Monthly Archives: November 2020

4. Austin Johnson, Michelin Star Chef, On Ghost Kitchens, Pop-Up Restaurants, and Tasteful Brand Collaborations



Chef Austin Johnson is best known for his work as the Executive Chef at Frenchie in Paris, where he ran their three restaurants, wrote their cookbook and earned himself a Michelin Star. He also worked at 11 Madison Park and opened the NOMAD restaurant in NYC with Chef Daniel Humm, and cooked at NOMA in Copenhagen, among many other things. Austin and his team have produced a number of memorable and acclaimed restaurant collaborations with brands including Lexus/Intersect in NYC and Bergdorf-Goodman’s Parisian inspired Goodman Bar and Restaurant, where events are held with designers including The Row.

On today’s episode of The Pop-Up Biz podcast:

  • Austin and I dive into the world of experiential restaurants and pop-up brand collaborations
  • We talk about what happens when great brands are paired with great food and wine, and how they inspire one another and the customers who experience them
  • Austin gives us his take on the explosion of pop-up restaurants and ghost kitchens happening around the world, as well as a sneak preview of his biodynamic farm and new multi-level dining project in an iconic Tribeca space

Download our conversation, discover and hear from one of the most creative and recognized visionaries around the world.

Connect with Chef Austin Johnson on Instagram:
Now: Chef Austin Johnson,
Former: Executive chef @frenchieruedunil
Future: @onewhitestreet Tribeca, New York City
Farming: @rigorhillfarm

Learn more about PopUpSummer! on our website and follow us on Instagram. Connect with Susan Sandler on LinkedIn or email susan@popupsummer.com.

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3. David Korins, Creative Director/Designer, David Korins Design, The Pop-Up Is The Stage



Emmy Award winner David Korins builds show-stopping sets for Broadway and beyond!  At the helm of his eponymous creative firm, where he is Creative Director/Designer, a few of his world famous experiences include the Broadway Musicals Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen, A-list performers Lady Gaga and Kanye West, and global companies Sotheby’s and Google.

On this episode of The Pop-Up Biz podcast with David Korins:

  • David shares insights into his unique approach to identifying the core goals of an activation
  • He offers ideas for creating experiences that encourage recommendations
  • We discuss several of his globally renowned pop-up concepts including Hamilton + Sotheby’s
  • And, we talk about the impact of influence for brands

Download our conversation, discover and hear from one of the most creative and recognized visionaries around the world.

Connect with David Korins Studio on their Website, Instagram, LinkedIn or Facebook.

Learn more about PopUpSummer! on our website and follow us on Instagram. Connect with Susan Sandler on LinkedIn or email susan@popupsummer.com.

If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate and review, and share the episode with a friend.