Chef Ryan Hidinger, right, and his wife, Jen Hidinger, top, are close to their dream of turning their underground supper club into a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Joining them on the venture is Ryan's sister Kara Hidinger, bottom, and friend Ryan Smith, left.
Inside Staplehouse, a purpose-driven restaurant —
Chef Ryan Hidinger, right, and his wife, Jen Hidinger, top, are close to their dream of turning their underground supper club into a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Joining them on the venture is Ryan's sister Kara Hidinger, bottom, and friend Ryan Smith, left.
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The original windows will be restored before the restaurant's opening at the space in Atlanta's Old 4th Ward.
Inside Staplehouse, a purpose-driven restaurant —
The original windows will be restored before the restaurant's opening at the space in Atlanta's Old 4th Ward.
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Chef Ryan Hidinger was diagnosed with Stage IV gallbladder cancer in December. Atlanta's culinary community was quick to help raise money for his treatment.
Inside Staplehouse, a purpose-driven restaurant —
Chef Ryan Hidinger was diagnosed with Stage IV gallbladder cancer in December. Atlanta's culinary community was quick to help raise money for his treatment.
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The upstairs of the building will be used to house the foundation arm of Staplehouse, meant to support other members of the culinary community who encounter unexpected financial hardships.
Inside Staplehouse, a purpose-driven restaurant —
The upstairs of the building will be used to house the foundation arm of Staplehouse, meant to support other members of the culinary community who encounter unexpected financial hardships.
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Ryan Hidinger and his team give a tour of the building in Atlanta, just a few blocks from the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Inside Staplehouse, a purpose-driven restaurant —
Ryan Hidinger and his team give a tour of the building in Atlanta, just a few blocks from the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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The rear of the building will become the main entrance for Staplehouse.
Inside Staplehouse, a purpose-driven restaurant —
The rear of the building will become the main entrance for Staplehouse.
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Ryan Hidinger's diagnosis left the team with a renewed sense of purpose.
Inside Staplehouse, a purpose-driven restaurant —
Ryan Hidinger's diagnosis left the team with a renewed sense of purpose.
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