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Opening Soon

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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Jenny Goodman

Jenny Goodman

Jenny Goodman is the cofounder of Tilit NYC and COO. The pair met while Jenny was working her way through Tulane University's undergraduate program at Commander's Palace. Since then Jenny led a career in the Pharmaceutical industry prior to going back to her love of the hospitality industry with Tilit . Jenny earned her MBA from NYU Stern in order to further her skills as operating partner in Tilit NYC.

Alex McCrery

Alex McCrery

Alex McCrery is the cofounder and creative director of Tilit NYC. Alex began work on Tilit after an 18+ year career as a chef working in restaurants including Commander's Palace (New Orleans, LA), Aureole (New York, NY) and Antonucci (New York, NY). Along with 2 partners McCrery opened Goods restaurant in the summer of 2010. Prior to launching Tilit Chef Goods, Alex spent 4 years as the private chef to Jerry Seinfeld's family.

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