Restaurants are back baby. Aside from reopening, many restaurateurs are taking the opportunity to expand and grow their businesses. Commercial rents are still down in many markets and that means deals are to be had. For a proven restaurateur that’s made it through the pandemic, they’re an especially attractive tenant. Whatever the reason, opening season is in full swing and that means new success stories to learn from here on Opening Soon. 

Our guest today is Chef Ashish Alfred, Chef and owner of nationally renowned restaurants Duck Duck Goose in Maryland and soon to be one in Washington DC. Al is outspoken about his journey as a chef and restaura ...