Filipino restaurant Lolo and Lola thrives while most food businesses fail
Kim and Jay were rivals at a Manila culinary school. Today they are married chefs running Lolo and Lola, a Filipino restaurant in Watson. It has survived almost ten years, rare in Canberra where most food businesses close by their fifth birthday.
Why it mattersThe couple show that a restaurant built on culture and community, not just profit, can beat the odds in a tough market.
AustraliaLolo and Lola shows Canberra's Filipino community has built a durable gathering place after years of visiting others' kitchens, and demonstrates how migrant food businesses can anchor local culture.
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