Stephen Starr

Stephen Starr, the visionary restaurateur behind STARR Restaurants, shares insights into his journey of opening high-profile culinary spaces. He reveals the risks of massive build-outs and discusses how film and music influence restaurant atmospheres. The conversation dives into finding and nurturing culinary talent, emphasizing the balance between large and intimate venues. Starr also compares his restaurant strategy to that of a record executive, as he successfully scales chefs' concepts while evolving dining standards.