What does it take to turn a single idea into 24 thriving restaurants—and grow into the best version of yourself along the way? Sign up to my personal newsletter: https://marillewellyn.com 00:00:00: Introduction 00:01:33 Joe Rogan is a fan of their restaurant 00:09:28 How Joe Rogan made them an overnight success 00:11:33 Forever grateful for the Austin community during Covid 00:12:59 Austin restaurants 00:17:34 How Margarita’s passion for cooking started 00:19:39 How pastry chefs differ from savory chefs 00:20:48 Margarita’s unique desserts 00:21:57 How Phillip got into cooking 00:23:56 How Margarita became his pastry chef 00:25:25 The dessert experience at their restaurants 00:29:15 How they keep passion and creativity into their craft 00:35:25 How to give your most creative self when you’re stressed behind the scenes 00:36:43 Restaurant ownership 00:39:07 Meaning behind “by Scratch” 00:40:38 Where their emphasis on quality food and where it’s sourced comes from 00:44:56 Do a lot of chefs care about health? 00:46:08 Why they don’t allow drinking on the job anymore 00:47:40 Employee benefits 00:49:24 Michelin stars 00:55:22 58 year old sourdough starter 00:57:01 Ingredients sourcing 00:57:50 Cost of a whole tuna 00:58:11 Toyasu fish market 00:59:18 Food inspiration from Japan 01:02:12 Their podcast 01:03:39 Their favorite restaurants in the world On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, we’re exploring the transformative power of passion, discipline, and creativity with two culinary visionaries. They share the lessons they’ve learned building their empire, the role wellness plays in their success, and how they’ve overcome challenges to stay connected to their dreams. Tune in for inspiration, practical tips, and a deeper look at the connection between personal growth and professional achievement. Sponsored By: Jumpstart your health with Lumen, the world’s first handheld metabolic coach. Measure your metabolism through your breath and get personalized guidance to optimize your nutrition, workouts, and more. Visit lumen.me/POW for 20% off your purchase. Upgrade your sleep with Cozy Earth’s bamboo sheet set for unmatched softness and cooling comfort. Visit cozyearth.com/pursuit and use code PURSUIT for 40% off. If you get a post-purchase survey, please say you heard about Cozy Earth from this podcast! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Start your journey to better mental health and get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/POW. This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/POW today. #cheflife #chef #michelinstar #michelinstarchef #michelinstars #chefstory