Can a city’s food scene serve as a catalyst for connection, creativity, and innovation? Grace Chow, Co-Founder & CEO of Austin-based Lobos Hospitality, joins me to share her insights from food scenes across the US, and her in-the-trenches view from building three distinctive Austin restaurants: Toasty Badger, Manny's, and the Powder Room.
Episode Highlights
The State of the Austin Food Scene
Balancing Local Sourcing, Trends, and Concept Authenticity
Crafting Distinctive Dining Experiences
What Austin Needs for a Vibrant Hospitality Industry
How Restaurants Intersect with Other Sectors
The Impact of Tech on the Restaurant Industry
Restaurants as Potential Third Places in Austin
What's Next, Austin?
"I think just everybody kind of becoming a little bit nerdier about food and a little bit nerdy about restaurants."
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