Opening Soon Presents: "The Build"
125 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 88 ratingsFollow the journey of opening a restaurant through conversations with some of the world’s greatest chefs, restaurateurs and the vendors that help take their business from an idea to opening soon. Opening Soon is hosted by the founders of Tilit NYC, Jenny Goodman and Alex McCrery, who bring their unique perspective as hospitality industry insiders and many questions as the former proprietors of a now shuttered restaurant.
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The Build: Opening Day
September 01, 2023 20:46 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBIt’s the day we’ve been waiting for all season: Ursula is open! In this episode we hear the staff celebrating on opening night, and debrief with Eric and Lani about surviving their first week of service. Plus, Jenny and Alex reminisce on the opening - and closing - days of their restaurant Goods. Additional music in this episode by Doctor Turtle, HolinzaCC0, Andy G. Cohen, Jan-Michael Hökenschnieder & Fachhochschule, and 10 Echo. Opening Soon is powered by Simplecast.
The Build: The Final Countdown
August 16, 2023 17:05 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBIt’s the final week before opening and a LOT is happening. Moving day, construction, staff training, friends and family; this episode has it all. Plus, a visit from Ursula herself! Additional Music in this episode by HolinzaCC0, Jan-Michael Hökenschnieder & Fachhochschule, and Captive Portal. Opening Soon is powered by Simplecast.
The Build: Laughing, Crying, Making Burritos
June 13, 2023 23:54 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBOn this season of Opening Soon– which we are affectionately calling The Build– we’re taking a look at all aspects of opening a brick and mortar. In today’s episode, we’ll hop onto a rollercoaster of emotions. We’re painting a picture of how self care and mental health look during a build, and using all the colors we can get our hands on. Listen in for some deep reflections, lessons learned along the way, and an intimate look behind the scenes of team TILIT. Additional Music in this episode ...
The Build: What Are We Drinking?
May 31, 2023 02:44 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode of The Build; tune into Eric - in conversation with his collaborators - as he spends time intentionally sourcing ingredients, wines and spirits for his new beverage menus at Ursula's new home. If you want to hear more John deBary, he's creating a limited-run companion podcast with HRN for his new book Saved by the Bellini. Subscribe to the Eat Your Words wherever you get your podcasts to get the episodes as they launch. (Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS). Additio...
The Build: Whose Job is it Anyway?
May 17, 2023 00:27 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBThe Build takes a deep dive into the process of building up a new restaurant from signing the lease to opening day. In this episode, not only do you get more glimpses at the fun aesthetic bits, but you’ll also hear about the processes and systems behind making sure customers feel taken care of in the space that Eric and Team Ursula are in the middle of creating. Between architects pointing fingers at plumbers, and deciding on plate ware, you’ll hear about the nitty gritty required to build u...
The Build: Who’s the Team?
May 10, 2023 18:16 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBWelcome to the latest episode of The Build! In this episode, we explore the world of Ursula: meet new team members and take a deep dive into the values and systems that Eric and Lani plan to instill in the new location. Plus, get a glimpse at how the team is restructuring compensation for employees to better serve everyone and encourage warmer hospitality. Additional Music in this episode by Andy G. Cohen, Koi-discovery, Mildperil, Oji, & HolinzaCC0. Opening Soon is powered by Simplecas...
The Build: Money Earnin’, or Money Burnin’
May 03, 2023 15:50 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBOn this season of Opening Soon, called The Build, we’re following along one chef’s journey from open to close… and all of the pieces in between. In this episode, we talk money, honey! From putting together the capital to get the process started, to figuring out how your brick and mortar can make some of that cash back, you’ll hear about all things money, money, money, mon-ey (mon-ey!). And for the long-time listeners, you’ll finally get in on the scoop on our own financial fairytale with Goo...
The Build: Concept to Creation
April 26, 2023 03:55 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWith The Build, we’re pulling back the curtain to reveal the nitty gritty details of turning a concept into a living, breathing, eatery. In this episode we tackle one of the biggest obstacles to realizing your concept: the lease. Plus, this episode introduces a key player in making Ursula 2.0 a reality. Meet Lani Halliday: event producer, baker, brand builder, and hilarious human. Get to know her and how she got wrapped up in Eric’s vision. Additional Music in this episode by HolinzaCC0, J...
