85 episodes

The Tastemakers podcast is a behind the scenes look at the marketing of food and restaurants. We’re talking to people in the business of selling food including founders, marketers, chefs, investors, technologists and data analysts to find out how they do their part creating experiences that their customers love. We're brought to you by Plein Air, the agency that helps brands grow through connected, shareable and useful customer experiences.

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    • 4.8 • 11 Ratings

The Tastemakers podcast is a behind the scenes look at the marketing of food and restaurants. We’re talking to people in the business of selling food including founders, marketers, chefs, investors, technologists and data analysts to find out how they do their part creating experiences that their customers love. We're brought to you by Plein Air, the agency that helps brands grow through connected, shareable and useful customer experiences.

    Hopdoddy & Grub Burger Bar - Jeff Chandler

    Hopdoddy & Grub Burger Bar - Jeff Chandler

    This is a conversation with the CEO of HiBar Hospitality Group, Jeff Chandler. HiBar is the newly formed entity that runs Hopdoddy Burger Bar and Grub Kitchen & Bar, both experiential combinations of premium burgers and a bar setting. Enjoy!

    • 14 min
    Pokeworks - Jayson Tipp

    Pokeworks - Jayson Tipp

    This is a conversation with Jayson Tipp, the Chief Marketing Officer of Pokeworks. Jayson has had an incredibly interesting career including Strategy, Analytics, and Technology leadership roles at Starbucks, Potbelly, Redbox, Papa Murphy’s, Pincho, and Bridg. Pokeworks is a high-growth fast-casual Poke restaurant that launched in 2015 and already has more than 60 locations today. Enjoy!

    • 23 min
    Nextbite - Alex Canter

    Nextbite - Alex Canter

    This is a conversation with Alex Canter, a fourth-generation restaurateur originally from Canter’s Deli. After multiple successful restaurant tech ventures, he started Nextbite to help restaurants fill unused capacity with virtual dining concepts. Those include Packed Bowls by Wiz Khalifa and George Lopez Tacos. In 2020, they closed their 120 million dollar series c round of funding. This year, he was a member of Nation’s Restaurant News Top 50 Power List. Enjoy!

    • 25 min
    Mimi's Bistro & Bakery - Tiffany McClain

    Mimi's Bistro & Bakery - Tiffany McClain

    This is a conversation with Tiffany McClain. She is the head of marketing for Mimi’s Cafe, which is now Mimi’s Bistro & Bakery. Previously, she held senior leadership roles with Fridays, Texas de Brazil, Which Wich, and Boston’s Restaurant and Sports Bar. Enjoy!

    • 26 min
    Original ChopShop & bellagreen - Jason Morgan

    Original ChopShop & bellagreen - Jason Morgan

    This is a conversation with Jason Morgan. He is the CEO of bellagreen and Original Chopshop and a board member for Newk’s Eatery. He joined the restaurant industry in 2008 when he became the CFO of Zoe’s Kitchen when the brand had only 20 units, then helped lead it all the way to IPO. This episode was recorded at the Restaurant Leadership Conference last April. Enjoy!

    • 22 min
    Culver's - Joe Koss

    Culver's - Joe Koss

    This is a conversation with Joe Koss, the President & CEO of Culver’s. Joe started at Culver’s as Controller in 1997 before getting elevated to CFO just 3 years later. In 2017, he took the helm as CEO. Culver’s is one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in the US, now with nearly 700 locations and $1.5B in sales. This episode was recorded at the Restaurant Leadership Conference last April. Enjoy!

    • 18 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

Breeint ,

Intelligent and thought provoking!

This is a great podcast!

Yuioeiehv ,

Great content

Good questions and even better access to thought leaders

SaraMc11 ,

So great

This is wonderful! It's interesting and eye-opening hearing this side of the food/restaurant business. Great job!

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