Episode

So, You Want to Open A Restaurant? Drew Nieporent Tells All

Podcast: Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio
Published: Mar 27, 2026
Duration seconds: 3010
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Summary

Drew Nieporent has opened more than 40 restaurants, including iconic New York institutions like Nobu and Tribeca Grill. Today, he shares the secrets behind a restaurant’s longevity, the pros and cons of partnering with Robert De Niro and why he’d love to open a Jewish deli. Plus, Kevin West reveals how to grow a garden you’ll actually eat, we learn about Italy’s greatest unknown cookbook, Cheryl Day returns to answer baking questions, and we bake up Mexican-style biscuits. Get our adaptation of Kevin West’s recipe for Skillet-Roasted Chicken with Burnt Shallot Jus here . Get the recipe for Maque-Style Mexican Bisquetes here . Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify