Moe Girton's guest appearances

Moe Girton

Just Forking Around

San Diego Magazine's Happy Half Hour

Gossip Grill

Patrick Smith

Chris Hill

Daniel Boulud

Erick Castro

Curtis Stone

Javier Plascencia

Andrew Weil

Eric Greenspan

Krista Williams

Beth Ricanati

Katherine Spiers

Litty Mathew

Matthew Biancaniello

Richard Blais

OwlTail

Baja Betty

Today’s episode starts with news about one of the city’s buzziest restaurant openings: Fort Oak. Troy had the First Look and tells us about its seafood-centric menu, the high design, and how a parking garage caused major problems.Elsewhere in Hot Plates, we discuss Sister Ray’s, a new chili dog and burger concept from the teams behind The Balboa Bar &amp; Grill and Luigi’s Pizzeria; an Italian concept moving into Bankers Hill this May with Michelin-star resumes; and a New York Times piece on the omakase-only Kearny Mesa restaurant Hidden Fish.Today’s guest is Moe Girton, a pioneer of Hillcrest’s restaurant scene and a partner at Mo’s Universe, which includes Gossip Grill, Urban’s Mo’s, Hillcrest Brewing Company, and Baja Betty’s. She talks about starting her career as a “door girl” at The Flame, moving up from bartender to management, opening Gossip Grill 10 years ago, and her new venture at InsideOut. We’re talking about how gay rights negatively impacted Hillcrest’s LGBTQ scene, why she calls Gossip Grill a “women’s bar” rather than a “lesbian bar,” and more.Our hot topic is about just how vegan San Diego really is according to a recent survey. And in Two People/$50, we’re recommending Muzita, Facing East (and Troy’s quest for the best xiao long bao in San Diego), Pomegranate, and El Carrito.

Today’s episode starts with news about one of the city’s buzziest restaurant openings: Fort Oak. Troy had the First Look and tells us about its seafood-centric menu, the high design, and how a parking garage caused major problems. Elsewhere in Hot Plates, we discuss Sister Ray’s, a new chili dog and burger concept from the teams behind The Balboa Bar &amp; Grill and Luigi’s Pizzeria; an Italian concept moving into Bankers Hill this May with Michelin-star resumes; and a New York Times piece on the omakase-only Kearny Mesa restaurant Hidden Fish. Today’s guest is Moe Girton, a pioneer of Hillcrest’s restaurant scene and a partner at Mo’s Universe, which includes Gossip Grill, Urban’s Mo’s, Hillcrest Brewing Company, and Baja Betty’s. She talks about starting her career as a “door girl” at The Flame, moving up from bartender to management, opening Gossip Grill 10 years ago, and her new venture at InsideOut. We’re talking about how gay rights negatively impacted Hillcrest’s LGBTQ scene, why she calls Gossip Grill a “women’s bar” rather than a “lesbian bar,” and more. Our hot topic is about just how vegan San Diego really is according to a recent survey. And in Two People/$50, we’re recommending Muzita, Facing East (and Troy’s quest for the best xiao long bao in San Diego), Pomegranate, and El Carrito.

Fort Oak opens and Moe Girton from Gossip Grill and Baja Betty’s drops in

This week, I toast the innovators and pioneers in the food world who not only serve amazing food and drinks but also serve their community. Food is such a great thing to rally around, isn’t it? We all have to eat, and we all want to have a good time with the people we care about the most. So what better way to celebrate and serve a cause we care about than with a good meal in an even better place? That is exactly what my guest, Moe Girton, did with her Gossip Grill. “My ‘secret sauce’ is respect. I treat my employees like gold, and they treat the guests like gold.” - Moe Girton  Moe came to San Diego in 1999 and started her career in the Restaurant/Bar industry in 2000.  She started working with Mo's Universe in 2004 in which she quickly became known for her cocktails, flair and her ability to connect. Moe Girton opened Gossip Grill in 2009 with fellow business owners from Mo's Universe. Gossip Grill would become California's top Women's bar and one of the best in the country.  With her staff, she has created a safe space for Women and the LGBTQ community.  Gossip has become not only a bar/restaurant/ nightclub but also a community center of sorts.  They offer their space and passion to raise much-needed funds for local non-profit groups supporting Women's needs and the LGBTQ community.  Moe has always taken a stand for equality and LGBTQ rights and continues to fight for her community. You cannot help but be inspired by Moe’s community-first mindset and passion for food. Listen on, friends! The Women’s bar has grown! Listen to see how. Empowering women through authentic conversations and respectful attitudes. Changing names and pipe dreams—Moe’s goal manifestation is one wild trip. Moe’s innovative ways to keep the energy up! Developing coaching skills takes hard work and presence. Helping the staff to get rid of all the negative energy with helpful tools. Ways that Gossip has become home for so many. Challenges come up as Gossip tries to create a safe space for women. Find out more about Moe and the Gossip Grill online! http://thegossipgrill.com/ This Week's Sponsor: This week’s podcast is brought to you by our sponsor, Ora Organics. I found them on Shark Tank and love their products! So I can't recommend them enough. I love the green powder and the protein powders! You can get 15% off your entire order by using the promo code JUST FORKING AROUND and enjoy your Ora Organics products! https://www.ora.organic/justforkingaround

This week, I toast the innovators and pioneers in the food world who not only serve amazing food and drinks but also serve their community. Food is such a great thing to rally around, isn’t it? We all have to eat, and we all want to have a good time with the people we care about the most. So what better way to celebrate and serve a cause we care about than with a good meal in an even better place? That is exactly what my guest, Moe Girton, did with her Gossip Grill. “My ‘secret sauce’ is respect. I treat my employees like gold, and they treat the guests like gold.” - Moe Girton  Moe came to San Diego in 1999 and started her career in the Restaurant/Bar industry in 2000.  She started working with Mo's Universe in 2004 in which she quickly became known for her cocktails, flair and her ability to connect. Moe Girton opened Gossip Grill in 2009 with fellow business owners from Mo's Universe. Gossip Grill would become California's top Women's bar and one of the best in the country.  With her staff, she has created a safe space for Women and the LGBTQ community.  Gossip has become not only a bar/restaurant/ nightclub but also a community center of sorts.  They offer their space and passion to raise much-needed funds for local non-profit groups supporting Women's needs and the LGBTQ community.  Moe has always taken a stand for equality and LGBTQ rights and continues to fight for her community. You cannot help but be inspired by Moe’s community-first mindset and passion for food. Listen on, friends! The Women’s bar has grown! Listen to see how. Empowering women through authentic conversations and respectful attitudes. Changing names and pipe dreams—Moe’s goal manifestation is one wild trip. Moe’s innovative ways to keep the energy up! Developing coaching skills takes hard work and presence. Helping the staff to get rid of all the negative energy with helpful tools. Ways that Gossip has become home for so many. Challenges come up as Gossip tries to create a safe space for women. Find out more about Moe and the Gossip Grill online! <a href="http://thegossipgrill.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thegossipgrill.com/</a> This Week's Sponsor: This week’s podcast is brought to you by our sponsor, Ora Organics. I found them on Shark Tank and love their products! So I can't recommend them enough. I love the green powder and the protein powders! You can get 15% off your entire order by using the promo code JUST FORKING AROUND and enjoy your Ora Organics products! https://www.ora.organic/justforkingaround

#025 – Moe Girton of Gossip Grill: Community Creator for a Cause