08/03/2026
Caught up with the OG Soon Hagerty over brunch from Kate Williams residency at Artisan. (You should absolutely go btw, foie gras cinnamon rolls are wild)
I’m grateful to have Soon in my corner as I navigate the waters of chef/owner/operator. We talked about the evolution of The Good Bowl, the wide range of opportunities for growth, and one thing she said really stuck with me.
This whole time I’ve been struggling trying to figure out what The Good Bowl’s voice is. Her answer was simple:
“It’s you!”
🤯
Lately, I’ve been going through a transformative season of inspiration. I’ve been researching, testing, cooking, and am surrounded by an incredible team that keeps pushing me to grow. Soon challenged me to step out from behind the business curtain and share the people, places, successes, failures, and moments that make it all happen. These are some of the most important ingredients that eventually shape what goes on the plate and taking y’all on the journey makes it even better.
So when the branding and marketing guru tells you to share your food adventures and celebrate the people and experiences that are your reason for cooking, you listen.
So expect more food adventures, more behind the scenes, and more of the incredible people who inspire me every day. We’ve built a pretty amazing extended cooking family, and I’m excited to bring you along for the ride.
❤️ Chef Tony
