In today’s episode, we speak with Brian Malarkey, Top Chef finalist, San Diego-based celebrity chef, and restaurateur.

Brian shares the “key” behind launching award-winning restaurant concepts, including Herb & Wood, named one of America’s 10 best restaurants by USA Today, and his latest work with Animae. He also reveals how he took his talent to television, with appearances on Bravo’s Top Chef All-Stars, ABC’s The Taste, Food Network’s Guy’s Grocery Games, Good Morning America, and more. 

Listen as Brian chats about finding opportunities that highlight your culinary talents, cooking for the people, and mastering “the art of food parties.”