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Opening Soon Presents: "The Build"
by 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. RSSVERIFY
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A New Chef Partnership Brings New Opportunities
Scaling a restaurant group means bringing more people into the center of the business. That only works when authority, trust, and expectations are clear. This episode explores the partnership between Giovanni Cervantes, Tania Apolinar, and Chef Carlos Barrera as they build El Camarón Peludo...
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Meet El Camarón Peludo
El Camarón Peludo is not Taqueria Ramirez with seafood. It is a new full service restaurant with its own identity. In this episode, Tania and Chef Carlos Barrera take us inside the development of the group’s seafood-focused restaurant and wine bar in New York City’s West Village. We talk about…
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From 2 Restaurants to 4: The Expansion Map
Opening one restaurant is hard. Opening several at the same time requires a completely different operating system. Gio and Tania walk us through the opportunities that moved the Ramirez group from two restaurants toward four, including Soccerria, a new Taqueria Ramirez location in Carroll…
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Restaurant 201: From Taqueria to Restaurant Group
What changes when a beloved neighborhood restaurant becomes a growing restaurant group? In the Season Three premiere of The Build, we meet Giovanni Cervantes and Tania Apolinar, the founders of Taqueria Ramirez and Carnitas Ramirez. They share how a photography studio, a pandemic pivot, and a…
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The Build, Episode 9 — Opening Day
After months of planning, it all comes down to opening day — nerves, joy, and community collide. In this episode of The Build, Rasheeda takes us behind the scenes of the final countdown. From a friends-and-family soft opening to the first customer reactions, this is the payoff of launching a...
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The Build, Episode 8 —The Flow is the Flavor
Great service is as memorable as the food itself — and the buzz starts before the doors open. In this episode of The Build, Rasheeda defines her restaurant’s steps of service and launches her pre-opening marketing strategy. From rituals to Instagram captions, it’s all about creating connections...
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The Build, Episode 7 — People, Payroll & the Plan
Restaurants run on people. Hiring, training, and planning payroll can make or break a business. In this episode of The Build, Rasheeda shares how she’s building her team with intention. From creating a culture of equity to managing wages and building sustainable financial models, it’s a candid…
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The Build, Episode 6 — POS-itive Energy
Behind every smooth guest experience is technology that makes it all possible. In this episode of The Build, Rasheeda sets up a Square-powered POS system that brings efficiency, data, and seamless retail to her new restaurant. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how tech and hospitality work hand in...
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The Build, Episode 5 — Layers of Flavor, Layers of Story
Every dish tells a story. At Ramen by Ra, the menu is more than recipes — it’s a reflection of culture, innovation, and community. In this episode of The Build, Rasheeda explores the process of menu creation. From broth to bao, she experiments with flavor, menu pricing, and neighborhood...
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The Build, Episode 4 — Can You Taste a Brand?
A restaurant isn’t just food. It’s an experience you can see, touch, and even taste. In this episode of The Build, Rasheeda dives into the creative side of building a restaurant brand. From packaging to signage to merch, she shares how story, design, and sensory detail work together to shape the...
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The Build, Episode 3 — The Build (Literally)
Permits, contractors, and design dreams — restaurant building isn’t just physical, it’s emotional. In this episode of The Build, Rasheeda walks us through the realities of construction. From dealing with red tape to contractor surprises and design compromises, it’s a raw look at the literal...
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The Build, Episode 2 — Finding Space & Funding Growth
Real estate, leases, and the nerve-wracking search for funding — this chapter of Rasheeda’s journey shows the high stakes of restaurant expansion. In this episode of The Build, Rasheeda takes us inside her hunt for the perfect East Village space. From negotiating lease terms to navigating loans,...
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Episode 1: Ramen 2.0 — Bigger Bowl, Bigger Stakes
Ambition, pressure, and a splash of chaos — Rasheeda’s story of expanding Asa-Ramen is about more than broth and noodles. In this episode of The Build: Ramen by Ra, Rasheeda shares her origin story and what drives her leap to expand into a bigger, bolder restaurant. From New York’s dining culture...
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The Build: Opening Day
It’s the day we’ve been waiting for all season: Ursula is open! In this episode we hear the staff celebrating on opening night, and debrief with Eric and Lani about surviving their first week of service. Plus, Jenny and Alex reminisce on the opening - and closing - days of their restaurant Goods....
