Oliver Petit | Ya Gotta Eat #5

Описание: Oli Petit — Belgian-born restaurateur, drummer, and the heart behind The Red Bar in Downtown Grayton Beach — joins Robert St. John and Drew Wooton for Episode 5 of Ya Gotta Eat.

The Red Bar isn’t just a restaurant — it’s a landmark. A funky, unforgettable room filled with live music, red walls, and the kind of energy you can’t fake. In this episode, Oli talks about building that magic from the ground up, what it means to be a true hospitalitarian, and why simple, well-executed food can create a place people will gladly wait hours to experience.

We also get into the story every Red Bar fan remembers: the 2019 fire — and the incredible rebuilding effort that brought it back to life with the same soul and spirit that made it iconic in the first place.

From restaurant culture to music memories, this one is full of heart, history, and the kind of conversation that reminds you why these places matter.

Ya Gotta Eat is built on one idea:
Food brings people together. Stories keep us together.

Pull up a chair and enjoy Episode 5 — because… Ya Gotta Eat!

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CHAPTERS
0:00 – Intro
6:42 – Harbor Docks: Where It All Started
8:09 – Early Food Scene & Influential Chefs
15:39 – Music, Soccer, and the Creative Pull of American Culture
20:33 – Fresh Fish, Old-School Supply Chains, & Greyhound Buses
24:07 – What Makes a Restaurant Beloved
33:20 – Being a Guest vs. Operator: A Philosophy of Service
40:50 – The Red Bar Model: Simplicity Wins
43:58 – Jabo Starks and Restaurants as Memory Makers
54:33 – The Fire, COVID, and Rebuilding with the Same Soul
1:01:29 – Why Simple Menus Work
1:04:28 – Neighbors, Community, and the Shuttle System
1:09:13 – Advice, Culture, and Building Something That Lasts
1:18:14 – The 12-Year-Old Birthday Dinner Question
1:19:37 – Final Reflections
1:25:21 – Outro

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