Last Dish Adam Smith and Stephen El-Hassan

Mike Hauke knows viral content. Taco Pizza? Tiger King Pizza? Ramen Pizza? Tony Boloney’s has it. Mike and his delicious, eclectic pizzeria have also been on just about every national morning show you can think of from TODAY, Good Morning America, The Chew, Live with Kelly & Ryan, and more. Mike shares how he survives a daily attack from a clown with a knife and why that makes him so successful. This conversation is just as entertaining as it is educational. Follow Tony Boloney’s @tonyboloneys

Jennifer Tripucka, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Hoboken Girl, runs an incredibly engaging media company that fills a need of local communities. If it happens in the local communities Jen and her team cover, then you’ll be able to read about it on HobokenGirl.com. Hoboken Girl informs its massive following on everything from breaking local news to the best new restaurant to what real estate agent will take the best care of you. Learn about how hard Jen worked on her own for the first several years and how she made her dream a reality being her own boss and managing a passionate and enthusiastic local team. Follow Jen @thejennifertrip & Hoboken Girl @thehobokengirl

Chef David Burke, executive chef and celebrity in the food scene, joins us from his home as we pull off our first virtual interview during COVID-19. Chef Burke takes us on a wild ride from how he got his start to being a partner in over 12 restaurant concepts across New York & New Jersey. COVID-19 is a topical subject that we explore with one of the most creative people in the industry. Chef Burke has very encouraging words for small business owners just starting out and those struggling in this crazy time. You’ll learn about how he expects his team to change after the pandemic, his idea of creating a fine-dining drive-in movie theatre, and how his puppet is involved in his everyday life. Chef also explains his Feed The Heroes Campaign helping those on the frontlines. Follow Chef David Burke @chefdavidburke and learn more about him and his great work at chefdavidburke.com.

Melissa Ben-Ishay, Founder and Chief Product Officer of Baked by Melissa takes us on her incredible journey from fired PR professional to founder of a multi-million dollar brand with 14 stores in New York City and an even bigger e-commerce business. These bite-size cupcakes are a labor of love from Mrs. Tie-Dye herself and it shows from this enthusiastic conversation. Learn about how she got her start and what she is planning for next.

Follow Melissa @melissabenishay & @bakedbymelissa and go get your hands on some magical cupcakes: bakedbymelissa.com

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