The Build: Spending Time You May Not Have
April 19, 2023 03:55 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBIn The Build, we’re following one chef’s journey to open a brand new restaurant, from signing the lease until the doors actually open. If you haven't listened to the first episode, you should start there. In this episode, we hear some of our earliest recordings with Eric, where he fills us in on the months-long journey to find Ursula a new home. Along the way we traverse Brooklyn, negotiate with shady real estate brokers, and even have a brush with death. Additional Music in this episode...
Introducing “The Build”
April 04, 2023 17:11 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this season of Opening Soon, we’re undertaking a project we’ve been wanting to do for years. In The Build, we’re going to follow one chef’s journey to open a brand new restaurant as it’s happening. From the moment that they signed the lease until the doors are actually open, you’ll get to witness the emotional highs and the lows, how things go well, how things get delayed; all in real time. In this episode, we meet the subject of our series, hear a bit about their food journey so far, ...
Presenting Copper & Heat: Zero Stars
March 31, 2023 19:43 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBToday we present to you an episode from one of our favorite hospitality insider podcasts, Copper & Heat. Listen in for an amazing deep dive into the world behind the Michelin guide... If you were to rate the Michelin Guide, how many stars would you give it? When Katy was working in the Bay Area in her early 20s, she would have given the Michelin Guide 3 stars, because those were the restaurants she felt like she had to work to learn about the most innovative and interesting food. How has t...
Flour + Water: Renovations, Reinventions, and a New CPG Line
March 29, 2023 02:47 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBMost restaurateurs build their business with the hope of making it as long as today’s guest. 13 strong years. But how do you know when it’s time to rethink the space, the concept, or even the menu? And how do you do it in a way to that can reinvigorate that energy while keeping your brand and your loyal customers? Our guests today are Thomas McNaughton, Co-Executive Chef & Founding Partner, and Ryan Pollnow, Co-Executive Chef & Partner of Flour + Water Hospitality group. Flour + Water clos...
An All Day Bread Cafe: Opening Loaf Lounge
March 24, 2023 23:18 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBThe pandemic gave and it took from us. Focusing on the upside to a worldwide pandemic may seem unusual, but in reality the covid era gave birth to some fresh ideas and many creative businesses. Some of those have since turned permanent. Our guests today are chefs Sarah Mispagel and Ben Lustbader of Loaf Lounge. Sarah and Ben have worked at many of Chicago’s best restaurants. The concept for Loaf Lounge was honed during a pop up during the pandemic. And now the bread forward cafe is delight...
Introducing “The Build,” From Opening Soon
March 03, 2023 21:03 - 30 seconds - 470 KBComing this spring we're working on something BIG for Opening Soon. Opening a restaurant can sometimes take months, or even years. This spring, you'll be able to hear it all happen in just a few hours... Tune in as we follow one of Brooklyn's best and brightest young chefs and restaurateurs on their journey from start to open doors. It's The Build. Subscribe to Opening Soon from HRN wherever you listen to podcasts! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. ...
Coming Soon: “The Build,” From Opening Soon
March 03, 2023 21:03 - 1 minute - 937 KBComing this spring we're working on something BIG for Opening Soon. Opening a restaurant can sometimes take months, or even years. This spring, you'll be able to hear it all happen in just a few hours... Tune in as we follow one of Brooklyn's best and brightest young chefs and restaurateurs on their journey from start to open doors. It's The Build. Subscribe to Opening Soon from HRN wherever you listen to podcasts! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. ...
Clover Hill Version 2 Dazzles Diners in Brooklyn Heights
November 06, 2022 22:25 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBWe often hear when one door closes another one opens. That is quite literally the case for Clover Hill in BK. It was the pandemic that forced the closure of the 4 month old Brooklyn Heights restaurant, but the re-opening of their doors 2 years later came with a fresh culinary team and today’s guest at the helm. Our guest today is Chef Charlie Mitchell of Clover Hill BK. Charlie has worked his way through some of NYCs finest restaurants. Clover Hill has been transformed to a 7 course tasting...
Cloudy Donut Lands in Brooklyn Heights
November 02, 2022 19:03 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBDonuts. Entrepreneurship. Donuts. Our guest today is Zewiditu Jewel bringing vegan donuts from Baltimore to Brooklyn. Zewiditu is the shop operator for the Brooklyn Heights location of Cloudy Donuts, and they have been working on their 3rd location - the Brooklyn Heights bakery - for 2 years, and just celebrated their opening weekend. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Opening Soon by becoming a member! Opening Soon is Powered by Simplecast.
