In this episode of the GrowSF Podcast, hosts Vishal Lugani and Sachin Agarwal sit down with Val Cantu, the chef and owner of the two-Michelin-starred restaurant Californios. Val shares his journey from his family's restaurant in Texas to running a top fine dining establishment in San Francisco. He discusses the challenges of operating in San Francisco, including bureaucracy, pandemic impacts, and staffing issues. Val also highlights the importance of sourcing local ingredients and building strong supplier relationships. The conversation touches on policy and public safety issues, with Val appealing for better conditions for small businesses.

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In this episode, hosts Vishal Lugani and Steven Buss are joined by Annie Fryman, Director of Special Projects at SPUR and Jake Price, San Francisco Community Organizer for the Housing Action Coalition. They discuss the pressing issue of housing in San Francisco, examining the historical context, current challenges, and potential solutions to create a more affordable and livable city.
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This episode features a conversation with GrowSF Podcast host Vishal Lugani and GrowSF co-founders Sachin Agarwal and Steven Buss. We'll share the story of why we launched GrowSF and what we're doing to help make San Francisco safe, clean, affordable, and vibrant.
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