Restaurant Influencers: Page 2
This Chicago Native Wants to Build the In-N-Out of Tacos
Taylor Mason, owner of Taylor's Tacos, talks about how a big break on national television helped take her brand to the next level.
The 'Billionaire Chef' Wants To Bring West African Cuisine to the World — Here's How
For chef Tolu Erogbogbo, being a billionaire is about mindset — not just money.
This Celebrity Chef Got His Start Cooking for His Football Teammates — Here's How He Turned It Into a Career
Chef Eddie Jackson talks about the advantages of food trucks, being mentored by Bobby Flay and streamlining operations with Toast.
New Media Is the Future — That's Why This Company Is Creating a Podcast Network for Restaurants
Informa Restaurant & Food Group editorial director Sam Oches on hosting the National Restaurant Show, social media strategy and creating new media for the hospitality industry.
Popmenu Started With a Simple Offering for Restaurants — Now It's Using AI to Help Them Flourish
Popmenu co-founders Brendan Sweeney and Tony Roy discuss the challenges restaurants face and how AI tools can help them grow bigger than ever before.
This Legendary California Fish Market Sold $30 Million in One Year Thanks to Viral Videos – Then Caught Amazon's Attention
San Pedro Fish Market's Michael Ungaro and Henry Ungaro Jr. on creating the 'Kings of Fi$h' reality show, going viral and running a profitable family business.
This Fine-Dining Titan Understands the Power of Hands-On Experience and Diversification
The Dinex Group CEO Sebastien Silvestri talks about the restaurant industry, diversification and true hospitality.
Toast's Most Successful App Launch Happened Because It Listened to What Customers Want
Toast CMO Kelly Esten discusses the company's customer-centered marketing approach, the importance of mentors, and the launch of Toast Now.
She Started Sharing Her Kids' Lunches on TikTok in 2020 — And Now Has 5.6 Million Followers. Here's the 'Aha Moment' That Convinced Her to Start.
Social media sensation Sulhee Jessica Woo talks about creating content with her children, using TikTok and building a community in the creator economy.
What Happens After You Win 'Top Chef'? One Former Champion Shares His Story: 'It Was Just Insane.'
Chef Joe Flamm dishes about becoming a celebrity chef, finding his love for Balkan cuisine, and why he keeps it real on social media.
'I Can't Pretend to Be That.' Mayim Bialik on Life After 'Jeopardy!' and 'The Big Bang Theory.'
Mayim Bialik discusses the launch and growth of her media company devoted to helping people on their mental health journey.
New York News Anchor Rosanna Scotto and Her Daughter Jenna Ruggiero Share the Secret of Running a Successful Family Business
Fresco by Scotto restaurant co-owners Rosanna Scotto and Jenna Ruggiero break down their family's business, how they use social media, and the impact of their philanthropic efforts.
This Pizza Pioneer Says He Approaches Pies Like an Athlete
Anthony Mangieri, founder of Una Pizza Napoletana and Genio Della Frozen Pizza, breaks down his unorthodox approach to building a business and scaling a CPG brand.
How Visionary Leaders Transform Curiosity Into Groundbreaking Ideas
Lee Brian Schrager, founder of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, discusses the spark that launched FoodieCon, his best practices for running popular food events, and why all business owners need to adapt to social media trends.
How This Couple Transformed a Gas Station Kitchen Into a Legendary BBQ Destination
Joe's KC Bar-B-Que co-founder Joy Stehney shares her restaurant's remarkable journey (and an offer to cater Taylor Swift's wedding.)