Hosted by acclaimed restaurateur Philip Camino and star chef Nyesha Arrington, the Happy Mouth podcast is your source for the daily news about the hospitality industry. From bite-sized news stories to food for thought, Philip and Nyesha combine their unique insights to give you the lowdown on what’s happening and how it impacts you.
July 29, 2021: Korean BBQ Restaurant Daedo Coming To America
Los Angeles is getting yet another top restaurant as Seoul’s top BBQ restaurant Daedo is coming to town and they’re bringing a lot of their amazing ingredients with them.
On this episode of the Happy Mouth podcast, chef Nyesha Arrington and restaurateur talk about Daedo’s history -- starting next to Seoul’s meat market in 1964, what makes the Hanu beef they use so special, recreating that taste in America, and the different ingredients Daedo will be exporting.
Listen to Philip and Nyesha discuss Daedo:
Daedo was established in 1964 in Majang-Dong, Seoul’s meat market
Daedo specifically uses Hanu beef, known for its more complex flavor and richness
However, since Hanu beef is rarely exported outside of South Korea, Daedo will be using prime-grade beef wet-aged directly on the premises, giving a similar taste
Daedo’s new LA location will feature items exported from South Korea like umami soybean paste from Chiri Mountain and cubed kkakdugi
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Eater (https://la.eater.com/2021/7/15/22578001/daedo-koreatown-los-angeles-opening-seoul-korean-barbecue-dishes-menu?_gl=1*19k5ffk*)- Seoul’s most celebrated barbeque restaurant, Daedo, has arrived in Koreatown
Eater (https://la.eater.com/maps/best-korean-barbecue-restaurants-los-angeles-outdoor-dining)- 12 best Korean barbeque spots in Los Angeles
Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanwoo) - Hanwoo
Lone Mountain Wagyu (https://blogs.lonemountainwagyu.com/intro-to-wet-aged-vs.-dry-aged-beef) - Intro to wet-aged vs. dry-aged beef
Korean Bapsang (https://www.koreanbapsang.com/kkakdugi-cubed-radish-kimchi/) - Kkakdugi recipe
Daedo Sikdang - Website (https://daedosikdang.com/)
We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other shows:
Full Comp (https://restaurants.yelp.com/full-comp-podcast/)
The Happy Mouth Morning Show (https://restaurants.yelp.com/happy-mouth-podcast/)
Restaurant Marketing School (https://restaurants.yelp.com/happy-mouth-podcast/)
The Playbook (https://restaurants.yelp.com/the-playbook-restaurant-stories/)
28 Jul 2021
July 28, 2021: LAX Is Getting The Most Luxurious Airport Lounge In The Country
Airports aren’t often known for their high-class food and luxurious accommodations. But one company is looking to change that, bringing world-class food and even a way to expedite your TSA screening.
On this episode of the Happy Mouth podcast, restaurateur Philip Camino and chef Nyesha Arrington talk about The Salon lounge opening at LAX and what parent company PS is aiming to do. Nyesha and Philip talk about some of the services customers can expect at The Salon, as well as what type of food and drinks could appear on the menu.
Listen to Philip and Nyesha discuss airport lounges:
PS is an exclusive offsite terminal at LAX at $4,000 per visit to stay in a private suite
Each visit to PS includes in-suite massages and facials, haircuts, complimentary airport parking and car detailing, and gourmet snacks
PS is opening a new luxury airport lounge at LAX called “The Salon”
Visits to The Salon will only cost $695 per person
The Salon still offers perks like expedited TSA screening, car detailing, and a personal drive to your aircraft’s door on the tarmac
The Salon will have a rotating cocktail list and a food menu inspired by California and the Mediterranean thanks to LA’s H.Wood Group
Co-CEO Joshua Gausman believes people are looking to make travel more of an experience, especially coming out of the coronavirus pandemic
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Travel + Leisure (https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/lax-airport/lax-airport-lounge-ps-the-salon) - LAX is about to open what may be the most luxurious lounge a US airport has ever seen
ReservePS (https://reserveps.com/) - Website
Robb Report (https://robbreport.com/travel/hotels/lax-private-suite-introducing-luxurious-lounge-to-enhance-travels-1234624228/) - This exclusive new lounge at LAX is so luxe it lets you skip those long security lines
We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other shows:
Full Comp (https://restaurants.yelp.com/full-comp-podcast/)
The Happy Mouth Morning Show (https://restaurants.yelp.com/happy-mouth-podcast/)
Restaurant Marketing School (https://restaurants.yelp.com/happy-mouth-podcast/)
The Playbook (https://restaurants.yelp.com/the-playbook-restaurant-stories/)
27 Jul 2021
July 27, 2021: DoorDash And Grubhub Fight San Francisco Over Delivery Fee Caps
While many cities around the country have created temporary delivery fee caps for third-party food delivery apps during the coronavirus pandemic, San Francisco is going a step further and it’s angered two food-delivery app giants.
DoorDash and Grubhub are going after San Francisco after the city made its delivery fee cap permanent. Citing the move as “unconstitutional,” the food-delivery apps are fighting back against a cap of 15%.
Listen as restaurateur Philip Camino and chef Nyesha Arrington discuss third-part food-delivery apps, the delivery fee cap, and what it all means for those working in the hospitality industry.
Listen to Philip and Nyesha discuss San Francisco’s delivery fee cap:
In April 2020, many cities enacted temporary delivery fee caps to relieve some pressure from struggling restaurants at the start of the pandemic
The caps were usually around 15% of the food order and were meant to be a temporary solution until restrictions lifted and restaurants could resume 100% of their normal capacity
Prior to these caps, fees could range from 20%-40%
Third-party food delivery apps rely on fees charged to customers and restaurants to cover things like credit card processing, driver pay, and marketing campaigns
San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to make the fee cap permanent in June, earning the praise of the Golden Gate Restaurant Association, though San Francisco Mayor London Breed chose to not sign it
DoorDash says they aren’t able to cover driver pay, operations, credit card fees, and marketing costs while fees are capped at 15%
To make up the difference, new fees are popping up for consumers
DoorDash and Grubhub filed a joint complaint against San Francisco to the U.S. District Court, alleging the delivery fee cap to be “unconstitutional” and a “dangerous overreach” of local government power
Grubhub and DoorDash are suing the city for damages and to put a stop to the delivery fee cap
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Restaurant Business (https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/technology/doordash-grubhub-sue-san-francisco-over-delivery-fee-cap) - DoorDash and Grubhub sue San Francisco over delivery fee cap
Restaurant Business (https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/technology/san-francisco-permanently-cap-third-party-delivery-fees)- San Francisco to permanently cap third-party delivery fees
Restaurant Business (https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/technology/doordash-says-delivery-fee-caps-are-hurting-order-volumes) - DoorDash says delivery fee caps are hurting order volumes
Restaurant Business (https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/technology/doordash-unveils-tiered-pricing-plan-restaurants)- DoorDash unveils tiered pricing plan for restaurants
We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other shows:
Full Comp (https://restaurants.yelp.com/full-comp-podcast/)
The Happy Mouth Morning Show (https://restaurants.yelp.com/happy-mouth-podcast/)
Restaurant Marketing School (https://restaurants.yelp.com/happy-mouth-podcast/)
The Playbook (https://restaurants.yelp.com/the-playbook-restaurant-stories/)
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