Episode 208- Travis Swikard

Swikard says he knew he was destined for chefdom at age 4. Travis took many steps to get him to his goal of opening his first restaurant, Callie. However, COVID-19 put his dream on pause. Join us as we talk about his journey and present life as a chef and new busniess owner during this time.

Episode 206- Paul C. Reilly

Paul C. Reilly is the co-owner/executive chef of beast+bottle. Since opening in 2013, beast + bottle has earned multiple accolades, inclusions on ‘best restaurant’ lists and nods to its well-rounded beverage program. Paul puts his unique spin on new American cuisine nightly. He is constantly evolving menus that highlight the creative use of whole animals and ingredients from the twenty plus local purveyors with whom the Reillys have partnered. Join us as we talk about his journey that got him to where he is today!

Episode 203- Jeremiah Tower

Jeremiah Tower is an American celebrity chef who, along with Alice Waters and Wolfgang Puck, has been credited with pioneering the culinary style known as California cuisine. A food lover from childhood, he had no formal culinary education before beginning his career as a chef. Join us as we talk about his incredible journey!

Episode 199- GCL with Lisa Berger

Lisa Berger MPH, from Berger Food Consulting joins us to give us pointers about restaurant service, sick employees, and speaking about the phases and changes for the industry throughout COVID-19. Tune in to get some very helpful pointers for your establishment and place of work! You DON’T want to miss this!