Navigating the Pandemic Through Innovation, Branding, & Flexibility with James Beard Award-Winning Chef Justin Yu

We’re excited to continue our expert guest series with Chef Justin Yu. Justin is a James Beard Award-winning chef and owner of the hottest restaurants and bars in Houston, Texas. Over the past year he’s had to make tough decisions, including permanently closing two concepts, while also keeping multiple restaurants afloat by innovating and paying attention to the needs of his customers. 

We were thrilled to sit down with him to chat about his career journey, what inspires him as a chef, how he established his brand, the importance of connecting with customers through social media, and how he has navigated the challenges of the past year. We know his words of wisdom will resonate with small business owners who are looking for inspiration, hope, and new ways to grow and succeed in 2021 and beyond. 

Enjoy watching our interview with him below!