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NEW DROP with Josean Irizarry of Smash Jibarito  and it's the communal dialogue that excites us the most.

Josean talks about his ascension through the industry, mentorship, anxiety and ultimately - how entrepreneurship has challenged his journey and overall perspective on his business development.

We talk about the the impact of the culture of The Bear and the commercialization of realities on how we operate our lives and its effect on our perspective of the industry.

We anchor this dialogue through a multitude of lenses that truly meets the industry where they are.

This narrative highlights the dichotomy of Josean's journey, his commitment to his craft and how they have navigated their mission to make his mark on the industry that you can feel and access.

As always - supreme shout out to Blind Barber Chicago for this necessary conversation, No & Low for the support and the entire crew for making this gem of a dialogue come to fruition. 

Happy holidays from us to you - enjoy yourself, wherever you find yourself. 

From us to you, 

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LIVE DROP from the crew featuring Brad Bolt of Mijenta Tequila and Dustin Drankiewicz of Paper Plane Pizza hosted by Blind Barber Chicago.

We anchor this conversation on the individual unique journey of our guests while exploring the unique parallels of their respective experiences.

Beginning with Brad -  we discuss his background as a former partner of Bar Deville and owner of Neon Wilderness while sharing how he found his sobriety, advocacy and the value pillars of the brand that he represents.

Continuing with Dustin - we explore his sobriety journey, ingrained equity practices and how value of community can benefit from acknowledging the collective journey that we may find ourselves on.

Brad and Dustin creative a dynamic narrative that addresses diverse industry topics ranging from sustainability, industry equity, empowerment and self fulfillment - on their own terms.

Naturally - there are heavy truths, resource sharing and stigma settling.
This insight empowers the collective industry experience with entrepreneurship,  self actualization, overall wellness and commitments to yourselves and the community that you aim to serve.

As always - we want to give big shine to our homies at Blind Barber Chicago for hosting this necessary conversation, Ritual Zero Proof for their support, Mijenta Tequila for assisting us to facilitate this dynamic dialogue, Flowers for Dreams for the set design, garn:t and the amplification of the industry.

Remember - take care of yourself while also providing grace as the industry isn't linear and YOU are what makes it matter.

Stay golden,

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We are back at it for OUR FOURTH SEASON of Terms of Service Podcast and we are eternally grateful - for you and the industry at large.

Such a phenomenal journey so far and to bring us into our next phase - is Amber Payden  where we explore numerous elements of pop culture, technology within the hospitality space, scalability and the element of 'choosing your stress'.

This conversation is an exciting ride as we find ourselves separating the different areas of the hospitality industry ranging from AI, technology implementation for systems efficiency while also divulging how the human experience is being reduced to overlooked data.

Amber facilitates a brilliant narrative that dives deep into the nuances of tech and how hospitality begins to remove itself and doesn't always speak the language of the industry that was built by us as a community.

Collectively - this is such an amalgamation of technology, pop culture and most importantly the cost of culture at the hands of something that was meant to assist not direct.

As always - we thank Blind Barber Chicago  for hosting these necessary conversations, Ritual Zero Proof for the support and for handling beverage design.

Laugh a little, learn a ton and buckle in for one hell of a conversation that launches us into our fourth season. 

Stay Golden, 

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Ayyyooo!

Season 3 is a wrap and we are overjoyed with the journey.

Lance Watson of Saint Della joins us to round out the season and it's viiiibeee heavy.

Lance talks to us about how being a multifaceted industry guy has propelled him to craft his culinary identity through the teachings of his grandmother alongside his evolving lived experience.

We also discuss how navigating one's own position[s] within the standards of the industry presents its specific set of direct challenges.

This episode is a ride and we couldn't be happier to support Saint Della on their commitment of equity, ambition and overall visibility because if it not done correctly - you ultimately provide a disservice to your staff and ultimately the community in which you serve.

Allow us to lean into some gratitude [s/o to emotions] right now.

We are so beyond thankful to be able to achieve this milestone.
T o S began as a way to amplify necessary and often overlooked narratives with the industry and we are consistently reaffirmed by the support and it's truly all because of the community that holds us in such regard.

We want to give a resounding acknowledgement to our partners at Blind Barber Chicago for hosting these necessary conversations and Ritual Zero Proof for their unwavering support. 

Lastly, we thank the community endlessly and want to let you know how much we acknowledge this platform on behalf of YOU. 

Terms of Service is nothing without cultural support and our gratitude knows no bounds. 

Stay Golden, 

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NEW DROP with Michael Baker and Steve Cantu of Wild Edible World Podcast and it's too fresh; pun intended.

