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If you ask me, Brian Owens embodies the spirit and mindset of the independent restauranteur in New York City. As restaurants in the city were shuttering, Brian and his team were not only able to survive - they buckled down, invested in their outdoor, increased their delivery, went in heavy on social media, and most importantly kept paying their staff and kept their doors open!  LET'S CONNECT!...

After studying Advertising and Photography and moving to New York City, Richards grew from a waiter at such iconic NYC restaurants The Odeon and Balthazar to opening and operating STK for One Group.  Seven years and more than 18 properties later, Richards left The One Group as the Vice President of Operations to go out and do his own thing.  In this episode, we discuss the importance of...

Born out of a tent at a locals farmers' market, Chaia Tacos has grown into two brick-and-mortar locations in Washington DC (Georgetown & Chinatown)  focused on selling tasty tacos made with local and seasonal, farm-fresh vegetables.  In this episode she talks about the "silver lining" of the pandemic, and what she and the Chaia team were able to do to keep the business relevant and a...

Matthew Guelke is the CEO and Co-Founder of The Plant Cafe in San Francisco California. Matthew knows firsthand how the power of eating clean, fresh foods can radically improve your health. While studying martial arts in Japan he saw the powerful connection between what he was eating and what was happening in his body. Since day one - The Plant’s mission since day one has been all about a commitme...

Otto is the Co-founder of the award-winning Latin street food fast-casual chain PINCHO. Leveraging its culture, social media, and technology, PINCHO has won the hearts of many guests in South Florida with a cult like following in Miami. Founded in 2010 by cousins Otto Othman, Nedal Ahmad, and Nizar Ahmad, PINCHO, Inc., is a Miami-based fast-casual concept, centered around an eclectic menu of burge...

In the restaurant industry, Stratis Morfogen is an icon, known for his successful concepts that have always been a hit among the New York City and Hamptons crowd.  With decades of restaurant experience under his belt, Stratis has seen it all, yet continues to create and evolve, making him one of the most forward-thinking restaurateurs of our time.   He is the Founder of Phillipe Cho...

It was August 2010 when Mike Lenard took his love and appreciation for food and to the level by converting the 1985 Ford step van into a food truck - and TaKorean was born. His goal was simple, provide healthy, well-balanced meals to his fellow Washingtonians. The brand took off - and Mike was eager to grow TaKorean, and he did just that. In this episode we discuss growth, and maybe more important...

Daniella Senior is the CEO of Colada Shop, a casual Cuban cafe where guests you come for coladas (not what you think) stay for the company. The intense coffee, creative cocktails, rich and vibrant flavors, with a colorful ambiance and lively culture evoke the passion of the Cuban culture. LET'S CONNECT! TEXT : (914) 996-4569 EMAIL: Inserra@sabre.life AND, DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW ME! Instagram Linke...

Thomas Kelly has a unique background working in food and marketing. His experience in the food world ranges from working at fast-casuals in Boulder, CO to Internet start-ups to working in top New York City restaurants, including Craft and Hearth. In addition, he served as Marketing Manager for several New York City newspapers and magazines and earned his MBA at NYU’s Stern School of Business with...

Rev is a Senior Marketing, Branding and Digital Strategist with 20 years of experience in digital marketing and business development, specializing in hospitality marketing, content and local SEO. He has led many clients to new levels of local, national and international success in the hospitality, financial service, and entertainment sectors. He is also former agency owner as well as a former New...

David Leonardo is a senior executive with a background in developing regional and multi-national brands through franchising. His extensive experience working with private equity groups, developers, and multi-concept operators to help expand the growth of such well-known concepts as Burger King, Arby's, and Wing Wing Cafe.  With David at the helm, Chill N Nitrogen Ice Cream was recent named to...

Eric Cacciatore is the Founder and Host of the #1 rated restaurant podcast, "Restaurant Unstoppable". His show has been a resource for me since I stumbled across it while feeling the pains, and frustrations of opening my first restaurant back in 2012. The show has nearly 800 (!!) episodes, and counting, and is a resource for aspiring hospitality professionals or any professional seeking personal g...

Her dad started taking her to the warehouses as a child and her Grandfather bought his first warehouse in Denver in 1964. Today she walks the freshly paved grounds of that same property. Her purpose in life is to continue her family's legacy and to serve Colorado's commercial real estate community as an ethical leader to show that success and ethics in real estate do not have to conflict. Eve...

