipe for Resilience Through Crisis and Competition
Season 2 Episode 8
From biomedical engineering to the high-stakes kitchen of “America’s Culinary Cup,” chef Katie Button has spent 15 years building Cúrate into an Ashe…
3 weeks ago
How Keke’s is Scaling a Florida Favorite Nationwide
Season 2 Episode 7
Jenna Law from Keke’s Breakfast Cafe joins host Sam Danley to trace the chain’s evolution from a regional favorite to a growing leader in the $15 bil…
4 weeks ago
How Paul Mangiamele Brought Iconic Brands Back from the Brink
Season 2 Episode 6
In this episode, Paul Mangiamele shares the remarkable story of rescuing Bennigan’s from the brink and leading the triumphant return of the iconic St…
1 month ago
The Tools That Power Mise en Place: Why the Hidden Driver of Kitchen Efficiency is Cleanliness
Season 2 Episode 5
Greg Georges, Major Accounts Manager for Hospitality & Gaming at Cintas, joins host Callie Evergreen to explore the operational side of cleanliness i…
1 month, 1 week ago
From ‘Chopped’ Champion to ‘Top Chef’ Contender: Anthony Jones
Season 2 Episode 4
Anthony Jones is having a breakout moment. The James Beard Emerging Chef semifinalist, Marcus DC executive chef, “Chopped” champion, and “Top Chef” s…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Inside the Gray Areas of Tipping, Wages, and Compliance
Season 2 Episode 3
Tipping in restaurants is becoming more complex, more regulated, and far more consequential for operators. In this episode, Kirk Grogan, COO and co-f…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Why Diners Aren’t Dead—They Just Need Disruption, According to Stratis Morfogen
Season 2 Episode 2
Veteran New York restaurateur Stratis Morfogen joins host Callie Evergreen to break down how Diner 24 NYC grew without big marketing budgets by maste…
2 months ago
Rethinking Restaurant Tech with 7shifts’ Jordan Boesch
Season 2 Episode 1
Jordan Boesch, founder and CEO of 7shifts, joins host Sam Danley to unpack how restaurant operators can take a more intentional, less overwhelming ap…
2 months, 1 week ago
The Dual Role Advantage: Fabien Jacob on Running the Floor and the Cellar
Season 1 Episode 100
A Frenchman with Texas roots and a passion for personal connection, Fabien Jacob brings warmth and wisdom to everything he touches—from the wine list…
2 months, 2 weeks ago