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CHARLES WONG: UMAMICUE / EAST MEATS WEST / $20K DUCK BITE
Episode 55
In a world where culinary creativity often collides with traditional methods, Chef Charles Wong has carved a niche for himself in the bustling food s…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
SETH ALEXANDER: BARREL AGED MANAGEMENT / HOSPITALITY ISN’T A JOB ITS A LIFESTYLE
Episode 54
In the world of hospitality, genuine passion often stems from unique personal histories. Seth Alexander, co-founder of Barrel Aged Management, exempl…
5 months ago
PEDROM REJAI PT2: ELEVATE GROWTH PARTNERS / AI WON'T REPLACE YOU (YET) / CHICAGO VS MEXICO CITY
Episode 53
In Part 2 of my conversation with Pedrom Rejai, we pick up right at his pivotal decision to leave a secure corporate career to launch Elevate Growth …
5 months, 1 week ago
PEDROM REJAI PT1: 2 MIL LB MAYO / REALITY OF SUPPLY CHAIN / MUSTARD GAS
Episode 52
This week, I sit down with Pedrom Rejai. Pedrom is a supply chain expert and former Unilever executive who managed portfolios worth over $1.4 billion…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
ED HARRIS: KNIFE & SPOON / VEGANISH / TOFU BACON?
Episode 51
From circling job ads in Time Out New York to running the kitchen at the massive, high-volume beast that is Buddakan, Chef Ed Harris has always been …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
ADINA MULLEN: FLAVORS OF THE WORLD / FOOD AS ART / ALLERGIES TO INNOVATION
Episode 50
This week, I sit down with Chef Adina Mullen—a culinary artist, TV host, and author of Vegan Flavors of the World.
Adina didn’t just stumble into plan…
6 months, 1 week ago
STEPHANIE LIND: ELOHI / 9 NO’S TO YES / ALL YOU HAVE IS A 2 WEEK CONTRACT
Episode 49
This week, I sit down with Stephanie Lind—a sales powerhouse and the founder of Elohi Strategic Advisors. Stephanie is a veteran of the food and beve…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
MELISSA BLASER & NOELLE ROTH: GOVERNESS / THE VOICE IN YOUR STORY / “FOOD WITHOUT THE F*CKERY”
Episode 48
This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Melissa & Noelle from Governess. We dove into the fascinating world of consumer product goods (CPG), ex…
7 months ago
AARON SHARPE: TESTO / CORKED BOTTLES / CALIBRATED PROBES
Episode 47
This week, I sat down with Aaron Sharpe from Testo. Aaron started his journey wanting to decorate cakes — and ended up helping operators across the c…
8 months ago
MICHAEL SMITH: RAMEKING / HELICOPTER MECHANIC TO HOSPITALITY HUSTLER
Episode 46
What happens when a bartender-turned-line-cook sees a better way to organize a walk-in cooler? You get Michael Smith — an operator, inventor, and all…
8 months, 1 week ago