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For this Detroit restauranteur, business is still "day to day"

by Sean McHenry
May 18, 2022
For Lester Gouvia, chef-owner of Norma G's Detroit, business in the pandemic economy has been a "rollercoaster."
"We do have some good days, we do still have some bad days," says Lester Gouvia, chef-owner of Norma G's Detroit, a Caribbean restaurant.
Courtesy Lester Gouvia
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Quitting Time

Some former restaurant workers are finding new careers in other kitchens

by Mitchell Hartman
Oct 27, 2021
The hours are better, there are paid sick and vacation days, and there's health insurance.
Many find better hours and benefits away from the high-octane atmosphere of the restaurant kitchen.
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When restaurant and hospitality workers quit, where are they going?

by Amanda Peacher
Oct 14, 2021
Unemployment figures suggest they are leaving those industries.
The restaurant and hospitality industries have experienced plenty of turnover.
Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images
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From kitchen-sharing to food carts, some small-scale food purveyors are thriving

by Katia Riddle
Sep 16, 2021
These entrepreneurs are meeting demand from patrons who are having second thoughts about dining out but still want a break from cooking.
Pizza maker Jerry Benedetto has a one-person business making and selling pizzas. He takes orders once weekly for about 100 pizzas —and sells out in three to five minutes, he said.
Katia Riddle
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Improving the restaurant industry could mean higher prices for diners

by David Brancaccio , Daniel Shin and Erika Soderstrom
Sep 1, 2021
The pandemic has revealed some of the long-standing issues within the restaurant industry.
A sign is viewed at a restaurant in New York's Upper West Side on Aug. 17, 2021.
TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images
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The return of tourists to Maine takes a toll on restaurant workers

by Robbie Feinberg
Aug 23, 2021
Some restaurants in the state are boosting wages and benefits to bring workers back.
Bartender Hayley Wilson prepares a drink at the Portland Hunt & Alpine Club in Portland, Maine.
Robbie Feinberg/Maine Public Radio
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COVID-19

COVID closed Philadelphia's Poi Dog, but the sauces and recipes remain

by Reema Khrais and Sean McHenry
Aug 12, 2021
Kiki Aranita closed her restaurant after the city shut down. A year later, she's still making Hawaiian food and building the brand.
Poi Dog, Kiki Aranita's former Hawaiian restaurant. She continues her career in food and her efforts to build the Poi Dog brand.
Photo courtesy Kiki Aranita
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COVID-19

Restaurants prepare for New York City's vaccine mandate

by Marielle Segarra
Aug 4, 2021
Owners and managers consider how they'll enforce the rule — and what it'll mean for business.
New York will soon require proof of vaccination for some indoor activities, like dining out.
Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images
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A Warmer World

Lake Mead business struggles to stay afloat as water drops to historic low

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
Jul 29, 2021
“It’s a tough season this year,” says Lisa Duncan of Temple Bar Marina. Slips are filled, but the boat launch is closed for now.
The closure of Lake Mead’s Temple Bar boat ramp due to low water levels has impacted revenue at the restaurant, hotel and retail store that Lisa Duncan, manages at Temple Bar Marina, she says.
Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images
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National Parks, and businesses nearby, prepare for holiday rush

by Caroline Champlin
Jul 1, 2021
Some parks are restricting access to prevent congestion.
Leading up to the Fourth of July, one restaurant near Grand Canyon National Park is serving more patrons than before the pandemic.
Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images
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