To Dine For

Mark and Brian Canlis are the co-owners of Canlis Restaurant in Seattle, known as one of the best restaurants in the United States, specifically for its hospitality. Mark and Brian are the third generation of the Canlis family to own the restaurant, both coming back to the family business after time in the Air Force and separate, distinct career paths. We discuss how the restaurant came to be, the...

Chip Wade was hand-picked by Danny Meyer in 2022 to succeed him as the CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group in New York City, shepherding the brand into the post-pandemic landscape. Chip has held positions in operational leadership for restaurants like Red Lobster, Legal Sea Foods, and TGI Fridays. He is an industry veteran, and is now going to helm the ship of an iconic group of New York City re...

Ellen Yin is the founder and host of Cubicle to CEO, a podcast that shares transparent insights from self-funded six, seven, and eight-figure businesses. Reaching more than 100,000 women monthly, this media platform asks successful entrepreneurs the questions you can’t Google. We discuss Ellen’s origin story, the creation of her podcast, and what she’s learned after four years of the show. Follow...

Jenny Nguyen picked up a basketball right around the same time she put down her milk bottle. From an early age she was called a tomboy, loving basketball so much that it shaped her identity all the way through high school. When she was 19 years old in her first year of playing college basketball, she ruptured her ACL. Devastated by her injury, she stumbled upon a newfound passion for cooking. Afte...

Amy Schneider is a Jeopardy! champion and LGTBQ+ activist whose new book, In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life, is set to debut on October 3rd. We discuss Amy's journey to becoming a Jeopardy! champion, as well as using all that she is as a force for good in the world. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @...

Jennifer Horev and her husband Omer created a wellness brand called Pura Vida in Miami. It is a restaurant that involves vegan, gluten free, and vegetarian options that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people. Jennifer is currently the Chief Brand Officer, building this company alongside her husband. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagra...

Clea Newman is the youngest daughter of legendary actor Paul Newman, a fascinating and complicated man with an incredible career and tremendous legacy of philanthropy. Clea is now the ambassador of SeriousFun Children’s Network, a global community of camps and programs for children with serious illness, which was founded by her father in 1988. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com...

Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, also known as Jet Set Sarah, returns to To Dine For again! Sarah is a travel journalist who specializes in the Caribbean, and her work has appeared in publications like Travel & Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler. Sarah returns to discuss her 2023 travel tips, how she was changed by a trek through Sweden, and where she’s looking forward to going next. Follow To Dine For: O...

Davis Smith is the Founder and CEO of Cotopaxi, an outdoor gear and active lifestyle brand with a social mission. Cotopaxi was the first company to incorporate from inception as a benefit corporation and subsequently raise venture capital. When Davis founded Cotopaxi in 2014 his dream was to find a way to sustainably alleviate poverty at scale, and to inspire others to join him in the movement. He...

Rupak Ginn is the host and co-creator of Spice Road, a food and travel show launching on PBS Digital in summer of 2023. The son of immigrants from India, Rupak is a Los Angeles-based, New York-raised actor/writer. He has appeared in seven seasons of USA’s Royal Pains, Universal’s The High Note, and The Stone Witch off-Broadway. Rupak holds a degree in English literature from Harvard University, an...

Kate speaks with Professor Chris Hedlin’s Media Entrepreneurship class at the University of Notre Dame, Kate’s alma mater, to discuss her time in college, her career in broadcast news, and the journey to create To Dine For. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Th...

Youmie Jean Francois is the founder and CEO of Flex-N-Fly, a yoga and lifestyle brand centered around travelers. The brand also includes in-flight programs that feature a collection of 1-10 minute videos consisting of yoga exercises, positive affirmations, and meditations for travelers on long-haul flights. As the summer season begins, we discuss Youmie’s success and the benefits of traveling in a...

Jesse Thorn is an entrepreneur, podcaster, and men’s style mentor who has spent his life helping others thoughtfully share their stories. Described by Fast Company Magazine as “the most important person in entertainment you’ve never heard of”, Jesse began his career hosting The Sound of Young America , which made him the youngest nationally-broadcast host in the history of American public radio. R...

