Q&A

A collection of 47 posts

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The diner format, completely reinvented

How a James Beard semifinalist brought fine dining precision to a casual concept

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The diner format, completely reinvented 3 min read →
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Chef-driven doesn't have to mean expensive

A Beard semifinalist on building a fast-casual concept that doesn't sacrifice the craft

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Chef-driven doesn't have to mean expensive 4 min read →
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What building a restaurant on $60K forces you to figure out

How frugality, honest partnerships and one-on-ones built a lasting restaurant business

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What building a restaurant on $60K forces you to figure out 5 min read →
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A better way to use what your kitchen throws out

Chef Matt Jozwiak on turning food waste into community meals

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A better way to use what your kitchen throws out 4 min read →
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Nine restaurants, one vision

A Michelin-starred chef on balancing identity, discipline while overseeing multiple concepts

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Nine restaurants, one vision 2 min read →
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Navigating NYC’s changing tides as a 30-year restaurateur

John McDonald on why Seahorse plays a starring role in Union Square’s next chapter

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Navigating NYC’s changing tides as a 30-year restaurateur 3 min read →