What happens when tech startups backed by venture capital create food delivery apps, and a whole new system, that is relied on by restaurant folks across the U.S.? We chat with the folks at Homeroom To Go - the takeout-only location of the popular Oakland, CA mac and cheese restaurant - about how these apps have affected their business. David Yaffe-Bellany, business reporter from the New York Times, joins us again to talk about some of the larger national trends. More info:The Rise of the Virtual Restaurant by MIke Isaac and David Yaffe-BellanyThe Cloud Kitchen Concept: An Addition to the Restaurant Delivery Marketplace by Allie TetreaultCustard’s Last Stand: Mission Pie vs. the gig economy by Joe Eskenazi This season is sponsored by Pared. Copper & Heat listeners get 30% off their first gig. Use the code COPPER when booking. Send your thoughts, feelings, and stories to hello@copperandheat.com!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.