Dirty Secrets of Chain Restaurants | Chef Andrew Gruel
March 14, 2025
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Dirty Secrets of Chain Restaurants | Chef Andrew Gruel
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<p>Is the seafood you’re eating a SCAM? Are Michelin stars just fancy nonsense? And WHY is tipping getting so out of control?! We’re diving deep with Chef Andrew Gruel—Food Network star, founder of Slapfish, and CEO of American Gravy Restaurant Group.</p><p><br /></p><p>From judging on Chopped Junior to launching a new family-friendly cookbook with BRAVE Books, Chef Gruel brings the heat with insider stories on food, family, and the future of dining in America 🍽️ If you eat food (uh, that’s you), you NEED to hear this! </p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you to our sponsors! 😊</p><p><a href="https://gogeviti.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Geviti</a> | Skip the waitlist and get 20% off first month using code "ALEX"<a href="https://cozyearth.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a></p><p><a href="https://cozyearth.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cozy Earth</a> | Use code "ALEX" for 40% OFF</p><p><a href="https://yayzebra.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zebra</a> | Use code "ALEX for 10% OFF</p><p><a href="https://masachips.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Masa Chips </a>| Use code "REALALEXCLARK" for 20% OFF</p><p><a href="https://adelnaturalcosmetics.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A’del Natural Cosmetics</a> | Use code "ALEX" for 25% OFF</p><p><br /></p><p>Our Guest:⭐️</p><p> Chef Andrew Gruel</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andrewgruel/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://x.com/chefgruel?lang=en" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a> </p><p><a href="https://bravebooks.us/products/andrew-gruels-family-cookbook" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NEW Family Cookbook</a> | Andrew Gruel's Family Cookbook</p><p><br /></p><p>Favorite Book | Confessions of an Economic Hitman</p><p>Favorite Recipe |<a href="https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/braised-veal-shanks-108484" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Anthony Bourdain's Veal Shanks </a></p><p><br /></p><p>Top Tip | We need to spend more time in the kitchen, learning about food and understanding where it comes from.</p><p><br /></p><p>🎀Follow Alex🎀</p><p>Instagram |<a href="https://www.instagram.com/realalexclark" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@realalexclark</a></p><p>Instagram |<a href="https://www.instagram.com/poplitics" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@cultureapothecary</a></p><p>Facebook |<a href="https://www.facebook.com/realalexclark" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@realalexclark</a></p><p>X |<a href="https://x.com/yoalexrapz" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@yoalexrapz</a></p><p>YouTube |<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RealAlexClark" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@RealAlexClark</a></p><p>Spotify |<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7M0C7cl5Fobejy7gbT5GB2?si=4c1abfaf22314ff8" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark </a></p><p>Apple Podcast |<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spillover-with-alex-clark/id1507839530" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark</a></p><p><br /></p><p>New 'Culture Apothecary' Merch OUT NOW! Glass tumblers, weekly wellness planners, hats, crewnecks and more. Use code "Alex Clark" for 10% OFF at<a href="https://tpusamerch.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tpusamerch.com</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Join the Cuteservatives Facebook group to connect with likeminded friends who love America and all things health and wellness!<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234544066933796/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the CUTEservative Facebook Group!</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Subscribe to ‘Culture Apothecary’ on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spillover-with-alex-clark/id1507839530" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7M0C7cl5Fobejy7gbT5GB2?si=4c1abfaf22314ff8" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>. New episodes drop 6pm PST/ 9pm EST every Monday and Thursday.</p><p><br /></p><p>This show is made possible with generous donations from listeners who believe in our mission to heal a sick culture.</p><p><br /></p><p>You can support our show by leaving a tax deductible donation<a href="https://secure.anedot.com/turning-point-usa/supportcultureapothecary" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> HERE</a> or by subscribing to<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RealAlexClark" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @RealAlexClark</a> YouTube for FREE!<a href="https://donate.tpusa.com/donate" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a></p><p><br /></p><p>#cultureapothecary #food #redlobster #health #wellness #restaurant #seafood #foodnetwork #andrewgruel #podcast</p>




























