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Episode Appearances
The Chef's Cut · Apr 7, 2026
James Beard Finalists Revealed: The Surprises, Snubs, and Secrets!!
“Created new steakhouse genre with Carbone; major snub from shortlist despite generational success and global expansion”
James Beard Awards finalist selection process and criteriaGeographic regionalization in culinary awards judgingCaribbean and Afro-Caribbean cuisine market trends
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Hospitality Series Pt. 3: Simon Kim on Breaking Steakhouse Rules, Redefining Fried Chicken, and Going Global!!
“Guest discussing his journey building global restaurant brands and philosophy on hospitality leadership”
Korean-American fusion cuisine and cultural identityRestaurant concept development and market validationFundraising and capital raising for restaurant expansion
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Marketplace · Feb 19, 2026
The price is never right anymore
“Restaurant operator; coined 'content per square foot' metric for small-format restaurant economics.”
U.S. Trade Deficit and Tariff PolicyConsumer Price Perception and Inflation PsychologyDynamic Pricing and E-commerce Impact
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