Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business
 

Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business

by Danny Meyer

In October 1985, at age twenty-seven, Danny Meyer, with a good idea and scant experience, opened what would become one of New York City's most revered restaurants—Union Square Cafe. Little more than twenty years later, Danny is the CEO of one of the world's most dynamic restaurant organizations, which includes eleven unique dining establishments, each at the top of its game. How has he... (read more)

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jemps918
  • Rated 5 stars

One of the best books I've ever read; it would be a shame if only those interested in restaurants read Setting the Table. While it humbly unravels like a memoir, it is an inspirational business book that should be read ASAP by anyone whose job includes meeting people face-to-face.

In 1985, 27 year-old Danny Meyer opened what would become one of New York City's most revered restaurants--Union Square Café. Two decades later, he is heading 11 unique dining establishments, each at the...

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Trisha C
  • Rated 1 stars

A self-praising book that doesn't do much for giving tips and ideas on how to run a better restaurant or business, just tells us how 'great' this man is, the expensive tastes he has and how boring his childhood was.

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