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Katherine Sprung goes through the good, bad, and ugly online ratings and reviews of guest business owners in the food and beverage industry, in an open conversation. Expect honesty, comedy, and insight into the world of hospitality and its customers. Katherine Sprung, a 5 year business owner in the food industry, with 4 additional years of hospitality experience, working in restaurants and bars, invites a guest on the show, to go through their Yelp/Google/online reviews, discuss customer int ...
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Sprung On Food

Katherine Sprung

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Sprung On Food is an interview-based series, hosted by Katherine Sprung, a food and media entrepreneur. Each episode features a guest in the entertainment industry, who we get to know through the topic of food, a universal connector. Expect to hear questions and conversation the guest doesn't get asked anywhere else. You can watch each episode, in it's video version, on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@iamsprung Be sure to follow on Instagram for some behind the scenes and short form cont ...
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If you're more of a TLDR; type of person, the season highlights is perfect for you! You can catch clips from each episode, and, if you haven't seen a full episode yet, you watch them all right now. See behind the scenes photos and video here: http://instagram.com/sprungonfood Check back for new episodes, and make sure to subscribe: https://www.yout…
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We sat down to interview musical artist Camille Trust, at Rosa Mexicano in NYC, for lunch. We got to chat about Camille's first foray into signing autographs at 8 years old (for a production she wasn't in), her love for pasta, and her tips on how to construct the perfect Publix sub. Thank you to Rosa Mexicano for hosting this interview. You can vis…
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We sat down to interview musical artist Mal Sounds, at Björk Cafe & Bistro in NYC, for lunch. We got to chat about alien encounters, what makes breakfast the best meal (hint, it might involve a Cherry Lime Rickey), and what house he thinks the sorting house is sending him at Hogwarts. Thank you to Björk Cafe & Bistro for hosting this interview. You…
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We sat down to interview comedian Ruby Karp, at Pando Park in NYC, for lunch. We got to chat about starting comedy as a child, the absolute best pizza place in NYC (according to a born and raised New Yorker), and following Barbara Streisand's cloning methods. Thank you to Pando Park for hosting this interview. You can visit their restaurant here: h…
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We sat down to interview rapper and producer Rey Resurreccion, at Father Knows Best in Brooklyn, for lunch. We got to chat about his dream meeting with Sade (which may or may not be her real name), teaching kids chess, and drinking Nutcrackers from strangers on trains. Thank you to Father Knows Best for hosting this interview. You can visit their r…
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We sat down to interview comedian JC Coccoli, at Money Cat Vietnamese American in Brooklyn, for dinner. We got to chat about the food perks of working on a cruise ship, driving to Wendy's as a 12 year old, and what the funniest food is. Thank you to Money Cat Vietnamese American for hosting this interview. You can visit their restaurant here: https…
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We sat down to interview musical artist Tim Atlas, at Pilar Cuban Eatery for lunch. We got to chat about eating iconic foods in unexpected places, what his top karaoke songs are (if he's forced to do it), and why he prefers his pizza cold. See behind the scenes photos and video here: http://instagram.com/sprungonfood Check back for new episodes, an…
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We sat down to interview comedian Andrew Lafferty, at Le Rivage in NYC, for lunch. We got to chat about the dos and don'ts of first date foods, being a lunch monitor for kindergarteners, and the most aspirational item he'd like to add to his dream rider. Thank you to Le Rivage for hosting this interview. You can visit their restaurant here: https:/…
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We sat down to interview Birthh, where she cooked us cacio e pepe for lunch! We also got to chat about Birthh's connection to the Moon, the best Italian restaurants in NYC (according to an Italian), and if it was ok or not for former mayor of New York, Bill de Blasio, to eat his pizza with a fork and knife. See some more behind the scenes photos an…
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Introducing... "Talent on the Mic"! This season, we're stepping into the world of music and comedy, featuring some of the most talented and entertaining artists you should know. And, we get to know them through food, a universal connector. I sit down with my guest at a restaurant, to share a meal, and ask the unexpected questions, get some off the …
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Introducing... "Talent on the Mic"! This season, we're stepping into the world of music and comedy, featuring some of the most talented and entertaining artists you should know. And, we get to know them through food, a universal connector. I sit down with my guest at a restaurant, to share a meal, and ask the unexpected questions, get some off the …
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The past number of months have been a whirlwind. Yet, there are some women entrepreneurs that are continuing to break the mold and shine like the stars they are! We're proud to introduce our Squish Stars campaign, highlighting incredible women entrepreneurs! We were lucky to talk to Mollie Creason, Founder and Chief Curator of Well + Wonder Artist …
