Managing Culinary Icon The French Laundry Insights with Nicolas Fanucci, French Laundry GM

In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Nicolas Fanucci, Owner of Fanucci Restaurant Group. Nicolas shares his journey in the food service industry, from working with renowned French chef Roger Verge to his time at the French Laundry under Thomas Keller. He discusses the high expectations and intense training at the French Laundry, as well as the restaurant’s meteoric rise to culinary stardom. Nicholas also talks about his own restaurant in Malibu and the challenges and triumphs of running a family-owned business. He also shares why customer satisfaction and the role of hospitality in the dining experience are important.