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Opening Soon Presents: "The Build"

Opening Soon Presents: "The Build"

Heritage Radio Network

Follow 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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Opening Soon Presents: "The Build" episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Opening Soon Presents: "The Build" for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Opening Soon Presents: "The Build" episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Opening Soon Presents: "The Build" - Creating a unique and authentic space with Kate & Ben Towill of Basic Projects
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07/06/20 • 43 min

This week we’re airing an episode that starts back in January where we caught up with Ben and Kate Towil of Basic Projects and Post House Tavern & Inn on thier unique approach to design. The follow up conversation to the first was recorded at the Charlseton Wine and Food Festival in early March days before lockdowns first went into place. Today Ben and Kate have completed their renovation but have paused their opening until they better understand how to proceed in light of the pandemic.

In March, HRN began producing all of our 35 weekly shows from our homes all around the country. It was hard work stepping away from our little recording studio, but we know that you rely on HRN to share resources and important stories from the world of food each week. It’s been a tough year for all of us, but right now HRN is asking for your help. Every dollar that listeners give to HRN provides essential support to keep our mics on. We've got some fresh new thank you gifts available, like our limited edition bandanas.

Keep Opening Soon on the air: become an HRN Member today! Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate.

Image courtesy of Basic Kitchen.

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Opening Soon Presents: "The Build" - What is the PPP anyway? And will it help the hospitality industry?
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04/10/20 • 38 min

We’re back with another episode of RE-Opening soon, talking to chefs, restaurateurs and those in the hospitality business about the impacts of the Coronavirus Crisis. We’ve spoken with chefs on closing down, pivoting to delivery, approaching their local government and mental health and well being in this unprecedented era. Now we chat financial healing. There are predictions that more than 75% of independent restaurants may not make it back from this crisis. With 11 million people and employed directly by independent restaurants, they serve as a hub for the community and we all need them to come back. We know the industry will beat these odds but we also know we need help and support. The government passed CAREs on 3/27. Since then the SBA and banks have been scrambling to get applications live and small businesses are trying to figure out what it all means. Our guest today is Ben McCrery, president of One Park Financial in Miami, Florida. The last name is not a coincidence; Ben is Alex’s brother. He also happens to be an expert in small business lending, and has helped secure over $7M in funding for restaurants. Ben has been instrumental in helping Tilit navigate the loans and assistance available due to the crisis.

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Opening Soon Presents: "The Build" - A Tale of Two Restaurants with Lien Ta of All Day Baby & Here's Looking At You
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10/04/20 • 51 min

Lien Ta, managing partner of All Day Baby and the former Here’s Looking at You in Los Angeles,CA. She recently shared the struggle of operating Here’s Looking at You and launching All Day Baby in the midst of the pandemic with LA mayor Eric Garcetti, that was aired during the Democratic National Convention. Her story is not singular, it is shared by many.

Since this season is all about money, today we talk about the financial decisions that behind closing Here’s Looking at You and the same decisions that made it viable to push forward with All Day Baby.

Photo Courtesy of Lien Ta

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Opening Soon Presents: "The Build" - The Re-Making of a 125-year-old Legend Gage & Tollner Waits a Little Longer
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08/20/20 • 52 min

Restoration is defined as the act of returning something to its former condition or, in this case, grandeur. The team behind Gage & Tollner worked tirelessly throughout 2019 and into 2020 to restore a legend of the Brooklyn dining scene. They were slated to open on March 15th (dare I call into conversation the famous Julius Caesar line?). We all know what happened next. While the world is anxiously awaiting our opportunity for restoration within our own businesses the team behind Gage and Tollner is doing so just as eagerly to share this gem with the city of New York.
Our guests today are Sohui Kim and St. John Frizell; partners in Gage & Tollner and seasoned restauranteurs with several beloved establishments in BK between them.

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Opening Soon Presents: "The Build" - Permitting: Into the Great Unknown

Permitting: Into the Great Unknown

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02/25/20 • 44 min

Permitting may be the one piece in the puzzle that is mostly out of your control. There is typically a collective groan by business owners when the word permit and the associated regulatory agencies are uttered. These agencies are often overworked and understaffed and have the ability to delay your project and add to the budget. But there are ways to mitigate the risk and ensure you are prepared. Today’s Guest is Julia Jaksic chef/owner of beloved all day cafe, Cafe Roze in Nashville TN. Julia is currently building Roze Pony, an all day market café opening in Belle Meade area of Nashville in late spring 2020. We last spoke to Julia on January 21st as she was preparing to submit her building plans for permits. Let’s take a listen to our conversation from January...

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Opening Soon Presents: "The Build" - How to open a neighborhood restaurant with Gabriel Stulman
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11/12/19 • 56 min

There are lots of ways to define the type of restaurant you will open, one of the more inviting ideas is that of a neighborhood restaurant. A neighborhood restaurant helps foster community, transcends trendiness and carries with it the potential to be around for a very long time. Obviously that takes understanding the location of your business and the patrons that will populate it. A feat Happy Cooking Hospitality has achieved very successfully.
At the helm and our guest is founder and CEO Gabriel Stulman.

