The Buildout Podcast: Popina

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How did James O’Brien build the restaurant where seemingly every sommelier in New York wants to drink wine on their night off? The prices are certainly part of the appeal, but the success of Popina comes from something deeper. It begins with the owner’s sense of hospitality — which carries through to the entire staff — and a shared commitment to creating a restaurant that feels inviting, delicious, and accessible.

On this episode of “The Buildout,” James joins Adam to discuss how he created a restaurant that is both a destination and a neighborhood spot filled with regulars — even when many of those regulars live nowhere nearby.

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