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2025 was a year of conviction.
It was about betting on myself, trusting my instincts, and finally doing what I’ve always known I was meant to do—building my own hospitality group from…
Dec 31, 2025
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Ryan Harris
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It’s Pre-shift Somewhere “Standards Don’t Have Moods”
Weekly dose of wisdom from my partner and our Director of Operations, Phil Zelonky
Dec 17, 2025
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Ryan Harris
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Finding the Right Location: Gut, Math, and Knowing When to Commit
Everyone wants a formula for picking the perfect location. There isn’t one. It’s instinct sharpened by experience, supported by ruthless economics.
Dec 16, 2025
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Ryan Harris
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It’s Pre-shift Somewhere - The Power of Repetition
weekly dose of wisdom from my partner and our Director of Operations, Phil Zelonky
Dec 10, 2025
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Ryan Harris
Building a Team That Believes
This weekend, a 5-star Google review came in — one that actually made me pause. It wasn’t the rating.
Dec 8, 2025
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Ryan Harris
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Finishing the Week With Intention
Fridays in hospitality hit differently. Most people are winding down. We’re gearing up.
Dec 5, 2025
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Ryan Harris
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It’s Pre-shift Somewhere
weekly dose of wisdom from my partner and our Director of Operations, Phil Zelonky
Dec 3, 2025
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Ryan Harris
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The Details Make the Magic
Coming off a holiday weekend in hospitality always feels like you’ve run a marathon at a sprint pace. By Monday, most people are recovering. In this…
Dec 1, 2025
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Ryan Harris
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November 2025
What People Get Wrong About Opening a Restaurant in NYC
People romanticize restaurants. They see the lighting, the cocktails, the music, the crowd — and they think opening one is just about “good vibes” and a…
Nov 28, 2025
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Ryan Harris
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To Everyone Working Today: I See You
People assume the holidays are a break. Time off. Family time. Quiet moments.
Nov 27, 2025
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Ryan Harris
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Why Restaurants Are My Passion
I’ve spent more than two decades in restaurants, and people still ask me why I care this much.
Nov 24, 2025
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Ryan Harris
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A founder’s view of building hospitality in New York.
Real-time notes on concept creation, capital raising, design, operations, and the truth behind opening and scaling restaurants.
Nov 24, 2025
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Ryan Harris
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