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Forktales

A weekly podcast that feeds food and beverage brands with insights, ideas, trends, and anecdotes discussed with restaurant, hospitality, and beverage industry leaders.

business marketing

All Episodes

8:53

Season 9 highlights

Forktales ·

2025/10/30

]EPISODE 105: Joey Jurgielewicz – Director of Client Service at Tasty Duck and leader in sustainable duck farmingEPISODE 106: Tom Moffitt – Founder and CEO of Culture Fresh Foods and pioneer in plant-based dairy innovation EPISODE 107: Edward Medina – President of Ramona’s Food Group and transformative leader in authentic Mexican cuisine EPISODE 108: Sameer Malhotra – CEO of Café Spice and champion of authentic Indian cuisine EPISODE 109: Elliot Nelson – Founder and CEO of McNellie’s Group and

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50:52

Elliot Nelson – Restaurateur, real estate developer...

Forktales ·

2025/09/11

Elliot Nelson is the founder and CEO of McNellie’s Group, a hospitality company that has reshaped the dining scene in Tulsa and beyond. A visionary entrepreneur, Elliot has grown from opening one Irish pub in 2004 to overseeing dozens of restaurants and development projects.McNellie’s Group operates a diverse portfolio of pubs, restaurants, and concepts across Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and beyond. With a focus on revitalizing neighborhoods, historic renovations, and community-driven development, the

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49:51

Sameer Malhotra – Food entrepreneur and leader in...

Forktales ·

2025/08/28

Sameer Malhotra is the CEO and co-founder of Café Spice, a nationally distributed brand bringing authentic Indian cuisine to a broad American audience. Raised in a family of restaurateurs, Sameer has grown Café Spice from a single restaurant concept into a $50 million food manufacturing business.Café Spice is a family-owned food company specializing in globally inspired, ready-to-eat meals. Partnering with Whole Foods Market and other retailers, Café Spice provides hot bar items, refrigerated and

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31:00

Edward Medina – Transformative leader in authentic...

Forktales ·

2025/08/14

Edward Medina serves as the president of Ramona’s Food Group. With a background in finance, Edward has played a pivotal role in revitalizing Ramona’s, transforming it into a thriving family-owned business deeply rooted in tradition and committed to innovation.Ramona’s Food Group is a family-owned enterprise renowned for its authentic Mexican cuisine. Established in 1947 by Romana Banuelos, the company has evolved from supplying tortillas to becoming a staple in frozen Mexican

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47:07

Tom Moffitt – Pioneer in Plant-Based Dairy and...

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2025/07/31

Tom Moffitt is a seasoned entrepreneur and pioneer in the plant-based dairy industry. With a background as a food microbiologist, Tom co-founded Commonwealth Dairy, turning it into a national powerhouse, and now leads Culture Fresh Foods, focusing on innovative non-dairy products.Culture Fresh Foods specializes in creating next-generation plant-based dairy products, offering a variety of non-dairy yogurts, sour cream, and cream cheese. The company emphasizes quality and innovation, transforming

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31:18

Joey Jurgielewicz – Duck industry leader and champion...

Forktales ·

2025/07/17

Joey Jurgielewicz is a fifth-generation duck farmer and the Director of Client Service of Tasty Duck. With deep roots in the Long Island duck farming tradition, Joey brings passion, innovation and hospitality expertise to the family business.Tasty Duck is a vertically integrated duck operation headquartered in Pennsylvania, with a legacy dating back to 1933. The company supplies premium Pekin duck to top restaurants, retailers and international markets.The Jurgielewicz family can trace their duck

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18:26

Season 8 highlights

Forktales ·

2025/07/11

EPISODE 104: Sean Zecman – Food distribution leader and innovatorEPISODE 103: Kenny Morrison – Founder of VCC Brands and Pioneer in Cannabis-Infused BeveragesEPISODE 102: Laurel Orley – CEO of Daily Crunch and Innovator in Better-for-You SnackingEPISODE 101: Judy Joo – Chef, entrepreneur and leading voice in modern Korean cuisineEPISODE 100: Denise Woodard – CPG entrepreneur and advocate for allergy-friendly snackingEPISODE 99: Josh Kesler – Restaurateur, community builder and champion of local food

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52:27

Kenny Morrison – Founder of VCC Brands and Pioneer in...

Forktales ·

2025/06/04

Kenny Morrison is a cannabis industry pioneer and the founder of VCC Brands and CQ Drinks. With a background in documentary filmmaking and early cannabis retail, Kenny has been instrumental in shaping the cannabis-infused beverage category since 2008.VCC Brands, originally Venice Cookie Company, is a legacy cannabis company focused exclusively on beverages since 2020. Its flagship brand, CQ (Cannabis Quencher), creates micro- and macro-dose drinks designed to be approachable, flavorful and

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48:41

Laurel Orley – CEO of Daily Crunch and Innovator in...

Forktales ·

2025/05/22

Laurel Orley is the founder and CEO of Daily Crunch Snacks and a mission-driven entrepreneur with a background in advertising. After more than a decade building major brands like Dove at Unilever, she transitioned to launch her own company focused on health, flavor, and impact.Daily Crunch Snacks is a women-owned snack brand offering sprouted, air-dried almonds and other nut blends with bold, innovative flavors. Rooted in a family recipe and a mission to support mental health, the brand emphasizes

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43:34

Judy Joo – Chef, entrepreneur and leading voice in...

