Speaker 1
I was born in india. I was 14 when my family migrated to united states. I have a master's degree in business. I like to play sports especially tennis. I love to cook.
Speaker 2
I am a meat eater. I like running. I wear pants. My parents grew up in alaska. I work as a programmer.
Speaker 1
I play tennis. I am from India. I moved to the US when I was a teenager. I hate the cold. I like cooking.
Speaker 2
I enjoy running. I am from Alaska. I live in Minnesota. I like grilling. I like steaks and burgers. I am a coder.
Speaker 1
Afternoon, how are you today?
Speaker 2
Good how are you?
Speaker 1
Exhausted I just got back from playing tennis. Do you like any sports?
Speaker 2
I enjoy going for runs. Where are you from?
Speaker 1
Originally india, but my family came to the us when I was a teen.
Speaker 2
Ahh thats cool, my parents and I are from alaska but now we live in minnesota.
Speaker 1
Anything interesting to do there?
Speaker 2
It's beautiful so definitely, but you have to be prepped for the cold. No shorts.
Speaker 1
Aw man, I would do horrible there then. Have any interesting hobbies?
Speaker 2
I enjoy grilling. I really like steaks and burgers. Yourself?
Speaker 1
When I can I cook, and I love making new dishes. What a coincidence!
Speaker 2
Yeah that is cool! What do you do? I am a coder.
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Speaker 1
I play tennis. I am from India. I moved to the US when I was a teenager. I hate the cold. I like cooking.
Speaker 2
I enjoy running. I am from Alaska. I live in Minnesota. I like grilling. I like steaks and burgers. I am a coder.
Speaker 1
What do you write code for?
Speaker 2
I'm a math major. I write codes for math functions as a hobby to be submitted to Mathematica.
Speaker 1
That's pretty cool! What an interesting job. I work as a chef in a restaurant.
Speaker 2
I wouldn't call that a job, won't pay my rent, more like for a sense of accomplishment. What restaurant are you working at?
Speaker 1
It's a small, family-owned restaurant. More like a diner. The food is great and seeing regular customers is fun.
Speaker 2
What state are you at? I should go visit your restaurant sometime.
Speaker 1
I'm in central New York. Come on over! We have good, homestyle food.
Speaker 2
I will visit when I go to New York next time! I was afraid it will be further south since you said you hate the cold. How are you coping with NY winter? 
Speaker 1
Eh, the winter's are pretty bad. I wasn't prepared for that at all. I turn the heat up and have a lot of blankets. I mostly go outside for work and food. haha
Speaker 2
I cannot relate to that but I can understand a little. My friend from Indonesia came to visit me last winter and she kept wearing 5 layers of clothing every time we go outside. 
Speaker 1
Yeah, that sounds like me in the winter. I have a lot of hoodies. haha The summers here are nice, though! There are a lot of interesting places to go.
Speaker 2
Any recommendation for places to visit in NY? I prefer places close to nature so I have no idea where to go when visiting big city like NY.
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Speaker 1
I play tennis. I am from India. I moved to the US when I was a teenager. I like cooking. I am employed as a chef at a family-owned diner. I enjoy the reguolar customers that come in. I live in central New York. I hate cold weather. I own many hoodies. I like summertime in NY.
Speaker 2
I enjoy running. I am from Alaska. I live in Minnesota. I like grilling. I like steaks and burgers. I am a coder. I am a math major. I write math function computer code for Mathematica. I have a friend who lives in Indonesia. She came to visit me recently. I enjoy nature spots.
Speaker 1
What's your favorite nature place to go?
Speaker 2
My favorite nature spot is the Smokey Mountains.  They are about 5 hours from me and I go 3-4 times a year.  Its so beautiful.  Have you ever been?
Speaker 1
that sounds lovely. I haven't been! I live across the country but would love to go someday. Which states are the Smokeys in?
Speaker 2
They run through TN and NC.  Absolutely breathtaking views, I highly recommend a visit if you ever get the chance.  What nature spots do you enjoy?
Speaker 1
Will do! I love the Catskills here in NY, and also the Delaware Water Gap. Both are great for hiking in the summer. Have you ever been to the east coast?
Speaker 2
Yes, I went to college in Philadelphia!  I visited the Poconos one winter.
Speaker 1
that's so cool! that's right near where I grew up. it's pretty. Did you go to Temple for college? 
Speaker 2
No I went to LaSalle.  But I have a relative that works at Temple!
Speaker 1
ah that's cool; my cousin is attending temple now! Lasalle is a great school too. Did you enjoy your college years there?
Speaker 2
Yes I really did. Philadelphia is a far cry from what I am used to so it was a bit of culture shock but I adapted well and loved it.  I've been back to visit several times.
Speaker 1
It's a cool city. But the midwest is very different! I worked in Michigan for awhile and it felt very different from NY or PA
Speaker 2
Yes its crazy how different areas can be, like youre in a whole different world!
