Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchChef 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.…
11 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 …
11 months, 3 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 …
1 year 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…
1 year 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…
1 year 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 …
1 year 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 …
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 1 month ago
Why Daring to Do Things Differently Pays Off with Chef Jacob Stull of Rêve
Season 1 Episode 79
From transforming an old chicken joint to a fine-dining French restaurant and breaking the mold on treating employees with the respect they deserve, …
1 year, 1 month ago
How Chris Piro Uses Fine Dining Pop-Ups to Fund Foster Dreams
Season 1 Episode 78
Chef Chris Piro opens up about how his unconventional journey—from growing up in the foster care system to cooking in Michelin-starred kitchens—led h…
1 year, 1 month ago