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How Houston Restaurants Are Surviving One of Its Biggest Economic Downturns


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It’s been a tough year for restaurants in Houston with so many popular places closing down. But, what’s being done by the restaurants to stay open and survive 2025? Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to Sonia Garcia, trending food reporter at the Houston Chronicle, about the different things restaurants are trying to stay afloat in this economic down turn. 


Stories we talked about on today’s show: 

  • The Houston restaurant scene is struggling. Here's why.
  • How Houston restaurants are using AI to save time and money

  • If you enjoyed today's interview with Awty International School's Head of Secondary, Tom Oden, learn more here.


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