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  • Episode 208: Andrew Friedman On His New Book "The Dish"
    In this episode, I talk to Andrew Friedman, author of "The Dish: The Lives and Labor One Plate of Food." We discuss his writing process, how the book came to be, the true dedication it takes to create food, and much more.
    You can find his book here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-dish-andrew-friedman?variant=41006183645218
    Find his podcast here: https://andrewtalkstochefs.com/about/
    IG handle: toquelandandrew
    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 207: Street Food Dominance in CPG, Staffing Levels And Medication Affecting The Food Industry
    In this solo episode, I discuss the recent news that many major financial analysts are concerned over weight loss drugs leading to a loss in revenue for the food industry within the next few years. I then discuss the popularity of "Street Food" items on menus and CPG products. Finally, I end with the news on staffing in the restaurant industry and where we might go from here. (This is not medical or investment advice. For entertainment purposes only)
    Links:
    https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/05/investing/ozempic-food-companies/index.html
    https://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultivating-health/ozempic-for-weight-loss-does-it-work-and-what-do-experts-recommend/2023/07#:~:text=Ozempic%20works%20by%20mimicking%20a,the%20effect%20of%20bariatric%20surgery
    https://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultivating-health/ozempic-for-weight-loss-does-it-work-and-what-do-experts-recommend/2023/07#:~:text=Ozempic%20works%20by%20mimicking%20a,the%20effect%20of%20bariatric%20surgery
    https://news.yahoo.com/ozempic-may-impact-food-industry-134803034.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABggXgUCYg2z3bhUk87B5itBFqNTfPMqhno783zhd7LfYcvSvR_heqiEIeTKhCzBGEZZGlgPwEHBQr2fZtWL0uvIUmkgHoe8chrGO-TWnOUrFqQxad7xXbZnyeKIlgla_4WOek_fCchYqLZ0e-xnLkXsA4DKVkwH3I91n877Nh3S
    https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/launch-pad/companies-monetize-consumer-demand-for-street-food
    https://restaurant.org/research-and-media/research/economists-notebook/analysis-commentary/restaurants-surpassed-pre-pandemic-employment-peak-in-september/
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    36 min
  • Episode 206: Culinary School Enrollment, Web 3.0 Restaurant Impacts and More with Justin Khanna
    In this episode, Justin Khanna returns to discuss many, many topics. We start out with the potential decline in culinary school enrollment and interest due to effects of the industry and the high cost of entry. We then discuss the Michelin Guide in Denver and its overall effect on food scenes. We then discuss an interesting topic on a recent David Chang podcast episode. We go into Web 3.0 opportunities for restaurants, discuss the Mr. Beast lawsuits and much more.
    Find Justin's work at https://www.justinkhanna.com/ and find him on socials @justinkhanna
    Washington Post Culinary School Article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2022/08/30/culinary-school-enrollment-down/
    Michelin Guide Costs Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/12/dining/michelin-star-restaurants-america.html
    How Michelin Affects Dining Scene Article: https://www.eater.com/23671647/michelin-effect-restaurants-vancouver-stars
    NY Times Blackbird funding announcement: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/04/dining/blackbird-resy-founder-ben-leventhal.html
    David Chang Podcast Clip: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cxd62XnSk46/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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    1 hr 32 min
  • Episode 205: Hot Topics In The Food Industry with Mary King
    On this episode of the podcast, Mary King returns to talk all things food industry. Mary King is a restaurant veteran with over fourteen years of hospitality experience, most of them in management. With experience in everything from coffee shops to Michelin-star fine dining, she has seen multiple operations from the inside. She now shares her industry knowledge on the small-business-focused digital publication Fit Small Business as a staff writer and restaurant specialist. You can find her on LinkedIn or Fitsmallbusiness.com. We chat about ghost kitchens, food AI, restaurant stories, food writing and much more.
    Checkout https://fitsmallbusiness.com/ for many helpful resources for food business operators
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    45 min
  • Episode 204: MrBeast Food Issues and AI Recipes
    In this episode, I go over the lawsuits regarding MrBeast Burger and Virtual dining Concepts and the effects this can have on ghost kitchens and dining in the future. I also discuss AI recipe work being done in restaurant settings and what this could mean for the future of food. I also give a quick podcast update.
    Links:
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2023/08/01/mrbeast-sues-partner/
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2023/08/08/mrbeast-burger-lawsuit-virtual-dining-concepts/
    https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/the-scene/velvet-taco-presents-chat-gptaco-created-using-ai/3293613/
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    32 min
  • Episode 203: Managing Yourself Within The Food World with Chef Brother Luck

    On this episode I chat with Chef Brother Luck. Chef Brother Luck, an acclaimed restaurateur from Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a renowned figure in the culinary world. With a James Beard nomination under his belt, Brother has also become a fan favorite on popular cooking shows like Top Chef, Chopped, and Beat Bobby Flay. He has been featured in various publications, including Food and Wine Magazine, and has made appearances on national television programs such as The Rachael Ray Show and the Today Show. But Brother's influence extends beyond the kitchen. As a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, he frequently shares his journey through his highly reviewed memoir, "No Lucks Given: Life is hard but there is hope." Brother's passion for mentorship and creating a safe space for discussions about mental health is matched only by his dedication to inspiring large audiences on stage and online. In this episode we talk about his career, managing in food business, mental health, thoughts on the industry and much more.

    Links:

    Website chefbrotherluck.com

    Facebook @chefbrotherluck

    TikTok @chefbrotherluck

    IG @chefbrotherluck

    LinkedIn @chefbrotherluck

    Book: https://chefbrotherluck.com/product/no-lucks-given-life-is-hard-but-there-is-hope/


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    59 min
  • Episode 202: Talking Retro Recipes With Bobby Hicks
    In this episode I chat with Bobby Hicks, the founder of Retro Recipes Kitchen. In the podcast we talk about some of his favorite (and least favorite) retro recipes. We also chat about his process, how he goes about finding his recipes, the process of content creation in this space and much more.
    Follow him on socials @retrorecipeskitchen or @thisfellow
    Check out his patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/RetroRecipesKitchen
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    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 200: 10 Lessons I've Learned From Talking To Cooks
    Episode 200 is hear, and I wanted to share the principles and ideas I've learned from talking with you all over the course of this show. Expect to hear about ego, creativity, the value we all hold and much more. Thanks for 200 and excited for what the future of the show holds!
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    35 min
  • Episode 199: Not Staying Within The Lines, MasterChef and Creativity with Fred Chang
    On this episode I chat with Fred Chang. Fred is a Chef, Food Blogger, 2x MasterChef Alum, Milkbar Alum and Content Creator. In this episode we talk about his upbringing and how it relates to food, not staying in the box people put you in and how he forged such an interesting career. We talk about his time on MasterChef, how he creates his food content, great and not-so-great recipe ideas and much more.
    You can follow Fred on instagram @fredfredchangchang
    You can check out his site at https://freddysharajuku.com/
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    49 min

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A podcast focusing on the everyday workers of the food service industry. I strive to promote cooks and other food service workers, and give an audio experience that help listeners relate to these…