A Student Turned His Dorm Room Into A Restaurant And The Results Were Delicious
Jonah Reider is a senior at Columbia University studying sociology and economics, and he's already operating his own business–what makes it so cool is that it's within the confines of the prestigious school. Pith is the name of his restaurant, and it's getting massive attention from foodies not just in attendance Columbia, but from people all over NYC.
He explained to GrubStreet: "I recognize how presumptuous it is to casually cook and get so much attention." Let's see how far he can take this.
He started the small bistro by working out of his dorm room's communal kitchen. His table had room for four, and one day he realized the potential literally sitting at his table. The idea is to improve his craft while hanging out with friends and meeting new people.Â
The idea is that visitors contribute between $10 and $20 to accommodate for the cost of groceries and his valiant efforts in the kitchen. It's one of the hottest pop-up restaurants in NYC and it's that cheap. Seriously, this is an incredible happening.
That's simply jaw-dropping. Pith is in high demand, and Reider couldn't be happier about it. It's a chance to experiment in the kitchen and meet countless new people. "There’s no curtain between the kitchen and the living room...whoever comes over will have a great time and hopefully will spend some time with me, too." So, what exactly is this hot new restauranteur experimenting with?Â
And a plethora of of salivating options. Reider explained: "People's palates develop as they get older. It’s important to eat tons and tons of different dishes."
But, with multiple 5 star reviews on Yelp and the attention he's receiving for his talents in the kitchen, maybe it'd be worth looking in to. Of course, he need to find new digs, because after graduation he won't be able to stick around in his campus housing/place of business at the moment.
"Can I create a venue for food and interaction that’s different from a restaurant? It’s making me think about what it means to have a dining experience." We're ex