Afleveringen
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âBest American Bartenderâ Kevin Diedrichâowner of San Francisco staples Pacific Cocktail Haven and Konaâs Street Marketâjoins FSR associate editor Sam Danley for a conversation about identity, heritage, and innovation behind the bar. He shares how reconnecting with his Filipino roots has shaped his approach to bartending, how cultural storytelling is showing up in bar programs today, and why he launched AAPI Cocktail Week.
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Nate Hedtke, VP of innovation & customer engagement at the American Egg Board, walks listeners through the state of the avian influenza and its impact on eggs; what restaurant operators need to know to navigate this challenge; and some unique ideas for integrating eggs onto menus in later dayparts.
Thank you to AEB for sponsoring this episode. To learn more, please reach out to Nate at [email protected] or visit www.incredibleegg.org/fso for additional resources.
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David Steele, founder of Flour + Water Hospitality Group and CEO of One Wealth Advisors, chats about bridging the worlds of finance and hospitality, building a mission-driven restaurant empire in San Franciscoâs competitive market, and how creativity, community, and financial strategy all play a role in redefining what success looks like across multiple industries.
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Michelin-starred chef Brandon Sharp shares how his fine-dining backgroundâfrom The French Laundry to Solbarâshaped the trio of restaurants he now leads in Chapel Hill: Hawthorne & Wood, Bluebird, and the newest, PrĂłximo. He talks about his unlikely path from philosophy major to executive chef, the vision behind his culturally distinct concepts, and why community-rooted hospitality matters more than ever.
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Cai Palmiterâprevious FSR cover starâjoins editor Callie Evergreen to talk about what it takes to build restaurant brands people actually remember. From her game-changing work with JINYA Ramen Bar to her current role overseeing marketing for a multi-brand franchisee portfolio, Cai shares how storytelling, community connection, and a relentless eye for detail shape everything she does. The conversation dives into the power of authentic partnerships, why localized marketing matters more than ever, and how embracing the little things can set a brand apart in a crowded space. -
With 86 restaurants on five continents, Tony Romaâs is evolving into the future with Mina Haque at the helm, the first woman CEO in its five-decade history. Haque shares her insights about global supply chain resilience, strategic market expansion strategies in a challenging economic climate, business leadership lessons; and more.
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FSR editors chat with Brian & Erin Mooney of Tre Luna Bar & Kitchen, Catering, and Grocery about sketching their dream in sidewalk chalk and starting with $300; overcoming challenges and building an intentional, supportive restaurant community; adapting to consumer needs and shifting expectations; and more.
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Ahsan Jiva, Mellow Mushroom EVP of strategy and transformation, chats with FSR editors about using innovative tech to simplify operations for GMs; creating new restaurant formats to attract diverse customers and franchisees; and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance the overall experience for team members, guests, and operators.
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Jack Gibbons, co-founder of Twin Peaks, Velvet Taco, and now CEO of FB Society, shares his key learnings after 40 years in the restaurant industry about community fueling creativity; taking time off as a competitive advantage; energy management and preventing burnout; and more.
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Chef Yia Vang, owner of James Beard Award semi-finalist Vinai, chats with FSR editors about crafting culinary narratives with every dish, how food is âthe great equalizer,â using a secret menu as a form of R&D, and more.
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Chef Jake Potashnick joins FSR editors to talk about his journey of opening Feld, an intimate, tasting-menu restaurant in Chicago that earned a place on the 2024 MICHELIN Guide within five months; his unique approach to ârelationship-to-tableâ sourcing; how he includes his team of chefs in the creative menu development process; and more. -
Caroline Skinner, COO at rising NextGen Casual concept Tupelo Honey and a native of Asheville, North Carolina, joins FSR editors to talk about rebuilding after the devastating floods from Hurricane Helene, growth despite adversity, what it means to be a woman in restaurant leadership, and more.
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Emi Guerra of Breakwater Hospitality Group joins FSR editors to talk about growing up in Miamiâs vibrant entertainment community, his âfailing forwardâ journey from filing personal bankruptcy to opening the successful concept The Wharf, and more.
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Chef Jeremy Ford joins FSR editors to talk about his culinary journey from winning âTop Chefâ to earning a Michelin star for Stubborn Seed, his new venture as a farmer with Ford Farms, and how he balances innovation, sustainability, and mentorship while expanding his restaurant portfolio.
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Fogo de ChĂŁo CEO Barry McGowan joins FSR editors to talk about the importance of investing in your people; insights into changing consumer preferences and trends, including the rising demand for authenticity and value in dining; leveraging technology to enhance operations while maintaining its human touch; and more.
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