Food Tripping Family

What is the pandemic's lasting impact on the restaurant industry?  Anson interviews restaurant executive Chris Vestal about his career in restaurants around the country, as well as his thoughts on the current state of restaurants in the covid era, and its lasting impact.  Then, Chris and Anson talk about their recent trip to a tradeshow in Chicago and a couple of nights eating and drinking at some Chicago institutions including Three Dots and a Dash, Revival Food Hall, The Billy Goat Tavern, Au Cheval, Le Colonial, and the Michelin two-starred Smyth.    --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Two fathers take their two daughters on a father-daughter retreat to Pittsburgh and the Nemacolin Resort. Of course, the Food Tripping Family will experience some of Pittsburgh's best restaurants and museums along the way, as well as explore Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Water and the Flight 93 Memorial. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As business travel picks up, join the Food Tripping Family as they share past experiences and best practices on how to make the most out of a business trip. Anson shares some highlights from his recent business trip to Aspen. Colorado, which we know will include plenty of restaurants, hotels, and activities. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Follow the Food Tripping Family as they take their first post-pandemic international trip to the culinary mecca of Mexico City. Hear about travel to and from Mexico City from the United States, stays at the Las Alcobas Hotel and the Four Season Mexico City, meals at Pujol, Quintonil, Nicos, Maximo Bistrot, Sud 777, Rosetta, and Filigrana, and sights including Teotihuacan, the Anthropology Museum, Museo Soumaya, and much much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The family travels to Puerto Rico for eight nights, spending time in Old Town San Juan, the Ritz Carlton Dorado, and the St Regis Bahia. Learn about Puerto Rico's rich history and hear about some of its hotels, restaurants, sights, along with and tips about travel to this ecological and cultural wonderland.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app