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The Restaurant Innovator is a podcast from the editors of FSR magazine—the leading publication for full-service restaurants—that dives into the world of running restaurants and explores the latest trends, strategies, and technologies being used by today's NextGen operators. Each episode features insightful conversations with trailblazing restaurateurs who are leading the charge in creating new and memorable experiences. From cutting-edge menu design and front-of-house operations to back-of-house efficiencies and sustainability initiatives, The Restaurant Innovator offers listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to stay ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving industry. Whether you're a seasoned operator or just getting started in the business, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to stay on top of the latest trends and best practices.
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- Navigating the New Era of Digital Dining with DoorDash’s Jeff Frost · 40 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 30From shifting dining habits to an increasingly crowded marketplace, the relationship between full-service dining and off-premises technology has fundamentally transformed. In…
- Reimagining a Breakfast Classic with Chef Dimitri Ponomarchuk · 18 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 29On this episode of The Restaurant Innovator, FSR Editor Callie Evergreen sits down with Chef Dimitri Ponomarchuk, Director of R&D and Corporate Chef at The Krusteaz Company, to…
- How Emmy Squared Built a Pizza for the GLP-1 Era · 35 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 28What changes when a restaurant surpasses the 10-unit threshold? Howard Greenstone, CEO of Emmy Squared Pizza, joins the podcast to discuss his return to the 30-plus-unit chain…
- How Grove Bay Hospitality Builds Award-Winning Restaurants · 36 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 27How do you build a restaurant group that earns Michelin recognition, attracts top culinary talent, and still makes financial sense? In this episode, Grove Bay Hospitality Group…
- From Kitchen Chaos to Consistency with Chef Sean Marzan · 32 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 26Sean Marzan, executive chef of The Wharf at Sunset Walk and Lizzie’s Memphis Style BBQ, shares how he transformed the chaos of the kitchen into a culture built on consistency…
- How Caitlin Mateo Leads with Purpose and Innovates Scratch-Made Menus at Scale · 32 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 25In our first collab episode with Women in Restaurant Leadership podcast, editors Callie Evergreen and Satyne Doner sit down with Caitlin Mateo, the director of kitchen operations…
- What It Takes to Keep a Neighborhood Restaurant Alive · 38 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 25How does an independent restaurant evolve without losing its identity? Cees Brinkman, founder of Nashville’s Pharmacy Burger, and director of operations Daniel Frazier share how…
- How Two Resort Chefs Make 50 Restaurants Feel Distinct · 33 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 24With a culinary portfolio spanning more than 50 restaurant concepts, Resorts World Las Vegas has to deliver both scale and individuality. Executive chef David Werly and Kusa Nori…
- When a Hotel Restaurant Is Ready to Stand on Its Own · 35 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 23What does it take to turn a hotel amenity into a destination restaurant? Philip Bates of TMC Hospitality joins the podcast to discuss the strategy behind Maleza’s expansion from…
- Craft Beer Meets Modern Wellness Culture at This Franchise-Ready Beer Spa · 39 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 22In this episode of The Restaurant Innovator, host Callie Evergreen sits down with Jessica and Damien Zouaoui, co-founders of Oakwell Beer Spa, to talk about turning a 25-country…
- From Jersey Shore Roots to 300-Unit Goals with Chris Ives · 24 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 21Chris Ives, CEO and president of Bubbakoo’s Burritos, chats with FSR editor Callie Evergreen about the 140-unit brand’s evolution from a founder-led Jersey Shore favorite to a…
- How a Nashville Chef Achieves Sub-30% Food Costs · 27 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 20In the second segment of a two-part podcast, executive chef Sam Jett shares how he achieves sub-30% food costs in his zero-waste kitchen at the Michelin-recommended Audrey in…
- Sam Jett Redefines ‘Luxury’ Fine Dining: Where Farmers Write the Menu · 23 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 19In the first segment of a two-part podcast, executive chef Sam Jett shares how he and his team at the Michelin-recommended Audrey in Nashville are flipping the idea of “luxury”…
- What 10 Years in Front of House Taught This Executive Chef · 37 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 18What happens when an engineering mindset meets the culinary arts? In this episode of The Restaurant Innovator, hosts Callie Evergreen and Sam Danley sit down with Nick Bracero…
- The Disney Playbook for Better Hospitality · 30 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 17In this episode, Disney Institute senior facilitator Zoë Bishop shares the leadership principles behind Disney's renowned service culture and how restaurant operators can apply…
- Inside Chef Kenny Gilbert’s Boot Camp for Future Culinary Leaders · 54 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 16In this episode, “Top Chef” veteran Kenny Gilbert shares the leadership philosophy that has fueled his 35-year career—from the Ritz-Carlton and Oprah Winfrey’s kitchen to his…
- Why Cotton Patch Cafe Stopped Chasing Newness · 36 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 15Cotton Patch Cafe CEO Brandon Coleman joins the podcast to share how the Texas-based chain is driving double-digit traffic growth without chasing constant menu innovation…
- Why Chef Michael Campbell is Betting Big on Catering to Scale in California · 39 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 14In this episode, chef Michael Campbell shares how he’s expanding a multi-concept restaurant group in Southern California at a time when many operators are pulling back. From…
- How Fiamma Turned Scarcity Into a Sellout Strategy (With Just 5 Burgers a Day) · 33 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 13Chefs Britt Rescigno and Kinsey Leodler dive into the high-stakes first year of Fiamma, their live-fire destination restaurant in Sun Valley, Idaho. The duo shares how they…
- Chef Basil Dean’s Blueprint for Island Hospitality · 49 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 12Basil Dean, executive chef at Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau, reflects on three decades in the hospitality industry. He shares what it takes to lead nine dining concepts at…
