When Erick Williams began working in restaurants, it was a means to an end. The Chicago native believed the best way he could serve his community would be through rehabbing neglected buildings in his neighborhood, and he was just looking for a way to fund that. But over the next two and a half decades, Williams came to realize he had the skills, temperament, and vision to build a foundation for a better, more equitable industry for all. Williams joined Food & Wine for an unfiltered and inspiring conversation about mentorship, guiding a team through the challenges of COVID-19, and how to make people feel like they are truly welcome.

Virtue Restaurant

https://www.virtuerestaurant.com/

Food & Wine Pro

https://www.foodandwine.com/fwpro

Communal Table

https://www.foodandwine.com/fwpro/communal-table-podcast

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