Jessica and Avi sit down today to discuss the latest Carla updates, what managing the early days of the business informed about the need to bring on a back of house operator for the next phase of growth, as well as the biblical story of Joseph, forgiveness, and if Rachel and Jacob were actually getting after it.

1:27 - what the early days of the business taught Avi about the need for someone to handle operations

4:41 - when a third kitchen hire is driven by power dynamics to take shortcuts

6:36 - putting a different spin on the tuna chop that had pros and cons

10:04 - what the new back of house operator has been able to accomplish to prioritize consistency

12:32 - Jessica's favorite Carla order and why the GAC changed their lives

16:21 - process of R&Ding and hint at upcoming new menu items

18:25 - Angelini Osteria order to taste test with Ryan and Brittany

22:39 - Avi wants to tell Jessica the story of Joseph from the Bible

25:00 - Jessica wonders if people could really date back then, Avi contends that familial power structures of the time would make hooking up privately a challenge

27:59 - Jacob's polygamy loophole to be able to get together with Rachel after accidentally sleeping with her sister

33:51 - Joseph's asshole siblings throw him down a well in a jealous rage for being the favorite

35:05 - Joseph's ultimate come-up from 13 years of slavery to saving all of Egypt from famine

37:16 - Joseph comes face to face with his siblings in their time of need and is put to the highest test of forgiveness

40:01 - trusting the path that you are on is the right one regardless of the challenges along the way (Jessica thinks Joseph still might be a pick-me though)