After building one of New York’s most beloved taqueria groups, the team behind Taqueria Ramirez enters a new phase: three new restaurants in one year, a James Beard nomination, a new chef partnership, and a seafood wine bar opening in the West Village. This season follows Giovanni, Tania, Chef Carlos, and the Ramirez team as they scale from cult favorite to growing restaurant group, without losing the precision, personality, and trust that got them here. RSSVERIFY
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Signup to Generate a PitchAfter building one of New York’s most beloved taqueria groups, the team behind Taqueria Ramirez enters a new phase: three new restaurants in one year, a James Beard nomination, a new chef partnership, and a seafood wine bar opening in the West Village.
Recent episodes include "Scaling Restaurants: The Tech That Actually Helps" (20 October 2026, 45 minutes), "A New Chef Partnership Brings New Opportunities" (13 October 2026, 49 minutes), and "Meet El Camarón Peludo" (6 October 2026, 56 minutes).
The Build: Restaurant 201 publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 136 episodes.
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The Build: Restaurant 201 is a business show with 136 episodes published.
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Episode #5
Restaurant technology should make the business easier to understand and operate. If it creates more friction, more dashboards, or more work for the team, what exactly is it helping? As the Ramirez group grows across...
Episode #4
Scaling a restaurant group means bringing more people into the center of the business. That only works when authority, trust, and expectations are clear. This episode explores the partnership between Giovanni Cervantes...
Episode #3
El Camarón Peludo is not Taqueria Ramirez with seafood. It is a new full service restaurant with its own identity. In this episode, Tania and Chef Carlos Barrera take us inside the development of the group’s...
Episode #2
Opening one restaurant is hard. Opening several at the same time requires a completely different operating system. Gio and Tania walk us through the opportunities that moved the Ramirez group from two restaurants toward...
Episode #1
What changes when a beloved neighborhood restaurant becomes a growing restaurant group? In the Season Three premiere of The Build, we meet Giovanni Cervantes and Tania Apolinar, the founders of Taqueria Ramirez and...
Episode #19
After months of planning, it all comes down to opening day — nerves, joy, and community collide. In this episode of The Build, Rasheeda takes us behind the scenes of the final countdown. From a friends-and-family soft...
Episode #18
Great service is as memorable as the food itself — and the buzz starts before the doors open. In this episode of The Build, Rasheeda defines her restaurant’s steps of service and launches her pre-opening marketing...
Episode #17
Restaurants run on people. Hiring, training, and planning payroll can make or break a business. In this episode of The Build, Rasheeda shares how she’s building her team with intention. From creating a culture of equity...
Episode #16
Behind every smooth guest experience is technology that makes it all possible. In this episode of The Build, Rasheeda sets up a Square-powered POS system that brings efficiency, data, and seamless retail to her new...
Episode #15
Every dish tells a story. At Ramen by Ra, the menu is more than recipes — it’s a reflection of culture, innovation, and community. In this episode of The Build, Rasheeda explores the process of menu creation. From broth...
Episode #14
A restaurant isn’t just food. It’s an experience you can see, touch, and even taste. In this episode of The Build, Rasheeda dives into the creative side of building a restaurant brand. From packaging to signage to...
Episode #13
Permits, contractors, and design dreams — restaurant building isn’t just physical, it’s emotional. In this episode of The Build, Rasheeda walks us through the realities of construction. From dealing with red tape to...
Episode #12
Real estate, leases, and the nerve-wracking search for funding — this chapter of Rasheeda’s journey shows the high stakes of restaurant expansion. In this episode of The Build , Rasheeda takes us inside her hunt for the...
Episode #11
Ambition, pressure, and a splash of chaos — Rasheeda’s story of expanding Asa-Ramen is about more than broth and noodles. In this episode of The Build: Ramen by Ra , Rasheeda shares her origin story and what drives her...
Episode #10
It’s the day we’ve been waiting for all season: Ursula is open ! In this episode we hear the staff celebrating on opening night, and debrief with Eric and Lani about surviving their first week of service. Plus, Jenny...
Episode #9
It’s the final week before opening and a LOT is happening. Moving day, construction, staff training, friends and family; this episode has it all. Plus, a visit from Ursula herself! The Build is produced by Taylor Early...
Episode #8
On this season of Opening Soon– which we are affectionately calling The Build– we’re taking a look at all aspects of opening a brick and mortar. In today’s episode, we’ll hop onto a rollercoaster of emotions. We’re...
Episode #7
In this episode of The Build; tune into Eric - in conversation with his collaborators - as he spends time intentionally sourcing ingredients, wines and spirits for his new beverage menus at Ursula's new home. If you...
Episode #6
The Build takes a deep dive into the process of building up a new restaurant from signing the lease to opening day. In this episode, not only do you get more glimpses at the fun aesthetic bits, but you’ll also hear...
Episode #5
Welcome to the latest episode of The Build! In this episode, we explore the world of Ursula: meet new team members and take a deep dive into the values and systems that Eric and Lani plan to instill in the new location...
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