When restaurant dreams crash against business realities, what separates survivors from shuttered doors? In this revealing conversation, Simon Zatyrka talks with Jen Quist of Wishwell about the crucial balance between culinary creativity and business fundamentals.

From her career pivot at 30 to developing concepts for hotels across the country, Jen shares hard-earned wisdom about building restaurant foundations that last. This episode delivers practical insights on creating sustainable business models, fostering genuine community connections, and why the unsexy systems behind the scenes might be your restaurant's secret weapon for long-term success. Expect candid stories, tough love about industry myths, and a refreshing perspective on what truly keeps guests coming back.

A quick bio from Jen:

With nearly two decades  ...