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How this top Brooklyn restaurant is able to pay teams more than industry average

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When the pandemic forced restaurant shutdowns, Huang turned his uncle's Fresh Meadows restaurant, Peking House, into a fried chicken popup, also called Pecking House, albeit with a spelling variation. He joined us on the Pre-Shift Podcast to tell us about his new restaurant, paying fair wages, and how he feels about tipping.

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A Hot Day in July

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Peaches Hot House’s fried chicken packaged to-go. The staff would point guests to the bar while they waited, and despite the fact that it takes up about a third of the room, it was almost as difficult to snag a seat there as it was at a table. But despite of all of this, Peaches Hot House is busier than ever.

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The Keys to Restaurant Longevity with Lula Cafe’s Jason Hammel

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Jason Hammel opened Lula Cafe in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood back in 1999. More than 20 years later, the award-winning farm-to-table institution is one of the city's most celebrated restaurants. For an industry with a high rate of first-year closures, Lula Cafe's longevity is a testament to what Hammel calls a youthful mindset.

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

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I think that guests will be choosy with where they go out in the future, and concepts that provide an authentic and safe experience will definitely have the edge. Innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive. Carbon emissions labeling helps inform our impact on planetary health.

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17 Top Outdoor Dining Spots in Miami

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There’s nothing like a beautiful day in Miami, Florida for doing some shopping or laying out on the beach, but my favorite thing to do on a warm, sunny day is go out to eat somewhere with outdoor seating. The outdoor seating area is enormous and completely walled in by vegetation with cozy string lights hanging between the trees.

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Miami Sushi Restaurants You Need To Visit Today

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Maybe you’re looking for a cozy spot to bring a date or a place with ample seating for a fun family reunion. Whatever way you want to enjoy your sushi, Miami definitely has an adoption for everyone. Outdoors, Makoto has spacious patio seating beneath the Florida palms. Originally, the location housed an actual garage.

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QUESO: Non-Cheesy Values at Condado Tacos

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10 years later, he's in the COO seat. And the driving principle behind it was to be the type of place he would work at forever given the opportunity. He joined us on The Pre-Shift Podcast, along with Chris Artinian, President and CEO of Condado Tacos. Kahn: "It was kind of a no-brainer. We're just a number. My partners are behind me.

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