In The Weeds Podcast
ITW is an often ridiculous, sometimes insightful and always entertaining look at professional food and beverage. Your hosts are Franz, AJ and Remi, long time pals and industry die-hards with nearly 75 years shared F&B experience. The show shares perspectives and stories from food and beverage professionals across the entire hospitality ecosystem. Our mission is to legitimize food and beverage as a respected and worthwhile career while highlighting the value it brings to our communities. Join ITW for exciting guest interviews, heart warming bromance, ignorant pontification and intermittent glimmers of wisdom. Bon Apetit!
In The Weeds Podcast
ITW S2 E5 Patrick Francis has a black belt in hospitality
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These days, it can be so rare to find someone in food & beverage who just gets it. Someone who truly believes in hospitality and all the subtleties that just make the whole experience click into place.
On the off chance you aren't acquainted with this lovely human, meet Patrick Francis.
A hospitality pro through and through, Patrick has worked with some of the most celebrated restaurants in BC. From Hawksworth & Bao Bei to The Irish Times & Pizzeria Prima Strada. In a more recent stint, he worked for the prestigious Clayoquot Wilderness Resort and then helped open a sake bar in Hong Kong.
Not only has PDF amassed a wealth of knowledge about the industry, but his kindness and warmth of character make him a pleasure to know and call a friend.
Enjoy the show!