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 Tide LinkedIn Live: Building the Best Business Website


In a recent LinkedIn Live Room hosted by Shawn Walchef. The participants discussed the importance of an effective website in the increasingly digital business landscape. Listen to the replay of the latest room where the participants discussed tips, tricks, and important considerations to make a business website as effective as possible. Follow Cali BBQ Media […]
Rising Tide LinkedIn Live: How to Tell Your Story Better


No one is coming to tell your story. Storytelling is a vital tool for any brand looking to grow and create a loyal customer base. Many leaders struggle with out to do so consistently and effectively. Every Wednesday and Friday at 10am PDT, Shawn Walchef hosts the Rising Tide live room on LinkedIn. Leading voices […]
The Walchef Wolfpack Restaurant Review: “1000 Million Stars” for Pepper Lunch Las Vegas


“1000 Million Stars.” That’s what Mila Walchef thought of the delicious offerings at Pepper Lunch Las Vegas. Digital Hospitality host Shawn Walchef of Cali BBQ Media hit the road to Las Vegas for business and networking at the International Pizza Expo and the Bar and Restaurant Expo. While there, however, he and his Walchef Wolfpack, […]
Being Digitally Proactive with Troy Hooper and Massimo DeMarco


Digital Hospitality host Shawn Walchef (@shawnwalchef) of https://calibbq.media and special guests Troy Hooper, serial entrepreneur and Founder and CEO of Kiwi Restaurant Partners (@apineappleperspective) and Massimo DeMarco, CEO of Ghost Kitchen Brands and Founder of Kitchen United, as they discuss how the digital era is transforming the restaurant industry. In this episode, which took place […]
Restaurant Transformation Tour in Los Angeles


Welcome to the Restaurant Transformation Tour 2022 stop in Los Angeles at The Wiltern historic theater. Shawn P. Walchef of Cali BBQ Media and Troy Hooper of Nurish Brands (https://www.krpusa.com/nurish) were on site to be a part of, and document, all the excitement and learning at RTT. LEARN MORE about Restaurant Transformation Tour […]
How To Make Social Media Easy | Clubhouse Roundtable Series | DH117


Social Media is an important tool for all business owners. But how do you make it easier to post content everyday? Our Clubhouse Roundtable Series dug into the topic of How To Make Social Media Effortless so we could brainstorm tips and content ideas to help make posting to social media easier to do. ➤ […]