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Sarah and Joe Ngo on Restaurant Life in Salem
Episode 2224th January 2025 • What's Happening Salem • Jacob Espinoza
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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

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