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How This General Store Turned NYC Hotspot Earned Michelin's Attention

Amir Nathan of Sami & Susu discusses taking financial risks, reinventing a restaurant and bringing Israeli flavors to New York City.

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How This General Store Turned NYC Hotspot Earned Michelin's Attention

Amir Nathan of Sami & Susu discusses taking financial risks, reinventing a restaurant and bringing Israeli flavors to New York City.

A Long-Time Google Exec Shares the Secrets to Helping Customers Find Your Restaurant

Lisa Landsman, Google's head of industry engagement and SMB success, discusses eye-opening search trends and key data insights shaping restaurants for 2025.

This Hospitality Lawyer Has Worked for Big-Name Brands — And She Says This Is the Biggest Mistake Restaurant Owners Make

Christy Reuter discusses her deep passion for hospitality, the crucial role of lawyers in the industry and why she genuinely loves her clients.

This Chef Built a Meatball Empire, Lost Millions and Came Back Stronger with a Pizza Revolution

Daniel Holzman discusses the importance of authenticity, better workplace culture and not letting ego get in the way of financial success.

This Chef Uses Memes to Call Out the Restaurant Industry — and He's Turning Online Influence into Real-World Change

Chef Eli Sussman discusses what drives him to keep opening restaurants, an unexpected collaboration and his rise to meme royalty.

Your Guests All Want the Same Thing, Says This Hotel Food and Beverage Consultant — Here's What

Auden Hospitality founder Scot Turner discusses prioritizing authenticity and curated experiences in hotels, improving food and beverage programs and leaning into digital storytelling.

To Make the Perfect Cocktail, You Need Collaboration. It's the Same When You Own a Restaurant.

Alba Huerta discusses the art of mixology and leading a James Beard Award-winning cocktail program.

This NYC Man Is Revitalizing the Famous Bar From 'Goodfellas' As It Approaches Its 200th Anniversary

Loycent Gordon, CEO of the historic Neir's Tavern in Queens, discusses entering the restaurant business, telling the story of your business and taking a leap of faith.

Embracing Fear Fueled this Michelin-Rated Chef's Comeback

Josh Kopel, host of the 'FULL COMP' podcast, talks about making hospitality media, the benefits of scarcity and elevating the restaurant industry.

How These Entrepreneurs Turned a Seasonal Venue Into a Nightlife Powerhouse

Michael Schwartz and Bobby Rutter of Forward Hospitality Group discuss transforming the entertainment scene in the Midwest and using reinvention as a business model.

The Army Was Tough, But Restaurants Made Her Cry — Lessons From the Drive-Thru From a Former KFC Exec

Former KFC Chief Operating Officer Monica Rothgery discusses the experiences that shaped her leadership book, "Lessons from the Drive-Thru."

When Shaquille O'Neal Wanted to Start a Restaurant, This Is Who He Approached

Perry Rogers, founder of management firm PRP and JRS Hospitality, had what it took to build his big client's Big Chicken restaurant concept.

He Discovered His Favorite Sandwich Shop in College. Now He Runs It – and Has 155 Locations.

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop CEO Ashley Morris discusses buying his favorite sandwich shop and maintaining high quality while scaling and operating a fast-casual franchise.

This Chef Went From Dreaming of Michelin Stars to Building an Audience as a YouTube Star

Chef Sohla El-Waylly never set out to be a food content creator, but a series of events led her to her current career.

About Restaurant Influencers

Welcome to the Restaurant Influencers podcast and video series. Every week host and restaurant owner Shawn P. Walchef talks with leaders about their secrets to Smartphone Storytelling and how to show up and engage where customers are spending time online.

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