Listen "Sustaining the Plate: Dr. Frankie Weinberg on Food Waste, Profit, and the New Orleans Restaurant Reality"
Episode Synopsis
In this premiere episode of the Fellows Podcast series, International Business Fellows Ben Romanstein and Amelia Sicko interview Dr. Frankie Weinberg, Chase Minority Entrepreneurship Distinguished Professor at Loyola University New Orleans’ College of Business and co-owner of Pomelo and Good Catch, two Thai restaurants in New Orleans.Dr. Weinberg offers a candid look into the challenges New Orleans restaurants face as they work to stay sustainable—both environmentally and financially. From reducing food waste to making intentional operational decisions in a fiercely competitive market, he explains what it really takes for a restaurant to survive and thrive in America’s most iconic food city.A must-listen for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, sustainability, food systems, or the behind-the-scenes realities of the restaurant industry.
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