Making the MáLà Project a Household Name With Amelie Kang
October 27, 2022 21:21 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBWhen I was running down my culinary goals I had hoped to head a NYC kitchen by the time I was 30. It seemed ambitious at the time and I was equally proud once achieved. But it pales in comparison to the drive and success of today’s guest. She can proudly say that she’s the owner of 3 restaurants with a fourth on the way, all at that same young age of 30. Our guest today is Amelie Kang of MáLà Project. At 23, Amelie opened the first location of MáLà Project in East Village, sharing the orig...
How to Open an Approachable Neighborhood Chophouse With Chef Chris and James of Gus’s
September 30, 2022 21:55 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBIf you’re involved in hospitality then you have, or maybe should have, read Danny Meyer’s industry guidebook to success, Setting the Table. One of the things you’ll garner is the importance of understanding a neighborhood, and of building a group of restaurants with easy access to one another. Our guests today may have flirted with Manhattan expansion, but found their 2nd restaurant calling was the neighborhood they’ve already started in. Chris McDade is the chef and co-owner behind Popina...
People Over Profits: Hospitality the Strangebird Way With Natalie Freihon
September 14, 2022 21:52 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBAs most of our listeners know, we are also the founders and operators of Tilit, so we appreciate great style when it crosses our path. Our guest today, a longtime hospitality professional, had such style (and still has) when she first came into our showroom years ago. So we’re doubly excited to welcome her now to the podcast to hear about her growing group of restaurants. Our guest today is Natalie Freihon of Nat’s on Bank and Bleecker. Natalie is a seasoned hospitality operator and is the ...
Lessons From Their Frist Year With Esme
September 08, 2022 21:06 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBTraditionally we chat with restaurant entrepreneurs who are in the process of building, catching a glimpse into the process and challenges that unfold during opening. Today we’re fortunate to be having a conversation from the other side as our guests are approaching their 1 year anniversary. Our guests today are a fellow husband and wife team, Chef Jenner Tomaska and Katrina Bravo of Esme Chicago. They met the old fashioned way like Alex and I, working at a restaurant together. Michelin St...
Growing Reem’s California: From Farmer’s Market Stand to Omni-Channel Bakery and Cafe
August 19, 2022 19:50 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBOur guest today is just as skilled at facing challenges as she is at crafting Arab breads and more. Through the pandemic and an oven fire she has succeeded and grown, with plans for a new space coming soon. I was lucky to meet Reem Assil at FAB in Charleston this past June and was inspired by all she had to share and immediately invited her to be on the show. Reem, the founder of Reem’s California and Author of Arabiyya, recipes from the life of an Arab in Diaspora. Heritage Radio Network ...
How to Bootstrap to More Ambitious Projects With the Mr Tuna & Bar Futo Team
August 10, 2022 13:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBWe are joined today by Jordan Rubin, who is the co-owner of Crispy Gai, and chef-owner of Mr. Tuna, and the forthcoming Bar Futo — all located in downtown Portland, ME. Jordan has always been drawn to Japanese cuisine and has spent his 20-year career working in some of the top sushi bars across New England. Marisa Lewiecki is the co-owner and director of operations at Portland, ME’s Mr. Tuna and the forthcoming Bar Futo. She began working in hospitality over 15 years ago and has held every p...
Opening Late August With Top Chef Dawn Burrell
August 02, 2022 20:40 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBOur guest today is no stranger to competition and no stranger to media notoriety. She’s one of the rare few that has managed to strike twice, first as an Olympian and more recently as an acclaimed chef, working through some of the best restaurants in Houston, past the competition on Top Chef Season 18, and now into the Innovation Community of Houston’s Ion with her own concept. We're excited to welcome to the show chef Dawn Burrell. Excited to hear more about Late August! Photo Courtesy of...
How King David Tacos Are Becoming NYC's Favorite Breakfast Option
July 22, 2022 18:45 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBHow do you go from a few Taco carts in 2017 to an 11,000 Square ft. Warehouse complete with kitchen and counter service in just a few years? Not to mention the 60+ retail outlets and coffee shops where you can score an Austin style breakfast taco. We are about to find out! Today on the show we have founder Liz Solomon Dwyer of King David Tacos, the Austin-native responsible for NYC's now ubiquitous breakfast tacos at carts and cafes across the city. HRN is home to transformative exchanges ...
