John Shields is a talented and genuinely nice person. He's a chef/owner of Gertrude's Chesapeake Kitchen, author of 5 books, host of two television shows, James Beard nominee and now runs a non-profit to bring community together called Our Common Table. It's our delight to have an entertaining and informative episode. You'll learn how a boy from Baltimore, brought up in a tightly knit Irish community was able to use his creativity and positive attitude to delightful heights in California. We'll let you listen for all the fun stories and laughter, followed by some smart and effective collaborations and community building for good!  <a href="https://gertrudesbaltimore.com/">Gertrude's Chesapeake Kitchen</a> website at Baltimore's Museum of Art. Please follow and participate in social media.  <a href="https://www.ourcommontable.org/">Our Common Table</a> website. Please follow and participate in <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/ourcommontable_js/">Instagram</a> and <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/OurCommonTable/">Facebook</a>.

Biz Tips: Strategy is Key

Runing a cafe, bar, restaurant or artisinal business?  Are you in a city, town or village and wish you could get some inspiration and strategy. Host Martha Lucius, restaurant strategist puts the limelight on food and beverage owners and draws out what makes it tick. You'll hear success stories, statistics and all the ways we love hospitality.   

Who is Martha Lucius? She was a owner/operator for 18 years, and now is a business strategist and world traveler with a distinguishing palette. Martha values small changes in operations that evolve big success in fiscal stability and delighted diners.  Read more here: Marthalucius.com.

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