Christina Tosi, the innovative chef-owner of Milk Bar and James Beard award winner, joins Will Guidara, the restaurateur who elevated Eleven Madison Park to new heights. They dive into the joy of service, sharing how it enhances customer experiences. The duo also discusses 'unreasonable hospitality' and its ability to forge deep connections. Their insights on nurturing employee experiences and the emotional ties to food reflect their philosophy: kindness and creativity can transform both personal and professional relationships.

Christina Tosi, world-class pastry chef and founder of Milk Bar, joins the podcast to talk about the art of asking for help. They discuss the importance of true friends, the power of vulnerability, and the value of leanin

The best way to learn more about what it takes to build a great relationship is to spend time with people who have a great relationship. That’s why I called my favorite couple - Christina Tosi, founder of Milk Bar, and Will Guidara, co-founder of Eleven Madison Park and the Welcome Conference. Everything the three of us talked about sparked new insights into what it means to have and build a great relationship. Take a listen and enjoy A Bit of Optimism. YouTube: http://youtube.com/simonsinekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinekLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinekPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/ 

Christina Tosi, a James Beard award-winning chef and author, joins her partner Will Guidara, a top restaurateur known for transforming Eleven Madison Park. They discuss the transformative power of service in both the culinary world and personal life. Listeners learn about the concept of 'unreasonable hospitality' and the importance of thoughtful gestures. They also emphasize nurturing workplace culture for employee fulfillment and reflect on how meaningful connections enhance the dining experience. With humor, they share personal stories about success and the joy of relationships.

In this engaging discussion, Christina Tosi, the innovative founder of Milk Bar and Netflix's Bake Squad, dives into the many layers of friendship. She emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, sharing personal stories about asking for help during tough times. Christina explores how food, especially nostalgic desserts like cereal milk ice cream, fosters emotional connections. The conversation also highlights the impact of small gestures, like an 'eight-minute phone call,' in nurturing relationships and countering loneliness.

Christina Tosi, a two-time James Beard Award-winning pastry chef and Milk Bar founder, chats about her new book, 'Bake Club.' She emphasizes the importance of trusting one’s culinary instincts over sticking strictly to recipes. The conversation dives into nostalgic baking memories and creative desserts that highlight personal interpretation. They share amusing parenting challenges in cooking for kids and experiment with fun ideas like stuffing-flavored croissants, showcasing Tosi’s belief in the joy of culinary creativity and experimentation.

For Christina Tosi, baking wasn't just a delicious childhood hobby—it was a daily creative outlet and a way to blow off steam. After college, she went to culinary school and honed her pastry technique at high-end restaurants in NYC. But she also craved the opportunity to make unfussy, nostalgic desserts like the ones she grew up eating. So in 2008, Christina opened her first Milk Bar bakery in the East Village, with the help of her mentor, Momofuku chef David Chang. Soon, people from around the country were calling her up, begging for her gooey pies, confetti birthday cakes, and pretzel-potato-chip cookies. Today, Milk Bar has spread to 15 locations, and reportedly brings in tens of millions of dollars a year. This show was recorded live at The Town Hall in New York City. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christina Tosi, the founder of Milk Bar and author of 'Bake Club,' joins the conversation. She shares insights on what makes for a great weekend baking project, perfect for busy home bakers. Tosi reflects on her transformative cooking habits and fond memories from the Momofuku days. The highlight? A fun ranking of seasonal Reese's treats that stirs nostalgia and laughter. The hosts also touch on exciting trends in the culinary world, including unique restaurant previews and innovative baking techniques.

Since March, only five of Milk Bar's 18 locations have been up and running, but founder Christina Tosi tells Guy she is determined to bring the joy of baking to the doorsteps of family, friends, and healthcare workers. Gary Erickson and Kit Crawford have donated more than 3 million Clif Bars to doctors and nurses during the COVID-19 crisis. They tell Guy about the importance of morale when running an essential business during a pandemic. These conversations are excerpts from our How I Built Resilience series, where Guy talks online with founders and entrepreneurs about how they're navigating these turbulent times.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For Christina Tosi, baking wasn't just a delicious childhood hobby – it was a daily creative outlet and a way to blow off steam. After college, she went to culinary school and honed her pastry technique at high-end restaurants in NYC. But she also craved the opportunity to make unfussy, nostalgic desserts like the ones she grew up eating. So in 2008, Christina opened her first Milk Bar bakery in the East Village, with the help of her mentor, Momofuku chef David Chang. Soon, people from around the country were calling her up, begging for her gooey pies, confetti birthday cakes, and pretzel-potato-chip cookies. Today, Milk Bar has spread to 16 locations, and reportedly brings in tens of millions of dollars a year. This show was recorded live at The Town Hall in New York City. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.