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Connections

Is now a good time to open a restaurant?

Barbara Glassman and Kayla Sandoval on "Connections"
Megan Mack
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WXXI News
Barbara Glassman and Kayla Sandoval on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, March 3, 2023
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WXXI News

Is now a good time to open a restaurant in the Rochester region? We talk with a new business owner about the state of the scene. We also hear from established restaurant owners who have weathered the past few years.

Our guests:

Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.