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Opening Soon Presents: "The Build" - Rethinking Wellness and Restaurant Culture wih Chef Sean Brock
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10/16/19 • 43 min

One of the topics that keeps coming to us is wellness, life-work balance and the betterment of restaurant culture. As the industry continues to evolve and improve, some restaurateurs are making strides to introduce practices that create balance and enhance mental and physical health into their establishments.

Our guest today knows a lot about the stresses of restaurants as well as new beginnings. We are very excited to have Chef Sean Brock here today. For the past 12 years Sean was the chef of McCrady’s in Charleston, South Carolina. Sean was also the Founding Chef of the Husk restaurant concepts throughout the American South. Chef Brock will soon open his flagship restaurant compound in East Nashville, TN, his first solo venture. Sean is creating a space that will be dedicated to exploring the possibilities of Appalachian food for many years to come while also addressing his own dedication to health and wellness for himself and his team.

Join Heritage Radio Network on Monday, November 11th, for a raucous feast to toast a decade of food radio. Our tenth anniversary bacchanal is a rare gathering of your favorite chefs, mixologists, storytellers, thought leaders, and culinary masterminds. We’ll salute the inductees of the newly minted HRN Hall of Fame, who embody our mission to further equity, sustainability, and deliciousness. Explore the beautiful Palm House and Yellow Magnolia Café, taste and imbibe to your heart’s content, and bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences and tasty gifts for any budget at our silent auction. Tickets available now at heritageradionetwork.org/gala.

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Opening Soon Presents: "The Build" - Decoding the P&L

Decoding the P&L

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07/30/19 • 59 min

Restaurants live and die by the margins. This week’s episode is all about knowing your P&L and and what your margins should be to achieve profitability. Information we could have used during our foray into opening a restaurant. Nate Adler, Owner of Gertie, is here to help us know the numbers and where to dial in to maximize the business.

It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate

This episode is brought to you by BentoBox, a platform that connects restaurants with people. Learn more at getbento.com/openingsoon. For a limited time, BentoBox will waive the website setup fee for all Opening Soon listeners. Offer expires August 20.

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Opening Soon Presents: "The Build" - Designing and building your dream restaurant

Designing and building your dream restaurant

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06/04/19 • 46 min

This week’s episode of Opening Soon is all about designing and building your dream restaurant with Chef Missy Robbins. You’ve chosen your partners, you’ve got a lease and your business plan is in full effect. Now for the design and construction phase. Where do you focus and what is essential. Who are the key people that will help design and execute your vision and what can you DIY?

We are joined by celebrated chef Missy Robbins, JBF Best Chef NYC in 2018 and owner of Misi and Lilia restaurants in Williamsburg BK. Most of you know her for her take on simplicity and using thoughtful ingredients to highlight regional italian cooking. But she is also super passionate about design and personally oversaw much of the process while building both Lilia and Misi.

It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate

This episode is brought to you by BentoBox, a platform that connects restaurants with people. Learn more at getbento.com/openingsoon. For a limited time, BentoBox will waive the website setup fee for all Opening Soon listeners. Offer expires August 20.

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Opening Soon Presents: "The Build" - Building a business on Bologna with the Trashalachian crew
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02/20/21 • 38 min

The world has gone on pause, and whether you agree with it or not, our government and our society have seemingly dealt a near-death blow to every restauranteur out there. So when all bets are off, why not try something new? Something you’ve been thinking about for years, or perhaps something you and your friend concocted in a late-night, buzz-induced brainstorming session.
Today’s marketplace is the perfect time to try something creative, perhaps super low-budget, but don’t forget to make it good. This season we’re very much into the new hustle. Collaborations, pop-ups, the scrappy, and the lean-minded. Diners, whether still at home or newly vaccinated, are in dire need of fresh food from some fresh minds.
Today we’re joined with 3 chefs from Asheville, NC. Rob Jones from The Chop Shop Butchery, Graham House of Session Cafe, and Andrew Mcleod of Ave M., who have teamed up to pop-up every Monday and Tuesday. Trashalachian is the side hustle of side hustles.

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How many episodes does Opening Soon Presents: "The Build" have?

Opening Soon Presents: "The Build" currently has 122 episodes available.

What topics does Opening Soon Presents: "The Build" cover?

The podcast is about Lessons, Restaurant, Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, Educational, Chef, Podcasts, Nyc, Arts, Business and Food.

What is the most popular episode on Opening Soon Presents: "The Build"?

The episode title 'Re-Opening with Kwame Onwuachi' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Opening Soon Presents: "The Build"?

The average episode length on Opening Soon Presents: "The Build" is 44 minutes.

How often are episodes of Opening Soon Presents: "The Build" released?

Episodes of Opening Soon Presents: "The Build" are typically released every 7 days, 19 hours.

When was the first episode of Opening Soon Presents: "The Build"?

The first episode of Opening Soon Presents: "The Build" was released on Apr 30, 2019.

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