The New York Times Food Festival. October 5, 2019.
Celebrity chefs may command the spotlight, but the people who greet customers at the door keep restaurants humming and diners buzzing. Delve into the business and culture of hospitality with three masters of the art.
Will Guidara, Restaurateur and Co-Founder, The Welcome Conference
Nicole Ponseca, Author, Creative Director, Founder, Jeepney Filipino Gastropub
Alexander Smalls, Chef, Restaurateur and Author, Alexander Smalls & Company
In conversation with Frank Bruni, Op-Ed Columnist, The New York Times
Filmed live at TheTimesCenter by Suite Spot.
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