Michael and Steve discuss their backgrounds, how they teamed up, the history of foraging and the impact of agriculture vs. foraging.

This episode is a substantial reminder to get outside and truly enjoy everything that nature has to offer.

As always - a supreme thank you to Blind Barber Chicago for hosting this necessary conversation, Ritual Zero Proof for the support and Cheyenne English for the beverage design.

Get Outside,

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This fresh drop is our 50th and its too soothing and we are wildly thankful.

We are joined by Victor Chan of I Am Consciously Curious Podcast and we talk about intention, identity and how we craft the art of hospitality throughout  our experiences.

Victor talks about his background as a paramedic to how, and why - he launched 'I Am Consciously Curious.

We also talk about the realities of forgoing your own personal goals to sell it to a larger vision and the honest cost of that.

This episode has us reflect inward to ensure that we are pouring into ourselves just as much as we pour into others.

We'll let this speak for itself because it truly is good for the soul.

As always - we want to give a supreme shout out to Blind Barber Chicago for hosting this necessary conversation, Cheyenne English for the beverage design and Ritual Zero Proof for the support.

Touch grass, drink water and take care out there,

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Fresh drop from the crew!

We are so happy to be joined by Eve Studnička and Alexis Rice Thomas of Funeral Potatoes and this just feels too good.

Eve and Alexis talk us through their journey from a pandemic passion project to their process of fundraising for their brick and mortar restaurant to the importance of not taking yourself too seriously.

The dynamic duo also discuss sustainability within their passions and share their authentic thoughts on the impact of ego and creating a space based on inclusivity.

This episode brilliantly balances the inspirations of Eve and Alexis while also highlighting the realities of the industry that they have been exposed to.

We had too much fun here and we are so excited for what's to come for Funeral Potatoes.

Also - support the homies here on their journey to opening their cozy cafe. 

A solid thank you to Blind Barber Chicago for hosting this necessary conversation, Ritual Zero Proof for their support, Cheyenne English  for the beverage offerings and Quari Ice for the product.

See you soon,

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FRESH DROP for the culture with Father Oskar of Birria Ta-Ta-Tacos and this deluxe episode talks about it all.

We explore his Guatemalan roots, while also discussing how he began his business practice inspired by Mexican cuisine.

This episode is a testament on multiple levels - from respecting the inspiration that you pull from, moderation in regards to sustainability to overall integrity in regards to your community and those that you serve.

We are so inspired by the work that Oskar does and welcome you to dive into this extra special episode with the hometown hero.

As always - we want to thank our friends at Blind Barber Chicago for hosting this necessary conversation, Mezcal Uniōn for the support, garn:t for the beverages and Quari Ice for the product to keep this fire conversation as chill as possible.

Also, if you are interested in industry resources feel free to reach out to our friends and homies at Dish Roulette Kitchen helmed by Jackson Flores.

In the words of Father Oskar,

Peace, Love and Abundance.

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Welcome back; we've missed you and are so stoked to be back.

In this fresh drop - we're joined by Chef Francis Pascal, the founder of Vendador, a nomadic[ish] Chicago-based fine private dining company  that focuses on employee forward practices.

Originally from Albania - Francis talks to us about how food is the vessel for connection and how he translates that through his cuisine and overall environment as well. 

After gaining experience at Japonais by Morimoto, Momotaro, and Roister of the Alinea Group, Chef Pascal  decided to launch his own platform. However - he aspired to doing things differently. 

He wanted to create a workplace culture that prioritized the well-being and growth of his employees while also providing curatorial experiences for his guests. 

In this drop, Chef Pascal shares his insights into the importance of creating a positive workplace culture, the challenges he has faced, and his overall process. 

We are fortunate to be a community narrative to showcase realities such as these and it feels too good to have Francis arrive as a stranger and leave as a friend.

Also - we'd like to thank Blind Barber Chicago for hosting this necessary conversation, Ritual Zero Proof for their support, the garn:t crew for the beverages and Quari Ice for the product.

Stay Golden Out There,

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FRESH DROP for the masses.

Jackson Flores of Dish Roulette Kitchen is an operations consultant with over a decade of experience in international, multi-concept dining, and quick service operations.

She specializes in developing operational foundations and processes for high volume concepts; built to launch, scale, and sustain profitability from concept to completion.

We explore how they keep their community engaged - while also empowering people of color that they are equally deserving of the opportunities that they are presented.

This brilliant episode explores the tangible journey from creative discipline to mentorship to ultimately - mindful business ownership.

We thank Jackson Flores and the entire D R K crew for the inspiring work, Ritual Zero Proof for the support and Blind Barber Chicago for hosting this necessary conversation.

Stay Up Out There,

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