Lisa Schroeder, chef/owner at Mother's Bistro, now in its 25th year in Portland, joins us on the podcast to discuss the state of the industry and what she's doing to keep moving forward at the restaurant.  That includes a new New York Deli menu.  Lisa explains that while there used to be real Jewish deli food in Portland, there's a vacuum for a real pastrami sandwich and other great dishes that needed to be filled, and she's doing it.  From homemade rye bread to artisan latkes and rugelach, she's doing what she does so well.   Also discussed, service in restaurants and how that affects the industry as a whole. Why service may be lacking, and whether it's fixable, or whether customers even care.   It's always a pleasure to have Lisa on the podcast and this episode is no exception.  With her experience and hard work, her insights are always interesting to absorb.   https://www.mothersbistro.com/  

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