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WORK • Tuesday Routine
High touch
IAN TECKLIN • founder & CEO • Ripi (above left, with chief culinary officer, Joe Sasto)
Neighborhood you live in: Upper East Side
It’s Tuesday morning. What’s the scene at your workplace?
I have a two-year-old and a three-month-old, so the early part of the day is usually coffee, bottles, and hanging out with them before I head into my office in Midtown. I’m the founder of Ripi, a chef-driven frozen pasta brand that makes high-quality ravioli to cook at home. Since I’m a solo founder, every day touches a lot of areas.
What’s on the agenda for today?
We’re gearing up for a big retail launch in Target, so I’m spending a lot of time getting that in order. Today I’m reviewing details for the next production run, wrapping up our launch plan on social media, and coordinating freight to make sure product arrives on time. Running this brand means you spend almost as much time thinking about trucks and pallets as you do about pasta.
Any restaurant plans today, tonight, this weekend?
Tonight we’re going to Momokawa, one of my favorite neighborhood spots on the Upper East Side. It’s a nice break after thinking about pasta all day. On weekends, my wife and I try to sneak in a date night. This week we’re going to Crevette. I love Lord’s and Dame, so the sister restaurant has quickly become a favorite, even if it’s a trek from the Upper East Side.
How about a little leisure or culture this week?
I try to work out once a week at Padel Haus, usually the Williamsburg location. The reward after is grabbing a slice (or two) at Fini, which probably cancels out the workout but feels worth it.
What NYC store or service do you always recommend?
Roy’s Fish Market, a small, no-frills spot with some of the best fish in the city. And the negi toro hand roll while you’re waiting is mandatory.
Where are you donating your time or money?
I really admire the work City Harvest does across the city.
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