Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem!

In this episode, Jacob Espinoza sits down with Joe and Sarah, former owners of Chubby Bao House, to discuss:

• Their journey from food truck to brick-and-mortar restaurant.
• The challenges facing restaurants in Salem's current economy.
• Their transition out of restaurant ownership.
• And much more!

Timestamps:

03:53 - Starting out in the food business

12:12 - Restaurant industry challenges

20:06 - Impact of state workers on downtown

22:27 - Advice for future restaurant owners

34:45 - Future plans

44:56 - Memorable moments