on Jefferson, The Kennedy, Union Public House, Global Grill … and we miss chizuko. Answers by: Michael Firth, General Manager
SABAI ON JEFFERSON
130 S. Jefferson St., facebook.com/sabaithai.soj What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers? Where to begin? 2020 has taught me patience and to be strong—not physically, but mentally. Our first year being open in downtown Pensacola has been fun, but 2020 has made it extra fun. We have to adjust to the changes. Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? "Just keep swimming."—Dory What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? It was a shock to the team when I announced we were expanding and opened up E-Saan Thai Street Food at The Garden at Palafox + Main. We're a creative team, and we have a lot of ideas to show Pensacola. Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? On break, Myke and I enjoy visiting other service industry friends we've meet this past year. Taco Agave, Global Grill, The Wine Bar on Palafox, Restaurant IRON, Garden & Grain and Nom Sushi Izakaya are just a few of our favorite places to hang. Answers by: Pam VanNess, Chef/Owner
SAMMY BARKER'S AMERICAN STREET FOOD
875 E. Nine Mile Road, sammybarkers.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers? 2020 has been a challenging year not only for us, but also for the food and beverage industry. We learned that our community will rally around us and wants us to succeed. We are appreciative of all our loyal customers. Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? Tomorrow will be better. What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? A little normalcy and growth sounds good for 2021. Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Sky's Pizza
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Pie, VooDoo BBQ & Grill, Big Jerk Soda Co., Mrs. Jones Cold Brew, Hot Spot Barbecue, I Heart Bento, Bon Beans Organic Coffee, Tea & Juice, Little Madness Brewing Co. and Union Public House. Answers by: Joel Jacobs, Owner
SKY'S PIZZA PIE
5559 N. Davis Highway, skyspizzapie.com What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers? 2020 has taught us that you can lose everything no matter hard you've worked for it, and your best employees will rise to the occasion to keep things going. Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? Keep it moving. What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? Normalcy of any type. Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Lao Ocean in Gulf Breeze. Answers by: Sarah Noble, Owner
VOODOO BBQ & GRILL PENSACOLA
1741 E. Nine Mile Road, Ste. 9, voodoobbq.com/pensacola What has 2020 taught you about your businesses, employees and/or customers? Be quick to adapt. Listen to your guests and they will tell you what will keep them coming back. Listen to your employees and they will share ideas to improve your business. Do you have a quote or mantra that keeps you going when things get tough? Focus on the things you can control. Pay no thought to the things beyond your control. What are you looking forward to next year—for your business, our city and beyond? Business—being able to cater to large gatherings of people again. Community—hopefully, more unity. Personally—traveling to some musical festivals with our friends. Other than your business, what are some of your local favorites? Sammy Barker's, Szotski's Cheesecakes, Another Broken Egg Cafe, Vinyl Music Hall, Flounder's Chowder House and Paradise Bar & Grill. Answers by: Rick and Sylvana West, Owners {in}
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