Creator of LA Hotspot "The Bungalow" On Attracting a Crowd
Brent Bolthouse is the visionary and creator behind one of Los Angeles' most popular lounges, The Bungalow. Brent sat down to talk about the concept behind the restaurant/bar, and what makes it so popular in the notoriously cyclical nightlife industry.
Brent also tells us what he's done to curate a crowd and attract the right people. He says creating the right atmosphere is crucial, and having an environment that people are comfortable going to repeatedly helps with brand loyalty.
The Bungalow is throwing a New Year's Eve party that will be one of the biggest in Los Angeles, with DJ Jason Bentley and KCRW. Tickets are currently at www.thebungalow.com.
Marjorie Woods, Owner of Epic Food Group, joins ChedHER to discuss the story behind her company, challenges during the pandemic, and her plans for growth.
The Department of Justice is suing Texas over the state's new abortion law that prohibits abortions after six weeks, well before many women even know they're pregnant. The lawsuit argues the law is unconstitutional under long-standing Supreme Court precedent. It was filed last week in federal court in Texas, but could go all the way to the high court within weeks. Josh Blackman, a constitutional law professor at South Texas College of Law Houston, discusses the DOJ lawsuit and what it could mean for other abortion laws across the country.
The Biden Administration has officially extended a ban on a Trump-era policy that prohibits traveling with a U.S. passport to North Korea. The extension is expected to last until August 2022. The ban was initially enforced after the death of Otto Warmbier, who entered a vegetative state while in North Korean custody. Advocates against the ban argue that it has caused crippling impacts on Korean Americans who have not been able to reunite with their families back home. Senior Fellow at The Foundation For Defense of Democracies Anthony Ruggiero joined Cheddar's News Wrap to discuss more.
In this edition of Tik Talk None Of The Above's J.D. Durkin breaks down the latest trend on TikTok where people sit down to tape a scholarship application video and it all goes off the rails.