Jeremy Walton, owner and managing partner of Quest Hospitality Concepts, unpacks how he built three distinct yet community-driven restaurants along Florida’s scenic 30A. From launching The Citizen during the height of the pandemic to reviving a beloved local gathering place with Fonville Press, and now redefining the sports bar with Scout, Jeremy shares how thoughtful design, operational functionality, and a culture-first mindset shape every project.
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Jeremy Walton, owner and managing partner of Quest Hospitality Concepts, unpacks how he built three distinct yet community-driven restaurants along Florida’s scenic 30A. From launching The Citizen during the height of the pandemic to reviving a beloved local gathering place with Fonville Press, and now redefining the sports bar with Scout, Jeremy shares how thoughtful design, operational functionality, and a culture-first mindset shape every project.
Lessons on Growth, Grit, and Investing in People with Hi Neighbor’s Tai Ricci
The Restaurant Innovator
40 minutes
3 months ago
Lessons on Growth, Grit, and Investing in People with Hi Neighbor’s Tai Ricci
From the theater stage to San Francisco’s restaurant scene, Tai Ricci brings a unique perspective to hospitality. In this episode, the Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group co-founder shares how her theater background shaped her leadership style and taught her the value of presence, empathy, and improvisation in the dining room and beyond. Tai reflects on the pivotal decisions that defined Hi Neighbor’s culture, sharing candid lessons on how to lead with heart, build resilience in a high-pressure ind...
The Restaurant Innovator
Jeremy Walton, owner and managing partner of Quest Hospitality Concepts, unpacks how he built three distinct yet community-driven restaurants along Florida’s scenic 30A. From launching The Citizen during the height of the pandemic to reviving a beloved local gathering place with Fonville Press, and now redefining the sports bar with Scout, Jeremy shares how thoughtful design, operational functionality, and a culture-first mindset shape every project.
