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It's All About Food
It's All About Food - Hartglass & De Mattei, Meat Madness

It's All About Food

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 57:00


Hartglass & De Mattei, Meat Madness Caryn Hartglass teams up again with Gary De Mattei to talk about Eleven Madison Park added meat back on their menu; Beyond Meat rumors; Alpha-Gal, mammalian meat allergy; and oxalates in Spinach. Plus they discuss new recipes they've been working on. Links mentioned in the podcast: Healthy World Burger Eleven Madison, Meat Is Back at Eleven Madison Park, After 4 Vegan Years Why Is Martha's Vineyard Going Vegan? It's All About Tick Bites. Beyond Meat

Mark Simone
Mark interviews restaurant critic Steve Cuozzo.

Mark Simone

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 9:19


There's a new building coming to Grand Central in Manhattan. What could it be? The Eleven Madison Park restaurant is thinking of moving away from most vegan products and moving towards a non-vegan style. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Simone
Hour 2: Trying to reach a deal.

Mark Simone

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 34:06


Newsmax has settled a defamation lawsuit with voting company Dominion over its alleged lies about the 2020 election. Today is the meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and President Trump to try to reach a peace deal in the Russia-Ukraine war. More immigration centers and immigrants have been removed from the country over the last week. Mark Takes Your Calls! Mark interviews restaurant critic Steve Cuozzo. There's a new building coming to Grand Central in Manhattan. What could it be? The Eleven Madison Park restaurant is thinking of moving away from most vegan products and moving towards a non-vegan style. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Simone
FULL SHOW: MSNBC name change, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Trump's meeting.

Mark Simone

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 66:49


MSNBC is changing its name to "MS NOW" due to NBCUniversal's spinoff. Today is the big day at the White House for President Trump as he meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a potential deal. Zelensky was told to wear a suit or not have a meeting. Mark interviews New York Post columnist Michael Goodwin. Michael isn't too confident about what could happen over the war with Russia and Ukraine. Democrats may be scared if Mamdani wins in the NYC mayoral race; he could be the face of the party. Newsmax has settled a defamation lawsuit with voting company Dominion over its alleged lies about the 2020 election. Today is the meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and President Trump to try to reach a peace deal in the Russia-Ukraine war. More immigration centers and immigrants have been removed from the country over the last week. Mark interviews restaurant critic Steve Cuozzo. There's a new building coming to Grand Central in Manhattan. What could it be? The Eleven Madison Park restaurant is thinking of moving away from most vegan products and moving towards a non-vegan style. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Simone
Mark interviews restaurant critic Steve Cuozzo.

Mark Simone

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 9:19


There's a new building coming to Grand Central in Manhattan. What could it be? The Eleven Madison Park restaurant is thinking of moving away from most vegan products and moving towards a non-vegan style.

Mark Simone
Hour 2: Trying to reach a deal.

Mark Simone

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 34:52


Newsmax has settled a defamation lawsuit with voting company Dominion over its alleged lies about the 2020 election. Today is the meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and President Trump to try to reach a peace deal in the Russia-Ukraine war. More immigration centers and immigrants have been removed from the country over the last week. Mark Takes Your Calls! Mark interviews restaurant critic Steve Cuozzo. There's a new building coming to Grand Central in Manhattan. What could it be? The Eleven Madison Park restaurant is thinking of moving away from most vegan products and moving towards a non-vegan style.

Mark Simone
FULL SHOW: MSNBC name change, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Trump's meeting.

Mark Simone

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 64:38


MSNBC is changing its name to "MS NOW" due to NBCUniversal's spinoff. Today is the big day at the White House for President Trump as he meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a potential deal. Zelensky was told to wear a suit or not have a meeting. Mark interviews New York Post columnist Michael Goodwin. Michael isn't too confident about what could happen over the war with Russia and Ukraine. Democrats may be scared if Mamdani wins in the NYC mayoral race; he could be the face of the party. Newsmax has settled a defamation lawsuit with voting company Dominion over its alleged lies about the 2020 election. Today is the meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and President Trump to try to reach a peace deal in the Russia-Ukraine war. More immigration centers and immigrants have been removed from the country over the last week. Mark interviews restaurant critic Steve Cuozzo. There's a new building coming to Grand Central in Manhattan. What could it be? The Eleven Madison Park restaurant is thinking of moving away from most vegan products and moving towards a non-vegan style.

The LA Food Podcast
Michael Voltaggio on legacy, LA's fine dining rise, and why he won't slow down. Plus, restaurants pivoting “for the right reasons” and a preview of LA Chef Con 2025.

The LA Food Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 78:29


Today's LA Food Podcast is a first — our debut three-part episode. First up, host Luca Servodio breaks down the week's biggest food stories, from Eleven Madison Park's bold new pivot to Bill Addison's glowing RVR review and how Ozempic is reshaping restaurant menus. He also sings the praises of recent meals at Budonoki, Lasita and Teddy's Red Tacos. Then, LA Chef Con founder Brad Metzger joins us to preview the October 6 event at Redbird and Vibiana, bringing together the city's top chefs and industry leaders. Finally, our headliner: Michael Voltaggio, the Top Chef season 6 winner, bad boy of molecular gastronomy, and creative force behind restaurants like ink. and The Bazaar. We revisit his groundbreaking career, unpack how the 2010s put LA fine dining on the global map, and explore why he's still relentlessly pushing culinary boundaries.The LA Food Podcast is powered by Acquired Taste Media. Be sure to check out our sister shows: Taqueando with Bill Esparza and Let It Rip. And don't forget to rate and review!–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠–Get 10% off at House of Macadamias using code "LAFOOD" https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods

El Brieff
Drones a domicilio: Las noticias para este jueves

El Brieff

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 13:57


En este episodio de El Brieff explicamos el sobrevuelo de un dron estadounidense en Valle de Bravo y la entrega de 26 narcos a EE. UU. que el Gobierno de México califica de soberana. Revisamos sanciones a empresas ligadas al CJNG en Puerto Vallarta y la incautación de 700 millones en activos de Maduro. Europa acuerda con Trump una estrategia para hablar con Putin, y un tribunal habilita retener ayuda exterior. Kabul encara riesgo de quedarse sin agua. Eleven Madison Park reintroduce carne. Además: recortes de tasas en la mira, Gaza bajo bombardeos, tensiones en el Mar del Sur de China, Perplexity‑Chrome, Irán y Uruguay.Este episodio es presentado por STRTGY y EVA, la plataforma de IA que automatiza tu departamento de análisis con pronósticos, análisis comercial, geointeligencia y un Asistente GenAI. Agenda una llamada de 15 minutos y descubre cómo EVA impulsa decisiones estratégicas en segundos. Conoce más y coordina tu demo escribiéndonos un correo a arturo@strtgy.aiRecibe gratis nuestro newsletter con las noticias más importantes del día.Si te interesa una mención en El Brieff, escríbenos a arturo@brieffy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How I Built This with Guy Raz
Exclusive Update: The Chef Who Shocked the Culinary World and Why He's Changing Course Again—Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park

How I Built This with Guy Raz

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 43:08


In 2021, Daniel Humm shook up the dining world by making his 3-Michelin-star restaurant, Eleven Madison Park, 100% plant-based.No meat. No butter. No cream.It was a first in fine dining, igniting global headlines, industry backlash, and endless debate.Now, in an exclusive podcast conversation with Guy Raz, Daniel shares his next bold decision—he's reintroducing animal products. Daniel shares what he learned from his years of plant-based cooking and how the experiment forever changed his creative vision.This is a story about risk, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.In this episode:How a creative rut at the peak of his career sparked a radical transformation.The hidden economics of running a world-class restaurant without meat.The backlash—and surprising supporters—of the plant-based pivot.Why EMP will remain 90% plant-based, but welcome more people back to the table.What Daniel believes is the future of fine dining.Listen to the original 2021 HIBT episode with Daniel Humm: https://wondery.com/shows/how-i-built-this/episode/10386-eleven-madison-park-daniel-humm/ Follow How I Built This:Instagram → @howibuiltthisX → @HowIBuiltThisFacebook → How I Built ThisFollow Guy Raz:Instagram → @guy.razX → @guyrazSubstack → guyraz.substack.comWebsite → guyraz.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Defining Hospitality Podcast
Transformative Retreats - Ben Uyeda and Adam Wininger - Defining Hospitality - Episode #212

