How The Glen Ellen Star Won 12 Straight Michelin Bib’s

Following an unbelievable 12th straight Michelin Bib Gourmand award, host Dano Weir had to track down Chef Ari Weiswasser and Managing Partner Spencer Waite of the Glen Ellen Star restaurant for an episode of It’s All Money. Just what is a Michelin Bib Gourmand award?  How is it different from a Michelin Star? Awards are amazing, but they only happen with great food and great people. What early decisions and values both in and out of the kitchen have led to their business success? How did success at Glen Ellen Star lead to the opening of their second restaurant, Stella in Kenwood?  ....and is a mystery third restaurant coming to Sonoma proper soon? How is opening a restaurant from scratch different than opening a restaurant with investors? How have changing food and labor costs over the past decade-plus shown up in the menu? How does having 1 night a week with no corkage actually result in more full tables? Whether you’ve been and loved the Glen Ellen Star or you’re looking to learn about it for the first time, we hope you find business insight and maybe get a little hungry from episode 28 of It’s All Money! Learn more about both restaurants here:  https://www.glenellenstar.com/ https://www.stellakenwood.com/  Take Sonoma Wealth's Free Wealth Analysis right here: https://sonomawealthadvisors.com/  Video available on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/cf8rv_FKqLU References: https://www.glenellenstar.com/ https://www.stellakenwood.com/  Credits: Host: Dano Weir Production: Fours Media Voiceover - Joan Elloway-Nash Music – Dr. Delight on Soundstripe ________________________  Disclosure: Fermata Advisors LLC is registered as an investment advisor with the SEC and only transacts business in states where it is properly registered or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. This content was produced by Fermata Advisors, LLC, d/b/a Sonoma Wealth Advisors, d/b/a Fermata 401k, d/b/a Fermata Tax. The opinions expressed by Fermata Advisors, LLC on this show are their own. Information presented on this program is believed to be factual and up to date, but we do not guarantee its accuracy, and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed.  Discussions and answers to questions do not involve the rendering of personalized investment advice but are limited to the dissemination of general information.  A professional advisor should be consulted before implementing any of the options presented. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Information expressed does not take into account your specific situation or objectives, and is not intended as recommendations appropriate for any individual. Viewers and listeners are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.