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Resilience Stories: After Her Father Was Deported, She Bought and Expanded His New Jersey Restaurant

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At 29, she was the epitome of the American Dream, having come to the United States from Peru as a child, Morales was a college graduate, a homeowner living in Garfield, New Jersey, who held a sales and development management position at Blinds To Go. Look how popular Mexican food, Asian food, Italian food restaurants are.

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Nikki Guard and Her Team of Culinary Queens Lead the Charge at Denver’s Guard and Grace

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At the helm is Nikki Guard, a seasoned veteran in the restaurant industry and the co-owner and beverage director of TAG Restaurant Group , which she operates alongside her husband, co-owner and executive chef Troy Guard. Today, Nikki sees success in the restaurant business as more than just financial gains.

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The Real Good Life Takes Dinner Stress Off Your Plate

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In seventh grade, Maggie Skarich Joos dreamed of owning a restaurant. But years later, after studying hospitality management and working in several restaurants, Skarich Joos realized the long evenings weren’t a good fit for her. This article originally appeared in the July/August 2023 issue of SUCCESS magazine.

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A Q&A With Brian and Jamie Ratner, the Founders of CertifiKID

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Jamie: I was in charge of security management at a law firm, and I had a blog on the side related to food and fitness—just what my interests were. I stumbled upon the company Groupon when it was first starting and I loved the concept, but it was all spas and restaurants. He also wrote the foreword for our book.

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Flexibility In Design: Turning A Workplace Into An Outdoor Oasis

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This article was written by Brian Parker and was originally published on Work Design Magazine. For example, The Commons at Lake Hearn has unique features that include eco-friendly rain gardens, clean air filtration, a healthy restaurant with outdoor seating and WiFi-connected greenspaces for working, meeting and gathering.

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8 Travel Destinations for Wellness, Relaxation and Rejuvenation

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Under the guidance of an experienced equine manager, guests can further improve their relationship with themselves and their well-being. Photo courtesy Atzaró Agroturismo Hotel Agritourism and wellness go hand in hand at Atzaró Agroturismo Hotel , a rural hotel sprawling with manicured gardens, courtyards and farm-to-fork restaurants.

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Raise a Glass: The Popularity of Nonalcoholic Drinks Is Marking a Shift in Drinking Culture

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If you walk into a restaurant or a grocery store, the options are still very limited. Changing the narrative Inclusivity Raising public awareness often starts close to home, where bars and restaurants that prioritize alcoholic over nonalcoholic beverages can be some of the biggest advocates for a true shift in drinking culture.

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