Rean Mckinley, The Executive General Manager of Gusto Italian Grill & Bar in Moncton, New Brunswick, is in the midst of a great career in hospitality. Starting at the age of 15 as a dishwasher, Mckinley worked his way up through various roles, gaining int

Cali BBQ Media had the pleasure of interviewing Shaquille ONeal for Restaurant Influencers. Founder and show host Shawn Walchef, had Shaq on his vision board as a dream guest for quite some time before it came to fruition.One thing is for certain, h

Heather Dratler, VP of Marketing and Brand Engagement at Next Level Burger (NLB), plays a pivotal role in driving the brands growth and mission as Americas first 100% plant-based burger chain. As a passionate advocate for sustainable eating, Dratler hig

Daniel Estrada, co-founder and CEO of 86 Repairs, embarked on his entrepreneurial journey driven by the frustrations restaurant operators face when managing repairs and maintenance (R&M). Alongside his co-founder Joe Gallagher, who worked in the food equi

Jeremy Julian, founder of Restaurant Tech Guys Podcast, shared his insights on the Digital Hospitality podcast with Shawn Walchef. With years of experience helping restaurants embrace technology and improve operations, Julian offered simple but powerful

The partnership between Luna Grill and unPLUG Dining has become a benchmark in the restaurant industry, illustrating how technology can elevate guest experiences and drive business growth. By leveraging unPLUG's innovative solutions, Luna Grill successful

As the world begins to settle back into its norm post pandemic, business travel is back in full swing. For the participants in a recent Rising Tide LinkedIn Live Room hosted by Shawn Walchef of Cali BBQ Media, travel, both business and personal, comes wit

Xavier Vega, CEO of ChouxBox and host of the Overseasoned Podcast, is a dynamic figure in the restaurant and tech industries, with a story thats as gritty as it is inspiring. ChouxBox, pronounced shoebox, was born out of Vegas firsthand experience wit

Would you give your product away for free? It is widely believed that give product away is one of the best ways to create intrigue around your business, whether its food or otherwise. In a recent Rising Tide LinkedIn Live Room hosted by Shawn Walchef, p

Alice Chengs, CEO and Founder of Culinary Agents journey is one of belief, perseverance, and a relentless focus on adding value. Over the past twelve years, Culinary Agents has grown into a trusted platform, boasting nearly 2,000,000 members. As she puts