May 28, 2021: How Chef Eric Sze Of 886 Survived The Pandemic And Highlighted His Heritage
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English - May 28, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFood Arts News News Commentary Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Eric Sze is one of the hottest young chefs out there right now. Not only is he a member of Eater’s New Guard for 2021, Chef Eric has been going above and beyond for his community and his heritage.
On this Fun Friday episode of the Happy Mouth podcast, chef Nyesha Arrington and restaurateur Philip Camino sit down with chef Eric to talk about how he reconnected with his Taiwanese heritage to launch his restaurant, 886, and how it’s not only survived the pandemic but found a way to give back to those most in need.
Listen to Philip and Nyesha talk with chef Eric Sze:
Chef Eric Sze is a member of the 2021 Eater New Guard
Chef Eric’s new restaurant, 886, had to pivot during the pandemic. He changed the menu to be more deliverable and lowered prices to make meals more affordable while improving the outdoor experience.
Eric founded a grassroots initiative called “Enough is Enough” which brings awareness to the hate crimes against Asian Americans.
Chef Eric is opening up a new restaurant in Brooklyn called WenWen, named after his wife and mother.
WenWen will be celebrating and embracing chef Eric’s Taiwanese heritage with unique dishes
When the pandemic hit, chef Eric and his business partner decided every penny would go to the employees, even over the landlord and vendors
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