It’s part 3 of our series on restaurant hospitality, and this week Adrienne and Joe are joined by James Beard nominee Simon Kim, the man behind COTE Korean Steakhouse and COQODAQ. In this episode, we discuss:
Reinventing the steakhouse by blending Korean BBQ with classic American fine dining
Building COTE and COQODAQ and redefining what a modern restaurant can be
Betting on yourself: overcoming investor doubt and financial pressure
The role of the restaurateur as a “producer” behind the scenes
Creating the perfect dining experience
Balancing creativity with business realities in today’s restaurant industry
What it really takes to scale a restaurant brand across cities and markets
Walk-In Confession: Facing racism in fine dining while working the floor
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