1: “Everyone who was anyone in Hollywood ate lunch at Spago,”  Will Guidara writes in his book, Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect.

The restaurant was “the crown jewel of an empire presided over by Chef Wolfgang Puck,” he notes, “who had revolutionized American dining by popularizing California cuisine.”

It was the summer after Will graduated from high school.  He was working … continue reading

It was opening night.  There was a line out the door of the restaurant as people clamored to get inside.

The famous restaurateur Wolfgang Puck had been in Atlanta all week, writes Peter Guber in his terrific book Tell to Win.  Wolfgang wanted to make sure his staff were properly trained and understood the standard of excellence Wolfgang was famous for.

The results were impressive.  The restaurant more than doubled … continue reading