Sarah and Joe Ngo on Restaurant Life in Salem
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