Ariel Fox has had an eclectic life in the kitchen, from a California childhood to an East Coast career; from the Nordic-in-New York Acme restaurant to setting the menus for Del Frisco's and Dos Caminos; and from a championship run on TV's Hell's Kitchen to authorship of her first cookbook Spice Kitchen: Healthy Latin and Caribbean Cuisine. In this episode, Ariel sits down with Andrew to discuss her unique path and current endeavors.

And in this week's Tech and Restaurants segment, brought to you by BentoBox and Clover, Sean Feeney, of Grovehouse Hospitality, discusses exploring and succeeding with new revenue streams online, specifically the MP (MisiPasta) product line. Please visit the website for BentoBox and Clover to learn how they provide restaurants with the technology they need for even more success, and book a demo today.

See Andrew in conversation with Mary Sue MIlliken, and take in a day's worth of knowledge from some of the best chefs on the West Coast at the 2022 LA Chef Conference--visit their site for information and tickets!

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