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Syr restaurant in Utrecht, Holland, has made it its mission to employee recent refugees. Half of owner Gijs Werschkull’s staff is Dutch, and half are refugees from Syria and Afghanistan. Syr does not receive government funding, and aims to appeal to all customers, regardless of political beliefs. “Left-wing people can like it, because we’re helping people who are in a difficult situation,” Werschkull said. “Right-wing people like it, because we’re helping people not be dependent on welfare.” (Lucky Peach)
Frank Pellegrino Sr., owner of Rao’s, considered to be the most exclusive restaurant in New York City, has died. He was 72 years old. Pellegrino was the nephew of Rao’s founder Charles Rao. In a statement, Pellegrino’s family called him “an impeccable curator of the City’s gritty, glorious past.” (Grub Street)
Chef Eduardo Garcia’s survival of an electric shock by a 2400-volt power line and subsequent cancer diagnosis has been made into a documentary film. “Charged: The Eduardo Garcia Story” tells the story of this Montana-based chef, and debuted this week at the Santa Barbara Film Festival. (Eater)
With the Super Bowl just days away, stadiums are working to improve the creativity and quality of food served. While hot dogs and popcorn aren’t going away, crab sandwiches, ceviche and espresso are also on offer. (The New York Times)
In a case out of Missouri, Kenneth Suttner, a 17-year-old former Dairy Queen employee, committed suicide in December. His supervisor, Harley Branham, is accused of workplace harassment leading to Suttner’s suicide. Branham has been charged with involuntary manslaughter. (Washington Post)
A new concept in New York City is serving raw cookie dough that’s safe to eat. DŌ serves up the cookie dough, made with pasteurized egg product and heat-treated flour, in scoops, in ice cream sandwiches and in milk shakes. (Thrillist)
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