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A business professor explains what he learned by going undercover to work behind the counter in seven fast food restaurants. Later on, Chris Bohjalian shares his new novel about a woman working in a homeless shelter. And we hear one woman's story of battling heroin addiction. Plus, Ruth Reichl pays tribute to the signature foods of the Lower East Side.
Behind the Counter Business Tips
Business professor Jerry Newman recently took a break from the classroom to work behind the counter in seven fast food restaurants. In My Secret Life on the McJob, he explains what he learned about effective management skills by going undercover in restaurants like McDonald’s and Burger King.
My Secret Life on the McJob is available for purchase at amazon.com
The Double Bind
Chris Bohjalian shares his new novel about a woman who becomes obsessed with a box of photos taken by a homeless man.
The Double Bind is available for purchase at amazon.com
A True Story of Heroin Addiction
Kate Holden graduated from the University of Melbourne with an honors degree in classics and literature. But after college, she tried heroin with friends, and it took over her life. She ended up turning to prostitution to support the addiction, before eventually kicking the drug. Her memoir is In My Skin.
In My Skin is available for purchase at amazon.com
Tastes of the Lower East Side
Ruth Reichl, editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine, explores some of the most beloved foods of the Lower East Side. She’s joined by Mark and Niki Federman, third and fourth generation owners of Russ & Daughters.
Some Places to Sample Jewish Lower East Side Culture:
Katz's Deli, 205 E. Houston Street
Kossar's Bialys, 367 Grand Street
The Pickle Guys, 49 Essex Street
Streit Matzo Co. , 150 Rivington Street
Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery, 137 E. Houston Street
Bialystoker Synagogue, 7-11 Willett Street/Bialystoker Place
New Amsterdam Public Market
Lower East Side Tenement Museum
Guss' Pickles, 87 Orchard Street
Gertel's Bake Shop, 53 Hester Street
East Side Glatt, 500 Grand Street
G&M at 41 Essex, 41 Essex Street
Eastside Supermarket, 504 Grand Street
Moishe's Kosher Bakery, 504 Grand Street
Hungering for America: Italian, Irish and Jewish Foodways in the Age of Migration is available for purchase at amazon.com
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