SPOTLIGHT ON HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY ENTREPRENEURS —
CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL, Sunday, May 17th at 9 PM (Eastern) on AM 970: The Answer
What happens when a brewery stops thinking like a brewery… and starts thinking like a world‑class culinary experience? This week, our Spotlight on Hospitality Industry Entrepreneurs turns to a Chicago innovator rewriting the rules of flavor, craft, and fine dining: Moody Tongue Brewing Company, the only Michelin‑starred brewery in the world.
Founded by Jared Rouben, the brewery’s “culinary brewmaster,” Moody Tongue approaches beer with the precision of a chef and the imagination of a storyteller. Rouben’s philosophy — that beer can be as layered, expressive, and transportive as any dish — has reshaped how the industry thinks about brewing in a fine‑dining context.
For nearly a decade, Moody Tongue has pushed the boundaries of what beer can be, pairing technique with hospitality to create an experience where flavor leads and craftsmanship follows. From their celebrated tasting menus to their meticulous brewing methods, the brand has become a benchmark for culinary‑driven innovation.
And the Moody Tongue universe continues to expand. We explore the brewery’s growing portfolio, including Moody Tongue Sushi and their New York pizza concept tied to Pizza Studio Tamaki (PST) — each one an expression of Rouben’s belief that great dining is built on creativity, precision, and a deep respect for ingredients.
Hosted by Christina Cates, a hospitality professional with over 20 years of experience in New York City’s restaurant industry, Culinary Confidential continues to spotlight the entrepreneurs shaping the future of food, beverage, and guest experience.
Tune in this Sunday, May 17th, at 9 PM (Eastern) on AM 970: The Answer and the AM970 mobile app.
Episodes available on Amazon, Apple, iHeart, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms.
For more information, visit: culinaryconfidentialchristina.com
When innovators lead, the industry evolves.
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