How does a legacy diner institution stay relevant after 76 years without losing its core identity? NORMS President & CEO Mark Politzer joins host Callie Evergreen to unpack a career that stretches from Michelin-star dining to leading one of Southern California’s most beloved legacy brands.
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How does a legacy diner institution stay relevant after 76 years without losing its core identity? NORMS President & CEO Mark Politzer joins host Callie Evergreen to unpack a career that stretches from Michelin-star dining to leading one of Southern California’s most beloved legacy brands.
Top Chef’s Rasika Venkatesa on Breaking the Mold While Honoring Her Roots
The Restaurant Innovator
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5 months ago
Top Chef’s Rasika Venkatesa on Breaking the Mold While Honoring Her Roots
Rasika Venkatesa, a recent cheftestant on Season 21 of “Top Chef” and owner of progressive South Indian concept Mythily, chats with FSR editors about blending heritage with innovation, redefining Tamil cuisine through a modern lens, the emotional roots behind her pop-up’s storytelling, and what it means to lead with identity, intention, and bold creativity in today’s culinary world.
The Restaurant Innovator
How does a legacy diner institution stay relevant after 76 years without losing its core identity? NORMS President & CEO Mark Politzer joins host Callie Evergreen to unpack a career that stretches from Michelin-star dining to leading one of Southern California’s most beloved legacy brands.
