#39 - Chef Michael & Kwini Reed Plant Seeds For A Better World

Chef Michael Reed and his wife Kwini are the owners of Poppy + Rose in downtown Los Angeles. They are also the owners of the soon-to-open Poppy & Seed in Anaheim - a stunning new space built into what can only be described as a greenhouse near the Anaheim Packing District. Additionally, they run a catering company, a program that teaches culinary skills to individuals trying to get back into the workforce, and are new parents, essentially making them some of the busiest humans alive. All of this is done while being full-time amazing human beings, community leaders, and role models. They sit down this episode to discuss the new restaurant, life during the last year as LA restaurant owners, and life as black entrepreneurs in 2020 and beyond. They are utterly fantastic people, and I hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast. We recorded in the back patio of the new restaurant (masked and socially distant mind you) so apologies for any background noise, but the episode was just too damn good to edit down. Enjoy.The Best Ceats Podcast brings unprecedented access to the Orange County hospitality industry each and every episode. Bringing you the best stories, and the people behind them with every interview, The Best Ceats Podcast showcases the very best of Southern California’s bars, restaurants, and beyond.You can find more information at https://thebestceats.comFollow Host Crawford McCarthy at https://www.instagram.com/thebestceats/To support content like The Best Ceats Podcast, please consider supporting The Best Ceats, at: https://patreon.com/thebestceats To learn more about Ali Coyle, as well as her debut track “Trust Me,” please see her official website: https://alicoylemusic.com