From One Spot to Ten: How Skinny Louie Cracked the Miami Restaurant Code
Gonzalo Rubino built Skinny Louie from a single Miami spot to 10 locations. Here's the real story of how he scaled a restaurant brand without losing what made it special.
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Journalist and content creator at A Day in Miami. Covers culture, gastronomy, and lifestyle across South Florida.
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