Month: August 2018
Bon Appetit votes on America’s Best New Restaurants
I just read the new Bon Appetit magazine with the top 10 Best New Restaurants in America list. We were excited to see several of our customers in the list including the #1 restaurant – Nonesuch in Oklahoma City. The story behind this restaurant is really cool – unknown chefs in a city the critics […]
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New Podcast – Marketing Coordinator Katharine Warner shares her story
Katharine (on the left, with Three Brothers co-owner Erica Paolicelli)) works for Three Brothers Wineries & Estates in Geneva, NY. She wears many hats at this unique place, and it was really fun to hear the progression of her career over the years, what caused her to leave to try something different, and why she […]
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New Podcast – A former punk rock band singer finds his home in hospitality
Marshall Davis spent ten years as the lead singer of a punk rock band in Los Angeles. When the band disbanded he made his swayback home to N.C. and wound up at Centro, under the tutelage of Angela Salamanca. Today he is the Beverage Director and Bar Manager, though we spent a lot of our […]
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New Podcast – An overlooked aspect of hospitality
Ashley Reda manages Tarpon River Brewing in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. I was thoroughly impressed with his style, his grasp of what matters and why, and his dedication to his work. When I interview somebody I always ask myself if I’d want my kids to work for the person. Such an easy “yes!” here. Enjoy… You […]
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New Podcast – Confidence, vulnerability, and reconnecting with heritage
Pepe Estrada’s family is from Mexico. He grew up in the U.S. as an introvert who didn’t have a strong appreciation for his heritage. After seven years at Centro in Raleigh under the tutelage of Angela Salamanca, he’s found a deep appreciation for Mexico and the culture his family hails from, and has learned to […]
Read MoreNew Podcast – Buxton Hall bartender talks entrepreneurialism and reverence for his craft
Teddy Bourgeois is a bartender for Buxton Hall BBQ in Asheville, NC. He works with intention and has tons of respect for his craft and for the team he works with, and believes in supporting not only his team but the entire hospitality community in Asheville. Bartenders and any hospitality people will love listening to […]
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