Matt Cross, owner, Broad Street Public House, San Luis Obispo, CA

Broad Street Pub owner Matt Cross trained as an evangelical pastor and worked in the church before leaving it all to become a full-time musician on nights and weekends, caring for his twin daughters during the day. Ultimately, his exposure to wineries, breweries, bars, and restaurants drew him to start his own place - a place for locals to gather that isn’t just focused on attracting a student population. Here Matt talks about how his faith has changed over the years, how food and drink integrate with it, and how his self-perception from childhood impacts the man he is today. (Don’t miss Matt’s special musical treat at the end.)

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