Defining Hospitality Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 55:53


What is the power of providing unique experiences?Today, Dan chats with the Co-Founders of Reset Hotels, Ben Uyeda and Adam Wininger, about their unique hotel venture designed for the next generation of conscious travelers. Ben and Adam share insights from their journey in hospitality, emphasizing the importance of midweek group bookings for corporate and wellness retreats, and creating meaningful, immersive experiences in the vast, open spaces of Joshua Tree. The conversation explores the concept of 'reset' in hospitality, the value of modular construction in remote areas, and future visions including art installations, unique retreats, and potentially an interplanetary hotel. Join the conversation as they discuss how thoughtful design and unique experiences can transform simple stays into unforgettable journeys.Takeaways:Excellence in hospitality (and any field) comes from attention to detail and continuous improvement—strive to perfect the small things, not just the big vision.Make sure you're intentional about the guest experience. Always consider how you want people to feel during and after their experience with you, whether in hospitality, business, or daily life.Prioritize midweek group and retreat bookings. They are a key driver of business success.Be willing to evolve your ideas and operations as you learn from real-world experience. The best concepts often emerge from adapting to changing circumstances.Move beyond generic spaces—offer unique, authentic moments (like outdoor activities, art installations, or surprise elements) that guests will remember and share.Design experiences that encourage genuine interaction, such as group hikes, yoga at sunset, or shared reading materials.Make it easy to deliver “magical” experiences by building thoughtful, repeatable systems (e.g., providing thank you cards and mailing them for guests).Quote of the Show: ”I've always thought of hospitality as the craft of the welcome.” - Ben Uyeda“ We fully intend to do all that. Just creating little moments of surprise for people out in the desert.” - Adam WiningerLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-uyeda-6927215/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-w1818654323333/ Website: https://www.stayreset.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reset.hotel/ Shout Outs:1:16 - Entrepreneurs Organization https://eonetwork.org/ 2:48 - HD Vegas https://hdexpo.hospitalitydesign.com/ 8:24 - U2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U2 8:28 - Meadowlands Arena https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meadowlands_Arena 9:32 - Hype Beast https://hypebeast.com/ 19:09 - Burning Man https://burningman.org/ 24:29 - W Hotels https://w-hotels.marriott.com/ 24:35 - SoulCycle https://www.soul-cycle.com/ 28:06 - Rick Rubin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Rubin 29:30 - Jesse Itzler https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Itzler 32:21 - Will Guidara https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Guidara 33:24 - NoMad Library https://nomadlasvegas.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/nomad-library.html 35:27 - Eleven Madison Park https://www.elevenmadisonpark.com/ 38:22 - Storm King https://welcome.stormking.org/ 43:23 - Goose https://www.goosetheband.com/ 46:00 - Mass MoCA https://massmoca.org/ 46:26 - Pappy and Harriet's https://pappyandharriets.com/ 48:12 - Post Ranch Inn https://postranchinn.com/ 48:21 - Chateau Marmont https://www.chateaumarmont.com/ 55:29 - YPO https://www.ypo.org/ 

Cookbook Club
100: Farewell episode

Cookbook Club

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 62:39


Join us for our farewell episode, where we talk about the process of making the podcast and hear from some of our listeners! Thank you all for listening for the last four years and making this such a fun project for us.Recipes and resources mentioned in this episode:Eleven Madison Park granola (NYT)Baked eggs with crushed chickpeas, chorizo and herby breadcrumbs (Dining In)Cinnamon rolls (NYT)Curried chicken salad (Salt Fat Acid Heat)Chicken pelau (Small Victories)Shepherd's Pie (Whole30)Strawberry summer stack cake (Smitten Kitchen Keepers)Strawberry summer sheet cake (Smitten Kitchen)Strawberry summer snack cake (Smitten Kitchen)Cranberry pear cake (Snacking Cakes)Almond olive oil rosemary shortbread (Smitten Kitchen Every Day)Beef stew (My Kitchen Year)Bacon & Egg spaghetti (Dinner in One)Third Culture Cooking by Zaynab Issa The Michael Scott Podcast Company podcastHome Cooking podcastJoin our Cookbook Club!Our Instagram, @cookbookclubshowE-mail us: cookbookclubshow@gmail.comFind Renee and Sara on Instagram: @hipchickdigs and @realtor_saragrayOur sponsors: Dropcloth Samplers

The Restaurant Guys
Chefs Akin & Lindsay on the Melding of Unlikely Cuisines

The Restaurant Guys

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 56:15 Transcription Available


The BanterThe Guys talk about sourcing new products including attending the Fancy Food Show and getting a good tip from a podcast guest. Hear about the latest one that has caught their attention.The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys are sharing two conversations with two chefs who are fusing cuisines. Tyler Akin has gotten attention for marrying Corsican and Sardinian dishes at Bastia in Philadelphia . Chaz Lindsay in Jackson, MS has taken his culinary experiences in NYC and Italy back to his home in Mississippi where he blends in down home Southern cooking. BioTyler AkinTyler Akin is a Philadelphia-based chef, restaurateur, and founder of Form-FunctionHospitality. Akin is currently the chef-partner of Le Cavalier at the Green Room, at the iconic Hotel du Pont in Wilmington, DE. Tyler also serves as chef-partner of Bastia, at the Hotel Anna & Bel in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood. Bastia was named a “Must-Visit New Restaurant” by Bon Appétit prior to opening, it has since earned accolades including placement on Esquire's list of “Best New Restaurants in America” for 2024.Chaz LindsayChaz Lindsay was raised in Belhaven, MS, graduated Culinary Institute of America, externed and worked at Eleven Madison Park. He was a sous chef at Colicchio and Sons and Craft in NYC before leaving  to work in Tuscania, Italy. Chaz returned to the states and in 2023 he opened Pulito Osteria in Jackson MS. Pulito Osteria's menu merges Italian cuisine with flavors of the Deep South. In 2025, he opened Rowan's bar with fresh takes on pub classics. InfoTyler's Bastia, Philadelphia, PAhttps://www.bastiafishtown.com/Chaz's Pulito Osteria, Jackson, MShttps://www.pulitojackson.com/Elephant Green Chili  Chutneyhttps://elephantgreenbrand.com/Francis' Caesar salad recipe email TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.comThe Martini Expo!Presented by the award-winning publication The Mix with Robert Simonson https://martiniexpo.com/Sept 12 & 13, 2025 @ Industry City in BrooklynJoin us for martini experiences with acclaimed guests (see martiniexpo.com)Restaurant Guys Regulars get a 10% discount. Subscribe at https://www.restaurantguyspodcast.com/ Our Sponsors The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Centerhttps://www.theheldrich.com/ Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/ Withum Accountinghttps://www.withum.com/ Our Places Stage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/ To hear more about food, wine and the finer things in life:https://www.instagram.com/restaurantguyspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/restaurantguysReach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com**Become a Restaurant Guys Regular and get two bonus episodes per month, bonus content and Regulars Only events.**Click Below!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribe

Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast
Scale Smarter Under Pressure: How CMOs Win With Peer Collaboration

Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 32:43


It's never been harder to be a CMO—and never more important to get it right. Budgets are shrinking, burnout is rising, and the pressure to deliver pipeline and prove impact hasn't let up. If you're still trying to lead through this alone, you're already behind.Hey there, I'm Kerry Curran, B2B Chief Revenue Officer, Industry Analyst, and host of Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast.In Scale Smarter Under Pressure: How CMOs Win with Peer Collaboration, I'm joined by Kathleen Booth, SVP of Marketing and Growth at Pavilion. We talk about how today's most effective CMOs are navigating change, pressure, and AI disruption—without losing their edge. Kathleen shares what she's seeing across Pavilion's global network of go-to-market leaders and why the ones still winning are focused on three essential pillars:Profitable, efficient growth AI for go-to-market Personal transformation Because resilience isn't a luxury anymore—it's a leadership requirement.We also dive into what makes GTM25, Pavilion's flagship event, different from any other conference out there—and why it's a must-attend for marketing and revenue leaders looking to scale smarter in 2026 and beyond.Be sure to stay tuned to the end, where Kathleen shares a powerful mindset shift that redefines what it means to be a modern CMO—and how to become the strategic growth architect your business needs now.If you get value from this episode, hit follow, drop a quick rating, and send it to someone in marketing, sales, or the C-suite who needs to hear it. Let's go.Kerry Curran, RBMA (00:01.417)Welcome, Kathleen. Please introduce yourself and share your background and expertise.Kathleen Booth | Pavilion (00:06.382)Hey Kerry, thanks for having me on the show. My name is Kathleen Booth. I am the SVP of Marketing and Growth at Pavilion, a global private membership community for go-to-market executives. Our mission is to help go-to-market leaders succeed in their careers at a time when tenures are notoriously short and the pressure is extremely high.Kerry Curran, RBMA (00:33.417)Excellent. Thank you so much for joining today, Kathleen. As we've discussed, I'm a bit obsessed with Pavilion right now. There are so many smart examples, learnings, coursework—just tons of content to up-level executives. But what I love is that it emphasizes that marketing, sales, and customer success must work together to drive revenue and business growth. I know you're talking to a lot of CMOs, CROs, and customer success executives. What are you really hearing today? What are the challenges or what does the marketplace look like for them?Kathleen Booth | Pavilion (01:19.086)The theme word of the year is “uncertainty.” We get a lot of feedback from our members and more broadly. We're living through a time of tremendous pressure on go-to-market leaders in general—and CMOs in particular. It wouldn't be a podcast if we didn't mention AI.Artificial intelligence is transforming everything so quickly, it's difficult to find solid ground. As soon as you think you understand something, it changes again. Data shows buying complexity is increasing. Leadership turnover is high. Legal, regulatory, and geopolitical instability make it hard to predict even six months out.Recent data from G2 shows vendor shortlists are shrinking—from four to seven options previously, to just one to three now. That makes it harder to even get considered. Marketers have to step up brand awareness and demand, but budgets are under pressure.According to Gartner, only 24% of CMOs say they have enough budget to execute their strategy. Marketing budgets as a percent of total revenue are down 11% from 2020. The challenges are growing, but our toolset is shrinking. Then there's AI. It brings promise—but also complexity.Salesforce found that marketers see AI as both the top opportunity and the top challenge. One person called it a “proble-tunity.” Around 75% of marketers have experimented with AI, and marketing is seen as the most advanced department when it comes to adoption. But only 32% say they're using it adequately.And the result of all of this? Burnout.Gartner's CMO Leadership Vision report shows that marketers facing high levels of change are twice as likely to experience burnout. We're all feeling it. To make it worse, only 14% of CMOs are viewed as effective at shaping markets—a skill that's crucial for hitting revenue targets.All of this suggests the modern CMO must be commercial, creative, and AI-powered. We're in a first-principles moment where we need to rethink what marketing organizations look like, how to build go-to-market motions, and what role AI should play.We can't just be storytellers or data crunchers. We need to be strategic growth architects.Kerry Curran, RBMA (06:10.941)Yeah, I wholeheartedly agree. To your point, where the CMO was once seen as the creative or visual lead, now marketing is more directly connected to revenue. McKinsey did a study a year and a half ago saying companies that put marketing at the core of their growth strategy outperform their peers.Then in June, they released another study saying the biggest challenge for CMOs now is getting closer to the CFO—earning respect at the leadership table. And you're right: it can't all be done by AI. It's not just branding and communications anymore. It's more complex—and CMOs have more demands, tighter budgets, and higher expectations.What frustrates me is that it still falls to the CMO to educate the rest of the executive team on the value of marketing. I know Pavilion does a great job helping upskill and educate executives—especially in marketing and sales. What's the solution? How are you solving this? And how should leaders outside of marketing be thinking about it?Kathleen Booth | Pavilion (07:49.068)At the start of the year, we identified three cross-cutting themes for the Pavilion community—not just for marketing. And they've held up, even with how much has changed.First is “profitable, efficient growth.” This speaks directly to marketers needing to understand the P&L and get closer to the CFO to make smarter bets.Second is “AI for go-to-market.” Unsurprisingly, we have to lean in. I love that marketers are seen as AI leaders within their organizations. If we can solidify that position, it's not just job security—it's a way to lead from the front. We should be saying, “I'm out ahead of this, and I'm bringing the company with me.”The third theme—maybe a little “woo-woo”—is “personal transformation and resiliency.” Because it is hard. The stress is real. You and I were talking before we started recording about unplugging for vacation. That's not just a luxury—it's essential. We can't teach people how to take care of themselves, but we can remind them that it matters just as much as staying on top of AI.Kerry Curran, RBMA (09:54.183)Yeah, definitely. I love those three pillars—and they truly are cross-cutting. Can you go deeper on how Pavilion is helping marketers in each area? I know you're doing a lot with AI onboarding, upskilling, and coursework. And yes, marketers are definitely carrying the torch there.Kathleen Booth | Pavilion (10:24.046)Sure! One way to encapsulate it is with our flagship event: GTM2025. It's happening September 23–25 in Washington, D.C. (you can learn more at attendgtm.com). It brings our members together to share perspectives and preview where our “product”—which is really an experience—is heading.For marketers specifically, we have a dedicated sub-community led by incredible members. They host regular roundtables because—let's be real—the landscape is changing too fast for blogs and newsletters to keep up. You need peers. You need the hive mind.Then, tied to profitable, efficient growth, we have our CMO School—teaching what it takes to be world-class. GTM2025 will feature sessions on P&L fluency, leadership, and more.AI and GTM is a huge theme. The entire conference focuses on “AI and the Future of GTM.” It's not just a buzzword—every speaker is talking about how it's transforming their work. We're also teaching specific courses on building an AI-augmented go-to-market team: tools, workflows, and real-world examples.For the personal transformation side, we're one of the only conferences with a wellness room—sound baths, guided meditations. We also include topics outside the typical ABM and ad campaign tracks. This year, our keynotes reflect that.One I'm super excited about is Will Guidara, author of “Unreasonable Hospitality.” He was GM of Eleven Madison Park—the world's first vegan Michelin-starred restaurant. The book is about how hospitality—not just great food—helped them become the best restaurant in the world. It's surprisingly a business book: process, customer orientation, service. He'll talk about hospitality as a driver of business excellence.Then we have Henry Schuck, CEO of ZoomInfo. They just changed their NASDAQ ticker to GTM—so they're clearly committed to go-to-market alignment. I'm excited to hear his perspective.We'll also feature Noelle Russell, author of “Scaling Responsible AI.” AI is still the Wild West, and we need to understand the guardrails. What are we accountable for as adopters?Finally—and this is a first—we're hosting a geopolitical keynote panel because the event is in D.C. We can't talk go-to-market strategy and ignore what's happening with the economy, regulation, supply chains, tariffs, and labor.Our panel features Josh Barro and Megan McArdle—both independent, balanced journalists—plus one more speaker TBD. They'll focus on facts, implications, and how leaders should incorporate them into strategic planning.And for those who prefer to skip political talk, don't worry—the bar opens early!Kerry Curran, RBMA (17:47.997)Yes! That is so relevant for what's on business leaders' minds—especially CMOs. I love that you're hitting every angle. From hospitality and customer-centricity to AI and global context—it's all interconnected. And I'm especially excited for the Women's Summit the day before.Kathleen Booth | Pavilion (19:00.758)Yes! Anne and Lindsay—leaders of our Women of Pavilion community—have built something special. They led our first Women's Summit last year, and it was incredible. This year's agenda is entirely member-driven, sourced from our networks, and centered around the real issues facing female leaders.Kerry Curran, RBMA (19:40.647)Lindsay was a guest on the podcast—she's brilliant. And Anne as well. Every event and session I've attended has been so thoughtful. Kathleen, this has been incredibly valuable. For listeners unfamiliar with Pavilion, can you share what resources and support it provides?Kathleen Booth | Pavilion (20:08.110)Of course. Pavilion is a private membership community for go-to-market executives and aspirants. We offer:- A private Slack community with functional groups- 50+ local chapters around the world- Pavilion University (with CMO School, GTM School, AI School, etc.)- Career services, job board, mentorship- Events: GTM, CMO Summit, local dinners, and moreIt's about creating a trusted peer network, providing operator-built education, and fostering connection. That's how we support leaders through this new GTM era.Kerry Curran, RBMA (21:34.439)Totally agree. I joined in March and wish I had joined sooner. The coursework has brought structure and rigor to initiatives I previously had to figure out on my own. The peer learning is incredible. And the dinners are next-level—I'm headed to one in Boston tomorrow. Last time we joked we should build a better CRM on a cocktail napkin.Kathleen Booth | Pavilion (22:45.709)I love that.Kerry Curran, RBMA (22:56.605)We're clearly biased, but for those thinking about how to grow and lead in today's GTM world, what should they be focusing on?Kathleen Booth | Pavilion (23:15.118)I'll close with some data and advice: 84% of leaders believe their company's identity will need to significantly change in the next five years. That's massive.CMOs are well-positioned to lead that change—if they step up:First, build cross-functional leadership muscles. Pavilion excels at this. It's not just about marketing—it's learning to partner with sales, CS, ops.Second, shape the market. Be the narrative builder and operationalize brand trust. With AI exploding, brand is having a renaissance. CMOs must lead here.Third, guide the customer experience. We've talked about hospitality, but post-sale is more important than ever. Marketing needs to drive loyalty, retention, and evangelism.With AI and product data, we can now create truly personalized journeys—at scale. That opens a world of opportunity.Kerry Curran, RBMA (27:01.095)So many valuable points. Thank you for joining us today, Kathleen! How can people learn more about GTM2025, Pavilion, or connect with you?Kathleen Booth | Pavilion (27:19.886)You can learn more at joinpavilion.com and attendgtm.com. And feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn—just mention you heard this podcast!Kerry Curran, RBMA (27:40.585)Thank you! Looking forward to seeing you in September.Kathleen Booth | Pavilion (27:45.623)I can't wait.Thanks for listening to Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast. If Kathleen's insights resonated with you and you're ready to stop leading in a vacuum, remember this: the best CMOs aren't doing more—they're doing it smarter, together. If you got value from this episode, do me a quick favor: hit follow, leave a rating, and share this with someone in marketing, sales, or the C-suite who needs to hear it.And don't miss the event of the year for go-to-market leaders: GTM2025, hosted by Pavilion. It's where marketing, sales, and customer success executives come together to connect, learn, and lead what's next. Register today at attendgtm.com.If you want more growth frameworks, peer strategies, and go-to-market insights, head to revenuebasedmarketing.com or connect with me, Kerry Curran, on LinkedIn. More powerhouse episodes are coming soon, so stay tuned and keep scaling smart. Flat or slowing revenue? Let's fix that—fast.Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast delivers the proven plays, sharp insights, and “steal-this-today” tactics that high-growth teams swear by.Follow / Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and YouTubeTap ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ if the insights move your metrics—every rating fuels more game-changing episodes

Anecdotally Speaking
259 – Unreasonable Hospitality – Will Guidara

Anecdotally Speaking

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 15:08


Discover how vulnerability and connection drove Eleven Madison Park to become the world's best restaurant. In Episode 259 of Anecdotally Speaking, Mark shares a story … The post 259 – Unreasonable Hospitality – Will Guidara appeared first on Anecdote.

