In this episode, I chat with Mike Boraccio, the Executive Chef at Isabel’s market and eatery in Saugatuck, MI. We discuss the changing landscape of fine dining and restaurant work in the era of COVID-19, how some businesses are pivoting, and the importance of prioritizing staff wellbeing and safety.

You can follow Mike on Instagram, @mborraccio

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

Ruminate, a nonprofit innovation lab, is digesting some Questionable Food. Community food leaders join us every other week to discuss what they wish more folks were talking about. Each guest shares stories of their triumphs, struggles, and frustrations, with a focus on the ethics, equity, and environmental sustainability issues within our food system. As we move from community to community, we gain a closer look at the breadth of the American food experience. Hosted by Kara Kaminski-Killiany. Produced by Ryan Kaminski-Killiany. Research Assistance by Monika Krol.