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NEXT Level: Reinventing Food Shows with Heart, Humor, and Hospitality
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In this special episode of The Late Night Restaurant Podcast, Jay and Dom go behind the scenes with Kandrix Foong, the co-founder of NEXT Food Expo, set to take Western Canada by storm this September 8–9 at the BMO Centre in Calgary. From Comic Expo origins to chef parades, vendor sleepovers, and why shag carpet still sparks debate, this conversation is packed with laughs, inspiration, and a fresh perspective on what a trade show should be. Kandrix shares his journey from fandom to foodservice disruption, why affordability and inclusivity are baked into NEXT’s DNA, and how this expo is designed for restaurateurs, tech leaders, chefs, creators, and the entire hospitality industry. If you've ever hated paying $400 for power at a booth or dreamt of building community at a show that truly “gets it,” this episode is for you.
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