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Running a restaurant might seem like a dream come true — good food, great vibes, and the chance to serve up joy on a plate.  

But what’s cooking behind the scenes? It’s a never-ending dance of balancing budgets, managing people, and surviving the pressure of every customer, every order, and every shift.  

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about what it takes to start and manage a restaurant — and keep it open. 

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MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about what it takes to start and manage a restaurant — and keep it open.

Running a restaurant might seem like a dream come true — good food, great vibes, and the chance to serve up joy on a plate.  But what’s cooking behind the scenes? It’s a never-ending dance of balancing budgets, managing people, and surviving the pressure of every customer, every order, and every shift.  MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about what it takes to start and manage a restaurant — and keep it open. 

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