From Line Cook to Restaurant Owner | Golden HOF with Chef Sam Yoo

In Episode 13 of Great Things with Adrian Williams, Adrian visits Golden HOF in New York City to cook Spicy Rice Cake Carbonara with Chef Sam Yoo.A Korean-American chef trained in Italian kitchens, Sam shares how he blends Korean flavors with classical technique, the inspiration behind Golden HOF, and his mission to bring Korean hof culture to NYC. Hofs are casual Korean pubs where great food, drinks, and community come together.Beyond the kitchen, Sam reflects on reconnecting with family in Korea, spending more than 15 years honing his craft, and building beloved New York restaurants Golden Diner and Golden HOF.This conversation is a reminder that meaningful success rarely happens overnight—it takes patience, persistence, and time.In this episode:• The story behind Golden HOF• Korean hof culture explained• Cooking Spicy Rice Cake Carbonara• Chef Sam Yoo's journey from line cook to restaurateur• Building a restaurant brand• Why great things take timeVisit Golden HOF:https://www.goldenhof.com/https://www.instagram.com/goldenhofny/Follow Adrian:https://www.instagram.com/adrianwilliamsnychttps://www.youtube.com/@AdrianMWilliamsSubscribe for more GREAT THINGS:https://greatthingstaketime.beehiiv.com/subscribe