Restaurant Influencers: Page 8

Social Media

How Relationships can Build Business Longevity

Rudy's Bakery in Queens has been open since the 1930s. 40 years ago, Toni Binati and her uncle bought it and kept many of the recipes alive. Toni admits it hasn't always been easy, and change has been inevitable.

Leadership

Restaurateur PHILIP CAMINO on Striving for Hospitality and Health

Interview with Camino Industries CEO Philip Camino about finding lifelong customers with hospitality, adapting to a changing industry, and the importance of wellness.

Growing a Business

How To Become an Overnight Success — in 10 Years

Interview with 'Ten Year Plan' author David Dressler about scaling Tender Greens, thoughtful approaches to operating a business, and building heart-centered brands.

Social Media

The 'CEO of ChefTok' Explains Going Viral on Social Media

Interview with Silicon Valley Executive Chef Brandon Dearden about how to grow a brand on social media with consistency and simplicity, while learning to embrace "failure."

Leadership

Leading a Restaurant Culture with Warmth and Hospitality

Interview with Chef Roy Yamaguchi of Roy's Restaurants about learning to lead with love, becoming a celebrity chef, and growing a food empire.

Social Media

Authenticity is Currency on Social Media

Interview with Chef Dave Critchley of Lu Ban Liverpool about the importance of mental health in the restaurant business and learning to be himself online.

Leadership

Blogging Gives Your Business A Big Voice

Interview with Joelle Parenteau owner of Wolf Down about connecting with audiences through blogging, becoming a restaurant owner, and her viral Medium article.

Business News

The Reality of Getting Your Business on Reality TV

Interview with Stacey Poon-Kinney owner of The Trails Eatery about appearing on reality television shows, overcoming obstacles in the restaurant biz, and learning to ask for help.

Social Media

Get Media Coverage By Being Authentic Online

Interview with Rabia Kamara of Ruby Scoops about appearing on the Food Network, smartphone storytelling to build a following, and how ice cream is a blank slate.

Growing a Business

A Loyal Brand Attracts Loyal People

Interview with Fresh & Co. CEO George Tenedios about the importance of mentorship, building a dedicated team, and how hospitality is a labor of love.

Social Media

TikTok is About At-Bats — Not Perfect

Interview with Kyle Inserra about social media strategy and creating digital content.

Social Media

Cooking Up Virtual Flavor at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Interview with Chef Matt Cooper (Mercedes Benz-Stadium) about running a massive food operation with digital strategy.

Social Media

It Takes a Village to Keep a Restaurant Open

Interview with Leticia "Skai" Young (LoLo's Seafood Shack) about creating a community with her restaurant and using social media.

Marketing

Delivering Hospitality to Online Audiences

Interview with Garry Kanfer (Kissaki Sushi) about digital marketing and delivering the restaurant experience to customers at home.

Social Media

Build A YouTube Following With Authentic Content

Interview with YouTube Star Sam Zien The Cooking Guy about growing his popular YouTube channel and restaurant empire.