I love me some disruptors!  Steve Raggiano & Joe Scalo - the founders and creators of the 8it app - are doing just that, changing the food review game.  Did you know that a lot of these food review apps/sites are "pay to play"? What about the smaller shops that have killer food, but don't have the PR machine behind them, or even the cash to get recognized? That's where 8it app comes...

For the past 20 years, Dan has built Fransmart into one of the largest restaurant franchise development firms in the world, specializing in finding the next big thing at the earliest possible stage. Dan has sold over 5,000 franchises worldwide - while launching the franchise programs for concepts such as QDOBA, 5 Guys, The Halal Guys, Slapfish, and many others. Dan is also, the co-Managing Partner...

Cristiana is a woman who traveled to a different continent in her 20’ by herself, just for one purpose. Adventure. She found her dream and she makes it count. Her company’s slogan couldn’t be more clear - "We convert spaces into memorable experiences." “At Perpetuum Designs, I built a reputation for turning heads. When people walk into a space that we designed, they stop; they look around; they ac...

Rob Feinstein is the founder of Allgood Builders,  and co-founder of STUDIO ONE architects- a boutique design-build firm specializing in bar, restaurant,  retail, and mid-rise residential and private residences.  They are responsible for the launch of 30 + restaurants. Rob is also the co-founder and designer of SOAPBOX - an exclusive line of ready to assemble furniture designed for the hospitality...

Mario Trotta aka "The Monk" is a spiritual entrepreneur, mortgage banker, & real estate marketer. Mario is best known these days for being the Founder & Talent Recruiter of The Marketing Monks, a full-service global marketing agency. Mario helps top-producing Mortgage LO's & Real Estate Agents find their competitive edge and share unique and impactful stories through personal branding...

Dara Pollak is the founder of The Skinny Pig Inc., a consulting company specializing in digital content and social media. She's also the owner and operator of The Skinny Pig NYC ( www.theskinnypignyc.com ), a food-centric website covering restaurants, travel, and recipes. In addition, Dara is a recipe developer and video producer, creating cooking "how-to" videos for the web and social media. Past...

Bobby is the Owner and Master Sommelier of the Frasca Food and Wine Group in Boulder Colorado, which includes  Frasca Food and Wine, Pizzeria Locale, Tavernetta as well his wine bar Sunday Vinyl.  Bobby is also one of the founding members of the Independent Restaurant Coalition - fighting on the behalf of independent restaurant owners affected by COVID 19. Click HERE to sign the letter t...

Gonca Esendemir is 1/3 of the Esendemir Sister team that conceived and developed Flatbread Grill®, a fresh casual Mediterranean restaurant concept in 2007. Flatbread Grill® is a fresh casual Mediterranean bakery and grill featuring specialty menu items paired with proprietary flatbreads that are baked daily on-premises. Their menu features a diverse selection of carefully prepared sandwiches, soup...

With over 25 years of experience in “the industry,” Shari Bayer truly understands and appreciates the culinary world. Shari is the Founder and President of Bayer Public Relations, a full-service public relations, consulting, and marketing agency that specializes in culinary and hospitality, mostly representing restaurants. Established in 2003 in NYC, her company's motto is "BPR - B Seen. B Heard....

Tina Oppedisano is the owner and general manager of both Il Bacco and Trattoria 35 here in New York City. Listen on this episode and learn how her family got started in the restaurant business, and how a restaurant just 500 feet away from Il Bacco spurred a class action lawsuit against the city & state of New York for $2 Billion dollars.  CONNECT WITH ME TEXT : (914) 996-4569 - any questions, comm...

Corey Manicone is the Co-Founder and CEO of Zuul Kitchen, a ghost kitchen company that provides it's members with a kitchen space, labor, delivery fulfillment, and consultations about menu and POS integrations. Listen on this episode as he breaks down the Zuul process and why he  believes ghost kitchens are here to stay. CONNECT WITH ME TEXT : (914) 996-4569 - any questions, comments, or if y...

Carrie Bobb is the founder and CEO of Carrie Bobb & Co in San Diego California and is also, like myself,  a member of the CRE Digital Army. She's a real pro who  has successfully merchandised and executed leasing for some of San Diego's most notable projects for over 17 years and has completed over $2 billion in total consideration with major retailers such as SoulCycle, Cinepolis, S...