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The bestselling business book from award-winning restauranteur Danny Meyer, of Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, and Shake ShackSeventy-five percent of all new restaurant ventures fail, and of those that do stick around, only a few become icons.
Author(s): Danny Meyer
336 Pages
Business + Money Management, Industries

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About the Book

From a legendary restaurateur comes an intimate and inspirational portrait of business, with hands-on experience, behind-the-scenes restaurant anecdotes, and the fascinating story of an unparalleled success in one of the worlds most unforgiving business arenas.

Book Synopsis

The bestselling business book from award-winning restauranteur Danny Meyer, of Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, and Shake Shack

Seventy-five percent of all new restaurant ventures fail, and of those that do stick around, only a few become icons. Danny Meyer started Union Square Cafe when he was 27, with a good idea and hopeful investors. He is now the co-owner of a restaurant empire. How did he do it? How did he beat the odds in one of the toughest trades around? In this landmark book, Danny shares the lessons he learned developing the dynamic philosophy he calls Enlightened Hospitality. The tenets of that philosophy, which emphasize strong in-house relationships as well as customer satisfaction, are applicable to anyone who works in any business. Whether you are a manager, an executive, or a waiter, Danny's story and philosophy will help you become more effective and productive, while deepening your understanding and appreciation of a job well done.

Setting the Table is landmark a motivational work from one of our era's most gifted and insightful business leaders.

From the Back Cover

A landmark, bestselling business book and a fascinating behind-the-scenes history of the creation of Danny's most famous eating establishments, Setting the Table is a treasure trove of valuable, innovative insights applicable to any business or organization.

Review Quotes

"Danny Meyer, restaurateur nonpareil, shares his never-fail recipe for business success." - Vanity Fair

"Restaurateur Danny Meyer offers a rich menu of business tips." - Time magazine

"Anyone in the hospitality industry would do well to consult 'Setting the Table'." - Wall Street Journal

"Rightly renowned entrpreneur-restaurateur Danny Meyer dazzlingly demonstrates here that he can nourish our minds as well as please our palates." - Steve Forbes, President and CEO of Forbes

"Persuasive and interesting, both as a storyteller and as a business adviser." - New York Times Book Review

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Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)

Weight: .55 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 336

Genre: Business + Money Management

Sub-Genre: Industries

Publisher: Ecco Press

Format: Paperback

Author: Danny Meyer

Language: English

Street Date: January 29, 2008

TCIN: 53748466

UPC: 9780060742768

Item Number (DPCI): 248-02-1009

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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