Bartender at Large
Low ABV Gin w Leo Robitschek | Bartender at Large ep 456

Bartender at Large

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 28:28


Join us as we sit down with Leo Robitschek, award-winning bartender, consultant, and Partner/VP of Food & Beverage at The Nomad Hotel. Former Managing Partner of Make It Nice—overseeing Eleven Madison Park and the iconic Nomad Bar—Leo shares insights from his storied career, including winning the 2014 James Beard Award for Outstanding Bar Program. He discusses the art of crafting unforgettable cocktail experiences and the inspiration behind his innovative low-alcohol gin, Second Sip. Learn More: https://www.secondsip.com/products/second-sip-low-proof-gin   ____________________________________ Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. ADVERTISE WITH US: https://www.bartenderatlarge.com/advertise SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: Erick Castro: https://www.tiktok.com/@hungrybartender?_t=ZT-8uBekAKOGwU&_r=1 Bartender at Large: www.tiktok.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

The Go To Food Podcast
Eric Huang - The Dark Secrets Of New York's Elite Kitchens, Creating Viral Fried Chicken With A 20,000 + Wait List & Why Michelin Has Become CORRUPT!

The Go To Food Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 61:06


This week, we're joined by Eric Huang—Queens native, Juilliard-trained cellist, and the chef behind Pecking House, New York's cult fried chicken sensation. In a wild ride of an episode, Eric walks us through his transformation from classical musician to Michelin-level chef, dishing on brutal kitchen culture, racial dynamics in fine dining, and the unexpected pandemic pivot that made his chicken world-famous.He opens up about being hospitalized from stress the same day Eleven Madison Park was crowned the world's best restaurant, and how stepping away from the obsession with stars helped him find purpose in wok-fried lettuce, family roots, and feeding people real food.From stir-fried nostalgia to viral password-only menus, Eric's story is one of grit, grace, and gastronomic reinvention. Plus: his go-to NYC haunts, the “curse” of success, and why buffalo wings might just be the perfect starter.Recorded in London during his residency at Carousel and The Standard Hotel. Don't miss this one.-------Please leave us a great rating and a comment and share it with your friends - it really helps us grow as a show.If you're in the industry and are looking for the greatest POS system in the world than look no further as Blinq are tearing up the rulebook—no long-term contracts, no hidden fees, and no per-device charges.Just £49 a month for unlimited devices and 24/7 UK-based support that's always there, in person when you need it.Built for hospitality, by hospitality, blinq is the fastest, easiest POS system on the market—so intuitive, anyone can use it. And while others take weeks to get you up and running, with blinq, you're live in just 2 hours.Join the hospitality revolution today & use the code GOTOBLINQ to get your first month free - https://blinqme.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dishing with Stephanie's Dish
Chef Suzanne Vizethann has two cookbooks, with the latest featuring brunch recipes, and two restaurants

Dishing with Stephanie's Dish

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 27:06


Besides having a new baby, two restaurants and two cookbooks @chefsuzannevizethann made time to chat with me on the podcast about her beautiful brunch cookbook.Stephanie Hansen:Hello, everybody. Welcome to the Dishing with Stephanie's Dish podcast. We are here today with Chef Suzanne VizethannChef Suzanne has written a book called Brunch Season, and the subtitle is A Year of Delicious Mornings from the Buttermilk Kitchen. And I love a book that takes, like, a single subject but really, like, elaborates on it, because I think when you think of brunch dishes, you have, like, you know, the top five in your mind, and you really have done a comprehensive guide here of how to explore brunch from not just like, egg dishes, but all the way through seasonality. So for me, I love books that either give you seasonal guidance because, like, I'm in summer right now, so how do I make a brunch for friends and what ingredients do I use? I love the way you organize this book. Did you. Is this your first book?Suzanne Vizethann :It's our second book. You know, the first book, “Welcome to Buttermilk Kitchen” Was more of a restaurant focused book, like 100 recipes from the restaurant. So this. This book is, you know, more of a standalone book. It's definitely recipes that you would find maybe as specials in the restaurant, but more as me as a chef, like, my voice as a chef.“Welcome to Buttermilk Kitchen” Stephanie Hansen:So let's talk about that for just a second, because I think a friend of mine, Gavin Kaysen from the Twin Cities, he has, like, a book called At Home that's more of his, like, personality and style. And then he has the restaurant books, which are highly stylized. Obviously, it's a beautiful restaurant. What, after writing the restaurant book, made you want to kind of bring that home into your point of view?Suzanne Vizethann :I think that I love. Well, first of all, I love cooking, and I love sharing recipes with people. And, you know, like you said kind of, you brought up a really good point that chef recipes and restaurant recipes are just that. They're restaurant recipes, and they're sometimes really difficult to pare down to something small and make them accessible in the home kitchen. And so while we attempted to do that in the first book, I think that this was more of an opportunity to say, okay, hey, this is something that I might cook at home, or, you know, this is something that I like to cook in the summer or in the fall, and kind of really bringing that, like, you in my home with me.Stephanie Hansen:So can you tell me a little bit more about your restaurant?Suzanne Vizethann :Sure, yeah. So we actually have two the original restaurants in Atlanta, Georgia. It's been open almost 13 years. You know, brunch focused restaurant, open in the morning, you know, breakfast and lunch primarily. And then I actually just opened a restaurant up in Maine. I live here full time up on the mid coast in a town called Camden. And we have, we took over an 81 year old diner and opened another Buttermilk Kitchen here. And that one's called Buttermilk Kitchen at Mariners to honor the old name.Suzanne Vizethann :So, yeah, same, same style, you know, still a breast brunch driven restaurant, but a little bit more of a coastal flair since we are right on the water.Stephanie Hansen:And did you have a, did you have a move that precipitated opening in another location? Because I'm fascinated by how people can run restaurants. A one and then two, like in two different states. I just don't.

Makers of Minnesota
Chef Suzanne Vizethann has two cookbooks, with the latest featuring brunch recipes, and two restaurants

Makers of Minnesota

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 27:06


Besides having a new baby, two restaurants and two cookbooks @chefsuzannevizethann made time to chat with me on the podcast about her beautiful brunch cookbook.Stephanie Hansen:Hello, everybody. Welcome to the Dishing with Stephanie's Dish podcast. We are here today with Chef Suzanne VizethannChef Suzanne has written a book called Brunch Season, and the subtitle is A Year of Delicious Mornings from the Buttermilk Kitchen. And I love a book that takes, like, a single subject but really, like, elaborates on it, because I think when you think of brunch dishes, you have, like, you know, the top five in your mind, and you really have done a comprehensive guide here of how to explore brunch from not just like, egg dishes, but all the way through seasonality. So for me, I love books that either give you seasonal guidance because, like, I'm in summer right now, so how do I make a brunch for friends and what ingredients do I use? I love the way you organize this book. Did you. Is this your first book?Suzanne Vizethann :It's our second book. You know, the first book, “Welcome to Buttermilk Kitchen” Was more of a restaurant focused book, like 100 recipes from the restaurant. So this. This book is, you know, more of a standalone book. It's definitely recipes that you would find maybe as specials in the restaurant, but more as me as a chef, like, my voice as a chef.“Welcome to Buttermilk Kitchen” Stephanie Hansen:So let's talk about that for just a second, because I think a friend of mine, Gavin Kaysen from the Twin Cities, he has, like, a book called At Home that's more of his, like, personality and style. And then he has the restaurant books, which are highly stylized. Obviously, it's a beautiful restaurant. What, after writing the restaurant book, made you want to kind of bring that home into your point of view?Suzanne Vizethann :I think that I love. Well, first of all, I love cooking, and I love sharing recipes with people. And, you know, like you said kind of, you brought up a really good point that chef recipes and restaurant recipes are just that. They're restaurant recipes, and they're sometimes really difficult to pare down to something small and make them accessible in the home kitchen. And so while we attempted to do that in the first book, I think that this was more of an opportunity to say, okay, hey, this is something that I might cook at home, or, you know, this is something that I like to cook in the summer or in the fall, and kind of really bringing that, like, you in my home with me.Stephanie Hansen:So can you tell me a little bit more about your restaurant?Suzanne Vizethann :Sure, yeah. So we actually have two the original restaurants in Atlanta, Georgia. It's been open almost 13 years. You know, brunch focused restaurant, open in the morning, you know, breakfast and lunch primarily. And then I actually just opened a restaurant up in Maine. I live here full time up on the mid coast in a town called Camden. And we have, we took over an 81 year old diner and opened another Buttermilk Kitchen here. And that one's called Buttermilk Kitchen at Mariners to honor the old name.Suzanne Vizethann :So, yeah, same, same style, you know, still a breast brunch driven restaurant, but a little bit more of a coastal flair since we are right on the water.Stephanie Hansen:And did you have a, did you have a move that precipitated opening in another location? Because I'm fascinated by how people can run restaurants. A one and then two, like in two different states. I just don't.

