Ep. 32: Saint James Seafood's Matthew Kelly

Two people died and 25 people were injured, including nine firefighters, after a gas explosion shook downtown Durham and destroyed buildings on April 10, 2019. Kong Lee, 61, who owned the Kaffeinate coffee shop, was one of those killed in the blast. Nearby businesses, including Saint James Seafood, experienced damage and were forced to close. After nine months, Saint James will officially reopen on Thursday, Jan. 23. Owner and chef Matthew Kelly talked with the Out and About podcast about the explosion, the physical damage it caused the restaurant and the emotional turmoil he and his staff dealt with during the past nine months. And this is the Baby Yoda baby sweater that Kathy is dying for Ashley to teach her to make! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices