Family is everything, and many know that statement to be gospel. I myself am a firm believer in that those you surround yourself with and call family - blood-related or otherwise - help to shape your life. Chef/Owner Henry Pineda of Lola's by MFK in Anaheim, CA has had his career shaped by his family. He is now set to open a new location of his beloved Modern Filipino Kitchen, dedicated to, and inspired by his roots. We sit down to talk about how he nearly left the industry after a devastating 2020, his influences in the kitchen, and how he is incorporating the emerging NFT market into his restaurant.This is a special one.Enjoy!The Best Ceats Podcast brings unprecedented access to the Orange County hospitality industry each and every episode. Bringing you the best stories, and the people behind them with every interview, The Best Ceats Podcast showcases the very best of Southern California’s bars, restaurants, and beyond.You can find more information at https://thebestceats.comFollow Host Crawford McCarthy at https://www.instagram.com/thebestceats/To support content like The Best Ceats Podcast, please consider supporting The Best Ceats, at: https://patreon.com/thebestceats To learn more about Ali Coyle, as well as her debut track “Trust Me,” please see her official website: https://alicoylemusic.com To find out more about our sponsors for this episode, please visit the following:https://www.heirloompotager.comhttps://www.lawinefest.comhttps://amass.com