http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ en-us https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/791c99c50c2d15c2f12cf9daa0f2bc4e?s=400&d=mm&r=g http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ Gary Stern's stories. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/05/15/diner-24-opens-near-gramercy-park-reversing-the-trend/ A global restaurateur Stratis Morfogen with New York City roots is opening a 24-hour diner in Gramercy Park, Diner 24, and might explore opening up more in the future, if it succeeds. . Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_6643ba6714d1ed0d35e24d00 Wed, 15 May 2024 08:49:10 -0400 2024-05-15T10:56:02-04:00 A global restaurateur Stratis Morfogen with New York City roots is opening a 24-hour diner in Gramercy Park, Diner 24, and might explore opening up more in the future, if it succeeds. . Daniel Kwak Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/05/14/next-level-burger-moving-to-new-heights-with-veggie-grill-acquisition/ A plant-based burger chain Next Level Burger has acquired a rival, grown to 26 locations, and in the future, expects to expand even more. Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_663d106d5b6c9e396cb536d8 Tue, 14 May 2024 08:52:16 -0400 2024-05-15T09:01:43-04:00 A plant-based burger chain Next Level Burger has acquired a rival, grown to 26 locations, and in the future, expects to expand even more. Jonathan Phillips Photography Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/05/08/porto-rico-importing-hybrid-coffee-bean-business-thriving-in-greenwich-village-for-over-a-century/ A family coffee business Porto Rico Importing is proving that generating multiple revenue streams and being savvy in real-estates are keys to longevity. Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_6637ed9c6c94ea62e01554be Wed, 08 May 2024 08:54:30 -0400 2024-05-08T08:54:35-04:00 A family coffee business Porto Rico Importing is proving that generating multiple revenue streams and being savvy in real-estates are keys to longevity. Courtesy of Porto Rico Importing Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/05/06/barcade-bararcade-is-expanding-and-on-an-environmental-mission/ Barcade, a bar with video and pinball games, is approaching its 10th location, all company-owned, and is on target to expand more. Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_66313d14ce10b62ec09033f3 Mon, 06 May 2024 08:52:37 -0400 2024-05-06T09:23:14-04:00 Barcade, a bar with video and pinball games, is approaching its 10th location, all company-owned, and is on target to expand more. Courtesy of Barcade Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/05/01/in-the-far-west-village-of-nyc-hungry-llama-is-attracting-a-clientele/ A West Village café Hungry Llama, in an out-of-the-way location, is trying to use a community model to engender customer loyalty and creating a neighborhood vibe. Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_662a8c5ee839300a51372ad5 Wed, 01 May 2024 08:46:49 -0400 2024-05-07T00:01:01-04:00 A West Village café Hungry Llama, in an out-of-the-way location, is trying to use a community model to engender customer loyalty and creating a neighborhood vibe. Geoff Tischman Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/04/24/golden-corral-buffet-restaurant-thriving-in-the-bronx/ Golden Corral’s only franchise within New York City has carved out a loyal audience looking for buffet food at a reasonable price. Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_66224b11cd5fd16fc35a4181 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:45:23 -0400 2024-05-02T06:19:10-04:00 Golden Corral’s only franchise within New York City has carved out a loyal audience looking for buffet food at a reasonable price. Courtesy of Golden Corral Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/04/22/james-beard-award-winning-chef-opens-donut--chicken-franchise-thats-taking-off/ A fast-casual restaurant chain, Federal Donuts & Chicken, is showing signs of success with franchising. Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_661fc7d3f31ea41f683c2798 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:45:06 -0400 2024-05-02T06:02:33-04:00 A fast-casual restaurant chain, Federal Donuts & Chicken, is showing signs of success with franchising. Michael Persico Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/04/18/lartusi-in-the-west-village-of-new-york-city-debuts-a-supper-club/ A well-respected Italian restaurant in the West Village of New York, which already has a separate wine bar and sandwich shop, just opened a supper club that is attracting mostly people in their 20s and 30s. Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_661e801318df7a542297e042 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:44:13 -0400 2024-05-02T05:48:24-04:00 A well-respected Italian restaurant in the West Village of New York, which already has a separate wine bar and sandwich shop, just opened a supper club that is attracting mostly people in their 20s and 30s. Adam Kane Macchia Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/04/17/high-end-skogen-kitchen-making-a-name-for-itself-on-the-plains-of-south-dakota/ A high-end restaurant, Skogen Kitchen, in a small town in South Dakota, has found its niche and attracts tourist and locals. Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_661e639d5fe8a323358da25f Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:39:56 -0400 2024-04-17T08:40:02-04:00 A high-end restaurant, Skogen Kitchen, in a small town in South Dakota, has found its niche and attracts tourist and locals. Rachel Zeroth Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/04/16/mr-broadway-proving-that-the-jewish-deli-can-still-thrive-in-nyc/ A kosher deli, Mr. Broadway, has made adjustments to its menu to appeal to a wider audience, and is renovating its site as well. Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_6614413eec67ea21306ae387 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:48:27 -0400 2024-04-17T03:58:04-04:00 A kosher deli, Mr. Broadway, has made adjustments to its menu to appeal to a wider audience, and is renovating its site as well. Ngawang Lodoe Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/04/05/veracruz-inspired-tacos-are-leading-to-a-growing-restaurant-group-in-austin/ The Vazquez sisters have turned one food truck in Austin into 4 with 3 taco restaurants and a bar and are looking to expand. Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_66056ac192fa8d625c319aec Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:45:03 -0400 2024-04-08T04:04:08-04:00 The Vazquez sisters have turned one food truck in Austin into 4 with 3 taco restaurants and a bar and are looking to expand. Courtesy of Veracruz All Naturals Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/04/04/buunni-coffee-making-a-name-for-itself-in-upper-manhattan/ Buunni Coffee launched in Washington Heights in upper Manhattan and has stayed true to its roots there and in Inwood. Pictured is its original location. Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_660d8a1dc5eb322d15ad9fe0 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:46:16 -0400 2024-04-05T03:45:14-04:00 Buunni Coffee launched in Washington Heights in upper Manhattan and has stayed true to its roots there and in Inwood. Pictured is its original location. Courtesy of Buunni Coffee Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/03/29/nourish--bloom-market-on-several-missions-including-using-ai/ The couple is trying to overcome the food deserts that occupy mostly lower-income neighborhoods, by providing access to fresh fruits and vegetables, vital items for a healthy diet. Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_6602c48e812cb44f06deb3ed Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:48:11 -0400 2024-05-09T12:24:37-04:00 The couple is trying to overcome the food deserts that occupy mostly lower-income neighborhoods, by providing access to fresh fruits and vegetables, vital items for a healthy diet. Courtesy of Nourish + Bloom Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/03/28/female-owned-la-barbecue-thriving-in-austin/ The woman-owned bbq spot la Barbecue in Austin shows that women can run barbecue joints and prepare tasty bbq items, just as well, if not better, than men. Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_6601d55c6af5ae432872b5db Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:51:48 -0400 2024-03-30T03:33:00-04:00 The woman-owned bbq spot la Barbecue in Austin shows that women can run barbecue joints and prepare tasty bbq items, just as well, if not better, than men. Meg Nanna Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/03/27/friendlys-restaurants-in-the-midst-of-another-comeback/ Damaged by closing so many of its locations, Friendly’s Restaurants is trying a full revival, including remodeling and brand refreshing to bounce back. Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_65fd9b2b0ae8ac1a0d10f2fe Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:48:50 -0400 2024-03-28T03:42:26-04:00 Damaged by closing so many of its locations, Friendly’s Restaurants is trying a full revival, including remodeling and brand refreshing to bounce back. Courtesy of Friendly's Restaurant Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/03/20/le-macaron-french-pastries-intensifying-americas-love-of-parisian-desserts/ A French macaroon specialist is proving that Americans have a yen for French desserts in many locales. Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_65f477a8b92b1328463ebef7 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:36:00 -0400 2024-03-22T03:40:04-04:00 A French macaroon specialist is proving that Americans have a yen for French desserts in many locales. Courtesy of Le Macaron Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/03/11/south-dakotas-pheasant-restaurant-and-lounge-earns-james-beard-classics-award/ Staying true to its South Dakota roots, Pheasant Restaurant and Lounge has earned a James Beard Classic Awards and yet has adapted its menu. Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_65e9c75253bdb972627072a9 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:54:16 -0400 2024-03-12T04:14:48-04:00 Staying true to its South Dakota roots, Pheasant Restaurant and Lounge has earned a James Beard Classic Awards and yet has adapted its menu. Courtesy of Pheasant Restaurant Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/03/08/gadfly-bar-the-tucked-away-lounge-thats-drawing-a-crowd-in-nyc/ A tucked-away neighborhood hang-out Gadfly Bar is proving that a small-town atmosphere can make a name for itself, even in NYC. Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_65ea1b3810b1ea4b71f01596 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:02:04 -0500 2024-03-12T03:55:34-04:00 A tucked-away neighborhood hang-out Gadfly Bar is proving that a small-town atmosphere can make a name for itself, even in NYC. Courtesy of Gadfly Bar Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/03/06/epic-burger-in-chicago-taking-over-another-burger-chain/ A restaurateur in the Chicago area is expanding his Epic Burgers chain and has his eye on franchising in the future. Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_65e22f7451a29700181e2d95 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 09:00:46 -0500 2024-03-07T07:16:54-05:00 A restaurateur in the Chicago area is expanding his Epic Burgers chain and has his eye on franchising in the future. Courtesy of Epic Burger Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/02/28/korean-bbq-chain-going-beyond-the-rocky-mountains/ A Korean BBQ chain is proving that it can work anywhere by expanding to new markets. Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_65dcbd93a29fad76c2eec84e Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:43:24 -0500 2024-02-29T12:08:53-05:00 A Korean BBQ chain is proving that it can work anywhere by expanding to new markets. Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/02/22/greenbergs-bagels-its-three-owners-unite-and-then-venture-off-into-new-businesses/ The three Greenberg’s Bagels owners are proving that cooperation can boost one business while each explores additional separate ventures. Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_65ce4f0334588132a81a122c Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:51:38 -0500 2024-02-26T02:30:40-05:00 The three Greenberg’s Bagels owners are proving that cooperation can boost one business while each explores additional separate ventures. Julian Cavin Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/02/21/chipotle-founder-steve-ells-tries-for-another-home-run-with-kernel/ Chipotle founder Steve Ells is trying to succeed with a plant-based menu at Kernel that relies on robots to prepare food that reduces the number of employees needed to run it. Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_65d3d3e3792c442411c02f80 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:26:06 -0500 2024-02-22T03:08:37-05:00 Chipotle founder Steve Ells is trying to succeed with a plant-based menu at Kernel that relies on robots to prepare food that reduces the number of employees needed to run it. Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/02/12/banter-staying-alive-through-employee-ownership/ Employee ownership, where the staff now owns 10%, which will rise to 20% over the long-term, is keeping Banter thriving. Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_65c8d4fa454d8558ae30fa44 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 09:00:07 -0500 2024-02-19T02:13:47-05:00 Employee ownership, where the staff now owns 10%, which will rise to 20% over the long-term, is keeping Banter thriving. Courtesy of Banter Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/02/09/chipotle-expanding-faster-than-you-can-say-burrito/ Chipotle is opening up around 300 new stores—or more—in 2024, necessitating a major employment outreach, in cities and suburbs, country-wide. Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_65bbd9db1ae60f5d4b36460b Fri, 09 Feb 2024 08:51:27 -0500 2024-02-19T02:04:37-05:00 Chipotle is opening up around 300 new stores—or more—in 2024, necessitating a major employment outreach, in cities and suburbs, country-wide. Courtesy of Chipotle Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/2024/02/08/el-castillo-de-jagua-lower-east-side-caribbean-restaurants-thriving-by-offering-affordable-prices/ A Pan-Caribbean restaurant El Castillo de Jagua on the Lower East Side is demonstrating that offering cut-rate prices can help an eatery to flourish. Gary Stern, Contributor Gary Stern, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/garystern/ content_65c4d0d37f67e8256af352cf Thu, 08 Feb 2024 08:06:07 -0500 2024-02-19T01:49:19-05:00 A Pan-Caribbean restaurant El Castillo de Jagua on the Lower East Side is demonstrating that offering cut-rate prices can help an eatery to flourish. Courtesy of El Castillo Dining /dining Lifestyle /lifestyle Dining /dining business standard