Good Food

Writing the manual for change

The hospitality industry is a natural landing spot for many of California’s 10 million foreign-born workers. Immigrants who speak little English can find work behind the scenes, where language isn’t a barrier to entry, such as washing dishes or barbacking. But advancing beyond those roles can be difficult. Aaron Polsky , bar manager at Harvard & Stone, spoke to Evan about his efforts to create bartending manuals in Spanish for immigrant workers.