Happy Mouth

Los Angeles is getting yet another top restaurant as Seoul’s top BBQ restaurant Daedo is coming to town and they’re bringing a lot of their amazing ingredients with them. On this episode of the Happy Mouth podcast, chef Nyesha Arrington and restaurateur talk about Daedo’s history -- starting next to Seoul’s meat market in 1964, what makes the Hanu beef they use so special,

Airports aren’t often known for their high-class food and luxurious accommodations. But one company is looking to change that, bringing world-class food and even a way to expedite your TSA screening. On this episode of the Happy Mouth podcast, restaurateur Philip Camino and chef Nyesha Arrington talk about The Salon lounge opening at LAX and what parent company PS is aiming to do

While many cities around the country have created temporary delivery fee caps for third-party food delivery apps during the coronavirus pandemic, San Francisco is going a step further and it’s angered two food-delivery app giants. DoorDash and Grubhub are going after San Francisco after the city made its delivery fee cap permanent. Citing the move as “unconstitutional,” the f

It’s Meatless Monday and Panda Express is making one of their classics without meat. That’s right, the orange chicken can now be ordered without the chicken! Panda Express has teamed up with the Beyond Meat team to bring a plant-based twist on their classic orange chicken dish. Listen as chef Nyesha Arrington and restaurateur Philip Camino give you a little history lesson on Pa

Pasta can save the environment! No, really. The world is turning away from single-use plastics as people start recognizing their environmental impact. Plastic drinking straws are among the worst offenders, with millions littering U.S. shorelines alone. But several companies believe pasta could be the perfect answer and products are hitting store shelves near you. On this episode of

While it’s easy to mix up the restaurants you dine at, it’s not so easy to switch up the restaurants you work at. That is, until President Biden signed orders giving restaurant workers more freedom to change between jobs. On this episode of the Happy Mouth podcast, chef Nyesha Arrington and restaurateur Philip Camino explain what a poaching clause is and discuss Biden’s hopes

Do you love a good Big Mac or some McNuggets? We’ve got great news for you! McDonald’s is officially launching a loyalty program, My McDonald’s Rewards, where you can earn points and rewards from your orders. On this episode of the Happy Mouth podcast, restaurateur Philip Camino and chef Nyesha Arrington discuss McDonald’s new loyalty program, what it entails, and how it co

You don’t need a dedicated storefront to make great food. With the rise of virtual brands and ghost kitchens, companies are producing and delivering food out of underutilized kitchens and making a killing. Owners of virtual brands like Umami Burger, C3 is partnering with companies to expand into even more locations. They’ve recently raised $80 million in a Series B funding roun

With the Restaurant Revitalization Fund leaving more than a quarter-million applicants unfilled, states are beginning to step up and help out the hospitality industry. Several states have created their own restaurant funds to help with things like lost revenue, equipment, and worker shortages. On this episode of the Happy Mouth Podcast, chef Nyesha Arrington and restaurateur Philip

Happy Fun Friday, Happy Mouth! It’s the end of the work week so let’s talk about where people are working. With remote work becoming more common, people are working in all different places. One such place is NYC restaurant Kindred, which has converted it’s outdoor dining area into a workspace. On this episode of the Happy Mouth podcast, restaurateur Philip Camino and che