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February 18, 2025 54 mins

🚀 What does it take to revolutionize restaurant and hotel design? Find out as we sit down with the legendary Adam Tihany, the creative force behind some of the most iconic hospitality spaces in the world! From working with Thomas Keller and designing world-class restaurants to shaping the future of luxury cruise ships, Tihany shares an unfiltered look at his journey, creative process, and the struggles behind the success.

🔹 Highlights from this can't-miss episode:
✔️ How a chance encounter at Studio 54 led to his first big break in restaurant design
✔️ The struggles of starting out—nearly going broke before making it big
✔️ The wild story behind Mandalay Bay’s famous flying wine angels 🍷😇
✔️ Why today’s design world lacks originality and how true creatives stand out
✔️ The unexpected challenges of redesigning the legendary Per Se restaurant
✔️ What inspires his designs—from movies to global culture
✔️ How he’s now giving back by shaping the next generation of hospitality designers

🔥 If you love restaurants, hotels, or just great stories about innovation, you won’t want to miss this one!

🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe for more insider conversations on hospitality, design, and business!

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