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Episode #11 – Marrying the Business

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The Rundown:

  • Ciao Osteria is a family restaurant in more ways than one.
  • You’re at home when you’re at Ciao Osteria.
  • Food that is as Italian as you get.
  • The customer is king.
  • Being married to the restaurant.

Summary

Cousins Sal and Anthony went in together to open Ciao Osteria, the best and most Italian Italian restaurant in northern Virginia. Now, a mere three and a half years later, they’ve won so many awards that their wall doesn’t have room for any more plaques or accolades. They give advice to people thinking of starting a business or opening a restaurant, and give tips on how to make the customer’s experience one worth Yelping about.

Time-Stamped Show Notes

  • [00:35] Introduction to Sal and Anthony, owner and chef of Ciao Osteria.
  • [01:50] How their childhoods helped bring them together for Ciao Osteria.
  • [03:34] Ciao Osteria is a family at work.
  • [03:54] Starting and expanding Ciao Osteria.
  • [05:26] The secret ingredient to rave reviews.
  • [07:15] Each dish is the best for each customer.
  • [07:48] Inspiration for the dishes.
  • [09:33] Ciao Osteria’s struggles.
  • [11:34] Transitioning from owning their own restaurants to owning one together.
  • [13:28] Creating the customer experience.
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