Stratis Morfogen

Lessons in innovation and entrepreneurship from building a New York City restaurant empire Stratis Morfogen has been one of the most innovative names in New York City’s hospitality scene for decades. From bringing the famed Fulton Fish Market online in 1997 to pioneering the automat movement with Brooklyn Dumpling Shop to opening a 25,000 square foot venue in Times Square during the pandemic, Morfogen continues to disrupt the status quo. In Be a Disruptor, Morfogen provides an unconventional, real-world education for any entrepreneur by sharing how he beat the odds in the cutthroat, mob-influenced New York City restaurant world. Morfogen teaches readers what he has learned about finding business opportunity in any situation, starting new ventures in times of adversity, and succeeding against all odds in one of the most challenging environments in the world. It’s a playbook for entrepreneurs with the page-turning qualities of a memoir. With lessons for navigating pressures from powerful entities like the New York mob and local government, restarting mentally and financially after failed ventures, being aggressive when competitors are being conservative, and managing business and personal relationships, Be a Disruptor is a can’t miss, street-smart education for any entrepreneur, restauranteur, or anyone interested in how the NYC hospitality world really works.

Cheesesteak, corned beef and pastrami taste great as a sandwich - but they taste even better reimagined as a dumpling. In Damn Good Dumplings, successful restaurateur Stratis Morfogen shows you just how easy it is to merge American flavours with the classic dim sum favourite. This book is great for beginner home cooks, because the dumplings are easy to make and prepare. Kids love dumpling flavours like Grilled Ginger Chicken, Funky Chunky Vegetable and Short Rib Stacked because they're encased in dough and fun to eat. Whip them up for a weekday dinner that the whole family will love, or wow all your friends at your next dinner party without having to spend all day in the kitchen. Whether you're looking for dumplings made with traditional ingredients or one that's a little more out of the box, Damn Good Dumplings will guide you step by step, ensuring you'll have a flavourful bite to eat in no time. This book contains 60 recipes and 60 photographs.