Medical Spa Insider
Unreasonable Hospitality: How Staff Culture Drives Med Spa Success

Medical Spa Insider

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 42:01


This week, AmSpa founder and CEO Alex Thiersch, JD, speaks with Lisa Lickstein, MSW, MBA, co-owner and COO of Lickstein Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa. She previews her upcoming talk at the 2025 Women in Aesthetics Leadership Conference and shares how the concept of “unreasonable hospitality,” inspired by Will Guidara's renowned book, has reshaped her approach to leadership, team development and the patient experience. This conversation includes: How clinical director Christina Hobgood Naugle, PA-C, built a thriving med spa patient base; What Lisa learned from Eleven Madison Park's rise to #1; Why they created a staff book club to learn and grow together; How to systematize staff engagement for a strong company culture; The three rules of unreasonable hospitality and how to implement them with your team; How her team identified and elevated 100 patient touchpoints to enhance the overall experience; A sneak peek at what attendees can expect from her WALC presentation. Join Lisa at https://experiencewalc.com/, for her session: “Achieving Competitive Advantage and Increased Profitability Through Unreasonable Hospitality.”  -- Music by Ghost Score

FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution
Natasha McIrvin on Mastering Surprise and Delight

FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 37:26


Our guests, even our most loyal guests, can cook at home. They don't come to us for nourishment, they come to us for entertainment. Food and beverage done well is performance art and few have done it better than Eleven Madison Park. Today we chat with Natasha McIrvin, former head of the dreamweaver program at EMP. Her job was to build a system that ensured surprise and delight were baked into every guest experience. In our conversation she shares the system she built and the tactics she used to transform servers into the weavers of dreams. To check out what she's working on now visit https://www.thankyou.nyc/____________________________________________________________Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:Yelp for Restaurants PodcastsRestaurant expert videos & webinars

The Greatness Machine
TGM Classic | Will Guidara | Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect

The Greatness Machine

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 72:18


How can we foster a culture of "unreasonable hospitality" and go above and beyond conventional standards to deliver exceptional experiences? Will Guidara, a distinguished figure in the world of hospitality and fine dining, has not only earned numerous accolades but has also revolutionized the way people perceive dining experiences.  His journey teaches us that creating a culture of "unreasonable hospitality" is all about pushing the boundaries, rewriting the script, and delivering extraordinary experiences. It is a testament to the idea that success transcends ordinary standards and is marked by a relentless commitment to exceeding expectations. Will is recognized for his role as a co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant in New York City, which under his leadership, earned the title of the "World's Best Restaurant" in 2017. Beyond his restaurant endeavors, he is a passionate advocate for the 'extra mile' mentality, inspiring individuals and businesses to prioritize people and deliver exceptional experiences. In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Will joins Darius to share insights on his inspiration for prioritizing others, drawing from his experiences with Danny Meyer. He underscores the importance of financial management in the restaurant industry and creating a culture of unreasonable hospitality. Will also touches on personal growth, leadership, and lessons learned from pursuing excellence in the culinary world and writing a book. Topics include: What inspired Will to embrace the idea of serving and prioritizing others Will looks back at his experience working with Danny Meyer Will discusses the importance of managing your finances carefully Creating a culture of unreasonable hospitality The importance of owning up to your mistakes and vulnerabilities as a leader Will talks about their pursuit of becoming the number one restaurant in the world The importance of separating one's identity from their work Will shares the lessons he learned while writing a book And other topics…  Connect with Will: Website: https://unreasonablehospitality.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willguidara Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wguidara/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/wguidara Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillGuidara/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Sponsored by: Huel: Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code GREATNESS at https://huel.com/GREATNESS (Minimum $75 purchase). ExpressVPN: Secure your online data today with ExpressVPN. Go to expressvpn.com/darius. Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/DARIUS. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius.  Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smart Kitchen Show from The Spoon
Leaving an Iconic Restaurant & Reimagining a Career With Brian Canlis

Smart Kitchen Show from The Spoon

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 35:46


This episode's guest is Brian Canlis, a third-generation co-owner of the famed Canlis restaurant in Seattle. Brian's last day at Canlis was last week as he looks to launch a new adventure with his college roommate Will Guidara, owner of Eleven Madison Park and author of Unreasonable Hospitality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bar and Restaurant Podcast :by The DELO
Episode 163 of On the Delo: as DELO dives into the transformative power of hospitality inspired by the newly discovered book Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara and Danny Meyer.

Bar and Restaurant Podcast :by The DELO

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 35:27


Step into Episode 163 of On the Delo as David DeLorenzo dives into the transformative power of hospitality inspired by the newly discovered book Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara and Danny Meyer. In this episode, Delo unpacks how going above and beyond for others—whether in restaurants, insurance agencies, or everyday life—creates meaningful connections and drives success, sharing anecdotes from Eleven Madison Park to his own backyard and business. Discover how embracing unexpected gestures and mindful preparation can elevate your service, strengthen relationships, and inject magic into every interaction.Explore Delo's insights on applying the principles of Unreasonable Hospitality to personal and professional relationships, including the role of small gestures, the innovative Dream Weaver position at a Michelin-starred restaurant, and strategies for removing barriers to create genuinely welcoming experiences. Whether you run a restaurant, an agency, or simply want to elevate your interactions, this episode offers practical tips and inspiring stories to help you stand out.Chapter Guide (Timestamps):(0:07 - 3:30) Introduction: Episode 163 & Unreasonable Hospitality Overview (3:31 - 6:22) Unreasonable Hospitality Defined: Differentiation & Mindset (6:23 - 11:57) Dream Weaver & Small Gestures: Hot Dog Surprise & Restaurant Legends (11:58 - 14:59) Personalized Experiences: Removing Barriers & Warm Welcomes (15:00 - 19:00) Hospitality Beyond Restaurants: Insurance, Airlines, & Service Industries (19:01 - 23:01) Actionable Hospitality Tips: Automation, Personal Touches, & Thoughtfulness (23:02 - 27:25) Onboarding Magic & Random Acts: Greeting Cards, Gifts, & Surprises (27:26 - 34:45) The Long Game & Human Connection: Time, Relationships, & Closing ThoughtsThis episode is packed with compelling stories, actionable strategies, and heartfelt reflections on making hospitality a daily practice. Whether you're managing a team, running a business, or looking to enrich your personal relationships, tune in for practical inspiration to serve others better.

Mise-en-Place
Patrick Hennessy

Mise-en-Place

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 129:38


On this episode of Mise en Place, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Chef Patrick Hennessy, the longtime culinary vet,  behind Vancouver's Michelin-starred gem, Barbara. Nestled in the heart of Chinatown, Barbara is a testament to Hennessy's remarkable journey—from his early days at West Vancouver's Beach House to Chambar to  honing his craft at global heavyweight Eleven Madison Park, in Manhattan. With a kidney transplant shaping his resilience and a deep love for local, sustainable ingredients, Hennessy has created a 17-seat restaurant that redefines intimate dining. We dive into his creative process, the challenges of running such a small operation. I hope you enjoy our chat, and as always, please DM me with any comments and who I should chat with next. Send us your feedback

Pizza Quest
KID, Manhattan's New Slice Cafe, with Chefs Ian Coogan and Max Blackman-Gentile

Pizza Quest

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 47:24


Welcome back to Pizza Quest! NYC is a treacherous place to open a new pizzeria.  The competition is fierce and public is vocal and not always diplomatic. But the lure of reaching for holy grail of pizza is hard to resist, and now Chef Ian Coogan, formerly of Eleven Madison Park and the Jean George lineage of great chefs (among other top-tier mentors), and currently the culinary director at the popular Motel Morris in Chelsea, has taken the plunge a few blocks away with the opening of KID.  To assure success, Ian brought in Roberta's and Tartine alumnus, Max Blachman-Gentile to nail down the dough and the fermentation game plan. In this episode we are graced by having them both here to share with us the rest of the story, including their creative process that resulted in a highly inventive yet relatable menu and whimsical ambience. They also share the how-to of training their team to deliver the KID experience on the highest level on a daily basis. It's all here on this week's episode of Pizza Quest!

flavors unknown podcast
NYC Chef Panel on Bold Flavors and Reinvention

flavors unknown podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 67:50


Recorded live at Phoenix Palace during NYC StarChefs Rising Stars. Sponsored by Symrise.In this special episode of Flavors Unknown, we head to New York City for a dynamic roundtable with four of the most exciting names in the city's food and beverage scene:Chef Zhan Chen – Executive Chef at Phoenix Palace, redefining Cantonese dining in Chinatown.Chef Neel Kajale – Chef de Cuisine at Dhamaka, championing bold Indian regional cuisine at Essex Market.Chef Luis Herrera – The talent behind Ensenada, bringing coastal Mexican flavors to Brooklyn and Miami.Richie Millwater – Mixologist and Bar Manager at Clemente Bar, upstairs at Eleven Madison Park, where nostalgic classics meet boundary-pushing cocktails.Together, they unpack the evolution of New York's dining and drinking scene post-pandemic—from the craving for authenticity and simplicity to the new generation's reimagining of luxury, balance, and creativity behind the pass and the bar. What you'll learn from this panel discussion 3:17 – The moment that shook the hospitality industry4:49 – Why many are stepping away from fine dining5:49 – The tension between upscale indulgence and underground gems7:50 – The power and precision of honoring regional cuisines8:26 – Turning up the spice in Indian food9:15 – Why you won't find butter chicken on the Dhamaka menu10:38 – The rise of hyper-local, hyper-specific food storytelling13:40 – Storytelling as a vital ingredient on the plate14:02 – How chefs adapt concepts for new cities and diners19:30 – Why Miles Davis still echoes at Eleven Madison Park20:03 – Reinventing classics: where cocktail culture meets innovation20:21 – How kitchens are inspiring the bar—from scraps to sips22:16 – Cooking from memory: Neel's creative muse23:01 – Nose-to-tail, root-to-stem: India's culinary ethos26:39 – How NYC flavors mirror its cultural kaleidoscope27:38 – The many faces (and uses) of soy28:58 – Creativity through constraint: turning limitations into art30:34 – The grind and beauty of cooking everything from scratch32:22 – Culinary cross-pollination: when food inspires drinks33:25 – Ferments, funk, and flavor layering behind the bar36:00 – The world's most popular spirit no one's talking about37:11 – What's missing from most bars today37:36 – The unlikely inspiration found in Chinese supermarkets39:32 – Signature flavors from Ensenada, Dhamaka, Phoenix Palace & Clemente44:20 – How these chefs seek balance in a demanding industry46:23 – Understanding Gen Z's view on hospitality work50:32 – New vs. old school restaurant criticism55:18 – Pork, plant-based pivots, and evolving food trends I'd like to share a potential educational resource, "Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door", my new book that features dialogues with accomplished culinary leaders from various backgrounds and cultures. It delves into the future of culinary creativity and the hospitality industry, drawing from insights of a restaurant-industry-focused podcast, ‘flavors unknown”. It includes perspectives from renowned chefs and local professionals, making it a valuable resource for those interested in building a career in the culinary industry.Get the book here! Links to other episodes with the chefs Don't miss out on the chance to hear from these talented chefs and gain insight into the world of culinary techniques.Panel Discussion CharlestonPanel Discussion BostonPanel Discussion LAPanel Discussion PhiladelphiaPanel Discussion AustinPanel Discussion Providence, RIPanel Discussion Portland, ORPanel Discussion New York Links to most downloaded episodes (click on any picture to listen to the episode) Chef Sheldon Simeon Chef Andy Doubrava Chef Chris Kajioka Chef Suzanne Goin

