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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" - Common Mistakes plaguing Restaurateurs & Ways to Avoid Them
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11/05/19 • 47 min

One of the most common resources we hear guests shout out time and time again on the show is simply other people: friends, coworkers, superiors, mentors, vendors, the list goes on. Our guest today has been mentioned on many occasions for their guidance helping to avoid costly and time consuming mistakes through proper planning. Super excited to welcome David Helbraun of Helbraun & Levy.

David Helbraun is the Founding Partner and Chairman of Helbraun Levey, New York City's preeminent hospitality law firm. Over the past 15 years, David has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs open (and close) their first restaurant.

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" - The Journey from Chef to Owner with Angie Mar

The Journey from Chef to Owner with Angie Mar

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09/25/19 • 45 min

Most of the guests on the show work for various chefs and restaurateurs before striking out on their own. But our guest today doesn't do things like most people. Angie Mar took the helm of the storied Beatrice Inn and then negotiated to purchase it from the owners a few years later. Angie is a lover of all things meat. She was a Food & Wine BNW in 2017, the year after she purchased the Beatrice Inn, which is still one of the hardest reservations to get in NYC.

Photo Courtesy of Eric Vitale

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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.

Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Opening Soon by becoming a member!

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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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This week’s episode of Opening Soon is all about permitting, licensing and navigating regulatory hurdles in order to open. How did you get Con Ed to turn on the gas? And passing those Health Inspections? Liquor Licensing aah! A quick dip into expediting your way through the permitting of your city.

We are joined by Robert S. Bookman is a recognized leader of the New York hospitality industry. He has worked with New York City Department of Consumer Affairs and since has specialized in representing small businesses before numerous City and State agencies, the New York City Council, and the courts. He’s also authentically involved in the industry as co-founder and counsel to the New York Nightlife Association, and now as counsel to its successor organization, the New York City Hospitality Alliance.

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" - Creating a Team & Fostering a strong Restaurant Culture
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06/11/19 • 54 min

This week’s episode of Opening Soon is all how to Hire & Train the best of the best and how to keep them from jumping ship amidst the chaos of opening. Once you have a team in place how do you instill and maintain a culture that keeps you and your employees happy and thriving?

We are joined by award winning Chef Steven Satterfield of Miller Union in Atlanta, Ga. Miller Union is celebrating 10 years this November. As well as Chef/Owner Jon Sybert and Service Director/Owner Jill Tyler of Michelin Starred Tail Up Goat in Washington DC.

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" - 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.

Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Opening Soon by becoming a member!

Photo Courtesy of Lizzie Munro

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Opening Soon Presents: "The Build" - Re-Opening with Kwame Onwuachi

Re-Opening with Kwame Onwuachi

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06/10/20 • 30 min

It’s been 2 weeks since our last episode of re-opening soon and in that short time our country is marching towards a long awaited change. Stay at home orders to curb the COVID-19 pandemic are lifting across the country for better or worse. Time will yield the result of how the pandemic has truly affected restaurants. But even bigger than the pandemic, spurred by police brutality and the death of George Floyd, the US has been reckoning with a long history of systemic racism across all walks of life including the hospitality world. That can be seen in regards to financial access, growth opportunity and media coverage to start. Today we talk about what reopening means in this turbulent climate. Our guest today is Kwame Onwuachi, Executive Chef and Creator of Kith/Kin in Washington DC. which just reopened for service this past Friday. Kwame is a JBF Rising Star and F&W Best New Chef. Kwame is also an author of Notes from a Young Black Chef. Kwame is an active member of the Independent Restaurant Coalition which has been advocating for industry support during the COVID Crisis.

HRN will be donating 10% of our membership drive proceeds from now until June 15 to the Philando Castile Relief Foundation. Visit heritageradionetwork.org/donate to make your gift.

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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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