Ep #24 I Chef Paul Iglesias, From Dominos Delivery To Michelin Recognition In Oakland
Oakland chef and owner Paul Iglesias (Parche, Jaji) discusses the future of intentional hospitality, the realities of running modern restaurants, and his culturally rooted menu design.
Paul walks us through industry pressures like rising labor costs and delivery margins while showing how Oakland's energy, influences his concepts. He also shares insights into menu design as cultural translation, the storytelling power of small plates, and what it takes to keep full-service dining sustainable.
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