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Why Onboarding a New Manager Can Feel Like an Organ Transplant
In my 30 years in the hospitality industry, I’ve faced just about every challenge imaginable. But few compare to the delicate, often...
Jul 17, 20253 min read


The Human Landscape
A few days ago, I started reading War by Sebastian Junger. I'm only about a quarter of the way through, but already it's drawn some...
Jun 26, 20252 min read


Raising Restaurants
It occurred to me not long ago that there seems to be some tangents between raising kids and running restaurants. In both instances it's...
May 19, 20252 min read


The Scientific Method and running restaurants
Earlier this week I was attempting to help my eldest with her homework which, ironically enough, leads to her teaching me something and...
Sep 5, 20242 min read


Sharp Knives
Last week I looked on as a young lady on prep attempted to julienne bell peppers. I noticed at first it was taking her too long and that...
Sep 1, 20242 min read


Keeping afloat and kicking ass.
It was not until I grew older and started raising children that I realized how much time I had really squandered when I was younger. ...
Aug 26, 20241 min read
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