Foodservice for Thought

Oh boy, today is a good one! Today, Karey and Justin talk with Rebecca Kilbreath of the Zoomba Group on how restaurants show up in the design space. From interior design to lighting and noise levels, Rebecca drops all sorts of knowledge.

Zoomba Group:
https://zoombagroup.com/

Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/

Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/

FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/


Produced by FH&W

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast. 

Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast.

Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.

This week and next, it's a two part episode where Karey and Justin chat with Joe Carbonara of Zoomba Group and Dan Hartlein of Antunes. The topic? AI and Automation in foodservice.


Zoomba Group:
https://zoombagroup.com/

Antunes
https://antunes.com/

Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/

Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/

FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/


Produced by FH&W

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast. 

Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast. 

Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast. 

Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast.

Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.

This week and next, it's a two part episode where Karey and Justin chat with Joe Carbonara of Zoomba Group and Dan Hartlein of Antunes. The topic? AI and Automation in foodservice.


Zoomba Group:
https://zoombagroup.com/

Antunes
https://antunes.com/

Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/

Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/

FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/


Produced by FH&W

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast. 

Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast. 

Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast.

Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.

Hello, hello! Season six kicks off with Karey and Justin talking the following:

Tipping:
Yay or nay - when is ok, when is too much?

Solo Dining:
Do you enjoy going out to eat by yourself? 

Experiential Dining:
What are your thoughts on a dinner with a...show? 

Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/

Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/

FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/


Produced by FH&W

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast. 

Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast.

Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.

In this episode, Karey and Justin breakdown the upcoming 2023 FHW Kitchen Equipment Expo. 

Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/

Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/

FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/


Produced by FH&W

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast. 

Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast.

Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.

In part two of this two part conversation, Karey and Justin chat with Jane Bullock, Chief Purpose Officer of Antunes. She discusses her role as CPO, volunteering, creating a culture of giving back and more.

Antunes.com

Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/

Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/

FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/


Produced by FH&W

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast. 

Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast. 

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast. 

Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast.

Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.

In part one of this two part conversation, Karey and Justin chat with Jane Bullock, Chief Purpose Officer of Antunes. She discusses her role as CPO, volunteering, creating a culture of giving back and more.

Antunes.com

Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/

Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/

FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/


Produced by FH&W

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast. 

Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast. 

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast.

Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.

In today's episode, Karey and Justin are joined by Julia Emerson of TRC and Nora Luna of CenterPoint to discuss how foodservice operators can be mindful of, use and be rewarded for efficiently selecting and using kitchen equipment. 

Nora Luna began her career at CenterPoint Energy in 2003 in Customer Service.  In 2005 was promoted to Associate Service Consultant in Electric Distribution eventually being promoted to Staff Service Consultant.   As a Service Consultant her roles included Electric Distribution and Street Lighting Design at various locations during her 17 years in Electric Operations.  In 2022 she moved to CenterPoint Energy’s Energy Efficiency Department, managing multiple Energy Efficiency Programs, including Commercial High Efficiency Foodservice Equipment (CHEF), Commercial Standard, Residential Standard, and Hard-to-Reach Offer programs.  One of her many passions is educating others on conserving the environment by using exiting energy resources more efficiently.   She holds a bachelor’s in Business Management from LeTourneau University. 

Julia Emerson works in TRC Companies' Advanced Energy division, specializing in administering energy efficiency programs. Julia currently manages the implementation of the CenterPoint Energy Commercial High Efficiency Foodservice (CHEF) program, and works with other TRC Company foodservice initiatives aimed at promoting energy-efficient practices and increasing market transformation. As a dedicated and passionate advocate for sustainable energy solutions, Julia is committed to educating others about the benefits of energy efficiency and promoting best practices within the industry. She works closely with clients and stakeholders to identify opportunities for savings, raise awareness about efficient kitchen practices, and recruit new program participants. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma and an MSc in Environmental Management from the National University of Singapore. Her diverse educational background has given her a unique perspective on the energy industry, and she is always eager to share her insights and experience with others.

Nora Luna
[email protected]

Julia Emerson
[email protected]

Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/

Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/

FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/


Produced by FH&W

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast. 

Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast.

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In today's episode, Karey and Justin are joined by coworker and Chef, Chris Waltman to discuss the science behind the food and how a basic understanding can go a long with the home cook. Ears up, tummies hungry!

Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/

Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/

FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/


Produced by FH&W

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast. 

Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast.

Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.

In this episode, Karey and Justin break down their favorite things about patio season and enjoying food and beverages of the adult variety outside...before it gets too hot.

ink to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/

Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/

FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/


Produced by FH&W

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast. 

Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.

Forbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast.

Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant industry to others.