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You can't take the station wagon out of Peter Cancro

His hands-on, down-to-earth style, forged when he bought the chain at just 17, has persisted through five decades. It’s a success formula that has earned him the selection as this year’s Restaurant Leader of the Year. By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2024
Peter cruising into the sunset in his station wagon. | Animation by Nico Heins/Midjourney

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