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The past number of months have been a whirlwind. Yet, there are some women entrepreneurs that are continuing to break the mold and shine like the stars they are! We're proud to introduce our Squish Stars campaign, highlighting incredible women entrepreneurs! We were lucky to talk to Margaux DelCollo, Co-owner of TWEE, and ask her some questions. Th…
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The past number of months have been a whirlwind. Yet, there are some women entrepreneurs that are continuing to break the mold and shine like the stars they are! We're proud to introduce our Squish Stars campaign, highlighting incredible women entrepreneurs! We were lucky to talk to Allison Fleece, Co-founder of WHOA travel, and ask her some questi…
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The past number of months have been a whirlwind. Yet, there are some women entrepreneurs that are continuing to break the mold and shine like the stars they are! We're proud to introduce our Squish Stars campaign, highlighting incredible women entrepreneurs! We were lucky to talk to Melanie Moss, Co-Founds of Mini Melanie, and ask her some question…
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The past number of months have been a whirlwind. Yet, there are some women entrepreneurs that are continuing to break the mold and shine like the stars they are! We're proud to introduce our Squish Stars campaign, highlighting incredible women entrepreneurs! We were lucky to talk to Lisa Mullen, Co-Founds of Uwila Warrior, and ask her some question…
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The past number of months have been a whirlwind. Yet, there are some women entrepreneurs that are continuing to break the mold and shine like the stars they are! We're proud to introduce our Squish Stars campaign, highlighting incredible women entrepreneurs! We were lucky to talk to Amber Mayfield, Editor in Chief ofWhile Entertaining Magazine, and…
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The past number of months have been a whirlwind. Yet, there are some women entrepreneurs that are continuing to break the mold and shine like the stars they are! We're proud to introduce our Squish Stars campaign, highlighting incredible women entrepreneurs! Katherine Sprung got to talk to Michal Levison, Founder of Seasoned Moments, and ask her so…
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Katherine Sprung goes through the good, bad, and ugly online ratings and reviews of guest business owners in the food and beverage industry, in an open conversation. Expect honesty, comedy, and insight into the world of hospitality and its customers. Katherine Sprung, a 5 year business owner in the food industry, with 4 additional years of hospital…
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Catch Yann Rey of Unframed Ice Cream, where we talk about starting in banking with the belief in business cycles and an obsession with food and ice cream, kite boarding, flipping 1 star ratings into 5 starts, and the feeling that everyone should scoop ice cream once in their life. Katherine Sprung goes through the good, bad, and ugly online ratings…
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Catch Ethan Frisch of Burlap and Barrel, where we talk about starting as a chef and traveling the world to discover amazing spices and turning it into a business, where cinnamon comes from, hand pollinating vanilla, and understanding rating scales. Katherine Sprung goes through the good, bad, and ugly online ratings and reviews of guest business ow…
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Catch Jamie Kim of Bumble and Butter, where we talk about making granola for fun in high school to launching a business while in college, passion for hospitality and wooden spoon carving, Wegmens, and not meeting strangers in the Home Depot plaza. Katherine Sprung goes through the good, bad, and ugly online ratings and reviews of guest business own…
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Catch Courtney Boyd Myers of AKUA, where we talk about going from marketing and media to starting a kelp jerky business, Kickstarter challenges, the magic of the sea, and letting someone know when they have something in their teeth. Katherine Sprung goes through the good, bad, and ugly online ratings and reviews of guest business owners in the food…
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Catch John Belesis and Steve Ioannou of Nounos Creamery, where we talk about growing up Greek with the harshest critics, to going all in and becoming Greek yogurt manufacturers, truffles, and bird murdering cats. Katherine Sprung goes through the good, bad, and ugly online ratings and reviews of guest business owners in the food and beverage indust…
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Catch Lily Walla of Spotsnyc, where we talk about going from turning down an internship at Shake Shack to start a customized mini cupcake business, the advantages of being "young and dumb" and faking it until you make it, and Bravo-lebrities. Katherine Sprung goes through the good, bad, and ugly online ratings and reviews of guest business owners i…
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Catch Farhan Akbar of Restaurant Associates, where we talk about going from host at Applebees to finding a love and calling in hospitality and service, appreciating good food, guests vs customers, and mozzarella sticks. Katherine Sprung goes through the good, bad, and ugly online ratings and reviews of guest business owners in the food and beverage…
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Catch Dara Pollak of @skinnypignyc, where we talk about going from dancer and Food Network fan to starting a popular food account, Instagram being a frustrating place, building up a thick skin, and not feeding the trolls. Katherine Sprung goes through the good, bad, and ugly online ratings and reviews of guest business owners in the food and bevera…
