Empathetic Leadership
Jihan Bayyari Jihan Bayyari

Empathetic Leadership

One of the most valuable things I’ve learned in my travels is that the best food is any destination is never at the fancy hotels. Follow the locals and you’ll eat well (and cheaply).

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Operating Cyclismo Cafe is Not For the Faint of Heart.
Jihan Bayyari Jihan Bayyari

Operating Cyclismo Cafe is Not For the Faint of Heart.

The median lifespan of a restaurant is 4.5 years. It is definitely not for the faint of heart, or the silent investor. Restaurants operate on a pretty small profit margin. Business dynamics and needs change on the fly and you need to be open and willing to nurture the needs of your business. If you think the business will be run to your needs, that’s the first and maybe critical mistake.

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Beautiful Food Encourages Healthy Choices
Jihan Bayyari Jihan Bayyari

Beautiful Food Encourages Healthy Choices

Seasonal, modern, and tasty are the parameters I use when designing new menu items. Beautiful food is a motivator. It motivates you to take a picture for your social accounts, and to make healthy choices.

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