Gregg Horan’s impressive career in the restaurant industry began at Gibsons Restaurant Group, where he started as an assistant manager at the flagship Rush Street location. Over the next three decades, Gregg’s hard work and leadership saw him rise to the role of managing partner and director of operations. Along the way, he became a […]
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Meathead is one of only 40 living Barbecue Hall of Famers. He is the publisher of AmazingRibs.com, the largest and most popular barbecue and grilling website in the world, and the author of “Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling,” published in 2016. It was a New York Times bestseller, named “One of the
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Russell Steinberg is the Founder & CEO of FARMZER0, where he leads the company’s mission to transform food systems through innovation and sustainability. Before FARMZER0, he founded StarFort Financial in 2012, a Chicago-based strategic life insurance advisory firm helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals with advanced life insurance planning. Russ combines his entrepreneurial vision with
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Danielle Drabkin is Founder & CEO of Chicago-based startup, Pear Chef, disrupting the way Food & Beverage is brought on-site to urban, luxury buildings. Pear Chef brings this exciting culinary amenity to multi-family and office buildings through the use of RFID technology and smart fridges. Prior to founding Pear Chef, Danielle Drabkin was Chief Sales
In Episode 20 of Light Bulb Moments, I sit down with Maria Marciniec, the owner of TATES Old Fashioned Ice Cream. Located in LaGrange, TATES is a destination where families can slow down, share smiles, and enjoy the charm of a simpler, old-fashioned era. Maria’s journey through various industries—from her family’s food business, Mr. Quicks,
The 2024 Brew Moon Beer & Band Festival is just around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be the largest beer-tasting event in the western suburbs. Brew Moon isn’t just about enjoying great beers—it’s about community and collaboration. The festival is a partnership between local businesses, municipalities, and civic groups, coming together for a
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In Episode 15 of Light Bulb Moments, I’ll be speaking with Steve Palmer, a seasoned entrepreneur and community leader with over three decades of experience. Since 2022, Steve has owned the Stadium Club at the MAX, and he previously owned Palmer Place Restaurant in LaGrange from 1990 to 2021. In addition to his business ventures,
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In episode seven of Light Bulb Moments, I’m joined by Jason Korinek, the Owner and Executive Chef at Posto 31. With years of experience in the culinary world, Jason brings a unique perspective on the importance of relationships in both business and personal life. This episode dives deep into how adaptability, leadership, and giving back
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