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Catch Amy Rothstein of Drink Dona, where we talk about going from coffee shop customer to noticing the void in natural chai offerings, understanding artisanal products, educating on spiced soda, and solving that chai smell confusion in Brooklyn. Katherine Sprung goes through the good, bad, and ugly online ratings and reviews of guest business owner…
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Catch Chelsey White of @chelsweets, where we talk about going from Public Accounting to cake hobbyist to building a cake content empire, not taking comments on platforms seriously, and the importance of not leaving out ingredients. Katherine Sprung goes through the good, bad, and ugly online ratings and reviews of guest business owners in the food …
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Catch Pooja Bavishi of Malai, where we talk about going from Urban Planning to wanting to have a dessert business, debunking the idea that long food lines equals the best food, and gracefully combatting the worst fake reviews. Katherine Sprung goes through the good, bad, and ugly online ratings and reviews of guest business owners in the food and b…
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Catch Paulette of @pollycooks, where we talk about being a classically trained pastry chef and TV personality, creating crass cakes where frosting fixes anything, and how an Instagram "like" is a way of saying "hello". Katherine Sprung goes through the good, bad, and ugly online ratings and reviews of guest business owners in the food and beverage …
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Catch Ashley Holt of @sugar_monsterr, where we talk about perfecting your craft to build a business and win awards, erotic cakes, knowing your worth with "influencer collaborations", and using email. Katherine Sprung goes through the good, bad, and ugly online ratings and reviews of guest business owners in the food and beverage industry, in an ope…
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Catch Ashley Albert of Matzo Project and Royal Palms, where we talk about taking a 20 year old idea, and turning it into a reality and business, spotlighting hip grannies, always giving extra cherries, and letting a peeing girl pee. Katherine Sprung goes through the good, bad, and ugly online ratings and reviews of guest business owners in the food…
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Catch Kristen Tomlan of DŌ, where we talk about going from the world of design and a huge love for cookie dough to starting a business and writing a cookbook, tackling copycats, and catching gift card thieves. Katherine Sprung goes through the good, bad, and ugly online ratings and reviews of guest business owners in the food and beverage industry,…
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Catch Laura Shafferman of Legally Addictive, where we talk about going from the world of real estate to starting a business from a homemade treat, understanding you shouldn't store chocolate next to hot things, and learning about Christmas crack. Katherine Sprung goes through the good, bad, and ugly online ratings and reviews of guest business owne…
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Catch Michael Robinov of Farm to People, where we talk about the difference of buying the better berry, Groupon scammers, and updating the phrase to: the customer always feels they're right. Katherine Sprung goes through the good, bad, and ugly online ratings and reviews of guest business owners in the food and beverage industry, in an open convers…
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Catch Agathe Assouline-Lichten of Red Velvet NYC, where we talk about all-star customer service the Zappos way, personalizing gifts, learning not to leave a box of food near a dog, and that no news is good news. Katherine Sprung goes through the good, bad, and ugly online ratings and reviews of guest business owners in the food and beverage industr…
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Catch Shayna Minuto of Hold My Knots, where we talk about the power of Insider, realizing not everyone can create a new flavor, how a $9 18" pizza still isn't cheap enough for some people, and setting the bathroom laws straight. Katherine Sprung goes through the good, bad, and ugly online ratings and reviews of guest business owners in the food and…
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Catch Marisol Morley of Tiny Kitchen Treats, where we talk about being a self-taught baker with perseverance, how Instagram affects our society, handling USPS, and what the right amount of dollops is. Katherine Sprung goes through the good, bad, and ugly online ratings and reviews of guest business owners in the food and beverage industry, in an op…
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Catch Troy Neal of The Doughnut Project, where we talk about going from bartending to opening a doughnut shop, annoying Yelp sales calls, confusing marriage proposals, and the age-old debate of doughnut vs donut. Katherine Sprung goes through the good, bad, and ugly online ratings and reviews of guest business owners in the food and beverage indust…
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Catch McKenzie Ryan of Fry Guys, where we talk about what it’s like to have a history and real estate background, and then open up and own a late-night Fry shop. Find out what happens when you show up drunk in a cow costume, try to unlock the mysterious algorithm of Yelp, and join the campaign for improvements in human communication! Katherine Spru…
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Katherine Sprung goes through the good, bad, and ugly online ratings and reviews of guest business owners in the food and beverage industry, in an open conversation. Expect honesty, comedy, and insight into the world of hospitality and it's customers. Katherine Sprung, a 5 year business owner in the food industry, with 4 additional years of hospita…
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