By Reservation Only with Hannah Kim

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Our taste tells a story. What we order, the ingredients we covet, the restaurants we go back to, and the meals we never forget often reveal something deeper about our values and sense of self. By Reservation Only (presented by KIBO) uses food as the starting point for conversations that move beyond the plate into creativity, ambition, heritage, relationships, and belonging. Through intimate conversations with leading voices across hospitality, media, lifestyle, and beyond, host Hannah Kim explores the influences that shape a person’s point of view and identity in each episode.

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  1. 3d ago

    Alvin Leung: Why Passion Isn't Enough to Build a Successful Restaurant

    On the debut episode of By Reservation Only, Hannah sits down with acclaimed chef and restaurateur Alvin Leung, the Demon Chef behind Hong Kong’s two-Michelin-starred Bo Innovation and the philosophy of Extreme Chinese Cuisine. From his unconventional journey from engineer to culinary innovator to his latest venture, The Leo, Leung shares his approach to pushing culinary boundaries, building a restaurant business, and redefining success. He reflects on why passion alone isn’t enough, the importance of mentorship, Toronto’s multicultural food scene, and the personal experiences that have shaped his life and legacy. Presented by KIBO, By Reservation Only explores the people, places and ideas shaping Canada’s culinary landscape. Key Moments: 10:30 - Why passion isn’t enough to build a business 16:40 - The story behind the Demon Chef 23:00 - Michelin stars, mentorship and personal legacy 36:30 - The beauty of Hong Kong cuisine About the guest: Alvin Leung is an internationally acclaimed chef and restaurateur known as the Demon Chef and for pioneering Extreme Chinese Cuisine at Bo Innovation in Hong Kong, which earned two Michelin stars. Originally trained as an engineer, he is celebrated for his experimental approach to Chinese cuisine and is also behind The Leo, a chophouse in Markham, Ontario.

    Alvin Leung: Why Passion Isn't Enough to Build a Successful Restaurant
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Our taste tells a story. What we order, the ingredients we covet, the restaurants we go back to, and the meals we never forget often reveal something deeper about our values and sense of self. By Reservation Only (presented by KIBO) uses food as the starting point for conversations that move beyond the plate into creativity, ambition, heritage, relationships, and belonging. Through intimate conversations with leading voices across hospitality, media, lifestyle, and beyond, host Hannah Kim explores the influences that shape a person’s point of view and identity in each episode.

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