Ghost Kitchens Might Be the Future of Restaurants | Bon Appétit
"A Baltimore oyster bar that describes itself as the first female- and Black-owned oyster bar in the state and a safe space for Black and LGBTQ communities; pre-pandemic it hosted drag brunches and karaoke nights. After being released from its lease, the owner operates out of a hotel kitchen, which provides a new audience but no visibility or signage, leaving the business "out of sight, out of mind." Heavy commissions from third-party delivery services (at least 15 percent) and sharply reduced demand have left sales about 90 percent down and average weekly revenue around $2,000, but the owner is keeping the delivery operation running to preserve what she built and hopes to reopen a brick-and-mortar location." - ByPriya Krishna
