Newest Episode of '13' Features Relentless Innovator Nick Kokonas ’90

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Join Colgate Alumnus Nick Kokonas, co-owner of the world-renowned Alinea, Next, Aviary, Aviary NYC, Roister, and the St. Clair Supper Club, as he shares his thoughts about experiential dining, Twitter dustups, and how he is taking on an established tech giant to improve how restaurants handle online reservations in this episode of 13.

Kokonas’ restaurants have earned a total of four Michelin Stars and 12 James Beard Awards, and Alinea has landed on lists of best restaurants in the United States five times. The Aviary has been named best bar in America, and, in December, Food and Wine named Next as one of the 13 most innovative restaurants of the last decade. 

Previous episodes of 13 feature Robert Garland, Danielle Lupton, Alicia Simmons, Jeff Bary, Nimanthi Rajasingham, John Pumilio, Jennifer Brice, Colgate President Brian W. Casey, and Jessica Graybill

Find 13 on your favorite podcast platform, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and Stitcher.