Few people in our industry will ever be able to call themselves pioneers but Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby are exactly that. They have been pushing their own, distinct version vegetable forward and plant based diet way before became popular. For over 25 years now Rich has lived and worked with a passion to change the narrative for a vegan population and now he husband and wife team has created a mini empire with a dedicated following of vegetarians and carnivores alike.  

In this addendum episode, we catch up with Nick Elmi and hear how recent events have affected him and the restaurant industry.

Philadelphia chef and restaurateur, Nick Elmi sits down with us to talk about his restaurants, his sobriety and his journey to becoming a James Beard nominated chef. A family man who still makes time for the important things in life, Nick talks to us about the challenges that come with owning small restaurants in a competitive market like Philadelphia. A great listen for anyone who is interested in starting off on their own path to ownership.

Eli speaks candidly about the moments leading up to the train crash which left him paralyzed from the chest down. He also speaks about the recovery process and the importance of resilience during challenging times.  

Join chef Eli Kulp as he talks with the people that shape the way we eat in America today. Whether it’s important life lessons in the workplace, the relevance of great leadership in the kitchen, or even the responsibilities we now hold in protecting our food ways, Chef Eli will navigate these deep and highly relevant conversations to ensure the listener not only learns from these passionate guests but is inspired by them also.