Eli Sussman On Memes, Mistakes, and Making Fun of Restaurant Life!!

February 23, 202653m 6s

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Show Notes

Viral Chef Eli Sussman joins Adrienne and Joe to talk about how he became a hero to line cooks everywhere. They discuss his relatable kitchen humor, how he gained such a large and devoted social media following, and why certain things are true no matter what restaurant you work in. In this episode, we discuss:

Eli’s biggest lessons from opening (and closing) restaurants, including gertrude's in Brooklyn
Eli’s upcoming satire book – and the shortcomings of the self-help industry
Learning the ropes as a chef (and how to manage a team)
The mistakes all restaurant owners make when they’re new
Hosting a show at the James Beard awards
Turn and Burn: Sandwich bread, too many knives, and fine dining snobbery
Walk In Confession: Eli’s biggest regret and the story of his Samesa chain of restaurants