Show notes
We’re talking tasting menus, Washington wines, and restaurant biz literacy with Aaron Tekulve, chef/owner of Surrell! Aaron tells us how he took Surrell from a pop-up to one of Seattle’s most thoughtful and intentional dining experiences, and how he paces a tasting menu so diners don’t feel like test subjects. He also shares some wisdom about how to open a restaurant—including using key resources offered by the Small Business Administration and the Washington Hospitality Association. Plus Meg concludes her cider sojourns (for now!), Mark celebrates another sojourn around the sun, and we all sojourn around the city for the current restaurant news—and best bites—of the week!Follow Surrell on InstagramCheck out SCORE business mentoringSmall Business Administration Seattle branchWashington Hospitality AssociationWHA Education FoundationMentioned in this episode:CottontailScrewdriverWigOutSingle ThreadLauren ThompsonSouth Seattle CollegeSmall Business Administration’s SCORE programWashington Hospitality Association Darby WineryCook WeaverLatta WinesReynvaan Family Vineyards Gasworks Brewing Jak’s GrillLady Jaye ZeigteistBen ParisFinn RiverBushel & BarrelShadowlandBruciatoLucy’s Bottle ShopSiembraAash FarmsLuka’s Tacos ExtranjerosMaripili Mioposto0:00 Intro4:05 Surrell 8:58 Michelin Stars & WA Wines18:05 Surrell’s Origin27:12 Meg’s Mini Mart Dubai Chocolate 33:51 Aaron’s Wine Tasting38:50 This Week’s Restaurant News49:31 In Defense of Tweezers! 53:22 This Week’s Restaurant News, Pt 257:30 Business Education & Financial Literacy1:08:12 Thanks, I Ate It!1:17:16 Coming Up Next Week
