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

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.