What's with the Pineapple?

What's with the Pineapple?


Ep. 40 - Grit & Grace: An American (Coney Island) Story

June 14, 2024

Grace Keros, co-owner of American Coney Island, joins What’s with the Pineapple and not just for a call-in interview. In true Grace-level of dedication she joins Justin and Emily in-person for all of the segments to add an operator perspective and, well, some tell-it-like-it-is truth. The three talk about the prospect of Michigan losing the tip credit – better referred to as careening off a cliff into the abyss – a new app that allows restaurants to sell leftover food instead of throwing it out and the new City of Detroit health inspection color coding ordinance and way more before getting into Grace’s story. As a family-owned business since 1917 and a Detroit staple, Grace talks about her family story, what makes American Coney stand out, her innovation into Coney Kits, and relives the NFL Draft experience. Justin and Grace are also both confused and concerned for the future of America after Emily illuminates the concept of coastal grandma aesthetic. Grab a coney and listen in!


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