In episode 85 of The TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Chon Nguyen and Ferrell Alvarez, co-owners of the Proper House Group, a renowned Tampa-based hospitality collective responsible for some of the city’s most iconic ventures, including Rooster & the Till, Gallito Taqueria, Nebraska Mini Mart, Dang Dude, Ash, and Alter Ego. They explore the journey that brought their partnership to life, the inspiration behind each of their unique concepts, and discuss what they believe is missing from America's food industry. Tune in for a fascinating conversation about creativity, collaboration, and the future of dining. You won’t want to miss it!
0:00:00 - Intro
0:05:16 - Nebraska Mini Mart
0:13:12 - Escape Brewing
0:16:17 - One-Off Restaurant Concepts
0:21:00 - Getting started in the food industry
0:35:10 - IT for restaurants
0:41:23 - Sparkman Wharf Concepts
0:43:17 - What America lacks
1:02:29 - Alter Ego
1:38:17 - Outro
