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How to Get Into ANY Restaurant, Why Michelin Stars Are Nonsense & Building a Billion Dollar Business

2025/4/17

Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh

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How to Get Into ANY Restaurant, Why Michelin Stars Are Nonsense & Building a Billion Dollar Business

Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh

Getting a Reservation at Carbone? Greasing the Right People

Restaurants’ Intel and the Power of Maitre Ds

Michelin Star Experiences: Worth the Hype?

How Much Do Waiters Make at Carbone?

Politics in Dining and Finding a Good Restaurant

The Staff is Banging Each Other: Behind the Scenes at Restaurants

Can Michelin Stars Be Bought? Paying Influencers and Scummy PR Moves

Starting Out and the Power of Reviews

Worst Tipper? The Importance of Tipping 20%

Racial Harmony in the Dining Industry

From Sandwich Shop to Carbone: Building a Restaurant Empire

Respecting Negative Reviews and Aiming for the Old School

Celebrity Relationships and Banned Celebs

Rap Mentions Carbone: Music and Dining

Rules for Sending Food Back and Better Italian Food in NYC

Maintaining Quality and Entrepreneurial Spirit

The Spicy Rig and Iconic Dishes

Biggest Bomb and Secret Menu

Pet Peeves and Giant Menus

Moving to Italy and New Dining Trends

Pinnacle for a Chef and Rewarding Talent

Best Places in New York for Dining

Judging an Italian Restaurant: Underrated Pork Chops

Charging for Wine and Impressing a Date

F1 Weekend in Miami: Dining and Entertainment

What’s Next? Performance and Obama Protocol

Getting Flowers from the Older Generation: Recognition and Respect

Navigating Egos in the Restaurant Industry

Why Is New York the Greatest City in the World?

Next Generation and Tariffs Impacting the Industry

Proud of Heritage and Assimilation in the Restaurant World

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Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh

Getting a Reservation at Carbone? Greasing the Right People

Restaurants’ Intel and the Power of Maitre Ds

Michelin Star Experiences: Worth the Hype?

How Much Do Waiters Make at Carbone?

Politics in Dining and Finding a Good Restaurant

The Staff is Banging Each Other: Behind the Scenes at Restaurants

Can Michelin Stars Be Bought? Paying Influencers and Scummy PR Moves

Starting Out and the Power of Reviews

Worst Tipper? The Importance of Tipping 20%

Racial Harmony in the Dining Industry

From Sandwich Shop to Carbone: Building a Restaurant Empire

Respecting Negative Reviews and Aiming for the Old School

Celebrity Relationships and Banned Celebs

Rap Mentions Carbone: Music and Dining

Rules for Sending Food Back and Better Italian Food in NYC

Maintaining Quality and Entrepreneurial Spirit

The Spicy Rig and Iconic Dishes

Biggest Bomb and Secret Menu

Pet Peeves and Giant Menus

Moving to Italy and New Dining Trends

Pinnacle for a Chef and Rewarding Talent

Best Places in New York for Dining

Judging an Italian Restaurant: Underrated Pork Chops

Charging for Wine and Impressing a Date

F1 Weekend in Miami: Dining and Entertainment

What’s Next? Performance and Obama Protocol

Getting Flowers from the Older Generation: Recognition and Respect

Navigating Egos in the Restaurant Industry

Why Is New York the Greatest City in the World?

Next Generation and Tariffs Impacting the Industry

Proud of Heritage and Assimilation in the Restaurant World

Shownotes Transcript

How to Get Into ANY Restaurant, Why Michelin Stars Are Nonsense & Building a Billion Dollar Business