Libros para Emprendedores

¿Qué pasaría si tu negocio no se limitara a vender, sino a provocar recuerdos?¿Y si cada cliente se fuera hablando de ti… no por lo que compró, sino por cómo se sintió?En este episodio analizo el libro Hospitalidad Irracional (Unreasonable Hospitality, 2022), de Will Guidara, un manual sui generis sobre cómo transformar cualquier negocio —no solo un restaurante— en una experiencia que deje huella.Guidara, ex copropietario del legendario restaurante Eleven Madison Park, cuenta cómo pasó de ofrecer un servicio correcto a diseñar momentos que sus clientes contarían durante años. ¿Su fórmula? Una mezcla poderosa de obsesión por los detalles, autonomía para su equipo, cultura interna sólida y una mentalidad de mejora constante.A lo largo del episodio aprenderás los 5 pilares de esta filosofía:Cómo convertir cualquier interacción en una experiencia emocional.Por qué la verdadera personalización empieza por escuchar de verdad.Cómo empoderar a tu equipo para que sorprenda sin pedir permiso.Por qué tu cultura interna es tu ventaja competitiva más difícil de copiar.Y cómo reinventarte incluso cuando ya estás en la cima.No importa si tienes una tienda, das servicios, lideras un equipo o trabajas solo.Este episodio te hará replantearte tu forma de servir… y también de conectar.

Libros para Emprendedores

¿Qué pasaría si tu negocio no se limitara a vender, sino a provocar recuerdos?¿Y si cada cliente se fuera hablando de ti… no por lo que compró, sino por cómo se sintió?En este episodio analizo el libro Hospitalidad Irracional (Unreasonable Hospitality, 2022), de Will Guidara, un manual sui generis sobre cómo transformar cualquier negocio —no solo un restaurante— en una experiencia que deje huella.Guidara, ex copropietario del legendario restaurante Eleven Madison Park, cuenta cómo pasó de ofrecer un servicio correcto a diseñar momentos que sus clientes contarían durante años. ¿Su fórmula? Una mezcla poderosa de obsesión por los detalles, autonomía para su equipo, cultura interna sólida y una mentalidad de mejora constante.A lo largo del episodio aprenderás los 5 pilares de esta filosofía:Cómo convertir cualquier interacción en una experiencia emocional.Por qué la verdadera personalización empieza por escuchar de verdad.Cómo empoderar a tu equipo para que sorprenda sin pedir permiso.Por qué tu cultura interna es tu ventaja competitiva más difícil de copiar.Y cómo reinventarte incluso cuando ya estás en la cima.No importa si tienes una tienda, das servicios, lideras un equipo o trabajas solo.Este episodio te hará replantearte tu forma de servir… y también de conectar.

Keeping It Real with Jac and Ral
Creative Engagement

Keeping It Real with Jac and Ral

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 18:49


There are some brands you never forget… when it comes to experience. In this episode we explore the power of creative engagement when it comes to how brands can make their customer experiences unforgettable. We discuss Unreasonable Hospitality, the magic of Eleven Madison Park, and how Mecca the cosmetics retailer sets the standard for customer connection. It often comes down to giving more than expected... unless you're asking Ral to complete a survey!  Tune in for fresh ideas on standing out in a crowded market! Enjoy Keepers!Find out more about our Finders Keepers event in Fijihttps://tinyurl.com/JacandRalFinderskeeperss---------------------------------------------------------New Episode Every Monday Follow the showhttps://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ralhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Better Events
197 - First Three Months of 2025: Eleven Madison Park, Volleyball, and More

Better Events

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 27:16


In this week's episode, join Logan and Mary as they reflect on the first three months of 2025. They discuss the highs and lows of the quarter, sharing insights on the most rewarding aspects and standout moments that have shaped their early 2025. Listen as they delve into the strategies and practices they plan to carry forward, and learn how they intend to recharge and reset for the next bustling quarter. This episode is packed with personal reflections and actionable advice for event professionals looking to evaluate their own progress and plan ahead. SHOW NOTES: Unreasonable Hospitality Book (Eleven Madison Park): https://bookshop.org/p/books/unreasonable-hospitality-the-remarkable-power-of-giving-people-more-than-they-expect-will-guidara/17927785 Buy the replays to the 2024 Better Events Conference: https://bettereventspod.com/conference Join the paid Better Events Community: https://bettereventspodcast.substack.com/ Buy Us a Coffee Link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-events/id1561944117 —— FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary)

Love and Leadership
Leadership Book Club: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara, Part Two

Love and Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 66:59 Transcription Available


In the second part of their deep dive into Will Guidara's Unreasonable Hospitality, Mike and Kristen explore the leadership lessons that transformed Eleven Madison Park into the world's best restaurant. From breaking traditional fine dining rules to creating moments of surprise and delight for guests, Guidara's approach proves that true hospitality extends beyond simply serving excellent food. His philosophy challenges leaders to build strong teams, empower staff through trust, and create authentic connections with those they serve. Whether you lead a team of two or two hundred, this episode reveals how small, thoughtful gestures—what Guidara calls "grace notes"—can turn ordinary service into extraordinary experiences that leave lasting impressions.Highlights: Breaking traditions: Prioritizing authentic guest connections over rigid fine dining rulesHiring for the "why": Finding people who genuinely care about hospitality over experienceTeam choreography: Using subtle hand signals for seamless service coordinationThe Miles Davis approach: Identifying 11 guiding principles after a critic's feedbackThe "important to me" card: Building partnership through respecting what matters deeply to othersEmpowering staff: Giving team members control of specialized programs before they're fully readyThe Dreamweaver role: Creating a position dedicated to personalizing guest experiencesGrace notes: Small gestures that create lasting impressions, like plating a NYC hot dog for touristsBalancing excellence and warmth: Finding harmony between perfect service and authenticityScaling culture: Maintaining core values while growing and trusting others to leadLinks & Resources Mentioned:Unreasonable Hospitality by Will GuidaraKitchen Confidential by Anthony BourdainDown and Out in Paris and London by George OrwellExtreme Ownership by Jocko WillinkHow to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieGet your FREE 5 Day Leadership Reset Challenge guide here: https://llpod.link/challengePodcast Website: www.loveandleadershippod.comInstagram: @loveleaderpodFollow us on LinkedIn!Kristen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenbsharkey/ Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-s-364970111/Learn more about Kristen's leadership coaching and facilitation services: http://www.emboldify.com

EconTalk
Will Guidara on Unreasonable Hospitality

EconTalk

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 58:13


What can the restaurant business teach us about leadership and management? Listen as Will Guidara, the former owner of Eleven Madison Park, explains to EconTalk's Russ Roberts how his restaurant became good enough to be named the best restaurant in the world. Foodies will enjoy a look behind the scenes of a restaurant at the very top of its game, but the lessons for leadership and organizational culture are useful for anyone interested in creating and sustaining excellence.

Food Network Obsessed
Byron Gomez, 2025 Hot List Honoree

Food Network Obsessed

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 47:49


Chef Byron Gomez, a 2025 Food Network Hot List honoree, shares his incredible journey from his childhood in Costa Rica to building a career in some of the most prestigious Michelin-starred kitchens in New York, including Eleven Madison Park during its historic reign as the world's best restaurant. He opens up about how DACA shaped his path, creating both challenges and opportunities, and why he's passionate about using his platform to advocate for immigration reform. Byron dives into his commitment to sustainability, weaving his Costa Rican heritage into his cooking while pushing for a deeper appreciation of its cuisine on a global stage. He reflects on his experience running Bruto, a Denver restaurant built on innovation and sustainability, and the significance of becoming the first Costa Rican chef to earn a Michelin star. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Byron Gomez on Instagram: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behavioral Science For Brands: Leveraging behavioral science in brand marketing.
Eleven Madison Park: How Applying Simple Principles From Behavioral Science Helped It Become The Best Restaurant In The World

Behavioral Science For Brands: Leveraging behavioral science in brand marketing.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 30:40 Transcription Available


In this episode we look at the rise of Eleven Madison Park to become the most critically acclaimed restaurant in the world. In particular we focus on their legendary customer service and how they used techniques like the peak-end rule to enhance diner's memory of the visit. The lessons are relevant for all brands - not just those involved with fine dining.

