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Hey gang! We are honored to welcome Ken Turner, owner of neighborhood staple and revered sandwich shop, Turner's Kitchen! A native Californian, Ken began his culinary career at the beloved Zuni Café, where he had the incredible opportunity to work with the talented Judy Rogers. He quickly blossomed from a young oyster shucker into the Chef de Cuisine, where he worked closely with both Chef Judy and the current owner, Gilbert Pilgram.

Ken opened Turner's Kitchen in November of 2015. Over the last 9 years, Ken has grown Turner's into a destination for delicious, creative, and beautiful food.

On a personal and professional note, as the owner of a neighboring sandwich business, I can't express how grateful I am to Ken for his time, transparency and insight. He so obviously embodies the value of community over competition, and our conversation gave me a sneak peek into what a potential future for my business could look like.

Turner's Kitchen is located at 3505 17th St B (between Guerrero + Dolores). Pay them a visit in person, and check out their website for online ordering, private events, and catering!

Produced by Nathan Peers and Ramzi Budayr.

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Tania Ketenjian is the co-founder and editor in chief of SOUND MADE PUBLIC, a creative agency based in San Francisco that believes what we hear changes the way we see the world. SOUND MADE PUBLIC was founded in 2017 with Philip Wood and has since produced podcasts, sound installations and public art projects with MoMA, LACMA, USPS and many others. Tania’s passion lies in the art of the interview and she has interviewed a wide range of artists and thinkers from filmmaker Lena Dunham to spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama, believing that everyone has a story to share and, as the legendary David Isay has said, listening is an act of love.

Tania and I met through Dolores Deluxe, but our connection spans multiple generations and countries. As you'll soon hear, Tania absolutely embodies and radiates love, and every conversation with her leaves me feeling inspired and ready to tackle life's next challenge.

Produced by Nathan Peers and Ramzi Budayr.

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Cathay Bi is a chef, writer, musician, political activist, mother of 2, and one of the leading minds in the San Francisco small business community. Many of you may have met her during her chapter as the owner of Dumpling Club (a beloved restaurant just a few blocks down from Dolores Deluxe that closed in 2023). We recorded this episode on November 6th - the day after the general election - so the results were definitely front of mind. It made for a deeply genuine and vulnerable discussion - one that highlights just how important it is to pool our resources and help each other face an uncertain future.

Produced by Nathan Peers and Ramzi Budayr.