Dishing: Food Stories: Recent Episodes
David Spungen
Everyone’s got a story in the Food & Beverage industry. David Spungen – a former chef, full-time foodie, and now a RegentAtlantic Wealth Advisor working with entrepreneurs – interviews some of the great people he’s met along his journey. Each episode contains powerful stories from those in the food world, a behind-the-scenes look at their businesses, as well as personal perspectives on the challenges the industry is facing in the midst of a global pandemic.
Meet Melba Wilson: owner and founder of Melba’s Restaurant which is regarded as THE premier comfort food destination in New York City. She welcomes David into her world filled with South Carolinian influences, her Harlem heart, and even Prince Harry.
Since closing the chic Savoy restaurant a few years ago, Peter Hoffman authored a memoir about the restaurant, food, and ingredients. Obsessive about ingredients, Peter shares why quality is so critical along with some very interesting observations on the restaurant business post-pandemic, and we're going to talk about that as well.
What does it take to go from being a Refugee to a CEO? Join RegentAtlantic Wealth Advisor and Dishing’s host, David Spungen, and Hawa Hassan, founder of Basbaas and author of In Bibi's Kitchen: The Recipes and Stories of Grandmothers. From Somalia herself, Hawa infused her cultural roots with an entrepreneurial twist and created a line of condiments. Tune in to this inspiring story that began in Somalia and is now taking over the United States as we speak.
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How do you successfully launch a new business during the pandemic?
Tune in with RegentAtlantic’s Wealth Advisor and Dishing’s host, David Spungen, and Noah Wunsch, founder of Ruby Hibiscus who took two ingredients and brewed a successful beverage company during the pandemic. Listen to Noah’s journey and how his beverage is now sold at Whole Foods!
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Why do Chicken and Waffles go together? Is it a breakfast dish or a dinner dish? Join RegentAtlantic Wealth Advisor and Dishing’s host, David Spungen, and John Seymour, founder of Sweet Chick as they discuss this dish taking over New York City. Oh, and don’t forget the maple syrup!
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The Pandemic has had many individuals suffer in numerous ways, but has also brought people and communities closer than ever before. Join RegentAtlantic Wealth Advisor and Dishing’s host, David Spungen, and Cole Riley, who started a non-profit named Welfare. While many were in need, Cole took his compassion and entrepreneurial spirit and created a DTC food pantry delivering healthy food directly to the doors of those in need, for free. Tune in to hear this heart-warming business journey.
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RegentAtlantic Wealth Advisor and Food for Thought’s host, David Spungen, interviews Elly Truesdell, Partner at Almanac Insights. Together they talk about their passion for the natural food industry, Elly’s past and current industry endeavors and the future of bringing fresh, wholesome food to those who may not be able to afford big name brands.
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RegentAtlantic Wealth Advisor and Food for Thought’s host, David Spungen, interviews Stu Strumwasser, a veteran in the natural foods industry and novelist – author of “The Organ Broker.” Together David and Stu discuss what’s going on in the food world, consumer packaged goods during the COVID pandemic and their views on restaurants and hospitality going forward.
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RegentAtlantic Wealth Advisor and Food for Thought’s host, David Spungen, interviews Michael Zuckerman, President of Zuckerman Honickman. David and Michael dive deep into the beverage world and discuss the history of Michael’s family company Zuckerman Honickman and their goal of sustainability, how the distribution business works and the future of environmentally friendly beverage containers.
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