Opening Soon Presents: "The Build"

It’s the day we’ve been waiting for all season: Ursula is open! In this episode we hear the staff celebrating on opening night, and debrief with Eric and Lani about surviving their first week of service. Plus, Jenny and Alex reminisce on the opening - and closing - days of their restaurant Goods. 

Additional music in this episode by Doctor Turtle, HolinzaCC0, Andy G. Cohen, Jan-Michael Hökenschnieder & Fachhochschule, and 10 Echo.

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It’s the final week before opening and a LOT is happening. Moving day, construction, staff training, friends and family; this episode has it all. Plus, a visit from Ursula herself! 

Additional Music in this episode by HolinzaCC0, Jan-Michael Hökenschnieder & Fachhochschule, and Captive Portal.

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On this season of Opening Soon– which we are affectionately calling The Build– we’re taking a look at all aspects of opening a brick and mortar. In today’s episode, we’ll hop onto a rollercoaster of emotions. We’re painting a picture of how self care and mental health look during a build, and using all the colors we can get our hands on. Listen in for some deep reflections, lessons learned along the way, and an intimate look behind the scenes of team TILIT.

Additional Music in this episode by  HolinzaCC0, Koi-Discovery,, Rowan Jane, Jahzzar, Portrayal, Bauchamp

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In this episode of The Build; tune into Eric - in conversation with his collaborators - as he spends time intentionally sourcing ingredients, wines and spirits for his new beverage menus at Ursula's new home. 

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Additional Music in this episode by  Jahzzar, Jan-Michael Hökenschnieder & Fachhochschule Dortmund, TRG Banks, Rowan Jane, Fields Ohio. 

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The Build takes a deep dive into the process of building up a new restaurant from signing the lease to opening day. In this episode, not only do you get more glimpses at the fun aesthetic bits, but you’ll also hear about the processes and systems behind making sure customers feel taken care of in the space that Eric and Team Ursula are in the middle of creating. Between architects pointing fingers at plumbers, and deciding on plate ware, you’ll hear about the nitty gritty required to build up (and out) your brick and mortar world. 

Additional Music in this episode by HolinzaCC0, TRG Banks, Koi-Discovery, Dilating Times, Rowan Jane, Andy G. Cohen, Oji.

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Build! In this episode, we explore the world of Ursula: meet new team members and take a deep dive into the values and systems that Eric and Lani plan to instill in the new location.

Plus, get a glimpse at how the team is restructuring compensation for employees to better serve everyone and encourage warmer hospitality. 

Additional Music in this episode by Andy G. Cohen, Koi-discovery, Mildperil, Oji, & HolinzaCC0. 

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On this season of Opening Soon, called The Build, we’re following along one chef’s journey from open to close… and all of the pieces in between. In this episode, we talk money, honey! From putting together the capital to get the process started, to figuring out how your brick and mortar can make some of that cash back, you’ll hear about all things money, money, money, mon-ey (mon-ey!). And for the long-time listeners, you’ll finally get in on the scoop on our own financial fairytale with Goods. 

If you’d like to support chef Eric See and his team at Ursula, check out their ongoing Crowdfunding here. 

Additional Music in this episode by HolinzaCC0, TRG Banks, Pawel Fesczuk, Koi Discovery, Dilating Times.

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With The Build, we’re pulling back the curtain to reveal the nitty gritty details of turning a concept into a living, breathing, eatery. In this episode we tackle one of the biggest obstacles to realizing your concept: the lease.

Plus, this episode introduces a key player in making Ursula 2.0 a reality. Meet Lani Halliday: event producer, baker, brand builder, and hilarious human. Get to know her and how she got wrapped up in Eric’s vision.

Additional Music in this episode by HolinzaCC0, Jahzzar, & TGR Banks. 

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In The Build, we’re following one chef’s journey to open a brand new restaurant, from signing the lease until the doors actually open. If you haven't listened to the first episode, you should start there. 

In this episode, we hear some of our earliest recordings with Eric, where he fills us in on the months-long journey to find Ursula a new home. Along the way we traverse Brooklyn, negotiate with shady real estate brokers, and even have a brush with death. 

Additional Music in this episode by Andy G. Cohen, Koi-discovery, Correspondence, Dilating Times, & HolinzaCC0. 

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In this season of Opening Soon, we’re undertaking a project we’ve been wanting to do for years. In The Build, we’re going to follow one chef’s journey to open a brand new restaurant as it’s happening. From the moment that they signed the lease until the doors are actually open, you’ll get to witness the emotional highs and the lows, how things go well, how things get delayed; all in real time.  

In this episode, we meet the subject of our series, hear a bit about their food journey so far, and get a sneak peek at what’s coming this season. 

Additional Music in this episode by Andy G. Cohen, Koi-discovery & HolinzaCC0. 

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