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How Did I Get Here? With Ryan Poli

Season 2, Episode 07 - Greg Kuzia-Carmel of Canteen, Camper

October 18, 2024 • The Ryan Poli Podcast • Season 2 • Episode 7

Today's episode tackles some big, albeit heady, ideas. Is AI going to change the restaurant industry? How about the way we interact with each other as a whole? Will Ryan's prophetical musings on Gen-Z come true? Listen in to find out what this week's guest, chef Greg Kuzia-Carmel, thinks.

Kuzia-Carmel runs both Canteen and Camper out of Menlo Park, CA. Rooted in relaxing, "normal" experiences with top-notch cuisine, the celebrated chef and restauranteur wanted to bring a sense of community and lucidity to a tech-driven region of the Golden State. His emphasis on hospitality and carefully sourced seasonal ingredients, alongside his impressive resume (Per Se, Mugaritz, Toro, Quince, to name a few) have landed him in an excellent position to accomplish this lofty goal.