Sommlight

Annette Alvarez Peters on the importance of making mistakes, why 200 handbags is not enough, and the lessons that helped her become one of the biggest and most influential beverage buyers in America.

Jeff Taylor talks the dive bars of New York, a 26 year career and life in the birthplace of American fine dining, and life’s important staples: eggs and beer.

Maurice DiMarino talks the important difference between body and boogie boarding, wine as art, the intricacies of Google Calendars, and waking up with ideas. 

Jill Zimorski talks about the art of studying for one of the hardest exams in the world while cross-country skiing, being proud of being loud, running marathons while listening to Lizzo, and why she prefers her bunnies cooked. 

Molly Brooks talks about her love of Ewoks and her dislike of the ocean, why cats are superior pets, her flare, and understanding the greater movement of the restaurant. 

Anthony Mueller talks juggling chainsaws, bottled lightning, warm beer, and the one thing none of us can afford to lose. 

Isabella Fitzgerald talks the art of muscle memory & repetition, the difference between helping and offering help, her authentic Jersey Shore, and hoarding Capri Blue Volcano candles. 

Shayn Bjornholm talks about his greatest gifts in life, people finding their mastery, using Clif bars as a means of communication, and the time he almost purposefully got lost in Champagne caves. 

Nelson Daquip talks building a legacy career at a legacy restaurant, being the keeper of culture, sugar craves and gummy bears, and the honor of carrying the load for mama-san. 

Jodi Bronchtein talks coconuts in Fiji, getting drunk for the first time at 39, her big question for Stevie Nicks, and the 500-mile walk to her unequivocal yes.