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This week on Chomp, we’re in Old Town Temecula at 1909, a restaurant that blends history, top-tier hospitality, and incredible food to create a place people can’t wait to return to. We sit down with Jessica, one of the managers, to find out what makes this spot so special, from their handcrafted cocktails and fresh, made-in-house dishes to the energy and personality that set the tone the moment you walk in. We’ll take you behind the bar, into the kitchen, and through the buzzing dining spaces to see how 1909 delivers an experience that feels like a two-hour escape. Plus, we’ll talk about how their team keeps the menu fresh, their approach to hiring the right people, and the little details that keep guests coming back. If you’re looking for a restaurant that does things differently, you won’t want to miss this episode! Free E-book A Guide:How to Effectively Reduce Expenses and Increase Staff Engagement in Your Restaurant https://restaurantassociation.com/library/how-to-effectively-reduce-expenses-and-increase-staff-engagment-in-your-restaurant.pdf The Restaurant Association is dedicated to helping you enhance your restaurant's sales, profits, and operations through a wealth of in-depth content tailored for professionals in operations, HR, IT, finance, and marketing. Membership is completely free—just sign up on the official website to access valuable resources, including weekly restaurant hacks, tips, tutorials, strategies, and secrets. As a member, you'll also gain access to exclusive shows, eLearning courses, webinars, and operations templates designed to elevate your restaurant's performance. Website: https://restaurantassociation.com/ Free Membership! https://restaurantassociation.com/unified/signup/ Shows https://restaurantassociation.com/shows eLearning Courses https://training.restaurantassociation.com Webinars https://webinar.restaurantassociation.com Operations Templates https://restaurantassociation.com/templates ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ YouTube Playlists Chomp! Show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL27icnkQZXLX2R45bRx7vxeZk_nju5h81 Secret Recipe Show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL27icnkQZXLW4UYm6kED8F2ofac5dnYiY The Restaurant Pulse: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL27icnkQZXLXNiMxu68j27LmAIHaMthZF ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------