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Restaurateur Stephen Beckta: Hospitality, Leadership & Life Lessons

Restaurateur Stephen Beckta: Hospitality, Leadership & Life Lessons5 Apr 202558 min

In this episode of Umber Talks, host Shaun Denis sits down with Stephen Beckta, one of Canada’s most celebrated restaurateurs and the founder of the Beckta Restaurant Group, which includes Ottawa staples- Beckta Dining & Wine, Play Food & Wine, and Gezellig. From navigating the fine dining world of New York City under legends like Daniel Boulud, he brings a rare blend of humility, heart, and high standards to everything he does. This episode is more than a deep dive into the rest...