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Behind the Success of Illegal Pete’s w/ Founder Pete Turner | Culinary 360 Podcast | 10
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In this special episode of the Culinary 360 Podcast, we sit down with Pete Turner, the founder and president of Illegal Pete's, a Colorado-based restaurant chain known for its mission-style burritos, fun atmosphere, and top-quality ingredients. Pete shares the inspiring origin story of Illegal Pete's, his passion for food, and the innovative ways his brand continues to evolve. From starting small to running multiple locations, this is a conversation packed with valuable insights and great vibes!
Tune in as Pete also dives into the challenges of the restaurant industry, the importance of supporting local culture, and how he's embraced cutting-edge kitchen technology to enhance both food quality and team experience.
Chapters
1. Cold Open (00:00:00)
2. Today's Guest: Pete Turner of Illegal Pete's (00:00:18)
3. Origin Story of Illegal Pete's (00:01:14)
4. Starting out at Colorado University and family restaurant (00:02:07)
5. Mission-style cuisine in Southern California (00:03:02)
6. Location location location: buying the first location (00:03:50)
7. Recipes developed in parent's kitchen (00:05:15)
8. Father was the original "Illegal Pete" (00:05:45)
9. Growing from one location to multiple (00:06:50)
10. Menu evolution as business has grown (00:08:41)
11. Challenges of introducing meatless option to the menu (00:10:57)
12. Ethics of fresh food and treating farmers well (00:11:35)
13. We try to be a good value proposition (00:13:44)
14. Ryan is mad (00:14:52)
15. Creating a neighborhood feel with a good service staff (00:15:53)
16. How has kitchen equipment changed over the years? (00:17:32)
17. Used vs New Equipment for first location (00:18:24)
18. Finding innovative restaurant equipment (00:19:27)
19. Discovering the combi oven (00:20:03)
20. Using technology to transform the kitchen (00:21:54)
21. Free burritos for life (00:24:22)
22. Industry vibe: A restaurant for restaurant people (00:24:52)
23. What Pete Turner likes to eat and drink (00:27:32)
24. Southwestern cuisine and trips to Tuscan and Nagales (00:30:08)
25. Vietnamese cuisine (00:31:57)
26. The future of Illegal Pete's (and Taco Night) (00:32:49)
27. Portillas (00:36:29)
28. Wrapping up with Pete Turner (00:37:23)
29. Episode Takeaways (00:38:27)
30. Watch More (00:42:03)
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