Under Wraps Until Now! Opening the Noortwyck
June 16, 2022 21:44 - 55 minutes - 51 MBToday’s guests join us from the restaurant opening soon you’ve heard nothing about, but will undoubtedly be talked about, once the secret gets out. Or it opens? Which will come first? The Noortwyck is an elevated neighborhood restaurant focusing on delicious food and warm hospitality set to open in NY’s West Village. Helmed by a team of EMP Alums including Chef Andy Quinn, Director of Ops Cedric Nicaise, and dream weaver and artist Bridgette Zhou. We're excited to hear what they have been ...
Buongiorno Cafe Spaghetti
June 03, 2022 20:15 - 49 minutes - 45 MBOver the years there have been many trendy methods of naming your restaurant, from street numbers to creative abbreviations. I personally like when a business is straightforward, a book title that clearly describes its contents. Cafe Spaghetti does that, in a playful way, while leaving room for the diner to be wowed by just how serious this neighborhood Italian spot is about its food. We wouldn’t expect anything less from our friend, chef, and owner Sal Lamboglia. Opened at the start of th...
Opening Ci Siamo With Chef Hillary Sterling
May 09, 2022 20:18 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBCi Siamo means, we have arrived. And judging by the packed dining room and the buzzing, expertly trained service team at Ci Siamo last month, we may have finally arrived into the post covid era of dining. We’ve had the pleasure of knowing Chef Hillary since her time as CDC at A Voce with Chef Missy Robbins, to chef/partner at neighborhood favorite Vics and now exec Chef at Danny Myers's latest venture, Ci Siamo, where her cooking centers on live-fire cooking showcasing the simplicity of f...
Hungry House the Anti-Ghost Kitchen Enters Its Second Season With Woldy Reyes & Kristen Barnett
April 21, 2022 20:27 - 56 minutes - 52 MBAt first glance, Hungry House reminds us of the experience we remember as a kid at the mall food court, the fantasy realized of having all of your faves available in one meal. However, Hungry House, its roster, and the way it works with its collaborators are much more than an indulgent trip to the mall. Founded by Kristen Barnett this past Fall, Hungry House is a brick and mortar and delivery platform that dubs itself the “anti-ghost kitchen”, having recently served as the COO of ghost kit...
Opening HAGS: Hospitality for All People
March 15, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBOpening a restaurant is a challenge. In the sense of the word that it’s hard, it’s expensive, stressful, and much more. Today’s guests are tackling that challenge, of course, but they’re also using their new restaurant as a challenge to the industry, to the norms that have been created, and the exclusions that have been present in their careers and throughout the industry. They aim to build an experience that serves everyone equally and thoughtfully, with acceptance, balance, and fun. We ar...
From Bagel Sandwich Pop Up to Zabar’s for the Next Generation With Elyssa of Edith’s BK
February 16, 2022 19:57 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBWe were first introduced to Edith’s in the summer of 2020 when we joined the line of several dozen other hungry Brooklynites looking for hand-rolled bagels and hot latkes. Fast forward 18 months and Ediths has 2 permanent locations including a brand new flagship complete with café and grocery. Founder Elyssa Heller is on a mission to highlight food of the Jewish Diaspora beyond the standard delicatessen offerings. Elyssa has previously worked in operations for big brands such as Milk Bar a...
ReThink: Stating a Circular Non-profit With Matt Jozwiak
February 09, 2022 00:46 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBEvery restaurant, no matter how hard they try to avoid it, ends up with food waste. Slow nights, weather impacted outdoor dining, pandemic surges and dips, and just the normal ebb and flow of running a restaurant can leave food on the table, literally. There have been options in the past, but how does a case of celery on the brink or an overstock of milk help by itself? ReThink Food tackled this problem with a solution that puts ready-to-eat meals directly in the hands of those that need it...
Dacha 46- A Pop Up That Is Here to Stay
December 07, 2021 20:44 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBAre pop-ups here to stay? According to our guests today, YES! They are doing just that with their Eastern European cuisine, and building their pop-up and frozen Pelmeni business, Dacha 46, from the ground up after a successful run of pop-ups, including a term at our previous guest, Libby Lark’s community space, KIT. Excited to welcome chefs Jessica and Trina Quinn to the show. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Opening Soon by becoming a memb...
