About this episode

Daniel Bello discusses his career in hospitality and restaurant trends, sharing insights from his experiences in renowned restaurants.

Daniel worked in some of America's most well-known restaurants in San Francisco and now brings those unique experiences and what he learned to Koji. We talk through his career and unpack the different levels of service he's overseen. From Michelin stars to mismatched forks, personalized tasting menus, and more, Daniel's had a fascinating career, and I learned a lot from retracing his steps. If you've ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at great restaurants, this episode offers a fascinating look into the mindset, philosophy, and passion that drive exceptional dining experiences. References Restaurant Hoppen – Hosted by Dan Hoppen Koji Omaha – Koji Omaha This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to Daniel Bello & Koji 01:15 – How Daniel describes Koji 03:10 – Falling in love with wine 05:00 – Mentorship, hospitality & wine education 07:15 – What wine…

People in this episode

Host: Dan Hoppen

Guest: Daniel Bello

Topics covered

• hospitality
• restaurant trends
• wine education
• Michelin stars
• dining experiences

Keywords

• hospitality
• restaurant trends
• wine education
• Michelin stars
• dining experiences
• Koji
• Daniel Bello

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Koji, Hurrdat Media

Books & works: Michelin stars, State Bird Provisions, Town Hall, Michael Mina

Places: San Francisco, Omaha

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