05/21/2020
“The biggest challenge for me was deciding how best to effectively pivot with the new climate. Competition needs to set aside and a true coming together of the minds to push forward ideas. When chefs first opened their restaurants, they were solving “a problem” for their patrons. Now they have to figure out what the “new problem” is and fix it. Ask and keep an open communication with your customers. If ever there was a time to shine with your creativity it is during change. Most people are clamoring for guidance. If you’re not fired up to go out and guide your customers and community then I don’t know what you’re doing.”
-Chef Jumoke Jackson