The Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Attend The National Restaurant Association Show in 2026
When 55,000 restaurant professionals gather under one roof, there’s a reason for it. Actually, there are five. The National Restaurant Show in Chicago isn’t just another tradeshow. It’s a full-contact experience, twelve football fields of innovation, food, tech, community, and curiosity. For Shawn Walchef and the Cali BBQ team, it’s not just about walking the […]
Rising Tides Live: Looking Back At The National Restaurant Association Show
In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the community reunited to reflect on the stories, lessons, and breakthroughs from the 2025 National Restaurant Show. Attendees shared tips on balancing content creation with human connection, leaning into both high-tech tools and handwritten takeaways. Whether filming with drones or just showing up with a phone, […]
Rising Tides Live: Gearing Up For The National Restaurant Association Show
In this session of Rising Tides Live, hosted by Shawn Walchef, the community gathered ahead of the 2025 National Restaurant Show to share insights, connections, and strategies for making the most of the industry’s biggest event. From first-timers to seasoned veterans, voices across the hospitality space offered practical tips—like walking the floor with intention, leading with curiosity, […]
Restaurant365 Makes Restaurant Accounting Sexy – CEO Tony Smith (DH136)
There’s a reason more than 28,000 restaurants trust Restaurant365 to help them become more profitable. Led by inspiring CEO Tony Smith, Restaurant365 knows — and loves — restaurants. “We have four core values. Our first one is we love good food,” Tony Smith said on the Digital Hospitality podcast, hosted by restaurant owner Shawn P. […]
How to Make a Restaurant Tech Stack
What is on your tech stack? Find out what technology Cali BBQ uses to run its restaurant and media company.