Serving Up Community: Secrets from Soul & Smoke and the James Beard Foundation

06/08/2025 38 min
Serving Up Community: Secrets from Soul & Smoke and the James Beard Foundation

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Episode Synopsis

Independent restaurants do more than serve food—they anchor communities. Dr. Anne McBride of the James Beard Foundation and Chef D’Andre Carter of Soul & Smoke join Emily to explore how independent restaurateurs build resilience, embrace transparency, use data, and forge deeper connections with customers. Tune in for actionable insights on navigating rising costs, leveraging technology, and growing through authentic engagement.

James Beard Foundation

Soul & Smoke

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