In our final episode of the "Quarantine Report" series, host Michael Ruhlman talks with two of the food industries most forward thinking minds about the future of the restaurant industry.

Chef Dan Barber of Blue Hill at Stone Barns is a leading voice among those aiming to connect agriculture with gastronomy in more holistic ways. Dan explains how his out of work cooks are taking to gardening and tells the story of a surprising revelation he made after receiving a flood of critical instagram comments. Finally, Dan shares what he's excited about for the future of the food industry.

Nick Kokonas is the Co-Owner of The Alinea Group and the Founder and CEO of Tock. His special view from within two businesses helped him make important insights about trends during the global pandemic. Kokonas also shares his predictions for the innovations that will reshape how restaurants operate in the coming months and years.

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