Danny Meyer
CEO, Union Square Hospitality Group
In 1985, at age 27, Danny launched Union Square Cafe in New York City. Danny Meyer is the CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group, and his restaurants and their chefs have earned an unprecedented seventeen James Beard Awards. He is the coauthor of The Union Square Cafe Cookbook, Second Helpings from Union Square Cafe, and Setting the Table, and he lives in New York City.
What Keeps Danny Meyer Up at Night?
Why the Union Square Hospitality CEO is always worried about his extended family.
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The Future of Cooking and Dining Out
Danny Meyer has been in the restaurant business for 24 years. He talks about how food television wrongly portrays the industry, and what impact this recession could have on high-end […]
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Tricks of the Trade
Restaurateur Danny Meyer explains his qualms with pushy restaurants and addresses a common rumor surrounding sushi.
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New York City’s Burger King
How the CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group came up with the idea for Shake Shack. Plus, why his 21st birthday was the best meal he’s ever had.
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How Not to Close a Restaurant in New York City
After 24 years without a closing, Union Square Hospitality group CEO Danny Meyer thinks the key to maintaining a brand is to have a sharp point of view.
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