ATREYU (Wangs n Thangs) - Rolling Sardines, Flipping Futures

About this episode

Coline Witt interviews Atreyu “Reu” Rahmen about his journey from incarceration to owning a successful restaurant, sharing insights on cooking and entrepreneurship.

In this episode of “Eating While Broke,” host Coline Witt sits down with Atreyu “Reu” Rahmen, the entrepreneur behind Venice Beach’s popular spot, Wang’s N Thangs. Reu shares the incredible story of his journey from a federal camp to owning a thriving restaurant on Venice Beach.   They dive into his experiences cooking in jail, the birth of his unique wing recipes, and the challenges and rewards of starting a restaurant after incarceration. Along the way, Reu teaches Coline how to make his signature “broke dish”—a flavorful rice paper sardine veggie roll inspired by his time inside.   Tune in for a powerful, heartwarming conversation about redemption, second chances, entrepreneurship, street hustle turned business savvy, and the power of good food to change a life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Coline Witt

Guest: Atreyu “Reu” Rahmen

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• redemption
• restaurant ownership
• cooking
• incarceration
• street hustle
• food

Keywords

• restaurant
• entrepreneur
• Wang’s N Thangs
• cooking in jail
• redemption
• sardine veggie roll
• food
• inspiration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wang’s N Thangs

Places: Venice Beach

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