Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

1074: Doug Turbush Chef & Owner Seed Kitchen and Bar


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Doug Turbush is the Chef & Owner of Seed Kitchen and Bar in Atlanta, GA. Doug started in the business as a 15 year old washing dishes. He went to school for hotel managment and went to the C.I.A. after that. His goal was to open his own restaurant by his early 30s. He lived and cooked in Thailand and lived and cooked in Atlanta until at 39 he opened Seed Kitchen and Bar in Atlanta in 2011. In 2013 he opened Stem Wine Bar next to Seed, and in 2016 he opened another restaurant which then closed in 2024. 

Favorite success quote/mantra:
  • "Make it nice or make it twice."

In this episode we will discuss:

  • Culinary school
  • Hotel management school
  • Unpaid culinary internships
  • Getting as loan to open your restaurant
  • Opening a restaurant
  • Closing a restaurant
  • EOS

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Instagram: @eatatseed 

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