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Danny Meyer on His Career as a Restaurateur

Danny Meyer is well known for turning Shake Shack from a hot dog cart in Manhattan into a global burger empire. But he’s also the founder of some of New York’s most acclaimed names, including Gramercy Tavern, Union Square Café, and Maialino. The key to his success is great service, and he sat down with Walter Isaacson to discuss his illustrious career.

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