In episode 2, we sat down with Lida Danielyan, the owner of Café Amara, a cozy underground gem tucked beneath the buzz of Beverly Hills. With no prior restaurant experience and a background in customer service, she shares what inspired her to leap into hospitality.

We explore lessons learned as a first-time operator, how her perception of the restaurant industry shifted, and the unique challenges she faces with such an unusual location.

Key Discussion Topics:

1 - Why did you buy Cafe Amara, and how did your customer service experience play a role?

2 - What lessons did you learn as a first-time restaurant operator? Did your perspective change about the industry? 3 - What challenges does Cafe Amara's unique location cause?

4 - What role has technology played in the growth of the business?

If you'd like to check out Cafe Amara, view their ordering website here: https://food.orders.co/cafeamara

Check out the full video of this episode on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYQGSXHugLU

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