Thomas Curran: Moving On West

When Chef Thomas Curran's much-hyped, Costa Mesa restaurant didn't pan out, he found himself at a fork in life's road. Fifty, spent, and yearning to rediscover meaning - after years "head down" in the restaurant industry - he was ripe for a change. So, he shuttered Taco Brat, boxed up his stuff, and flew to the East Coast to embark on a journey few would have the courage or fortitude to take: walk across the country. 231 days, countless footsteps - and lots of insights, new friendships and stories later - Thomas Curran completed his walk across the continental United States and has returned to Costa Mesa. Listen in as he shares his story of courage, self-discovery and grit on this beautiful and inspiring episode of the I Heart Costa Mesa podcast. Connect With Thomas Curran: Online: https://www.movingonwest.com/ Instagram: @movingonwest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/movingonwest/ On This Episode We Discuss: Taco Brat: https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/tn-dpt-me-taco-brat-20170616-story.html 'How To Walk Across America And Not Be An A**hole': https://www.amazon.com/How-Walk-Across-America-Hole/dp/0985611936/ Pacific Crest Trail: https://www.backpacker.com/trips/long-trails/pacific-crest-trail Appalachian Trail: https://www.backpacker.com/trips/long-trails/appalachian-trail Lander's Liquor Bar: https://www.landersliquorbar.com/ Chris McCandless: https://allthatsinteresting.com/chris-mccandless Holden Beach, North Carolina: http://www.hbtownhall.com/ Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation: https://pcrf-kids.org/ Eat Chow: https://www.eatchow.com/ Arc Restaurant: https://www.arcrestaurant.com/ Costa Mesa Bark Park: https://www.costamesabarkpark.com/ The Harp Inn: http://www.harpinn.com/ The Hood Kitchen Space: https://www.thehoodkitchen.com/ Valenza Chocolatier: https://www.valenzachocolatier.com/ 'Ai Pono Cafe: https://www.instagram.com/aiponocafe/ Thank You To Our Wonderful Podcast Sponsors: Music Factory School of Music Orange Coast College Please tell your friends about the podcast – and don't forget to leave your rating and review wherever you listen! Find Us On… Facebook: www.facebook.com/iheartcostamesa/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iheartcostamesa/ Instagram: @iheartcostamesa Twitter: @iheartcostamesa Shop the store! https://www.iheartcostamesa.com/shop/ Big thanks to everyone who helped make this podcast possible! Producer: Danny Thompson ([email protected]) Intro / Outro Voiceover: Brian Kazarian Music: Eddie "DJ Kaboom" Iniestra