Episode #112 - Norman Fenton of Cariño

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After a string of formative restaurant experiences in Detroit and Chicago, Norman Fenton, preoccupied by wanderlust, got in his car and drove to Tulum, Mexico. In this week’s episode, he tells us all about a journey that shifted the trajectory of his career and life — what he learned about food, leadership, and hospitality, all lessons he’s showcased by opening Cariño, an immersive, innovative taco Omakase joint in Uptown. Hear about his adventure in an episode that covers: the merits of experience over formal training, the challenges and opportunities inherent to opening a new restaurant, how to cook stoned, and so much more.