Today, we invite two very good friends of ours. They were some of the first people we had the pleasure of meeting in the Socorro area. During that time, they were operating a smoked eats food truck called Casa del Humo. The food was delicious, of course. But it was the friendship that I was able to easily build with them that made me want to keep coming back. From their truck to their now 1-year young brick-and-mortar restaurant. Each time I had the opportunity to visit, I was able to speak more with them and learn about how they value food and the service of feeding people. I often overlook how I personally connect with food, but whenever around them, I feel a consciousness take over me and it always gives me a new appreciation for what I'm choosing to put in my belly. Their understanding of what they do and how they go about living their lives is especially translated to the experiences they provide for all of their guests. Homey, comfortable, and familial, they provide a space for people to slow down, breathe and take in everything surrounding them. Just what we need in a fast paced world of chaos. Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, live at the HQ, we welcome... GABE & MEL PADILLA, owners of CAFE PIRO.

Chapters:
1. 0:00 - Housekeeping
2. 1:25 - Introductions
3. 4:36 - The Heritage & Values Behind Cafe Piro
4. 14:34 - Locally Sourcing Your Ingredients for the Menu
5. 19:40 - Ceramic Workshops & Building Community
6. 23:07 - The History Behind the Building
7. 25:02 - Hurdles to Jump When Establishing a Restaurant
8. 32:15 - Adding to the Cultural Experience of Eating
9. 39:10 - Selling High-Priced Experiences in El Paso
10. 46:50 - Keeping Your Wellness in Check
11. 50:47 - Owning the Buildings You Operate In
12. 55:13 - Balancing the Business Amongst a Marriage
13. 1:02:17 - Staying in Control of Your Entrepreneurial Journey
14. 1:06:09 - Exploring Places to Eat as Restaurant Owners
15. 1:07:58 - Establishing a Restaurant at YOUR Pace
16. 1:13:47 - Closing Words