I am fascinated by technology. Admittedly, I don't always understand it, but nevertheless, It fascinates me - especially when it can make everyday tasks easier. I don't support AI creating artwork, but I'm all in if it can help me find something faster. My guest for this episode, Gregg Foster, feels a similar way. That is why he co-founded WALDO, a hospitality tech company that aims to assist beverage programs with product tracking, training, and much more! What else, you ask? Well, that's a question for him, as WALDO is in its infancy but has some mighty big goals laid out ahead of it to explore. So please enjoy this wonderfully curious new episode! Cheers.

The Best Ceats Podcast brings unprecedented access to the Orange County hospitality industry each and every episode. Bringing you the best stories, and the people behind them with every interview, The Best Ceats Podcast showcases the very best of Southern California’s bars, restaurants, and beyond.

You can find more information at https://thebestceats.com

Follow Host Crawford McCarthy at https://www.instagram.com/thebestceats/

To support content like The Best Ceats Podcast, as well as gain access to the exclusive bonus episodes, and more, please consider supporting The Best Ceats, at:

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To learn more about Ali Coyle, as well as her debut track “Trust Me,” please see her official website:

https://alicoylemusic.com

To find out more about our sponsors for this episode, please visit the following:

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https://www.trattoriatrullo.com

For all the bad that 2020 brought to the hospitality industry, there were some moments of good. In San Clemente, CA, Gibroni's was a perfect example of this. I say "was" because their original pop-up location is no more - but fear not - because my guest, founder and owner Tony Gioutsos, returns to The Best Ceats Podcast to share all about the new brick-and-mortar location for Gibroni's. From finding the space to expanding upon his dream and more, this episode truly is a success story long in the making. Enjoy.

The Best Ceats Podcast brings unprecedented access to the Orange County hospitality industry each and every episode. Bringing you the best stories, and the people behind them with every interview, The Best Ceats Podcast showcases the very best of Southern California’s bars, restaurants, and beyond.

You can find more information at https://thebestceats.com

Follow Host Crawford McCarthy at https://www.instagram.com/thebestceats/

To support content like The Best Ceats Podcast, as well as gain access to the exclusive bonus episodes, and more, please consider supporting The Best Ceats, at:

https://patreon.com/thebestceats

To learn more about Ali Coyle, as well as her debut track “Trust Me,” please see her official website:

https://alicoylemusic.com

To find out more about our sponsors for this episode, please visit the following:

https://www.heirloompotager.com

https://www.trattoriatrullo.com

My guest this episode is truly a wonderful person, and chef. He recently shot into the stratosphere of stardom after a stellar season on the critically acclaimed show, Hell's Kitchen. Nestled in a bustling Long Beach food oasis sits Bar Becky, and at its helm, Chef Johnathan Benvenuti. The chef joins the show to discuss his time on the show, the fame that comes following it, his family-inspired menu, and how Bar Becky came to be. This is a very heartfelt episode, and one I am, as always, very proud of. Enjoy.

The Best Ceats Podcast brings unprecedented access to the Orange County hospitality industry each and every episode. Bringing you the best stories, and the people behind them with every interview, The Best Ceats Podcast showcases the very best of Southern California’s bars, restaurants, and beyond.

You can find more information at https://thebestceats.com

Follow Host Crawford McCarthy at https://www.instagram.com/thebestceats/

To support content like The Best Ceats Podcast, as well as gain access to the exclusive bonus episodes, and more, please consider supporting The Best Ceats, at:

https://patreon.com/thebestceats

To learn more about Ali Coyle, as well as her debut track “Trust Me,” please see her official website:

https://alicoylemusic.com

To find out more about our sponsors for this episode, please visit the following:

https://www.heirloompotager.com

https://www.trattoriatrullo.com