Chef Kelly Fields’ James Beard award-winning career began entirely “on accident”. Kelly was 19 at the time and found herself working in a bakery owned by a friend’s parents as a favor. “That’s when…
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The True Costs of Opening a Restaurant
So, you’re thinking about opening a restaurant. Whether it’s been a childhood dream or a more recent inclination, there comes a time when a decision must be made: to invest or not to invest…
A Centuries-Old Tradition Keeps Modern Restaurants Running
There is no official record of the first “family meal”. We only know that it has been a tradition for hundreds of years, as long as restaurants have been an established institution—and probably even…
This Restaurant is Taking Sustainability to a Whole New Level. And It’s Not Even Open Yet.
It’s a bleak future that is first described in Saveur’s 2017 article entitled “What Dinner Might Look Like in a Future of Global Warming and Rising Sea Levels.” A future where “…tuna are extinct,…
We’re HIRING!
HIRING: EXECUTIVE PROJECTS ASSISTANT // THE COMPANY Un-Plated is an online digital media platform dedicated to highlighting behind-the-scenes stories of the restaurant industry. Focused primarily on people working in the restaurant business, Un-Plated celebrates…
A 24-Hour Eggery is Coming to DC. Here’s Four Things You Need to Know About It.
Egg-enthusiasts have been rejoicing for a while at the news of Cracked DC, a 24-hour, diner-style eggery scheduled to open by the end of this year. While Cracked has yet to close on a…
Five Craziest Restaurant Opening Stories
“Opening restaurants isn’t always about the disaster story or the perfect night,” explains Jessie Banwart. “It’s all about how we can create the best hospitality experience.” Banwart can be considered something of an expert,…
You Can Take the Brats Out of Wisconsin But…Wait, Can You?
The Howard in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, stands prominent and regal at 92-years-old; a fixture landmark in the heart of the community and in the memories of all who have lived within its proximity. Originally built…
Food Waste is a Problem We Can Actually Solve. Here’s How.
Food Network Star’s Chef Palak Patel approaches life with a simple but powerful truth— You don’t know until you try. This motto pushed her from working at startups in media research to moonlighting as…
Looking for tips on perseverance? These three women are sure to inspire.
In the spirit of “new year, new me”, souls are bracing themselves to commit—to their work, to their goals, to themselves. But there’s a secret ingredient that many sometimes lack: perseverance. If you’re ever…
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