Kitchen Trenches is a podcast sharing the untold stories of the food industry to promote authenticity, relatability, and direct listeners to supportive resources.

This episode's guests are Alex Chen and Johnny Holley of Lucian Books & Wine in Atlanta, Georgia. We discuss the essential role of dishwashers, serendipidous matchmaking in the workplace, and a contentious ginger ale debate.

Time Stamps:

• Introduction: 0:41

• Guest Check: 14:40

• Camaraderie: 19:34

• Family Meal: 23:19

• Why: 26:35

Episode Shout Outs:

• Lucian Books & Wine

• Sargent

• Ah-Ma's Taiwanese Kitchen (closed)

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