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Time to navigate the exhilarating world of virtual restaurants with Geoff Alexander, the entrepreneurial leader behind WowBao. This intriguing episode promises to dive into the finer details of this revolutionary sector, where we discuss the triumphs, the challenges, and the sheer potential that lies within. Geoff's passion for this space is infectious as he spills the beans on WowBao's unique approach to consistency and execution, and the importance of having resilient partnerships.

Are virtual kitchens the future? Is their impact on traditional restaurants fair game or an unwarranted criticism? We tackle these pressing questions with an unbiased lens, exploring the various models within this space and the pivotal role of delivery platforms like Uber Eats and DoorDash. We also shed light on the controversy that often surrounds virtual brands, questioning the fairness of the criticism they receive for simply trying to survive and generate revenue. 

Geoff reveals the importance of supply chain partnerships in virtual brands. His insights into the success story of WowBao's standout Chinese food underlines the significance of having a unique product and a robust supply chain. Listen on as we reveal the recipe for success within the virtual restaurant landscape, underscored by innovation, resilience, and strategic partnerships!

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Three rural Connecticut hospitals have recently suspended labor and delivery services or announced plans to do so, leaving locals with fewer and farther away options. Today on Where We Live, we get the latest on what this means for rural residents. How are labor and delivery services changing in our state?

Plus, the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority begins accepting applications December 1, with paid leave benefits going into effect in 2022. Hear from CEO Andrea Barton Reeves.

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• Andrea Barton Reeves - CEO, Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave Authority
• Nicole Leonard - Health Reporter, Connecticut Public
• Ilda Ray - Chairperson, Windham/Willimantic NAACP Education Committee; Windham Board of Education
• John Brady - Executive Vice President, AFT CT

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We explore what is masked and hidden in the food world. From culinary imitation and unseen nutritional compounds, to anonymous Mukbang feasts, we pull back the veil. We explore hidden aspects of food production, food composition, and food enjoyment.  

Further Reading:

From the imitation meat story, read more about Dr. Steven Van Vliet and his research on the nutritional differences between plant-based meat and grass-fed meat.

Learn about oxalate content and food alternatives for stoneformers through this Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health resource. Also see this story’s guest Dr. Ross Holmes , and his research on dietary calcium oxalates and stoneforming. 

To read more about the DoorDash & Grubhub lawsuits, check out this McKinsey study  that was referenced in the story. Also read the City of Chicago’s press release for the lawsuit, as well as DoorDash’s response to the allegations. 

For a brief overview of mukbang in American culture versus Korean culture, read here. Also, read here for more about the rise of single-person households and emotional well-being. The mukbang sounds in this episode are excerpts from Youtube videos by 문복희 Eat with Boki, Stephanie Soo, and Eat with Que.

For a long time there has been a conversation about the high rates that third party ordering apps charge restaurants. With the added financial stresses caused by COVID-19 and rapidly dwindling revenue for operators, this issue has been brought to the forefront. In this episode David “Rev” Ciancio of Branded Strategic Hospitality shares strategies to make third party, first party, or last mile delivery solutions work for your restaurant. He discusses what to consider if you’re building a digital ordering suite for in-house delivery in addition to sharing other options to save money on delivery while still creating a branded experience for the consumer. 

Find Rev’s free webinars on Youtube, like this one and this one about delivery. And Rev’s bootcamp will pick up again in the fall. To get in touch with Rev and keep up with upcoming events and additional resources, visit his website here or find him on Instagram and Facebook.

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