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Will Guidara is the former owner of Make It Nice, the hospitality group with restaurants covering the entire spectrum, from fine dining to fast casual, including the acclaimed Eleven Madison Park, and NoMad in New York, London, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. Guidara led Eleven Madison Park to its pinnacle, earning numerous industry accolades including the top spot on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. He is also a co-founder of The Welcome Conference and the Independent Restaurant Coalition. Earlier this year Will published his book, Unreasonable Hospitality, and his first television show, The Big Brunch, debuted on HBO Max.   To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast Network Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American National Insurance Terlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest: Facebook: Facebook.com/WillGuidara Instagram: @wguidara Twitter: @wguidara Linkedin: LinkedIn.com/in/WillGuidara Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jean Oelwang is the Founding CEO and current President of Virgin Unite, a non-profit focused on reinventing businesses to have a positive impact on the world. Drawing on her many years of experience working with extraordinary business partners as they developed, she wrote the book Partnering: Forge the Deep Connections That Make Great Things Happen.  Using examples such as Ben & Jerry and Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, the book sheds light on building deep emotional connections in both our business and personal relationships, through which we can become the best version of ourselves. Through her work with Virgin Unite and her book, Oelwang emphasizes the importance of changing the world for the better through meaningful connections.   To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast Network Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American National Insurance Terlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest: Official Website: VirginUnite.com Get the Book: Partnering Twitter: @JeanOelwang Instagram: @JeanOelwang Linkedin: LinkedIn.com/in/Jean-Oelwang Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Randi Zuckerberg is an entrepreneur and founder of HUG, and the sister of Mark Zuckerberg. After graduating from Harvard with a B.A. in Psychology, Randi was an early employee at her brother’s new startup, Facebook. There she created Facebook Live, learned the ins and outs of how people consume content, and helped shape Web 2.0. Later she applied these skills to combine her two passions: technology and entertainment.  Now Randi is a pioneer for women in cryptocurrency and NFTs with her company HUG, an inclusive social curation platform that helps discover and share NFT creators and communities. Randi is also an accomplished artist and producer who has performed on Broadway, won three Tony Awards, and hosts a weekly business talk show called “Randi Zuckerberg Means Business” on SiriusXM.   Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American National Insurance Terlato Wine Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amena Johnson is the Executive Director of Hope in a Box, a non-profit that works to support LGBTQ+ students across the country through representation by providing public school educators with curated sets of books, distinctive curriculum, and community training on how to build an LGBTQ+ inclusive classroom. Through these books, they can affect positive change by supporting the well-being of LGBTQ+ students and decrease bullying.   To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast Network Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American National Insurance Terlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest: Official Website: HopeInABox.org Facebook: Facebook.com/HopeInABoxInc Twitter: @HopeInABoxInc Instagram: @HopeInABoxInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Calvi is an Emmy award-winning reporter and anchor at WCBS in New York City. She’s also the author of two historical fiction novels, including Dear George, Dear Mary: A Novel of George Washington’s First Love. She has recently been transcribing love letters of Teddy Roosevelt’s, to and from his first love, Alice Lee. This has led to a second historical fiction novel called If a Poem Could Live and Breathe: A Novel of Teddy Roosevelt’s First Love. On this President’s Day, we discuss Mary’s creative endeavor that marries her journalistic talent with a splash of imagination.   To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast Network Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American National Insurance Terlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest: Official Website: MaryCalvi.com Facebook: Facebook.com/MaryCalviTV Twitter: @MaryCalviTV Instagram: @MaryCalviTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Jones is the editor for The New York Times essay column Modern Love, which started in 2004 and has run every week on Sundays in The Times. The column has been adapted into a two-season original series on Amazon Prime Video, where Daniel served as a consulting producer. The series ran from 2019-2021 and starred dozens of household names, such as Anne Hathaway, Tina Fey, Andy Garcia, and Dev Patel. Daniel is also the author of several books, including various collections of essays from the Modern Love column, as well as several other original works on love and marriage. To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast Network Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American National Insurance Terlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest: Official Website: NYTimes.com/ModernLove Twitter: @DanJonesNYT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacques Pépin is one of the world’s most iconic and beloved chefs who has changed the way America cooks and eats. Originally from France, Jacques is renowned for teaching essential techniques to the everyday cook. Jacques presents his recipes not as a list of ingredients and steps, but as narratives that lead the cook through the recipe. He is the winner of 16 James Beard Awards and author of more than 30 cookbooks, including The Apprentice, Essential Pépin, and Jacques Pépin Quick & Simple. In addition to being a chef and author, Jacques is an educator, artist, and television personality, having starred in 12 acclaimed PBS cooking series. His dedication to culinary education is enormous, and has lead to the creation of the Jacques Pépin Foundation in 2016. To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast Network Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American National Insurance Terlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest: Official Website: JacquesPepin.