Chef Dan Jackson of Osteria Georgi shares his journey in the restaurant industry and coping with his wife Stephanie's passing. He also discusses his time at Eleven Madison Park, meeting his wife there, and eventually opening his restaurant in Chapel Hill. The episode also touches on managing a restaurant while raising three children, and how tragedy gave him an interesting perspective on life. The hosts, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, along with Chef Dan, engage in an in-depth conversation about the realities of running a restaurant and offer some insightful anecdotes about their experiences in the industry.

02:54 Meet the Hosts: Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss

03:02 Guest Introduction: Chef Dan Jackson of Osteria Georgi 04:25 Behind the Scenes of a Restaurant on Valentine's Day

07:21 The Journey of Chef Dan Jackson

09:21 The Challenges and Triumphs of Running a Restaurant 19:06 Remembering Stephanie Jackson

34:37 The Hiring Philosophy of USHG

35:06 The 51% Rule and Its Impact

35:51 The Stephanie Jackson's 100% Award

36:56 Returning to New York and Joining Union Square Events 37:55 The Challenges and Triumphs of Catering

40:17 Becoming Parents and Navigating Career Changes

41:32 Facing a Devastating Diagnosis

42:10 The Journey of Grief and Resilience

45:57 Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Reflections

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