Kitchen Smarts

Mica’s Food for Thought: Challenges and Triumphs in the Culinary World

Kitchen Smarts Season 1 Episode 9

In this episode, Hava Volterra and Mica Talmor discuss Mica's journey in the culinary world. From growing up surrounded by familyfood traditions to becoming a restaurant owner navigating an ever-changing industry. Mica opens up about the realities of restaurant ownership, the emotional differences between catering and running a restaurant, and why business knowledge is just as essential as culinary skill. The conversation also explores the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the evolution of Mica's restaurant Pomella, and the impact of economic shifts on the food industry. Mica shares her aspirations for the future, emphasizing the importance in resilience, community, and building food businesses rooted in care, connection, and innovation.

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Hosted by: Hava Volterra, CEO & co-founder of Parsley Software

Kitchen Smarts is a production of Stereoknife.
Artwork by
Dennis Mukai
Music by Brandon McCulloch