Our Research: Pioneering a Sustainable Future
At SHIA Restaurant, we believe exceptional Korean cuisine and groundbreaking sustainability go hand-in-hand. As ‘씨앗 (shi-at)’ (Korean for ‘seed’), we're planting the seeds of transformative change that extend far beyond our kitchen. SHIA serves as a living laboratory, committed to rigorous research and implementing innovative sustainable practices.
Our mission reaches beyond our dining room. We transparently share our data-driven findings and practical blueprints with the wider industry and community. Through partnerships like OpenTable, we aim to inspire how one can adopt sustainable solutions while maintaining excellence. Our vision is to catalyze widespread change, impacting not just hospitality but all industries and aspects of daily life. We invite you to join this ongoing conversation. We understand this journey involves continuous learning, embracing both successes and challenges. Step by step, we're working to normalize sustainable practices for everyone.
The vision behind SHIA is to elevate the industry, and that doesn’t stop at cuisine. SHIA is committed to redefining what a restaurant can be—confronting issues of climate change, limited resources, pollution and worker wellness. SHIA seeks to inspire lasting industry change.
SHIA has three primary research goals: zero plastic, zero gas and waste reduction. Strategies to achieve these goals will be developed based on data collected. SHIA will publish all its groundbreaking research through its exclusive research partner, OpenTable. Use these free, open-source findings to solve challenges and inspire meaningful change at your restaurant.
Redefining Tomorrow’s Restaurants
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Our Research Initiatives
Zero Plastics
Create a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis and blueprint to remove single-use plastics.
Zero Gas
Waste Reduction
Collaborating for Change
Beyond SHIA’s primary research goals, we actively collaborate with industry partners like OpenTable to amplify our impact. All insights and strategies stemming from these collective efforts will be hosted exclusively on OpenTable, ensuring widespread access to our findings.
Our research initiatives are driven by a commitment to shaping a more sustainable and resilient future for the restaurant industry. None of this would be possible without the incredible support of our friends at OpenTable, who share our vision for a food world that values sustainability, innovation, and community impact.
Together, we’re working to uncover insights that will pave the way for greener practices, from sourcing to waste reduction, creating a positive ripple effect across the entire industry.
Stay tuned for more information on our first round of research initiatives, and get ready to join us on a journey toward meaningful change in dining.
In addition to SHIA’s primary research goals, university partner academics will explore cultural and academic models for change within the industry. All insights and strategies stemming from these efforts will be hosted exclusively on OpenTable.
Our research initiatives are driven by a commitment to shaping a more sustainable and resilient future for the restaurant industry. None of this would be possible without the incredible support of our friends at OpenTable, who share our vision for a food world that values sustainability, innovation, and community impact.
Together, we’re working to uncover insights that will pave the way for greener practices,
from sourcing to waste reduction, creating a positive ripple effect across the
entire industry.
Stay tuned for more information on our first round of research initiatives and get ready to join us on a journey toward meaningful change in dining.