{"podcast":{"title":"Defining Hospitality","slug":"defining-hospitality-4474091","podcast_index_feed_id":4474091,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/defining-hospitality-podcast","website_url":"http://www.defininghospitality.live","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/OzoyXev3ftWKuyY_-NovZJmcbLN9d-mYgaYpwVNfSZw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM5MzU3LzE2ODE4/MjI1NTUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg","author":"Dan Ryan","episode_count":261,"summary":"Welcome to Defining Hospitality, the podcast focused on highlighting the most influential figures in the hospitality industry. In each episode we provide 1 on 1, in depth interviews with experts in the industry to learn what hospitality means to them. We feature expert advice on working in the industry, behind the scenes looks at some of your favorite brands, and in depth explorations of unique hospitality projects. Defining Hospitality is hosted by Founder and CEO of Agency 967, Dan Ryan. With over 30 years of experience in hospitality, Dan brings his expertise and passion to each episode as he delves into the latest trends and challenges facing the industry. Episodes are released every week on Wednesday mornings. To listen to episodes, visit https://www.defininghospitality.live/ or subscribe to Defining Hospitality wherever you get your podcasts.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T18:21:25.387597+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/defining-hospitality-4474091"},"episode":{"title":"What the K-Wave Means for Hotel and Restaurant Design - Thomas Oh & Daphne Shin - Defining Hospitality","slug":"what-the-k-wave-means-for-hotel-and-restaurant-design-thomas-oh-daphne-shin-defining-hospitality","published_at":"2026-04-01T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/defining-hospitality-4474091/what-the-k-wave-means-for-hotel-and-restaurant-design-thomas-oh-daphne-shin-defining-hospitality","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/defining-hospitality-4474091","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/ac8263a7","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/ac8263a7/040c33f6.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Defining Hospitality, Dan Ryan sits down with Thomas Oh, Co-Founder & General Manager of Perilla Korean American Steakhouse, and Daphne Shin, Founder & Principal Designer of the Ruimte, two passionate creators working at the intersection of culture, cuisine, and design. Sponsored by BERMANFALK, the episode delves into the unique approach Thomas and Daphne take to blend Korean cultural elements into their business ventures in Chicago. About the Guests: Thomas Oh is the co-founder and director of operations at Perilla Korean American Steakhouse. With a mission to introduce Korean culture through dining experiences, Thomas highlights the seamless integration of Korean and American culinary elements at Perilla. Daphne Shin is the founder and principal designer of the Ruimte, an interior design firm. Through her design work at L7 Hotel, Daphne strives to create environments where every guest, regardless of background, feels at home. Chapters: 02:26 Defining Hospitality 04:38 Building L7 Chicago 06:33 Designing Perilla Steakhouse 15:26 Korean DNA in the Hotel 19:40 Reception in Chicago 24:49 The K Wave Momentum 27:28 Entrepreneur Lessons 30:08 Teamwork Solves Problems 30:43 Exhaust System Collaboration 32:13 Sponsor Sustainability Note 32:48 Immigrant Path to Hospitality 34:56 Little Victories in Service 38:17 Design vs Operations Reality 42:15 Dream Projects and Timelessness 46:35 Hotel and Restaurant Synergy 49:43 How Lotte Found Them 51:09 Luck Meets Hard Work 53:27 Closing Thanks and Farewell Quote of the Show: \"It's exciting for me and for the team here, for them to come into our space… We're not screaming this is Korean to them, but they're loving the design of this restaurant and the hotel.\" - Thomas Oh Building a hotel, brand, or guest expe…","meta_description":"In this episode of Defining Hospitality, Dan Ryan sits down with Thomas Oh, Co-Founder & General Manager of Perilla Korean American Steakhouse, and Da…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3304,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/defining-hospitality-4474091/episodes/what-the-k-wave-means-for-hotel-and-restaurant-design-thomas-oh-daphne-shin-defining-hospitality/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/defining-hospitality-4474091/what-the-k-wave-means-for-hotel-and-restaurant-design-thomas-oh-daphne-shin-defining-hospitality.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}