Scott Frielich is the owner of some of the most popular restaurants and nightlife venues in South Florida. We sat down to chat with him about his success, our community and one of his concepts, Kapow Noodle Bar. Why did you decide to start your business? Tell us your backstory! SubCulture Group has always… Read more
Core Kitchen is the world’s first produce only kitchen located in downtown Oakland. A hundred percent of ingredients used are organic, gluten-free and without salt, sugar, flour and oil…and it still tastes incredible! I sat down with owner, Corey Rennell to chat about all things organic, vegan, healthy and of course Oakland. Why did you… Read more
Sweet Republic is a locally owned and operated artisan ice cream shop in Phoenix, AZ. Owners Jan and Helen take pride in using fresh, local ingredients in their distinctive recipes made from scratch. They are extremely passionate about sharing the pleasure of extraordinary ice cream with the local Phoenix community. I sat down with Jan to learn… Read more
You should meet Kaushik Guha. The man not only loves food, but also loves his job as the purveyor of fast, casual Indian eats at Hakka Bakka. Kaushik’s Kati wraps are a Yelper favorite in Chicago and we chatted with him about why he started doing this, why he loves Chicago, and why doing what you… Read more
SnoWhat Snoballs has become a hit in the Derby City, with their signature snoballs rolling into events around town and winning — for the second year in a row — Yelp’s Countdown to Derby: Lunchtime Food Truck Bourbon Challenge. That Old SnoFashioned with a bourbon candied orange rind and cherry is killer! This food truck/cart has given a New Orleans… Read more
Fantastic local businesses are all over Northern Virginia, but one local hospitality group seems to consistently stand out. Happy Endings Hospitality (HEH) has not one, but three fantastic concepts (plus another one on the way!) that have been taking Northern VA by storm! Their flagship restaurant, Chasin’ Tails, provides the ultimate creole experience at two locations, while their fast-casual Vietnamese restaurant, Roll… Read more
We sat down with Danielle Raymo to dive in to what inspired her to open Rochester Brainery, which supports our community in a unique way by providing a space for affordable classes and events that cater to everyone’s interests, hobbies, and desire to learn. Why did you decide to start your business? Tell us your backstory!… Read more
We sat down with Angela Shen of Savor Seattle Food Tours in Seattle, WA to learn all about her business. Angela is a “food evangelist” who grew up working in her family’s restaurants and countless others. Her commitment to excellence has earned Savor Seattle Tours a 5-star rating on Yelp! Read on to hear Angela’s… Read more
Moses Haylome and his mom, Winnie, are the proud owners of Flavor 91 Bistro in Whitehall, one of Columbus’s most diverse, working-class areas. They’re thrilled to be bringing Ohio farm-fresh burgers and salads to a neighborhood they adore. We recently sat down with Moses and Winnie over one of their local, craft beers, and here’s their… Read more
When you order from Beta Burger, it likely isn’t your first fast casual bun-and-patty, and it won’t be your last. But there’s a good chance you’ve never had one like it. I talked with founder Adrian Wong about how his tech-powered cooking process is changing the world of fast food, one burger at a time,… Read more