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Speaker 1
I play tennis. I am from India. I moved to the US when I was a teenager. I like cooking. I am employed as a chef at a family-owned diner. I enjoy the reguolar customers that come in. I live in central New York. I hate cold weather. I own many hoodies. I like summertime in NY. I have never been to he Smokey Mountains. I live across the country from them. I would like to go there. I love the Catskills and the Delaware Water Gap. I grew up near the Poconos. I have a cousin attending Temple. I think Philadelphia is a cool city. I worked in Michigan for awhile.
Speaker 2
I enjoy running. I am from Alaska. I live in Minnesota. I like grilling. I like steaks and burgers. I am a coder. I am a math major. I write math function computer code for Mathematica. I have a friend who lives in Indonesia. She came to visit me recently. My favorite nature spot is the Smokey Mountains. I live 5 hours from the Smokey Mountains. I go there 3 or 4 times per year. I went to college in Philadelphia. I visited the Poconos one winter. I went to LaSalle for college. I have a relative that works at Temple University. I found Philadelphia to be a bit of a culture shock, but I adapted and love it now. I have been to visit it several times.
Speaker 1
My family is thinking of opening a second diner and having me run it! I would miss my regular customers but it would be an amazing challenge. 
Speaker 2
No way! That sounds like an amazing opportunity. Where would the new diner be located?
Speaker 1
A little bit to the North from the first one, it seems a good location, near a highway.
Speaker 2
Oh, I am sure that location will attract a lot of business. Will it be an exact replica of the existing diner, as in same name and same menu, etc.?
Speaker 1
We are trying the same thing so there will be savings, I think it is optimal, but I did not write the cost function to optimize it. Maybe you could help me ?
Speaker 2
Sure, I would love to. Maybe I can make a trip out to the existing diner to also get a feel for the business...but mainly to try the food!
Speaker 1
There will be lots of free food when  we will test our ovens and fryers. Do you want to come ?
Speaker 2
I thought you would never ask! What would you say is the most delicious item on your menu?
Speaker 1
We make our own chicken nuggets, with chicken thighs so they are juicy. It is the most popular dish. I could make a chicken burger  out if it ,just for you. 
Speaker 2
Just for me? I would be honored! I love a good french fry too, I bet you do those really well! 
Speaker 1
That is why we have a big fryers, goods fries are very popular and easy to make. They go very well with our steaks since we fry them in beef fat. 
Speaker 2
Wow! It doesn't sound the healthiest, but good for a treat every now and then. I cannot wait! When should I make the trip out to see you?
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Speaker 1
I play tennis. I am from India. I moved to the US when I was a teenager. I like cooking. I am employed as a chef at a family-owned diner. I enjoy the reguolar customers that come in. I live in central New York. I hate cold weather. I own many hoodies. I like summertime in NY. I have never been to he Smokey Mountains. I live across the country from them. I would like to go there. I love the Catskills and the Delaware Water Gap. I grew up near the Poconos. I have a cousin attending Temple. I think Philadelphia is a cool city. I worked in Michigan for awhile. I like the location of the new diner. I need help developing the business plan.
Speaker 2
I enjoy running. I am from Alaska. I live in Minnesota. I like grilling. I like steaks and burgers. I am a coder. I am a math major. I write math function computer code for Mathematica. I have a friend who lives in Indonesia. She came to visit me recently. My favorite nature spot is the Smokey Mountains. I live 5 hours from the Smokey Mountains. I go there 3 or 4 times per year. I went to college in Philadelphia. I visited the Poconos one winter. I went to LaSalle for college. I have a relative that works at Temple University. I found Philadelphia to be a bit of a culture shock, but I adapted and love it now. I have been to visit it several times. I know how to run business/restaurants. I would like to trial food from new places.  I enjoy eating. I like greasy food. I have a busy schedule so I like to plan ahead and be organized.
Speaker 1
We got the final permits for the new diner and I have a contact for refurbished kitchen equipment!
Speaker 2
That's fantastic! Congrats!! How soon is everything going to be set up?
Speaker 1
It will be a little bit before the equipment can be delivered and then I have to order the food and train workers, so it might be a while yet. 
Speaker 2
Still, that's still amazing. Do you know what item you want to add to you rmenu?
Speaker 1
I think I'm going to do Southern/LowCountry food. It's my favorite! What kid of a restaurant would you pick if you were going to open one?
Speaker 2
That sound delicious. Have you been cooking up a storm figuring out recipes? And probably something related to grills. I love grilled anything. 
Speaker 1
I have! Lots and lots of cooking. Not as much in the past lil bit though because it's so hot, even with air conditioning.
Speaker 2
Oh man I get that. The heat can be unbearable in the kitchen. If you ever need a taste tester, I'm your person :) Are you opening the resturant on your own or do you have a partner?
Speaker 1
No, it's just me. I have control issues - I don't want to have to wait for someone else's input if I need to make a decision. More work in the beginning, but more reward if it pays off.
Speaker 2
Wow that must be tuff. But hey you have experience, so you'll do great! That is so true, more work than play definitely pays off in the long run.
Speaker 1
Well, let's hope. Something like 9 of every 10 new restaurants fail within a year, so it's a risk. Do you like Southern food?
Speaker 2
I didn't know that, best of luck, though hard work is more important :) I grew up in the north so I haven't been exposed to a lot of Southern food. I'll drop by your restaurant whenever you open.
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