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Kenny Lao is the principal of Culinary Task Force, a hospitality consultancy based in Venice, California. Clients include Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Nike, 21c Museum Hotels, Ash NYC, Taco Bell, and Oakland International Airport. Prior to CTF, Lao co-founded and was managing operator of NYC’s Rickshaw Dumpling Bar, an Asian fast-casual restaurant group.
for lunch. It was the summer of 2006, and the dumplings at my first New York City
