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We’ll Be Right Back: The Future of Hospitality
We’ll be Right Back: The Future of Hospitality features interviews with business owners, thought leaders, civil servants, and individuals from every corner of the service industry in the Greater New Orleans area.
We discuss policy, business strategies, and grassroots initiatives happening across NOLA, as we all adapt and chart a new path forward post-COVID-19.
We’ll be Right Back is produced by My House Events, Greg Tilton Jr of InDEPTH Media + Oyster Sunday.
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Ep.11: “Preserving the Craft”
We’re joined by Jacqueline Blanchard, the owner and founder of Coutelier to talk about the stories behind their knives, the challenges of sourcing, + preserving a beautiful, centuries-old craft of knives.
Ep. 10: “Whose Story Isn't Being Told?”
We’re joined by Lauren Darnell, Executive Director of Made in New Orleans Foundation (MiNO) to discuss the challenges of running a non-profit during a pandemic, MiNO's Covid-19 assistance fund, + more.
Ep. 9: “Fine Dining's Future”
We’re joined by Sue Zemanick, owner and chef of Zasu. to talk about the challenges of adapting menus with "food that does not travel well," as well as the very uncertain fate of "fine dining."
Ep. 8: “Full Circle”
We’re joined by Christina Balzabre of Levee Baking Co. to discuss necessary changes to her small business.
Ep. 7: “Filling in the Gaps”
We’re joined by Toure Folkes, the executive director of Turning Tables to talk about unique challenges black-owned businesses and food security amplified by COVID-19 + more.
Ep. 6: “The Reopening Critical Path”
We’re joined by Elizabeth Tilton of Oyster Sunday to discuss the interactive Reopening Critical Path to help independent restaurants and bars set the stage for their reopening.
Ep. 5: “What Else Can a Bar Be?”
We’re joined by T. Cole Newton of Twelve Mile Limit + The Domino to talk about the unique challenges that bars face, and how to make bars more resilient in the event of a disruption.
Ep. 4: “When to Shut Down”
We’re joined by Michael Friedman of Pizza Delicious to discuss the early weeks of the Covid-19 outbreak and his ultimate decision to (temporarily!) close.
Ep. 3: “Night Life Policy”
We’re joined by Mark Schettler of Bar Tonique and H.E.A.R.D Coop, a longtime advocate of the "night life economy." This discussion puts his passion for his work and community front and center.
Ep. 2: “Delivering Relief”
We’re joined by Rachel Billow Angulo of La Cocinita to talk about relief programs, the Pythian Market's online delivery system, "ghost kitchens," + more.
Ep. 1: “Radical Transparency”
We’re joined by Barrie Schwartz of My House Events to discuss her company's new policy of "radical transparency."
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Credits
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