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In a catastrophic year, I feel grateful for all the writers, photographers, illustrators, and editors who helped publish poignant and creative work on @resy.
Some highlights, in case you missed them:
Some highlights, in case you missed them:
Before COVID changed the world, @osayiendolyn wrote about societal narratives, @oxalisnyc, @kehindewileyart and the intersection of art and food — and how both can cast new ways on seeing the world.
And 12 months later, the walk-off hits harder than ever.
https://blog.resy.com/2020/01/oxalis-and-the-brooklyn-museum-join-forces-to-explore-dinner-art-and-the-writing-of-history/
And 12 months later, the walk-off hits harder than ever.
https://blog.resy.com/2020/01/oxalis-and-the-brooklyn-museum-join-forces-to-explore-dinner-art-and-the-writing-of-history/
I'm grateful for Nikki Cooper of Lower Haight institution @TwoJacksSeafood for sharing her powerful writing on San Francisco’s Black community, our city's systemic oppression, and the powerful longevity of her family's legacy. https://blog.resy.com/2020/06/on-san-franciscos-black-owned-restaurants-covid-19-and-the-first-american-pandemic/
I hope everyone reads and then re-reads "On Comfort Food and Black Excellence," an essay from Geoff Davis ( @geonate88), the chef of @truelaurelsf.
"I don’t have the answers, yet. But I believe that true freedom exists in ownership." https://blog.resy.com/2020/08/geoff-davis-comfort-food/
"I don’t have the answers, yet. But I believe that true freedom exists in ownership." https://blog.resy.com/2020/08/geoff-davis-comfort-food/
"Restaurants are the conduit that allows for people to come together, and that is a beautiful and essential thing. But in order to survive, our industry needs more protection."
Annie Shi ( @King_Nyc) wrote this in July; it's sadly more relevant than ever. https://blog.resy.com/2020/07/hospitality-save-restaurants-uncertainty-annie-shi-king/
Annie Shi ( @King_Nyc) wrote this in July; it's sadly more relevant than ever. https://blog.resy.com/2020/07/hospitality-save-restaurants-uncertainty-annie-shi-king/
Also as relevant than ever is @HughAcheson's April essay on the reopening dilemma.
(Sidenote: The good news is that I don't think he's become a dental hygienist … yet.) https://blog.resy.com/2020/04/dear-restaurants-we-dont-need-to-rush-back/
(Sidenote: The good news is that I don't think he's become a dental hygienist … yet.) https://blog.resy.com/2020/04/dear-restaurants-we-dont-need-to-rush-back/
Essential reading: @afrosypaella on why the survival of Black-owned legacy restaurants is paramount.
"For more than a century, these restaurants have been places to unite, places to shelter, places to gather when there were no other places to go." https://blog.resy.com/2020/05/black-owned-restaurants-atlanta/
"For more than a century, these restaurants have been places to unite, places to shelter, places to gather when there were no other places to go." https://blog.resy.com/2020/05/black-owned-restaurants-atlanta/
As kitchen culture shifts, I hope everyone knows about and learns from Samantha Quintero, the sous chef of @NtMRKT: "You’re never going to know a person’s potential if you never give them the opportunity." https://blog.resy.com/2020/02/meet-samantha-quintero-the-trailblazing-chef-quietly-powering-nightmarket-sahm/
I'm proud of two mega-projects this year:
First: Chinatown USA, featuring (among others):
@deannating
@cathyerway
@EllenBhang
@_momo_chang
@melissahungtx
@estarLA
@TienlonHo
@kungfupete
@pang
@sambakall
@jonkauffman
@mackenzief https://blog.resy.com/2020/08/chinatown-usa/
First: Chinatown USA, featuring (among others):
@deannating
@cathyerway
@EllenBhang
@_momo_chang
@melissahungtx
@estarLA
@TienlonHo
@kungfupete
@pang
@sambakall
@jonkauffman
@mackenzief https://blog.resy.com/2020/08/chinatown-usa/
And The Classics, featuring (among others):
@afrosypaella
@tomcolicchio
@soulfoodscholar
@streetgourmetla
@ChefKwame
@ChefDebVanTrece
@emilyjwils
@lesleyLA
@jbonne
@hseanbrock
@edouardojordan
... and more. https://blog.resy.com/the-classics/
@afrosypaella
@tomcolicchio
@soulfoodscholar
@streetgourmetla
@ChefKwame
@ChefDebVanTrece
@emilyjwils
@lesleyLA
@jbonne
@hseanbrock
@edouardojordan
... and more. https://blog.resy.com/the-classics/
In an effort to tell the stories behind the crisis, we created a video documentary series, going behind the scenes at four Los Angeles restaurants as they struggled to stay afloat through pandemic pivots.
Watch all four episodes here: https://blog.resy.com/2020/08/on-the-line/
Watch all four episodes here: https://blog.resy.com/2020/08/on-the-line/
It's a treat anytime @jbonne writes anything, but his nostalgic meditation on the past and future of @NomWah was particularly brilliant. https://blog.resy.com/2020/08/the-enduring-value-of-new-yorks-oldest-chinese-restaurant/
Sidenote: You should totally read @deannating's RESY RECAP THREAD, too! (And follow her, if you're not already!) https://twitter.com/deannating/status/1339316553968443392
So where do we go from here?
How can the restaurant industry be reborn as something better?
How can it be sustainable — for everyone?
Listening to Gabrielle Hamilton in conversation with @benleventhal left me with ideas, reflections and more questions. https://blog.resy.com/2020/12/gabrielle-hamilton/
How can the restaurant industry be reborn as something better?
How can it be sustainable — for everyone?
Listening to Gabrielle Hamilton in conversation with @benleventhal left me with ideas, reflections and more questions. https://blog.resy.com/2020/12/gabrielle-hamilton/
And because we all need a bit of hope, a quote from Rose Previte ( @compassrose_DC @maydandc) that still rings true:
"Fundamentally people want to gather with others … I think we have to change the way we do that for a while, but not forever." https://blog.resy.com/2020/05/rose-previte-maydan-future-of-restaurants/
"Fundamentally people want to gather with others … I think we have to change the way we do that for a while, but not forever." https://blog.resy.com/2020/05/rose-previte-maydan-future-of-restaurants/
