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Josh Wolkon: Owner of Steuben's & Ace Eat Serve

Josh Wolkon: Owner of Steuben's & Ace Eat Serve29 Dec 202550 min

In this episode of Career Conversations with Chris, I’m joined by Josh Wolkon, the force behind some of Denver’s most iconic spots: Vesta, Steuben’s, and Ace Eat Serve. Key themes from the conversation: From frat parties to full dining rooms: how early instincts sparked a career in hospitalityCorporate structure vs. soul: what big F&B taught him (and why he left)Butts in seats: the mix of word-of-mouth, social media, and a little Food Network magicWhen the wheels fall off: service crashes...