The six phases of New Restaurant Opening Order Of Operations (RO4) come from something we call the Countdown To Launch. Countdown To Launch is a checklist of over 800 things you need to do along your path to opening a new restaurant. Watch this episode to learn more about RO4.

The NEW Restaurant Opening Order Of Operations

Simon Tran is reopening his Spanish inspired restaurant after a tough lease and landlord situation caused him to close. Botellón Spanish Tapas is meant to be a gathering place for people to explore new food, wines, and flavors. Simon is planning to open in late August or early September after closing in the summer of 2021. Watch to learn more about Simon’s inspiration behind the concept and his journey to reopen the restaurant.

6 Questions with Simon Tran of Botellón Spanish Tapas on Fusion Cuisine, Closing A Restaurant

KC Gonzalez always knew he was meant for restaurants. Growing up in the Philippines, he helped his grandmother at her store and cooked food for their multigenerational household. KC earned the moniker Chef Salty during his days as a sous chef, the name he currently uses as his Tik Tok handle. Tenmomi, his ghost kitchen ramen concept in Rutherford, New Jersey, is his newest project. Right now it's just him creating bowls of ramen but he’s working on flipping the narrative and making restaurants a good place to work for creatives again as he grows his business.

6 Questions with KC Gonzalez of Tenmomi on Starting As A Dishwasher, Understanding Restaurant Financials, Chef Life Tik Tok

Chef Ji Hye Kim opened Miss Kim, a Korean restaurant focused on food inspired by Korean ancestors made with Michigan ingredients, in 2016 in Ann Arbor. Opening a restaurant was never a part of the original plan for Ji Hye. She started in hospital administration before becoming a cheesemonger at Zingerman’s at 27 years old. Watch to learn more about her journey and her mission to educate people about Korean food and fermentation.

6 Questions with Ji Hye Kim of Miss Kim on Chef As A Second Career, Misconceptions About Korean Cuisine, & Prioritizing Fair Wages

Paul Arihara has used bartending to travel around the United States. Now he’s on a new journey with his family on Restaurant Tik Tok. Paul, his wife Leina, and daughter Joli run the DaaFamBam, a love story where food is the supporting actor. Watch his episode to learn more about his journey.

6 Questions with Paul Arihara of DaaFamBam on Restaurant Tik Tok

DaaFamBam Tik Tok

When David Witt reached out to Jensen to show his appreciation for Best Served Podcast’s episodes, he could only float the possibility of being a guest on the show. As a fan of the podcasts though, he knew his story, a story of addiction and recovery, would resonate with our audience. He manifested, put in the work, and made it come true. Watch this episode to learn more about David’s journey.

6 Questions with David Witt on Sobriety In The Kitchen, Restaurant Life Balance, & Becoming An Executive Chef

Jensen is serious when he says reach out to us. In his article “Where do Restaurants Go from Here?” he said, “I’m on the lookout for it, for you. What role will you play in where restaurants go from here?” Kelly Fischer answered the call when she DMed Jensen and their conversation led to this episode.

What Role Will Each Of Us Play In Where Restaurants Go From Here?

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A duo like Bob Little and Chad Urban sound like they should be in a country music folk band. Instead they’re a chef duo who’ve opened three concepts (two restaurants and a catering operation) during the pandemic. Their restaurant Chez Nick in the Upper East side of Manhattan opened three weeks before restaurants shut down in 2020. How have they survived and had enough capital to open a new restaurant while staying true to a new, better restaurant culture? Listen to find out.

6 Questions with Bob Little and Chad Urban of Chez Nick on on Ranch Dressing, Kitchen Mentorship and Motherfucking Details

18 Things (Out of 892) You Better F***ing Consider If You're Thinking About Opening A Brick & Mortar Restaurant

In the middle of a mental health crisis, at the end of a two year pandemic, Barbie Beltran is working to create a solution. Her dream? A Whole Health Bodega called Sacred Society focused on elevating peoples’ health in body, mind, spirit, and soul. It will be a one stop shop for convenience and building healthy habits. Jose Guerrero joined her to manifest that dream into reality. Working together has changed Jose’s outlook on meditation and cutting added sugar.

6 Questions with Barbie Beltran and Jose Guerrero of Sacred Society, the Whole Health Bodega

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18 Things Meeting

Chef Scott Schaden’s journey to open Terra started way back when he got into the industry at fifteen. Scott says, “The things that got me into the restaurant industry are the things I hate about the restaurant industry now. When I was fifteen, you know what got me into this job: easy access to drugs, late nights, hot hostess.” He’s ready to make a new kind of business moving away from that model.

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6 Questions with Scott Schaden

Venison Ragu: A Novel