Despite some tough economic conditions impacting the hospitality sector, one big industry success story is set to hit a milestone.

Tala, the famed Samoan restaurant, celebrates three years in business this Tuesday, and it's accomplished a lot over those years.

Bookings are up, wait-lists are growing, and demand has only surged since Tala became the world’s first Michelin-starred Samoan restaurant earlier this year.

Chef Henry Onesemo says he's very thankful for the restaurant's success. 

"It's huge, we are super grateful for where we're at. We opened in the middle of a recession, and then just to see it grow incrementally within the last three years has been a testament to the community."

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Despite some tough economic conditions impacting the hospitality sector, one big industry success story is set to hit a milestone.
Tala, the famed Samoan restaurant, celebrates three years in business this Tuesday, and it's accomplished a lot over those years.
Bookings are up, wait-lists are growing, and demand has only surged since Tala became the world’s first Michelin-starred Samoan restaurant earlier this year.
Chef Henry Onesemo says he's very thankful for the restaurant's success.&nbsp;
"It's huge, we are super grateful for where we're at. We opened in the middle of a recession, and then just to see it grow incrementally within the last three years has been a testament to the community."
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