Customers First Podcast
Unreasonable Hospitality with DJ Soults

Customers First Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 26:32


In this episode of the Customers First Podcast, I chat with DJ Soults, the first certified Unreasonable Hospitality Coach. DJ reveals how businesses can elevate customer experiences by going above and beyond expectations. He shares his transformative approach that helps organizations turn ordinary customer interactions into extraordinary ones. Our conversation dives into practical strategies for both attracting new customers and delighting existing ones—a crucial element often overlooked. DJ reflects on his decade-long journey with Illuminated, a digital agency focused on creating meaningful client connections. He emphasizes that nurturing existing relationships can yield greater returns than always chasing new leads.  Central to our dialogue is the concept of Unreasonable Hospitality, popularized by Will Gadara. DJ distinguishes between service (the transactional aspect) and hospitality (the relational approach), highlighting how personalization can make clients feel truly valued. He illustrates his points with compelling stories, including insights from the renowned Eleven Madison Park restaurant on enhancing customer interactions.  We tackle common misconceptions about customer journey mapping and DJ provides practical advice for businesses to identify areas for improvement without breaking the bank. His empowering message underscores that a proactive mindset can lead to significant enhancements in customer satisfaction.  This episode is packed with actionable takeaways, inspiring business owners to create exceptional customer experiences that drive loyalty and growth. Tune in for a fresh perspective on making customer relationships truly remarkable!   DJ's Contact Information: Website: illuminatedagency.com LinkedIn: @djsoults   Tacey's Contact Information:  Website: www.taceyatkinson.com   All Social Media: @taceyatkinson   Thank you for tuning in, and I look forward to having more valuable conversations together in the future. Remember: Customer Centric Cultures Create Magical Customer Experiences. Now Go, Create the Magic!

The Restaurant Guys
Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park

The Restaurant Guys

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 49:25


The BanterThe Guys talk about elements of a great restaurant: excellent food, good atmosphere and discretion.The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys welcome acclaimed chef from Eleven Madison Park, Daniel Humm, to the show to discuss his new cookbook and how EMP does things a bit differently than other places to create a unique dining experience. The Inside TrackThe Guys have had the great pleasure of eating at Eleven Madison Park and are thrilled to chat with Daniel Humm. Their restaurants have some differences, but Daniel sums up the similarities like this.“You can have great food, great wine, but in the end, we are in the people business. You need to have great people.  The people need to be happy and that's it,” Daniel Humm on The Restaurant Guys Podcast 2011BioDaniel Humm was born in Switzerland in 1979. In 2003, he moved to the United States to become the executive chef at Campton Place in San Francisco. Three years later, he moved to New York to become the executive chef at Eleven Madison Park, and in 2011 he and his business partner Will Guidara purchased the restaurant from Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group. The following year also opened the critically acclaimed NoMad New York. In 2018 Humm and Guidara opened NoMad Los Angeles. Humm opened Davies and Brook, his first restaurant outside the US at London's historic Claridge's. In 2021, he reopened Eleven Madison Park with a completely plant-based menu. Eleven Madison Park became the first and only plant-based restaurant in Michelin Guide history to receive a three-star rating in October 2022. The restaurant again received a three-Michelin-star rating in 2023. In the fall of 2024, Daniel opened Clemente Bar, a bar and dining hotspot, on the second story of Eleven Madison Park.He is the owner of Daniel Humm Hospitality group and the author of five books.InfoDaniel Humm Hospitalityhttps://www.hummhospitality.com/Daniel's First EMP CookbookEleven Madison Park: The Cookbook by Daniel Humm and Will Guidaraby Daniel Humm, Will Guidara, Francesco Tonelli (Photographer)Join us for The Restaurant Guys LIVE Chef Series at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center this spring! Details coming soon!Our Sponsors The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Centerhttps://www.theheldrich.com/ Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/ Withum Accountinghttps://www.withum.com/ Our Places Stage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/ To hear more about food, wine and the finer things in life:https://www.instagram.com/restaurantguyspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/restaurantguysReach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com**Become a Restaurant Guys Regular and get two bonus episodes per month, bonus content and Regulars Only events.**Click Below! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribe

Pizza Quest
A Quest To Make Gourmet Dishes Accessible

Pizza Quest

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 48:20


Welcome back to Pizza Quest 2025, for a new season with lots of new and exciting guests! We kick off the new season with Chef David Nayfeld, chef and owner of a hot new restaurant in the shadow of San Francisco's dynamic sports complex in an area called Thrift City (the restaurant is located on Warrior Way, lest there be any doubt about Chef Nayfeld's lifelong allegiance to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors).  Che Fico Pizzeria (pronounced "kay-fico") is doing crisp, "slightly but intentionally-charred" slices and pies, as well as a very inventive Italian-themed menu of starters, sandwiches, and salads. (You can see the menu by going to cheficopizzeria.com and navigating through the lunch and dinner menus).  David is also the author of a new book called, "Dad, What's for Dinner?" with gourmet but accessible dishes you can make at home for and with your family. Chef Nayfeld has an extensive and impressive pedigree, having worked for some of the world's most famous chefs and restaurants, like Eleven Madison Park, Joel Rubuchon, and Aqua, and is now in the early stages of building his own restaurant empire, Back Home Hospitality, in the SF Bay area and beyond. Tune in to meet a chef who has paid his dues, found his own culinary voice, and is on the rise so that, when the awards start rolling in, you can say you heard about him here first. As we often say, "It's more about the quest than it is about the pizza, and the quest never ends." Enjoy!

Japan Eats!
What Is Ikigai? Restaurant Ikigai Exemplifies The Idea

Japan Eats!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 29:15


Our guest is Rafal Maslankiewicz who is the chef at Ikigai www.ikigai.nyc in New York, which opened in July 2024.  Ikigai is a very unique concept.  First of all, it is a not-for-profit organization, which is highly unusual for a restaurant.  Secondly, beyond covering the fundamental costs of running a business, all proceeds are donated to a food bank.  In fact, 80 days after the opening, Ikigai donated over $12,000, which funds 63 tons of food. And what makes Ikigai popular and enables such donations possible is Rafal and his team's excellent food menu and service.  With his impressive culinary training at top restaurants under his belt, such as Masa and Eleven Madison Park in New York, he offers creative dishes inspired by Japanese traditions. In this episode, we will discuss the unique concept of Ikigai, how Rafal got into Japanese cuisine after working at serious French kitchens, the meaning of the term Ikigai and much, much more!!!

DOTJ - Drinking On The Job
Episode 265: Restaurant Maison Sun's owner Carlos Gasperi took his underground dinner parties to culinary stardom. Learn how a PhD in German literature aided this amazing journey.

DOTJ - Drinking On The Job

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 55:21


Send us a textFrom Secret Suppers to Culinary greatness- Carlos Gasperi's bold vision is an inspiration to the NY dining scene. Maison Sun is  an intimate 12-guest chef's counter and open kitchen. Chef Aaron Whittle's (Eleven Madison Park and Le Coucou),tasting menu is a gastronomic journey of  innovative  French  food. Carlos Gasperi's brilliant wine list is a refection of his palate and attention to detail.  Luxurious design elements like a vintage Molteni stove, Mauvier cookware, Laguiole cutlery and gold and silver Christofle place settings set the tone for a magical experience. The tasting menu is incredibly affordable and punches way above its' weight. It's must for the food lover in all of us. Click below for all the details:https://www.maisonsun.nyc Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more.

Good Money Good Hands Good Work
SPECIAL REPLAY: Will Guidara—How Unreasonable Hospitality Can Transform Your Business

Good Money Good Hands Good Work

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 32:40


Will Guidara was just 26 when he took over Eleven Madison Park, a two-star struggling restaurant in the heart of New York City. Eleven years later, Eleven Madison Park was named the best restaurant in the world.    So how did Will pull off the transformation of the century? He calls it “Unreasonable Hospitality.” Today, Will is revealing how he led his team to surprise and delight guests in every way imaginable — whether that meant surprising a family who had never seen snow with a sledding trip after dinner to creating a secret sign language to serve guests more efficiently.    Plus, he shares how any business can be a hospitality business — and how the most genuine acts of hospitality don't have to be expensive or extravagant. Oh, and make sure you listen for Will's story about how a simple hotdog made his guests freak out—in the best way possible.    Are you a financial advisor? Join the exclusive email list for financial advisors HERE.    Get access to Simple Teen Success HERE.   Order your copy of the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling book Good Money Revolution here: https://amzn.to/34hSonE   Book Derrick to speak at your next event HERE.   For daily tips to help you make and save money, follow us on Instagram @derricktkinney 

A Bit of Optimism
Should You Work With Your Friends? with my friend Will Guidara

A Bit of Optimism

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 49:26


They say business and pleasure don't mix. But what about business and friends?My dear friend Will Guidara is the perfect person to dive into this question because we're actively trying to get into business together. And, let's just say, it requires a lot of effort. In addition to being someone I love, Will is a renowned restaurateur, known for owning and operating Eleven Madison Park, once named the best restaurant in the world. He's also the author of the brilliant book Unreasonable Hospitality and a co-producer of the HBO television series The Bear. Will and I have worked together before, so I was excited to chat with him about turning friends into colleagues, the reality of friendship breakups at work, and why sometimes showing respect means we have to change the way we treat a friend.This…is A Bit of OptimismFor more on Will and his work, check out:Unreasonable HospitalityThe Art of Creating Fiercely Loyal Customers

The Next Big Idea
The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect (2023)

The Next Big Idea

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 67:06


When he was 26, Will Guidara took the helm of a middling brasserie in New York City called Eleven Madison Park. A decade later, it was named the best restaurant in the world. How did he pull off this unprecedented transformation? By practicing unreasonable hospitality. (This episode first aired in Sept. 2023.)

