This Chef Uses Memes to Call Out His Industry — and He’s Turning Online Influence into Real Change

from Restaurant Influencers · host Entrepreneur Media

Eli Sussman, a James Beard Award-nominated chef and owner of Gertrude's in Brooklyn, uses humorous social media posts and memes to spotlight the realities of hospitality. As a chef, operator, and content creator, he’s built a career that blends hospitality with digital influence. Listen now to learn about the drive to keep opening restaurants, an unexpected collaboration, and the rise to meme royalty Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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