CEO and Co-Founder of Wigs.com, Carliz Sotelo Moore talks about building a business with heart, caring about customers, and the importance of supporting worthy causes. “We’re not actually curing Cancer. We’re not making big monumental changes. But, if you can give people confidence in their hearts and help them to feel good, then that’s monumental for us.”
Summit House | Partners Bring Elegant Farm to Table to Their Hometown
Andy interviews Dylan Baker, Proprietor of Summit House in Summit, NJ. Summit House offers elegant cuisine inspired by the Garden State's diverse edible bounty – served with care in a warm, lively atmosphere.
The opening Summit House, a local sustainable restaurant, included a two-year renovation of 395 Springfield Avenue, a historic building constructed in 1894 as the town's first YMCA. Sourced from local farms, fisherman and select purveyors, the Summit House menu features a raw bar specializing in East Coast oysters, peak-season vegetables and humanely raised meats. General Manager Justin Lord, formerly lead sommelier at three-star Michelin-rated Per Se in Manhattan oversees the restaurant including its 16-seat bar serving craft cocktails.
Its motto “Community Through Cuisine” means working with local, national and international charities tied to the region, and supporting neighboring businesses whenever possible.
Farming and Grammy Awards with George Kahumoku, Jr.
Four-time Grammy award-winning musician talks about how being an entrepreneur and living with ancient Hawaiian values brings him success.
Buy The Change You Want to See with Jane Mosbacher Morris
Author and Founder of To The Market, Jane Mosbacher Morris says the money we routinely spend on food, clothes, gifts, and even indulgences is an untapped superpower. What if you could make more thoughtful decisions and vote with your dollars?
Common Lot in Millburn | Always Taste Something New With Seasonal Globally Inspired Cuisine
Chris interviews Ehren Ryan, chef and owner of Common Lot in Millburn, NJ. Since 2016, chef Ryan and his team have been wowing customers with their seasonal, globally inspired menu. It is consistently found on NJ Monthly's top 25 restaurants list and it is easy to see why. Nothing is left to chance from service to the incredible food. Chef Ryan and his wife Nadine opened Common Lot in 2016 and have earned rave reviews from the NY Times and is considered one of the best restaurants in NJ. Born in Sydney Australia, Ehren paid his dues in some of Europe's best restaurants including the two Michelin star Sketch in London. He pulls inspirations from all corners of the globe as he has lived in India, Philippines, Canada, Hong Kong, Austria, England and the United States of America. Made with fresh ingredients from a tight, local group of suppliers, this contemporary and global cuisine is generating quite a buzz for Common Lot. Their seasonal menu which changes every 6-8 weeks keeps the dining experience fresh and interesting almost every visit.