Beyond the Plate
Beyond the Drink: Sebastian Tollius on crafting cocktails that harmonize with a plant-based menu (S10/Ep.18)

Beyond the Plate

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 33:54


For our Beyond the Drink season finale, we sit down with Sebastian Tollius, a globally renowned beverage director known for crafting exceptional hospitality and cocktail experiences. From his work at Eleven Madison Park and Clemente Bar in New York City, Sebastian shares his innovative approach to his beverage programs. He discusses the artistry of pairing flavors with gin, his dedication to reducing waste, and his commitment to sourcing responsibly. Beyond the bar, Sebastian discusses his impactful work with Rethink Food and their support of underserved communities. He also opens up about his passion for mentoring young bartenders, helping them grow, and inspiring the next generation of leaders in hospitality. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Drink… with Sebastian Tollius.This season of #BeyondtheDrink is brought to you by Fords Gin, a gin created to cocktail.Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X.Follow Kappy on Instagram and X.Find Beyond the Plate on all major podcast platforms. www.beyondtheplatepodcast.com www.onkappysplate.com

Japan Eats!
Tips For Pairing Sake And Non-Japanese Food

Japan Eats!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 47:21


Our guest is John Gauntner who is one of the world's leading non-Japanese sake experts and educators.  He has been writing and lecturing about sake since 1994, in various newspapers and magazines in Japan and overseas. He has published six books on sake across two languages, and hundreds of articles on the topic.  Several times each year, he runs the Sake Professional Course, a week-long intensive sake study course, held both in and outside of Japan, as well as the advanced level of that course. John joined us in Episode 25 in December 2015 and discussed his intriguing path to becoming a sake expert, why sake was gaining popularity in the world, how to get to know more about sake and many other topics. Sake has become popular globally over the last decades but we tend to think that sake is something to drink only at Japanese restaurants.  However, more non-Japanese restaurants are serving sake, including new American restaurants Michelin-starred Per Se, Blue Hill At Stone Barns and Eleven Madison Park in New York. In this episode, we will discuss food pairings, in particular sake and non-Japanese food!!!

WorkLife with Adam Grant
Finding the joy of service with Milk Bar's Christina Tosi and restaurateur Will Guidara

WorkLife with Adam Grant

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 34:18


Christina Tosi and Will Guidara have found many winning recipes — in food, business and love. Christina is the chef-owner at Milk Bar, a James Beard award winner and the author of multiple cookbooks. Will transformed Eleven Madison Park into a three-Michelin-star restaurant ranked among the world's best. The power couple joins Adam to share remarkable stories about their hospitality and food empires — and they share the secret sauce to their success: a commitment to serving others before yourself.Available transcripts for ReThinking can be found at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts

Time Sensitive Podcast
Francesco Clemente on Painting as Poetry and Performance

Time Sensitive Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 59:00


The artist Francesco Clemente may have been born and raised in Naples, but—having lived and worked around the world, including in Rome, India, New York City, and New Mexico—he considers himself a citizen of no place. Widely known for his work across mediums, from drawings and frescoes to mosaics, oils, and sculptures, Clemente makes art that evokes his mystical perspective, with his paintings often featuring spiritual subjects or dreamlike symbols. Beyond exhibiting in galleries and museums, over the years Clemente has also made works for a variety of other venues, including a nightclub, a hotel, a Hollywood film, and the Metropolitan Opera. This fall, his work (and name) will be central to his latest unusual project: the soon-to-open Clemente Bar at chef Daniel Humm's three-Michelin-starred restaurant Eleven Madison Park.On the episode, Clemente discusses his collaboration with Humm, frescoes as the most luminous artistic medium, his deep affinity with India, and the certain timeworn quality to his art.Special thanks to our Season 10 presenting sponsor, L'École, School of Jewelry Arts.Show notes:Francesco Clemente[3:55] Clemente Bar[3:55] Eleven Madison Park[3:55] Daniel Humm[3:55] Alba Clemente[7:50] Murals for the Palladium nightclub[7:50] Hudson Hotel[7:50] Ian Schrager[8:43] Arata Isozaki[8:43] Philippe Starck[8:43] Kenny Scharf[8:43] Keith Haring[8:43] Jean-Michel Basquiat[8:43] Steve Rubell[9:43] Works for Great Expectations (1998)[9:43] “The Sopranos” series[9:43] Portrait of Fran Lebowitz[11:37] Portrait of Toni Morrison[23:12] Jiddu Krishnamurti[23:12] Theosophical Society[24:49] Álvaro Siza[24:49] Museo Madre[32:48] Cy Twombly[32:48] Joseph Beuys's exhibition “We Are the Revolution” (1972)[35:30] Rudolf Steiner[36:56] Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke[37:57] Swami Vivekananda[39:20] Salman Rushdie[41:31] Nisargadatta Maharaj[46:51] Andy Warhol[46:51] Allen Ginsberg[48:13] William Blake[48:54] Raymond Foye[48:54] Hanuman Books[50:04] “The Four Corners” (1985)[53:36] Saint Francis

Good Money Good Hands Good Work
SPECIAL REPLAY: Will Guidara—How Unreasonable Hospitality Can Transform Your Business

Good Money Good Hands Good Work

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 32:40


*Special Replay*   Will Guidara was just 26 when he took over Eleven Madison Park, a two-star struggling restaurant in the heart of New York City. Eleven years later, Eleven Madison Park was named the best restaurant in the world.    So how did Will pull off the transformation of the century? He calls it “Unreasonable Hospitality.” Today, Will is revealing how he led his team to surprise and delight guests in every way imaginable — whether that meant surprising a family who had never seen snow with a sledding trip after dinner to creating a secret sign language to serve guests more efficiently.    Plus, he shares how any business can be a hospitality business — and how the most genuine acts of hospitality don't have to be expensive or extravagant. Oh, and make sure you listen for Will's story about how a simple hotdog made his guests freak out—in the best way possible.    Are you a financial advisor? Join the exclusive email list for financial advisors HERE.    Get access to Simple Teen Success HERE.   Order your copy of the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling book Good Money Revolution here: https://amzn.to/34hSonE   Book Derrick to speak at your next event HERE.   For daily tips to help you make and save money, follow us on Instagram @derricktkinney 

Online Marketing Made Easy with Amy Porterfield
BONUS: How Focusing on the 5% Will Win You Customers for Life with Will Guidara

Online Marketing Made Easy with Amy Porterfield

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 60:50


Applying the principles of hospitality to ANY business, wowing your customers, and making your brand stand out from the crowd with Will Guidara. Save your seat at my FREE live masterclass: 5 No Fuss Steps To Creating a Profitable Digital Course From Scratch!  Today, I'm back in the studio with the fabulous Jasmine Star, and, my friend, this conversation is a must-listen. We sat down with a true hospitality extraordinaire, Will Guidara! Will turned his restaurant Eleven Madison Park into the #1 in the world, wrote the game-changing book "Unreasonable Hospitality" (trust me, you have to read it!), and was a guest star on Season 3 of one of my favorite shows, "The Bear."  In this episode, Will pulls back the curtain on the power of "unreasonable hospitality," tells you how to create experiences so incredible that your customers keep coming back, and shares tips for being the best leader possible for your amazing team.  Today, you'll learn about:  (6:12) The difference between customer service and hospitality (and how this relates to your business!)  (12:08) Will's top 3 tips for moving towards greatness as a leader  (19:52) How to deliver positive and constructive criticism/feedback to your team (24:26) Will's perspective on “going against the grain” and the true meaning of “unreasonable hospitality”  (35:49) The importance of supporting, understanding, and fully seeing your team  (45:52) Will's 95/5 rule for managing your finances  (50:03) Advice for applying these hospitality principals to your small or online business  Listen in and think about how you can apply "unreasonable hospitality" in your own business!  Resources Mentioned In Episode Save your seat at my FREE live masterclass: 5 No Fuss Steps To Creating a Profitable Digital Course From Scratch!   Subscribe to the Pre-Meal Newsletter Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara  The Bear on FX TED Talk: The Secret Ingredients of Great Hospitality Follow Will linkedin.com/in/willguidara instagram.com/wguidara unreasonablehospitality.com Follow Jasmine The Jasmine Star Show podcast instagram.com/jasminestar jasminestar.com Follow Amy Online Marketing Made Easy podcast instagram.com/amyporterfield amyporterfield.com Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts  "I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed, and if you're not following, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Follow now!