It’s at all times nice to see good folks succeed, and the companions behind Noko — Jon Murray, Wilson Brannock and Junior Vo — are positively good folks. Not solely are they driving excessive on the success of their two (critically acclaimed) eating places, Noko and Kase x Noko, however they’re engaging in nice issues each inside and out of doors their eating places.
Giving again to the group is a core tenet at Noko, and that begins with the workers. Along with offering aggressive pay and a four-day work week, possession affords workers entry to on-line therapist visits, a paid health club/yoga membership, medical health insurance and different worker betterment advantages like a novel journey reimbursement program that encourages and assists workers in broadening their views via journey.
With an distinctive Asian-inspired menu and nice service, Noko leads with its coronary heart
This dedication to appearing as a change agent relating to worker relations earned Noko a coveted segment on CBS Mornings’ “The Dish,” a particular mark of feat for each the restaurant and PR group. Within the phase, Vo delights the CBS correspondent together with his meals and likewise impresses her with the restaurant’s dedication to creating a greater work atmosphere. (See the total phase embedded on the backside of this submit.)
Noko’s mission additionally consists of giving again to the higher group, particularly to the Nashville Kids’s Alliance. The native nonprofit offers evaluation, counseling companies and court docket help for Davidson County youth who’ve been victims of sexual abuse; Nashville Kids’s Alliance additionally offers little one sexual abuse prevention coaching. Noko contributes 1 p.c of the restaurant’s earnings to NCA and is the host of the Dine to Shine: Lighting the Evening for Nashville’s Kids fundraising occasion, which is developing Thursday evening, April 3, at Saint Elle in Wedgewood-Houston.
On the time of this writing, tickets are nonetheless obtainable for the dinner, which can start with a welcome reception at 5:30 p.m. adopted by a dinner and keynote presentation sharing the mission of the group. When Noko reaches out for assist in the chef group, cooks reply! Along with meals from the superb kitchen staffs at Noko and Kase x Noko, they’ll be joined by extra expertise from Maiz de la Vida, Oak Steakhouse, Worldwide Market, O-Ku Sushi and Cafe Babu.
The dinner will conclude with a ceremony honoring each (nameless) younger one who was served by NCA up to now 12 months, adopted by music and dancing to have a good time the accomplishments of 2024. Even if you’re unable to attend, you may nonetheless participate in a fundraising silent public sale on-line. You’ll be bidding towards the oldsters in attendance at Saint Elle, however perhaps they’ll get distracted by the music and you may ace them out when the public sale closes at 9:15 p.m.!