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The Build: The Final Countdown
It’s the final week before opening and a LOT is happening. Moving day, construction, staff training, friends and family; this episode has it all. Plus, a visit from Ursula herself! The Build is produced by Taylor Early, Armen Spendjian, H Conley, Matt Patterson, and hosted by Alex McCrery and…
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The Build: Laughing, Crying, Making Burritos
On this season of Opening Soon– which we are affectionately calling The Build– we’re taking a look at all aspects of opening a brick and mortar. In today’s episode, we’ll hop onto a rollercoaster of emotions. We’re painting a picture of how self care and mental health look during a build, and…
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The Build: What Are We Drinking?
In this episode of The Build; tune into Eric - in conversation with his collaborators - as he spends time intentionally sourcing ingredients, wines and spirits for his new beverage menus at Ursula's new home. If you want to hear more John deBary, he's creating a limited-run companion podcast with...
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The Build: Whose Job is it Anyway?
The Build takes a deep dive into the process of building up a new restaurant from signing the lease to opening day. In this episode, not only do you get more glimpses at the fun aesthetic bits, but you’ll also hear about the processes and systems behind making sure customers feel taken care of in...
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The Build: Who’s the Team?
Welcome to the latest episode of The Build! In this episode, we explore the world of Ursula: meet new team members and take a deep dive into the values and systems that Eric and Lani plan to instill in the new location. Plus, get a glimpse at how the team is restructuring compensation for…
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The Build: Money Earnin’, or Money Burnin’
On this season of Opening Soon, called The Build, we’re following along one chef’s journey from open to close… and all of the pieces in between. In this episode, we talk money, honey! From putting together the capital to get the process started, to figuring out how your brick and mortar can make...
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The Build: Concept to Creation
With The Build, we’re pulling back the curtain to reveal the nitty gritty details of turning a concept into a living, breathing, eatery. In this episode we tackle one of the biggest obstacles to realizing your concept: the lease. Plus, this episode introduces a key player in making Ursula 2.0 a...
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The Build: Spending Time You May Not Have
In The Build, we’re following one chef’s journey to open a brand new restaurant, from signing the lease until the doors actually open. If you haven't listened to the first episode, you should start there. In this episode, we hear some of our earliest recordings with Eric, where he fills us in on...
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Introducing “The Build”
In this season of Opening Soon, we’re undertaking a project we’ve been wanting to do for years. In The Build, we’re going to follow one chef’s journey to open a brand new restaurant as it’s happening. From the moment that they signed the lease until the doors are actually open, you’ll get to...
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Presenting Copper & Heat: Zero Stars
Today we present to you an episode from one of our favorite hospitality insider podcasts, Copper & Heat. Listen in for an amazing deep dive into the world behind the Michelin guide... If you were to rate the Michelin Guide, how many stars would you give it? When Katy was working in the Bay Area…
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Flour + Water: Renovations, Reinventions, and a New CPG Line
Most restaurateurs build their business with the hope of making it as long as today’s guest. 13 strong years. But how do you know when it’s time to rethink the space, the concept, or even the menu? And how do you do it in a way to that can reinvigorate that energy while keeping your brand and…
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An All Day Bread Cafe: Opening Loaf Lounge
The pandemic gave and it took from us. Focusing on the upside to a worldwide pandemic may seem unusual, but in reality the covid era gave birth to some fresh ideas and many creative businesses. Some of those have since turned permanent. Our guests today are chefs Sarah Mispagel and Ben Lustbader…
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Coming Soon: “The Build,” From Opening Soon
Coming this spring we're working on something BIG for Opening Soon. Opening a restaurant can sometimes take months, or even years. This spring, you'll be able to hear it all happen in just a few hours... Tune in as we follow one of Brooklyn's best and brightest young chefs and restaurateurs on...
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Clover Hill Version 2 Dazzles Diners in Brooklyn Heights
We often hear when one door closes another one opens. That is quite literally the case for Clover Hill in BK. It was the pandemic that forced the closure of the 4 month old Brooklyn Heights restaurant, but the re-opening of their doors 2 years later came with a fresh culinary team and today’s…
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Cloudy Donut Lands in Brooklyn Heights
Donuts. Entrepreneurship. Donuts. Our guest today is Zewiditu Jewel bringing vegan donuts from Baltimore to Brooklyn. Zewiditu is the shop operator for the Brooklyn Heights location of Cloudy Donuts, and they have been working on their 3rd location - the Brooklyn Heights bakery - for 2 years, and...
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Making the MáLà Project a Household Name With Amelie Kang
When I was running down my culinary goals I had hoped to head a NYC kitchen by the time I was 30. It seemed ambitious at the time and I was equally proud once achieved. But it pales in comparison to the drive and success of today’s guest. She can proudly say that she’s the owner of 3 restaurants...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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