"Uptown Cafe: No Dishes Most Talked-about Dining Destination" w/ Adam Noffsinger & Vivi Szalavari

Mentioned more than any other restaurant on the podcast, Uptown Cafe has a well deserved reputation as one of the best, most consistent dining experiences in Bloomington. A big reason for that is Executive Chef Adam Noffsinger and Assistant General Manager Vivi Szalavari. After having Michael and Galen Cassady on the podcast back when we were audio only, we're now covering the other key players that make Uptown so special. From Adam's journey traveling the world working in Michelin star restaurants, to Vivi's realization she enjoyed the artistic expression restaurant/bar work allowed her more than what she was doing with her Neuroscience degree, it's safe to say the well of talent is overflowing at one of Bloomington's marquee restaurants.

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Original theme song by Lew Bruno

Chapters
0:00 - Introduction and Theme Song
2:15 - Bartending: A Fusion of Science and Art
5:40 - Journey to Uptown Cafe
8:30 - Challenges in Small Town Hospitality
12:10 - Importance of Consistency in Service
15:45 - Community Connections in Bloomington
19:20 - Transition from Chef to Bartender
22:55 - Career Milestones and Promotions
26:35 - Experiences in New York and Japan
30:10 - Settling Down in Bloomington
34:00 - The Future of Hospitality and New Opportunities
38:25 - Closing Remarks and Sponsor Message