Mr. Restaurant

In this episode of Mr. Restaurant , host Will Knox sits down with the team behind The Dutchess , one of Ojai’s most talked-about dining spots . From concept to execution, the conversation explores what it takes to bring a unique restaurant vision to life in a small, vibrant community. #MrRestaurant #TheDutchessOjai #WillKnox #OjaiEats #RestaurantLife #CulinaryStorytelling #HospitalityIndustry This...

In this episode of Mr. Restaurant, hospitality expert Will Knox sits down with the team behind Pinyon, a standout culinary destination in Ojai, California. Discover the story behind the restaurant, from its creative vision to the challenges of running a small but impactful local eatery. #MrRestaurant #PinyonOjai #WillKnox #OjaiEats #RestaurantLife #CulinaryStorytelling #HospitalityIndustry This is...

“Mr. Restaurant” Will Knox sits down with iconic food writer, former Gourmet editor-in-chief, and New York Times restaurant critic Ruth Reichl. Whether you're a restaurateur, food lover, or curious listener, this is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the soul of the industry from two people who’ve lived it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get ac...

Will Knox is the Founder of THE KNOX COMPANY. Will is a Restaurant Broker and a restaurant consultant specializing in restaurant real estate and concept development matters. Will's Restaurant's include: Spago, Border Grill, Mozza, Public School - 310, Nic's in Beverly Hills, A.Oc., Hard Rock Cafe, Morton's Steak House, Pink Taco, and Lemonade. You can find out more about The Knox Company by visiti...

Bob Spivak is co-founder and co-chairman, president and chief executive officer, for Grill Concepts, Inc., a company that was originally formed in 1988 and became publicly held in 1995. Grill Concepts, Inc. currently operates 20 Daily Grill restaurants throughout Southern and Northern California, Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland, Texas, Oregon, and Washington. In addition, there are 7 The Gril...

Barbara has won the James Beard Award for Humanitarian of the Year, and the James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant. Barbara Lazaroff is a highly regarded restaurateur, a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (A.S.I.D.), and owner/president of Imaginings Interior Design, Inc. In addition, Barbara is a producer, writer, published author, celebrated philanthropist, humanitarian a...

After years of lowering the velvet rope and pulling out chairs on both coasts for countless guests, Brad Johnson puts his warm, present, and welcoming hospitality skills to use as the host of Corner Table Talk, covering topics spanning FOOD + DRINK + CULTURE. Following the guest conversation, international speaker, writer, and diplomat Ambassador Shabazz (eldest daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty...

It's a story about "Reinvention." Mr. Restaurant, Will Knox has an intimate conversation with Culinary & Legendary Restaurateur, Chef Susan Feniger, and award-winning music composer, editor, film director, and writer Liz Lachman. They talk about the new film, Susan Feniger. FORKED...a Verite documentary film following award-winning celebrity Chef Susan Feniger on her first solo restaurant, her pas...

He interviews Bob Oswaks, Founder of Bob's Well Bread "How a Hollywood Executive Went From ‘Breaking Bad’ to Baking Bread" When onetime Sony marketing president Bob Oswaks was laid off at age 50, Norman Lear told him: "Sometimes life is about changing things up." Now he runs Bob's Well Bread Bakery in Los Alamos. The Hollywood Reporter The incredible story of Bob Oswaks - Interview by Mr. Restaura...

In this episode of Mr. Restaurant, real estate veteran and restaurant insider Will Knox sits down with culinary legend Larry "Lorenzo" Nicola, the force behind Ojai Roti and a pioneering chef whose roots trace back to the vibrant food scene of Silver Lake, Los Angeles. From launching his first ventures in L.A. to integrating organic farming with restaurant life, Larry opens up about the trials, tr...

Will Knox is "Mr. Restaurant." He's back, and boy does he deliver! In this episode, Will interviews the legendary Chef, Michael McCarty, owner of the ICONIC Santa Monica Restaurant "Michael's." Chef Michael CREATED the Californian Cuisine menu trend that so many have tried to emulate. Michael's kitchen has been ground zero training for the best-known chefs in the world. His restaurant in New York...

Warner Ebbink is a native Angeleno whose passion for restaurants extends beyond cuisine into architectural restoration. Ebbink and Boudet opened Hollywood’s 101 Coffee Shop in 2001. In 2004, Boudet and Ebbink, both proud of their Italian heritage, purchased the historic Dominick’s in West Hollywood, originally established in 1948. They went on to establish Little Dom’s in Los Feliz. Warner Ebbink...