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Michelin Star Chefs: Why Food Quality Matters w/ Phillip & Margarita

2025/1/20
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Mari Llewellyn: 成功人士与普通人能力无异，区别在于面对挑战时，有些人选择跳跃。 Phillip Franklin Lee & Margarita Callis Lee: 疫情期间，我们被迫离开加州，在奥斯汀开设快闪餐厅，Joe Rogan的宣传对我们餐厅的成功起到了关键作用，最终我们决定在奥斯汀定居，期间经历了诸多挑战，例如媒体的不配合，以及在加州的反复封锁。我们坚持了下来，并获得了巨大的成功，这与奥斯汀当地人的热情支持密不可分。 Margarita Callis Lee: 我从小热爱食物，对食材的热爱源于童年在祖母农场的生活经历以及对真正食物的品尝。我的烹饪理念是注重食材的品质和地域特色，并融合不同文化的元素。 Phillip Franklin Lee: 我的妻子Margarita拥有独特的烹饪天赋，她的甜点创作不受传统束缚，极具创意。我在米其林星级餐厅的多年工作经历，以及与妻子的合作，塑造了我的烹饪理念和职业发展。我们对食材品质和健康饮食的追求贯穿始终，这与我们的生活方式息息相关。 Phillip Franklin Lee: 成功需要兼顾艺术和商业，在经营多家餐厅的过程中，我学会了平衡创造力和商业运作。我们经历了多次与合作伙伴合作的失败，最终选择完全自主经营，并重新定义了品牌形象。 Margarita Callis Lee: 平衡工作和生活，需要在压力下保持创造力，并持续学习和成长。保持创造力和热情，需要关注身心健康，保持清晰的头脑和健康的生活方式。 Phillip Franklin Lee & Margarita Callis Lee: 获得米其林星级并非易事，这需要全方位的努力和坚持，我们对获得米其林星级感到意外和荣幸。我们拥有一个58年的老酵母，这对于我们的烘焙和烹饪至关重要。我们通过与长期合作的经纪人，确保从日本采购到高质量的食材。我们去过东京的筑地鱼市，那是一次令人难忘的经历。在日本学习到的经验，提升了我的烹饪技巧和对食材的理解。我们的餐厅拥有众多回头客，这证明了我们的烹饪和服务质量。餐饮行业存在酗酒的现象，但这并非行业本身的必然结果，而是与从业人员的个人特质有关，我们提倡健康的工作环境。我们重视员工福利，将员工利益放在首位。 Phillip Franklin Lee: 我们的播客“Not a Damn Chance”关注成功人士的心态和抗逆力。

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Phillip and Margarita, a Michelin-starred chef couple, faced devastating restaurant closures during the pandemic. Relocating to Austin, Texas, they leveraged their existing customer base and a chance encounter with Joe Rogan to achieve remarkable success in a new city.
  • Pandemic forced closure of 5 California restaurants
  • Relocated to Austin due to California restrictions
  • Joe Rogan's positive review and social media post led to immediate popularity
  • Opened multiple new restaurants in Austin, creating a culinary empire

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**Ep. 167: **What does it take to turn a single idea into 24 thriving restaurants—and grow into the best version of yourself along the way? On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, we’re exploring the transformative power of passion, discipline, and creativity with two culinary visionaries. They share the lessons they’ve learned building their empire, the role wellness plays in their success, and how they’ve overcome challenges to stay connected to their dreams. Tune in for inspiration, practical tips, and a deeper look at the connection between personal growth and professional achievement.

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Topics Discussed

  • 00:00 Introduction

  • 01:41 Pandemic challenges in California

  • 03:04 Five-week pop-up in Austin

  • 04:51 Joe Rogan’s role in their success

  • 11:50 Deciding to put down roots in Austin

  • 17:35 How their passion for food began

  • 29:00 Balancing creativity w/ demands of running multiple restaurants

  • 36:35 How they became 100% owners

  • 44:58 Why chefs have a reputation for drinking

  • 01:03:43 Restaurant recommendations & favorite experiences