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Restaurant DiariesWashington D.C.

What It’s Like to Be an Asian American Restaurant Owner Right Now

Lydia Chang is the restaurant operator for her family’s group of restaurants, which includes Peter Chang in Arlington, Va., Q by Peter Chang in…

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Restaurant DiariesLondon

“We Are Still Here. That Is a Win In Itself.” Budgie Montoya on Staying True to Himself and Filipino Cuisine

For many, after a long winter under a national lockdown, the announcement that restrictions would be cautiously relaxed over March…

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The Road BackNew York

My Regulars Brought Me Back to the Restaurant Industry

Hong Thaimee’s restaurant Ngam, later known as Thaimee Table, was a beloved fixture in New York City’s East Village for…

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Helping OutLondon

Through the Pandemic, Restaurants Have Supported Others. They Deserve the Same Support in Return

It’s been a challenging year for those working in restaurants. But despite setback after setback, those working in hospitality have…

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Restaurant DiariesNew York

For Restaurants (and Parents), a Year of Purgatory

In May, Sakura Yagi, the chief operating officer of T.I.C. Japanese Restaurant Group, wrote about the heartbreaking sacrifice she made…

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The Road BackSan FranciscoNapa

On Reclosing and Reopening a Restaurant Again

Tamer Hamawi is the owner of Gran Electrica in Napa, Calif., as well as Colonie, Gran Electrica, and Pips in…

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The Road BackNew York

Hospitality Is What Can Save Restaurants. But Uncertainty Is Destroying Them.

We served our last lunch before quarantine on Monday, March 17.  When we disbanded our team and said good-bye, we…

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The Road BackHouston

I Thought The Pandemic Would Kill My Restaurant, But It’s Only Made It Stronger

As part of an ongoing series hoping to explore the experiences of restaurant owners and workers during the COVID-19 pandemic…

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Behind the LineHouston

Around a Table: My Hopes For These Historic Times

Chef-owner Chris Williams opened Lucille’s restaurant in Houston in 2012 with his brother, Ben.  The restaurant is named for his…

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