Sesame Is Here for a New Kind of Delivery Model
November 30, 2021 21:02 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBOur restaurant delivery system is broken. Can we all just agree on this? Restaurants are getting hammered with percent-of-sales fees, delivery drivers are hurting for fair pay, stability, and safety, and customers have been trained to expect faster delivery times and wider accessibility. We are excited to welcome back to the show Josh Morgan, operating partner of Melt Shop and CEO/Co-Founder of Sesame, a new delivery platform for restaurants by restaurateurs, that is fighting back against ...
Lark brings New Life in Philly's Ironworks
November 23, 2021 20:13 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBWe’ve tried this once before - booking a guest the day before they opened that is. And last time? Well, we had a quiet line… Today, though, our guest has made the time to chat with us on how he, along with his partner plan to open their doors to their new concept housed in a 150-plus-year-old iron foundry outside Philadelphia. We are happy to have Nicholas Elmi, former Top Chef winner and James Beard Finalist, joining us on the show today in light of I’m sure a very busy last-minute schedu...
Building Outside In with Au Za'atar
November 17, 2021 00:08 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB2 years ago, a restaurateur building out his outdoor patio before investing in his interior dining room would have sounded like some sort of farce to be balked at by the likes of Mr. Wonderful on the latest episode of Shark Tank. But today, it just sounds downright smart. Unless you're part of the lucky few with endless streams of cash, most folks, in getting their new venture off the ground have to prioritize how and where their funding goes. And in today’s dining world that can mean buildi...
A Neighborhood Plan with Daily Provisions
October 26, 2021 20:39 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBDaily Provisions from USHG is the kind of neighborhood spot everyone welcomes. It is true all-day dining, from the classic Bacon Egg and Cheese in the morning to the Roasted Chicken in the afternoon. Don’t pass on the addicting sweets like cookies and crullers. But even with the muscle from a seasoned team at USHG there can be unforeseen start-up challenges. Welcoming executive Chef and friend of Tilit Amanda Wilson and Jessamyn Waldman Rodriquez, managing director to the show. Photo Cour...
Bringing together Family, Food & Coffee with Kinship Butcher & Sundry
October 19, 2021 20:37 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBThe last year and a half has, amongst a few other things, upended the way we eat. We’ve embraced eating at home, whether it be cooking for ourselves or feasting on a bevy of elevated takeout menus. Giant grocery stores still exist, but many of us are ordering our staples online and turning to local specialty stores: specialty grocers, butchers, delis, and cafes that hark back to the early 1900s. That’s before the likes of King Kullen, Publics, and WalMart discounted our food system. I like t...
Opening a Neighborhood Gem with James & Jess of Bocadillo Market
September 28, 2021 17:48 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBWe first planned to chat with James and Jessica on August 3rd, the day before they opened. Note to self, while it’s enticing to get a first-hand account of the finish line, we shouldn’t schedule a podcast the day before the restaurant opens. They may have other things to wrap up! Luckily we’re able to get another go at hearing your opening story. After nearly a year of looking for spaces, Chef James Martin and his wife Jessica Neal opened their dream restaurant, Bocadillo Market, on August ...
Glide Pizza Takes Off
September 15, 2021 19:40 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBQuit your day job and open up a NY-style pizza shop. That’s the American dream, right? Since we can never get enough pizza, we’re talking slice shops with another growing food entrepreneur: this time we're South of the Mason Dixon in Atlanta, GA. Today we talk to Rob Birdsong, owner and pizzaiolo in residence at Glide Pizza in Atlanta GA. This one is special to us for a couple of reasons. Jenny grew up in Atlanta and ran in the same circles as Rob, who got back in touch after listening to t...
A New Kind of Hospitality Community Space with Libby Willis of KIT
August 12, 2021 19:10 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBNow more than ever chefs and entrepreneurs are finding new ways to get their business off the ground, being immensely creative to minimize their risk while generating a name for themselves. Working together and collaborating has been a way, in recent years, for the culinary world to grow and share audiences. A more permanent collaboration can be a way to share the burden of overhead costs associated with business operations. One such business or collective is doing just that. KIT, in Prosp...
