When I open this podcast, I always say that this is for Orange County, the rest of Southern California, and beyond - and what a perfect example of this with this episode. Jon Sanchez is no stranger to this show - nor is his VP, Lacy Allen - but he and his brand, Native Son, are strangers to Los Angeles, and that is very interesting. Expanding your business is one thing, but what is it like to expand into the heart of DTLA, and what's more, how exactly do you do it? I am joined by both Jon and Lacy as they discuss the finer points of their new venture. From landlords to lease agreements, branding and culture, to the simple art of the liquor license - if you care about finding a good drink in Los Angeles at the very least (and who doesn't with that traffic) then this is very much the episode for you.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://amass.com