Growth, Challenges, and Community Engagement with Patrick McManaman

University City Partners Podcast

Keith Stanley sits down with Patrick McManaman, the driving force behind the beloved University City hotspot, Famous Toastery. Together, they explore the unique journey of how this local gem has become an integral part of the community and the secrets behind its culinary successes.

Patrick McManaman shares candid insights about the inspiration and strategic decisions that led to the establishment of Famous Toastery in University City. Both Keith and Patrick discuss the restaurant's commitment to high-quality food, exceptional customer service, and community involvement, setting the stage for an engaging and informative conversation.

Episode Highlights:

03:42 - We've had several large parties come in celebrating their kids' graduations. They come in for birthday parties, office parties, and Christmas parties. We also do after-hours events for wedding receptions and baby showers.

03:54 - It's just the atmosphere of the restaurant and the location and the food and the staff, and everything just kind of draws everybody into wanting to be part of that to have that experience for themselves.

07:44 - I've seen both sides of us grow in the last nine years. The area itself is beautiful, with the water, the college, and all the new developments.

08:23 - For us as a business, it's going to continue to help us grow and get me more involved in community activities. With all these developments and families coming in, it makes us more able to give back to the community as well.

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