Going from e-commerce to brick and mortar with Surbhi Sahni of TAGMO
August 05, 2021 18:31 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBOver the past year, we saw a lot of pivots from full-service restaurants to delivery-only, meal kits, and nationwide shipping. Now that things are opening up again, what about the reverse? Food businesses that have been operating in a digital space are going brick and mortar. Our guest today is doing just that. With two decades of professional culinary experience, chef Surbhi Sahni brings home cooking traditions to modern Indian cuisine and confections with TAGMO. Before launching TAGMO, S...
Scaling Sandwiches with Richard Zaro of Cutlets Sandwich Co.
July 27, 2021 15:56 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBFor those that have been listening for a while, you know we like to get down to brass tacks. Mostly we have on entrepreneurs and restaurateurs that fund their projects through friends and family or occasionally through Small business loans. And then there is the rarity of the venture-backed food service business out of the gate. Today our guest is Richard Zaro. Richard has grown up in his family’s restaurant, Zaro’s Family Bakery, before launching his own concept, Cutlets. Cutlets is a pan...
More than a coffee shop with Round K by Sol
July 15, 2021 18:17 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBOur show aims to assist new entrepreneurs in finding their way through the process of getting their hospitality business off the ground - hopefully with flying colors! One type of business we haven’t delved deeply into? Coffee shops. NYC alone has just under 4,000 coffee shops and has been growing steadily over the last several years. Fun fact: according to the Wall Street Journal only 129 closed during the pandemic. Today we’re joined by our friend, neighbor, and new business owner, Sol o...
More then a coffee shop with Round K by Sol
July 15, 2021 18:17 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBOur show aims to assist new entrepreneurs in finding their way through the process of getting their hospitality business off the ground - hopefully with flying colors! One type of business we haven’t delved deeply into? Coffee shops. NYC alone has just under 4,000 coffee shops and has been growing steadily over the last several years. Fun fact: according to the Wall Street Journal only 129 closed during the pandemic. Today we’re joined by our friend, neighbor, and new business owner, Sol o...
A Book, Baby and making room to grow with Chefs Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli of Don Angie
July 12, 2021 16:47 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBWhen one door closes another door opens. The last year has closed a lot of doors, around the world, across the country, and here in NYC. For those that have made it through, opportunities are abundant. Perhaps expanding to a new city or a new neighborhood. Or what about a space down the street, or even right next door? Our guests today are chefs Scott Tacinelli and Angie Tacinelli of Don Angie in NY’s West Village. When Alex and I were gorging ourselves last month on all the deliciousness a...
Open for New Opportunities with Ashish Alfred
June 29, 2021 19:02 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBRestaurants are back baby. Aside from reopening, many restaurateurs are taking the opportunity to expand and grow their businesses. Commercial rents are still down in many markets and that means deals are to be had. For a proven restaurateur that’s made it through the pandemic, they’re an especially attractive tenant. Whatever the reason, opening season is in full swing and that means new success stories to learn from here on Opening Soon. Our guest today is Chef Ashish Alfred, Chef and ow...
Serving and scaling better slices with Scarr Pimentel of Scarr's Pizza
June 11, 2021 00:19 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBPizza is like religion here at Tilit NYC, and with the exception of the pandemic era, we have a tradition of enjoying Pizza with our team every Friday for pretty much the last 9 years. 5 years ago that all changed for the better when Scarr’s Pizza opened up on Orchard St. So now we don’t just have pizza, we have Scarr’s Pizza. Don’t get the wrong idea, if you’re not in NYC you may think this episode will be dedicated to some fancy overpriced 'tiny pizzas' place. Scarr’s is essentially the cl...
Re-Opening and Then Some with Johnny Spero
June 08, 2021 20:28 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBWe are officially in the midst of what will be known as the great reopening of 2021. Shuttered restaurants have most likely flipped ownership and are hurriedly making their way to the finish line, while those on hiatus or at partial capacity are seeing their dining rooms full again. And don’t forget about the patios! When it comes to butts in seats, America is sitting - inside / inside, outside / inside, and outside / outside. Our friend and guest today is marching through the process with...
Opening Restaurants with Opening Expert and Consulting Chef Bradford Thompson
May 25, 2021 19:14 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBTo date, we’ve chatted with vendors that assist in openings including legal experts, technology companies, and press relations, but never a hospitality consultant whose business is to open restaurants - a hired expert to come in and assist new or even seasoned entrepreneurs to chart, plan and enact their vision. So when our friend and longtime Tilit supporter came into the shop for some new threads for his latest consulting gig, we booked him on the spot! Bradford Thompson has a resume tha...