Many restaurants are the expression of a lifelong passion for a certain type of food. Chefs and owners develop menus and spaces that speak to the specifics of their own life story, their feelings about sustainability and connection to the land around them, or a cuisine they fell in love with over their travels. Other restaurants, however, are the result of a savvy entrepreneur reading the market and coming up with something that fills a gap in the market even if there isn’t a personal connection at play. Read More