by Shawn Wenner | Dec 8, 2016 | Interviews
“It’s 10% idea and 90% implementation. Having a great idea does not get you to the finish line. It’s all about the implementation of that idea.” -Konstantin Zvereff When you think of the culinary industry, chances are technology isn’t at... 
by Shawn Wenner | Dec 5, 2016 | Articles
“Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.” -Steve Jobs Sure you can hustle on your own, but truly, when you combine forces with the right people, things can get pretty incredible. The question is, “How do you... 
by Shawn Wenner | Nov 17, 2016 | Interviews
That’s the only thing that is guaranteed – your opportunity to believe in yourself. -Daryl Shular Certified Master Chef Daryl Shular is one of the most talented and respected chefs in the country. With competition being in his blood, stemming from a sports background,... 
by Shawn Wenner | Nov 10, 2016 | Interviews
As a restaurateur, my job is to basically control the chaos and the drama. There’s always going to be chaos in the restaurant business. -Rocco DiSpirito Raised on his family’s farm in Basilicata, Italy, Luigi’s relationship to nature created the foundation to... 
by Shawn Wenner | Nov 3, 2016 | Interviews
“Write. Rewrite. When not writing or rewriting, read. I know of no shortcuts.” —Larry L. King, WD Amy Riolo is a talented chef, food historian, and culinary anthropologist. As long as she could remember, Amy possessed a unique curiosity about food origins. Through the... 
by Shawn Wenner | Oct 25, 2016 | Articles
“An entrepreneur is someone who jumps off a cliff and builds a plane on the way down.” – Reid Hoffman There’s a certain level of attraction of being your own boss, writing your own checks, and enjoying the freedom and flexibility the entrepreneurial lifestyle brings.... 
by Shawn Wenner | Oct 20, 2016 | Articles
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker Eric Cacciatore is the man behind the top-rated podcast Restaurant Unstoppable. A place where he converses with icons in the industry and encourages them to share pearls of wisdom with an... 
by Shawn Wenner | Oct 13, 2016 | Articles
“The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short, but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark.” -Michelangelo Perhaps you agree with the philosophy of “standing on the should of giants.” It’s... 
by Shawn Wenner | Oct 11, 2016 | Interviews
“Choose a job that you like, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” -Confucius After moving to New York, rapidly gaining weight, and experiencing a plethora of health problems, Pasquale Cozzolino decided to get serious about his diet. What happened next?... 
by Shawn Wenner | Oct 4, 2016 | Articles
“Nobody counts the number of ads you run; they just remember the impression you make.” –William Bernbach Last week at the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show, there were a countless number of exhibitors vying for the attention of attendees. Some...