Bryan Doerries is a self-described “evangelist for ancient stories”. He is a Founder and the Artistic Director of Theater of War Productions, a theatrical company which stages readings of groundbreaking plays followed by an audience conversation to confront major issues including the refugee crisis, addiction, and domestic violence. Through these performances featuring leading actors ranging from...

Catherine Reitman is an actress and writer, and the daughter of legendary film director Ivan Reitman. In 2017 Catherine wrote, created, and starred in her own television series, Workin’ Moms. Her portrayal of the life of working mothers has struck a chord with viewers everywhere and sparked a dialogue on the difficulties working mothers face. Catherine shares her journey from her favorite restaura...

Cynthia Germanotta is a change-agent working to change the stigma around mental health, particularly youth mental health. After working for years as a telecommunications executive, she co-founded the Born This Way Foundation with her famous daughter, Lady Gaga, where she is currently serving as President.  The Born This Way Foundation seeks to build a kinder, braver world. They support teenag...

Raja Rajamannar is the Global Chief Marketing Officer of Mastercard. Raja’s career has spanned more than 30 years and led him to be one of the most dynamic names in marketing today. He authored the award-winning book Quantum Marketing: Mastering the New Marketing Mindset for Tomorrow’s Consumers. In a very special podcast, Raja joins me over a meal at his favorite New York City restaurant, Semma....

Jon Bon Jovi is a legendary rock star, who we met at JBJ Soul Kitchen in Red Bank, New Jersey, to hear more about his amazing musical career and his path to create this incredible community restaurant. The concept for the restaurant, where there are no prices on the menu aside from a suggested donation for those that are able to pay, was Jon’s wife Dorothea’s idea, and has been a soul-affirming jo...

Beth Moore is an author and Bible teacher, who started teaching small-group Bible classes when she was 18. With no formal theological training, she is currently one of the most prominent Evangelical voices in America. She takes me to her favorite steakhouse in Houston, Taste of Texas, to share her journey from a troubled childhood to one of the leading speakers and authors in Evangelical America t...

Tim Brown is the creative vision behind the sustainable shoe and clothing company Allbirds. Before starting Allbirds Tim was a professional soccer player, playing for teams around the world as well as New Zealand’s 2010 World Cup team. Since then Tim has been on a quest to not only start Allbirds from scratch, but to bring it to new heights while maintaining the meaning and intention behind it. To...

Lt. Col. Dan Rooney is an Air Force fighter pilot and best selling author who has dedicated his life to meeting sacrifice with hope. He’s achieved that goal through Folds of Honor, a non-profit he started, which provides life-changing scholarships to the families of fallen or disabled service members. Since 2007 the foundation has provided more than 40,000 scholarships led by Lt. Col. Rooney’s dri...

Gloria Estefan is a singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and living legend. Over Cuban food at The Wave in Vero Beach, Florida, Gloria discusses her journey, hard-earned lessons she’s learned along the way, and the road she paved for so many other Latin artists. To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast Network Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram:...

Will Guidara is the former owner of Make It Nice, the hospitality group with restaurants covering the entire spectrum, from fine dining to fast casual, including the acclaimed Eleven Madison Park, and NoMad in New York, London, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. Guidara led Eleven Madison Park to its pinnacle, earning numerous industry accolades including the top spot on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants....

Jean Oelwang is the Founding CEO and current President of Virgin Unite, a non-profit focused on reinventing businesses to have a positive impact on the world. Drawing on her many years of experience working with extraordinary business partners as they developed, she wrote the book Partnering: Forge the Deep Connections That Make Great Things Happen .  Using examples such as Ben & Jerry an...

Randi Zuckerberg is an entrepreneur and founder of HUG, and the sister of Mark Zuckerberg. After graduating from Harvard with a B.A. in Psychology, Randi was an early employee at her brother’s new startup, Facebook. There she created Facebook Live, learned the ins and outs of how people consume content, and helped shape Web 2.0. Later she applied these skills to combine her two passions: technolog...