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ChefJacquesPepin Instagram: @JacquesPepinFoundation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mario Carbone grew up in Queens, New York, surrounded by great Italian food. He worked at local eateries in his spare time, cutting his teeth in some of the best restaurants in New York City, including Babbo, Lupa, wd-50, and Café Boulud. It was at Café Boulud that Mario connected with an old friend from culinary school, Rich Torrisi, which planted the seed for the two to venture out on their own. Mario, Rich, and Jeff Zalaznick went on to create Major Food Group. In the decades since, Major Food Group has become a powerhouse with more than 30 highly-acclaimed restaurants around the globe including Mario’s namesake concept, Carbone.   To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast Network Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American National Insurance Terlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest: Official Website: MajorFood.com Instagram: @MarioCarbone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeanne Gang is one of the world’s most celebrated architects, with buildings and installations all over the world. Jeanne gained international attention for her Aqua Tower in Chicago, which became the tallest building in the world designed by a female architect. Called “the world’s most influential architect” by Time Magazine, Jeanne is currently a professor at Harvard, exploring how design can help create beneficial connections between people and their environments. Over the flavors of her favorite restaurant in Chicago, Brindille, Jeanne shares her journey to create memorable and impactful buildings and her vision for the future of architecture. To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast Network Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American National Insurance Terlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest: Official Website: StudioGang.com Instagram: @StudioGang Twitter: @StudioGang Follow The Restaurant: Official Website: Brindille Facebook: Facebook.com/BrindilleChicago Instagram: @BrindilleChicago Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria Eady Butler is fast becoming a woman to know in the world of whiskey. She is the great-great-granddaughter of Nearest Green, the first known African-American master distiller who worked alongside Jack Daniel. Victoria is currently the Master Blender of the award-winning Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. There she oversees the blending process of its core and master blend portfolios along with the selection of all single barrels. In 2021 Victoria was named Master Blender of the Year three times, by Whiskey Magazine, VinePair, and The Spirits Business, followed by a second award by Whiskey Magazine in 2022. She's the first person in history to receive this honor two years in a row. Butler also serves as a member of the Uncle Nearest executive team and oversees the Nearest Green Foundation, which is a non-profit organization that provides scholarships to Nearest Green’s descendants, funded by the sales of Uncle Nearest Whiskey. Before she entered the world of whiskey, Butler worked as an analytical manager with the Regional Organized Crime Information Center in Nashville. Butler had just retired from more than 30 years in criminal justice when Fawn Weaver, the founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest, approached her about becoming involved in the Uncle Nearest brand.   To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast Network Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American National Insurance Terlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest: Official Website: UncleNearest.com Twitter: @UncleNearest Instagram: @VictoriaEadyButler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niki Leondakis is the Chief Executive Officer of CorePower Yoga, one of the largest yoga studios in the world with more than 200 studios. Throughout her career, Niki has worked to build and lead diverse and customer-centric teams. She has more than 30 years of experience building lifestyle brands and creating award-winning workplace cultures including Equinox Fitness Club, Two Roads Hospitality, and Kimpton Hotels.   To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast Network Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American National Insurance Terlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest: Official Website: CorePowerYoga.com Twitter: @Niki_Leondakis LinkedIn: Niki Leondakis Instagram: @Niki_Leondakis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Sage Co-Founder & CEO - Chill Anywhere Laura Sage is the creator and CEO of Chill, a modern meditation studio. After telling her story on the podcast, Laura came back to lead a simple guided meditation to start the New Year off right.   To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast Network Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American National Insurance Terlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest: Official Website: ChillAnywhere.