Podcast Episodes
Back to Search‘Top Chef’ Competitor Manny Barella on Balancing BBQ, Fatherhood, and the Roses and Thorns of Reality TV
Season 1 Episode 89
After trading law books for chef whites, Manny Barella’s journey from Monterrey, Mexico, to the “Top Chef” Season 21 stage has been a whirlwind. Now,…
6 months, 1 week ago
How bartaco CEO Anthony Valletta Streamlined Ops With Behold Juice
Season 1 Episode 88
While many food and beverage programs still rely on labor-intensive prep and volatile citrus prices, bartaco is taking a different approach. CEO Anth…
6 months, 1 week ago
Chef Gabriela Lopez’s Journey From Cleaning Houses to Living Her Culinary Dream
Season 1 Episode 87
Before opening Casa Gabriela in 2023, chef Gabriela Lopez raised four children, cleaned houses, and never let go of her dream to cook professionally.…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Adam Halberg’s Hospitality Hot Take: Why Barcelona Wine Bar is Doubling Down on People Over Tech
Season 1 Episode 86
While many restaurant brands are cutting payroll and installing kiosks, Barcelona Wine Bar is taking a radically different path. CEO Adam Halberg is …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
From ‘Chopped’ Champion to Barleymash and Beyond with Chef Kevin Templeton
Season 1 Episode 85
Chef Kevin Templeton has come a long way since being named an FSR 40 Under 40 Rising Star in 2018. Since then, the San Diego-based chef has launched …
7 months ago
How Passerine Is Reimagining Indian Food in New York City
Season 1 Episode 84
What does it take to reinvent Indian cuisine in New York City? In this episode, Passerine co-owners Maneesh Goyal and Alvina Patel Buxani share how t…
7 months, 1 week ago
The Secret Sauce Behind Hawkers’ Cult Following and Savory Fund Deal with Kaleb Harrell & Andrew Smith
Season 1 Episode 83
What happens when a cult-favorite restaurant brand and a powerhouse private equity firm join forces? In this episode, Hawkers Asian Street Food CEO a…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
How a New Catering Vision Reenergized a 50-Year Brand & Boosted Sales 85% in 90 Days
Season 1 Episode 82
Laura Padrino of Padrino’s Cuban Restaurants and Sebastian Stahl of Breadth Marketing share how a bold catering initiative sparked new life into her …
8 months ago
The Secret to Building Restaurants That Last, According to Jamey Shirah
Season 1 Episode 81
What does it really take to build restaurant concepts with staying power? In this episode, Jamey Shirah, CEO of Revival Restaurant Group, pulls back …
8 months, 1 week ago
Lessons on Growth, Grit, and Investing in People with Hi Neighbor’s Tai Ricci
Season 1 Episode 80
From the theater stage to San Francisco’s restaurant scene, Tai Ricci brings a unique perspective to hospitality. In this episode, the Hi Neighbor Ho…
8 months, 2 weeks ago