Serving authentic Spanish cuisine on Long Island proved challenging due to misconceptions about Spanish food, economic pressures, and shifting dining habits.
Real Spanish food is a tough sell here. A lot of people equate 'Spanish' with the cuisines of Central and Latin America, expecting tacos instead of tapas.
In this economic environment, people are cutting back. Weeknights are increasingly difficult, and peak dining times create pressure on table turnover and revenue.
The cost of everything else increases, and my insurance went up 60% one year to the next, reflecting broader challenges impacting local restaurants.
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