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003 Opening a Restaurant in LA

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Today's guest is Chloe Makhani, founder of LA's chicest new Mediterranean hotspot, Casalena. If you live in LA, you may have been to Stanley Social or Members in Hollywood, also founded by Chloe. This episode is a look into opening a restaurant, curating a hospitality brand, and investing in LA restaurant real estate. If you've ever been curious about what it takes to run a restaurant, you'll love this episode.  


Episode Highlights

  • How Chloe's institutional experience at Starwood prepared her for hospitality entrepreneurship
  • Creating a dining experience inspired by European resort culture
  • Curating a restaurant brand
  • The hardest part of opening a restaurant
  • Selecting an executive chef & designing the menu
  • Working with siblings
  • Managing a portfolio of hospitality real estate in LA
  • Advice for other entrepreneurs


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