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Red Lobster...The Beginning
THE PAPERBACK IS BLACK AND WHITE AND THE HARDCOVER IS COFFEE TABLE SIZE AND IN COLOR.
In this insider’s look at the genesis of the locally grown, nationally known phenomenon that is Red Lobster, you’ll find that the quality of Charley Woodsby’s recipes is matched only by the integrity and inspiring story of the man behind the food.
The gracious hospitality of his South Carolina upbringing made a big impact on businessman and restaurateur Charley Woodsby. The concepts of generosity and community led him to create one of America’s most popular restaurants—Red Lobster. In Red Lobster...The Beginning you’ll learn how Charley turned his childhood dinners in Spartanburg, South Carolina into a dining experience American families still choose again and again.
Charley’s focus on relationships, honesty, and clarity of vision shine through as he successfully starts seventy-two Red Lobsters, creates Florida’s Talk of the Town restaurants, opens a high-end steak house, and earns the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Filled to the brim with life stories, business tips, delicious recipes straight from restaurant menus, and colorful and candid photos of personal, professional, and charitable exploits, this kitchen inspiration is a must-have for anyone passionate about the stories behind some of the most famous food in America.
One-hundred percent of this book's royalties will be donated to charity.
In this insider’s look at the genesis of the locally grown, nationally known phenomenon that is Red Lobster, you’ll find that the quality of Charley Woodsby’s recipes is matched only by the integrity and inspiring story of the man behind the food.
The gracious hospitality of his South Carolina upbringing made a big impact on businessman and restaurateur Charley Woodsby. The concepts of generosity and community led him to create one of America’s most popular restaurants—Red Lobster. In Red Lobster...The Beginning you’ll learn how Charley turned his childhood dinners in Spartanburg, South Carolina into a dining experience American families still choose again and again.
Charley’s focus on relationships, honesty, and clarity of vision shine through as he successfully starts seventy-two Red Lobsters, creates Florida’s Talk of the Town restaurants, opens a high-end steak house, and earns the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Filled to the brim with life stories, business tips, delicious recipes straight from restaurant menus, and colorful and candid photos of personal, professional, and charitable exploits, this kitchen inspiration is a must-have for anyone passionate about the stories behind some of the most famous food in America.
One-hundred percent of this book's royalties will be donated to charity.
271 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 25, 2018
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November 4, 2018
Fascinating window into the history of casual dining
Enjoyed this concise look into the history of Red Lobster, a staple in casual dining. Charley Woodsby is a true pioneer and helped shape the way we eat out in America.
Enjoyed this concise look into the history of Red Lobster, a staple in casual dining. Charley Woodsby is a true pioneer and helped shape the way we eat out in America.
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