The latest episode of the Boulos Beats podcast features an interview with Harding Lee Smith, the founder of The Front Room, The Corner Room, The Grill Room, The Mountain Room at Sunday River, and The Last Run Room in Newry.
Chef Smith shares his remarkable journey, from his introduction to the restaurant industry at the age of seven to his formal training at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America. Together, they explore the vision, inspiration, and challenges behind Smith’s five celebrated establishments…The discussion also delves into the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, persistent staffing challenges, and the complexities of rising operational costs.