Forktales ·

2025/05/16

Judy Joo is a classically trained chef, entrepreneur, and television personality whose unconventional journey spans engineering, Wall Street, and the world’s top kitchens. She is an Iron Chef, cookbook author, and dynamic force in the food world, celebrated for modernizing and globalizing Korean cuisine.Judy is the founder of Seoul Bird, a Korean fast-casual fried chicken concept with locations in London, New York, Las Vegas, and beyond.Seoul Bird merges bold Korean street food flavors with the

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34:32

Denise Woodard – CPG entrepreneur and advocate for...

Forktales ·

2025/05/08

Denise Woodard is the founder and CEO of Partake Foods. She launched the brand after her daughter was diagnosed with multiple food allergies. A former Coca-Cola executive, Denise became the first Black woman to publicly raise over $1 million for a CPG food startup.Partake Foods creates delicious, allergy-friendly snacks that are free from the top nine allergens. With a mission rooted in inclusivity and accessibility, the brand is now available in over 18,000 stores nationwide and continues to grow

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35:46

Stephanie Jaeger – President of Les Dames d’Escoffier...

Forktales ·

2025/03/27

Stephanie Jaeger is the President of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) and a veteran of the restaurant industry with over 35 years of experience. She also serves as a Learning and Development Specialist for the Joey Restaurant Group, where she focuses on training and team culture.LDEI is a global philanthropic organization of women leaders in food, beverage, and hospitality. With over 2,800 members across 42 chapters worldwide, LDEI supports women through scholarships, mentorship, and

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47:50

Yanni Hufnagel – Founder of Lemon Perfect

Forktales ·

2025/03/14

Yanni Hufnagel, a former college basketball coach turned entrepreneur, is the founder and CEO of Lemon Perfect, a fast-growing enhanced water brand. With a background in coaching at top programs like Harvard and Vanderbilt, Hufnagel applied his competitive drive and leadership skills to disrupt the beverage industry with a health-focused, innovative brand.Lemon Perfect is a fast-growing beverage brand redefining the enhanced water category with its refreshing, zero-sugar, lemon-infused drinks. Made

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41:03

Jeff Broadhurst – CEO of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group

Forktales ·

2025/02/26

Eat’n Park is a regional restaurant chain known for its family-friendly atmosphere, classic American comfort food, and iconic Smiley Cookies. Founded in 1949 in Pittsburgh, it offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a focus on fresh, made-to-order meals. The brand emphasizes hospitality, community involvement, and sustainability initiatives.Parkhurst Dining, a division of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, provides customized dining solutions for universities, corporations, and cultural

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44:19

Clara Paye – Founder & CEO of UNiTE Food

Forktales ·

2025/02/13

UNiTE Food is a Yorba Linda, California-based company that produces globally inspired protein bars. The brand offers unique flavors such as Churro, Mexican Hot Chocolate, and PB & Jelly, aiming to bring diversity to the wellness industry. Each bar provides around 10 grams of protein and is gluten-free, catering to health-conscious consumers seeking both nutrition and nostalgic tastes. Clara often relied on protein bars during her busy career but found the available flavors uninspiring. Drawing

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20:23

Season 7 highlights

Forktales ·

2024/12/20

EPISODE 92 – Stephen Baldi – President of Baldi Management GroupEPISODE 91 – Nick McMillan and Amanda Signorelli – Managing Partners of Golden Steer EPISODE 90 – Anand Gala – Managing partner of Gala Capital Partners EPISODE 89 – Andy Gellert – President of Gellert Global EPISODE 88 – Shannon O’Shields – VP of Marketing for Rubix Foods EPISODE 87 – Doug Renfro – President of Renfro Foods and Salsa Creator Extraordinaire EPISODE

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50:36

Stephen Baldi – President of Baldi Management Group

Forktales ·

2024/12/02

Stephen oversees Baldi Management Group (BMG), an airport concessions and management consulting company that manages restaurants in Reagan National Airport, JFK International Airport and Dulles International Airport. Established in 2008, BMG operates various food and beverage outlets, including franchises like Dunkin’ Donuts, Potbelly, and Smashburger. Stephen is an alumnus of Georgetown University, where he was a Community Scholar and student-athlete. He attributes his success to mentorship

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43:27

Nick McMillan and Amanda Signorelli – Managing...

Forktales ·

2024/11/13

The Golden Steer Steakhouse, established in 1958, is Las Vegas’s oldest continuously operating steakhouse. It has been a favored dining spot for numerous celebrities, including Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and Marilyn Monroe. The restaurant is renowned for its classic ambiance, featuring red leather booths named after its famous patrons, tuxedoed servers, and tableside preparations of Caesar salads and flambéed desserts.One diner once said, “The Golden Steer feels like the soul of Las

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40:12

Anand Gala – Managing Partner of Gala Capital Group

Forktales ·

2024/10/21

Anand is the Founder and Managing Partner of Gala Capital Partners, a diversified investment and holding company with interests in chain restaurants, software & technology, real estate development, franchising and public equities investment. He has spent the past 35 years in various executive capacities within the Software, Real Estate & Restaurant Industries.Gala Capital Partners invests in (among other things) restaurants. The current portfolio includes CiCi’s Pizza, Famous Dave’s

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30:47

Andy Gellert – President of Gellert Global Group

Forktales ·

2024/10/14

Andy is president of Gellert Global Group. The company imports more than 5,500 unique food items from more than 60 countries and is one of the largest food importers in the world. Gellert Global Group is home to 12 companies, led by Atalanta, the largest privately-held food importer in the U.S.Gellert Global is a third-generation family-run business. The Gellert Global Group comprises many of the leading North American food-importing companies and has been importing food products for over 100 years

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