EP 19: A Conversation with Chef Alex Harrell of The Gloriette and Ben’s Friends
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EP 19: A Conversation with Chef Alex Harrell of The Gloriette and Ben’s Friends

Chef Alex Harrell brings a blend of classical technique and deep respect for Southern technique and seasonal ingredients to his cooking. Raised in southeastern Alabama, he spent childhood weekends on his grandparents’ Gulf Coast farm harvesting produce and cooking with his father. After earning a biology degree from Hampden-Sydney College, Harrell discovered his passion for the kitchen while working at a beachside seafood restaurant. He then moved to New Orleans, cooking under acclaimed chefs Susan Spicer and Gerard Maras. Harrell later led celebrated restaurants including Sylvain and Angeline and opened The Elysian Bar. Today, he serves as Executive Chef at The Gloriette in Covington, Louisiana.

In this episode, Alex sits down with Steve to talk about his journey to sobriety, his leadership role with Ben’s Friends, a support group for hospitality workers navigating addiction, and what first drew him to the hospitality industry, as well as what continues to keep him there today.

If you or someone you know that works in the hospitality industry is struggling with addiction, visit bensfriendshope.com to find resources.

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EP 19: A Conversation with Debby Soo, CEO of OpenTable

EP 19: A Conversation with Debby Soo, CEO of OpenTable

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EP 18: A Conversation with Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern

EP 18: A Conversation with Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern

Michael Anthony is the Executive Chef and Partner at Gramercy Tavern, one of NYC's most iconic restaurants. Under his leadership, the restaurant earned a MICHELIN Star and several James Beard Awards, ...

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EP 17: A Conversation with Jim Irwin of New City Properties

EP 17: A Conversation with Jim Irwin of New City Properties

Jim Irwin is the President of New City, a commercial real estate development firm based in Atlanta. With a career that spans over $1 billion in new investments across the U.S., Jim is known for reshap...

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EP 16: A Conversation with Ellen Yin

EP 16: A Conversation with Ellen Yin

Ellen Yin is the founder and co-owner of High Street Hospitality Group, a powerhouse in the dining scene with restaurants in Philadelphia, New York, and Washington, D.C. Her portfolio includes acclaim...

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EP 15: A Conversation with Randy Garutti

EP 15: A Conversation with Randy Garutti

Randy Garutti is a legendary figure in the restaurant industry, best known for his role as the CEO who transformed Shake Shack from a single hot dog cart in Madison Square Park into a globally recogni...

24 Juli 20251h 1min

EP 14: A Conversation with Martha Hoover of Won't Stop Hospitality

EP 14: A Conversation with Martha Hoover of Won't Stop Hospitality

Martha Hoover is a pioneering American restaurateur and social entrepreneur, best known for founding Won't Stop Hospitality, a collection of acclaimed restaurant concepts in Indianapolis focused on su...

17 Juli 20251h 8min

EP 13: A Conversation with Stephanie Wu, Editor-In-Chief of Eater

EP 13: A Conversation with Stephanie Wu, Editor-In-Chief of Eater

Stephanie is the editor-in-chief of Eater, a role she's held since 2022. She leads editorial strategy across more than 20 cities, overseeing writers, editors, and creators. In 2024, she added Punch an...

10 Juli 20251h 1min

EP 12: A Conversation with Smith Hanes of Smith Hanes Studio

EP 12: A Conversation with Smith Hanes of Smith Hanes Studio

Smith Hanes is the founder and creative director of Smith Hanes Studio, an interior design firm he founded in 2004. Based in Atlanta with a second studio in New York, the firm is best known for its wo...

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