Dan Loves to Chat

Dan Loves to Chat

by daniel geneen
New York's grumpiest restaurant owner has made a lot of people happy.
Julio Peña is one of the most beloved restaurant owners in New York City. Alongside his wife Beatrice, he has been operating Il Posto Accanto in the East Village for over 25 years — providing a home to neighborhood regulars and guests from around the world. Follow along on Instagram: @ilpostoaccanto
How a legendary old-school French Chef learned do work with Gen Z'ers
Christophe Bellanca is the chef of Essential and was head chef of Le Cirque and many other famous restaurants. He is the hardest working man I've met and a charmer. Follow Christophe: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christophebellanca Restaurant (Essential by Christophe): https://www.instagram.com/essentialnyc
Brenda and Dan part 6: Why brand activations have ruined America (and what they are)
brenda cullerton is the goat follow her @brendasidioms
NYC's Queen of Thai Food: How to use systems and be decisive
Jenn Saesue is the co-owner of Fish Cheeks and Bangkok Supper club two of the best thai restaurants in the country. She is one of the great operators out there and there is so much to learn from her. Follow Jenn + her restaurants Jenn Saesue (personal): https://www.instagram.com/jennsaesue/ 55 Hospitality Group: https://www.instagram.com/55hospitality/ Fish Cheeks: https://www.instagram.com/fishcheeksnyc/
50 Year Manager of Zabar's: The biggest challenges running a grocery store + a history of Zabar's
Scott Goldshine of Zabar's has been working at the store for 50 years and has a lot of stories! Follow Dan at instagram.com/danielgeneen Tell dan where to tour his stand up comedy punchuplive.com/danielgeneen
India's most famous chef: How I became a Masterchef & Why I only have 1 restaurant (Vikas Khanna)
Vikas Khanna of Masterchef India and bungalow Nyc has written almost 40 books directed a couple movies and is probably the most famous chef in India and still works 16 hours a day at his restaurant in New York.
World’s #1 Pizza Maker: What can still go wrong after 30 years of making pies
Anthony Mangieri is the chef of Una Pizza Napoletana in LES, NYC. They have been award #1 on 50 top pizza list and anthony is one of the most kind and hardworking men in the business. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE.
Brenda and Dan part 5: Why 'wellness' is a scam + how to decorate
brenda cullerton is the goat follow her @brendasidioms
Chefs Table Creator: The secret to making a good documentary, and why jews love sushi so much (feat. Brian Koppelman)
On today's ep we have two icons. David Gelb creator of chefs table and jiro and Brian Koppelman!
Bon Bon Candy Store Founder: How we opened seven stores and launched packaged goods
Leo Schaltz and two Swedish friends created Bon Bon in 2018 and since then have grown it into seven + stores and a national packaged goods company. In my opinion Bon Bon has one of the best in store experiences out there and they have somehow reinvented the candy store and I wanna know how!
1 of 3