Restaurants are back baby. Aside from reopening, many restaurateurs are taking the opportunity to expand and grow their businesses. Commercial rents are still down in many markets and that means deals are to be had.

We are officially in the midst of what will be known as the great reopening of 2021. Shuttered restaurants have most likely flipped ownership and are hurriedly making their way to the finish line, while those on hiatus or at partial capacity are seeing their dining rooms full again.

As we’re taping Opening Soon this chilly March morning, we’ve just passed the one-year anniversary since the declaration of this pandemic, the start of shutdowns, and, for most, the switch into survival mode.

The Bloody Mary and the curiously counter-culture history of brunch. 

Join us for a conversation with Yorm Ackuaku, the founder of esSense 13.

On this Episode of Construction Issues Dave, Nastassia, and The Rest are joined by Ed Cornell of Milkcult. First up, Nastassia  reports on her time at Chappelle's Summer Camp and she regales us with her highly successful fishing adventures.

Join cohosts Ethan & Vallery for a conversation with Gaïana Joseph and Allegra Massaro, co-founders of Fuel the People, an organization in NYC and DC guided by the belief that food is the fuel for the revolution.

Gail Taylor started Three Part Harmony Farm three and a half miles from the White House.

Join cohosts Jenny and Ethan for a conversation with Haley Baron. She's the City Operations Director for pineapple collaborative, a community for women who love food, in NY, DC and SF.

Published June 15th, 2015 Running time: 10 Minutes