The team sits down together for a group conversation looking back on the year full of travel, highlights, and blind taste each other on the Pepsi vs Coke challenge to see if we can identify which is which. We discuss our recent travel to South Korea and Japan, our summer bash at PERILLA hosting a celebration of AANHPI Excellence in the restaurant industry and community, and share a little insight on whats to come for each of us.

Music created by Atmosphere
Produced by Anthony "Ant" Davis
Written & Performed by Sean "Slug" Daley

Kirstin and Xavier Alexander of Metric Coffee and Brite Donuts and Baked Goods sit down with Mary and Thomas on this episode. They share with us how they navigate parenthood and being business owners, investing not only in their company but also their people, and their upcoming venture in Avondale.

https://metriccoffee.com/
https://enjoybrite.com/
@metriccoffee
@enjoybrite

Hosts: Mary Howard & Thomas Oh
Producers: Anjoleen San Nicolas & Andrew Lim

Music created by Atmosphere
Produced by Anthony "Ant" Davis
Written & Performed by Sean "Slug" Daley

John Manion hangs out with Andy and Thomas on this episode. They chat about the opening of his upcoming restaurant Brasero, the importance of staying inspired through travel and exploration, and keys to cooking the perfect ribeye.

elchechicago.com
braserochicago.com
@juanmanjuan
@elchechicago
@braserochicago

Hosts: Andrew Lim & Thomas Oh
Producers: Mary Howard & Anjoleen San Nicolas

Music created by Atmosphere
Produced by Anthony "Ant" Davis
Written & Performed by Sean "Slug" Daley

Steve Morgan of The Sorting Table and Champagne Happy Hour sits down with Andy and Thomas on this episode. He gives us a deeper dive into the industry, demystifies wine, and shares his tips on pairing wine with food.

www.champagnehappyhour.com
www.thesortingtable.com
@morgansteve2.0
@thesortingtable  

Hosts: Andrew Lim & Thomas Oh
Producers: Mary Howard & Anjoleen San Nicolas
Music created by Atmosphere
Produced by Anthony "Ant" Davis
Written & Performed by Sean "Slug" Daley

Carrie May of Chicago AF and Brave Recovery Coaching sits down with Anjoleen and Thomas on this episode. She shares her journey through sobriety and how it inspired her to foster new connections. Carrie shares the importance of building a safe space and a fun-focused community.

www.braverecoverycoaching.com
www.chicagoafcommunity.com
@braverecoverycoaching
@chicagoafcommunity

Hosts: Anjoleen & Thomas
Producers: Mary & Andy
Music created by Atmosphere
Produced by Anthony "Ant" Davis
Written & Performed by Sean "Slug" Daley

Zubair Mohajir of Wazwan and The Coach House joins us on this episode. He shares with us his journey where he took bold and courageous steps to pursue a dream in a stage of uncertainty. Zubair sheds light on South Indian cuisine and shares with us his mission to teach history through his food unapologetically.

https://www.lilac-tiger-chicago.com/
https://www.exploretock.com/wazwanchicago
@zubairmohajir
@wazwanchicago
@lilactigerchi
@coachhousechi

Hosts: Andrew Lim & Thomas Oh
Producers: Mary Howard & Anjoleen San Nicolas
Music created by Atmosphere
Produced by Anthony "Ant" Davis
Written & Performed by Sean "Slug" Daley

On this episode, we sit with Annie Xiang of Volition Tea. She shares her journey and transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship. We discuss Volition Tea’s mission to create a more transparent and sustainable future for single origin tea and debunk common misconceptions surrounding one of the world’s oldest beverages.

https://www.volitiontea.com/
@volitionteaco

Hosts: Anjoleen & Mary
Producers: Thomas & Andy
Music created by Atmosphere
Produced by Anthony "Ant" Davis
Written & Performed by Sean "Slug" Daley

Jason Hammel of Lula Cafe and Pilot Light sits down with Andy and Thomas on this episode. We discuss his speech at this year’s Welcome Conference and his upcoming cookbook release as he shares his heart for community and his connection to Lula from his first day in Chicago. 

@lulacafe
@jasonhammel
https://www.jasonhammel.com/
https://www.lulacafe.com/
https://pilotlightchefs.org/

Hosts: Andrew Lim & Thomas Oh 
Producers: Anjoleen San Nicolas & Mary Howard 
Music created by Atmosphere
Produced by Anthony "Ant" Davis
Written & Performed by Sean "Slug" Daley

In this episode, we give you a quick introduction to who we are, we discuss how ‘en process’ started, the show ‘Alone’, and what we wish customers knew about dining at restaurants.

Music created by Atmosphere
Produced by Anthony "Ant" Davis
Written & Performed by Sean "Slug" Daley