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ChillAnywhere LinkedIn: Laura Sage Instagram: @LauraHopeSage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As 2022 comes to a close, Kate discusses her New Year's Resolutions for 2023 and how she plans to define success for the new year. To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast Network Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American National Insurance Terlato Wine Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Francesca Nonino is a sixth-generation grappa maker from Friuli, Italy. Francesca transports us to her beautiful part of the world and shares the passion and history from Amaro Nonino and L’Aperitivo Nonino. We spoke in person at Misi in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, an out-of-this-world Italian restaurant where the pasta is made fresh on-site.    To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast Network Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American National Insurance Terlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest: Official Website: GrappaNonino.it Twitter: @GrappaNonino Instagram: @Francesca.Nonino Follow The Restaurant: Official Website: Misi New York Instagram: @MisiNewYork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Sage is the creator and CEO of Chill, a modern meditation studio. Laura was driven to create Chill by her desire to establish a regular meditation practice for herself, and her frustration at not being able to find a meditation studio that she found approachable. She also founded a non-profit called Chicago’s In Good Taste, which harnesses the power of local restaurants to support the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation.   To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast Network Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American National Insurance Terlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest: Official Website: ChillAnywhere.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ChillAnywhere LinkedIn: Laura Sage Instagram: @LauraHopeSage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc Forgione is a New York-based American restaurateur. He began his culinary career at the age of 16, joining his father Larry in the kitchen at An American Place. Marc’s highly-acclaimed first restaurant, Restaurant Marc Forgione, opened in Tribeca more than a decade ago and earned him consecutive Michelin Stars, making him the youngest American chef to receive this honor. In 2020 Marc took over the iconic Nolita destination Peasant, the wood-fired Italian restaurant that had been a downtown New York City fixture for 22 years. Marc is currently working on the restaurant One Fifth, which marks the first opening under Marc's new hospitality group, Respect Hospitality.    To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast Network Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American National Insurance Terlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest: Official Website: MarcForgione.com Facebook: Facebook.com/MarcForgione Twitter: @MarcForgione Instagram: @MarcForgione Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emmanuel Acho is a New York Times Bestselling Author, host of Fox Sports, and creator of “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man”. Growing up in Dallas, TX, the son of Nigerian immigrants, he never dreamed his life would take him all over the country as an NFL player for the Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Giants, but it did. It turns out those “glory years” of playing football were really just the beginning of his career and what he says is now his calling. This episode was originally part of Season 4 of To Dine For on public television. We dined on the rooftop of the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills at The Rooftop by JG. Emmanuel shares the emotional breaking point that led him to step into a whole new direction of his life professionally and personally.   To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast Network Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American National Insurance Terlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest: Official Website: EmmanuelAcho.com Twitter: @EmmanuelAcho Instagram: @EmmanuelAcho Follow The Restaurant: Official Website: The Rooftop by JG Facebook: Facebook.com/TheRooftopbyJG Instagram: @TheRooftopbyJG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Thanksgiving! This year Kate reflects on her early career and how failure is the first stepping stone to success.   To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast Network Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American National Insurance Terlato Wine Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Vaynerchuck, also known as Gary Vee, has risen from a liquor store clerk to one of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time and one of the most sought-after speakers in business. An immigrant from the former Soviet Union, Gary and his family moved to this country with no material possessions, and have an incredible tale of resilience, grit, and tenacity. Gary is currently the CEO of VaynerX, and founder of Resy, and Empathy Wines. Gary started at his family's wine shop, growing the business from $3 million to $60 million, and began his love affair with business and entrepreneurship. Over the delicious bar food of Gary's favorite haunt, the White Horse Tavern in New York City, Gary shares his hard-earned lessons of success and why he is so passionate about showing what he's learned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Feifer is the Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, and host of the podcast Problem Solvers, a show about entrepreneurs solving unexpected problems in their businesses, as well as the host of the Build for Tomorrow podcast. Feifer is also author of the newly released book, Build for Tomorrow. The book discusses embracing change and adapting fast. We talk about Feifer's interview process, how people can prepare for changes in their lives, and about how he lost his sense of taste as a child and what that means for restaurant visits today.   To Dine For is part of the Adweek Podcast Network Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American National Insurance Terlato Wine Group Follow Our Guest: Official Website: JasonFeifer.com Facebook: Facebook.com/JasonFeifer LinkedIn: Jason Feifer Twitter: @HeyFeifer Instagram: @HeyFeifer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.