Marketplace Morning Report Why not just takeout for your holiday meal?
Dec 25, 2025
Tom Pisha-Duffly, co-owner of Portland's Gato Gato and Oma's Hideaway, shares his approach to holiday meals, emphasizing family over extravagance. He discusses the joy of communal dining through his festive rijsttafel tradition, influenced by his Anglo-Indonesian background. Tom and his partner Mariah advocate for opting for takeout during the holidays to alleviate stress, allowing more quality time with loved ones. Their insights reveal a refreshing departure from the pressures of restaurant life, focusing on the heart of family gatherings.
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Warehouses Are Shrinking For The First Time
- Warehouse utilization contracted in November for the first time in the Logistics Managers Index history.
- Companies stocked less because they had front-loaded inventory earlier and now face demand uncertainty.
Front-Loading Now Leaves Excess Space
- Firms front-loaded inventory earlier in the year because of tariffs and uncertainty, reducing later warehousing needs.
- Soft manufacturing and unclear consumer demand mean vacancy rates will likely stay high into next year.
Family Roots Fuel Restaurant Identity
- Tom Pisha-Duffly runs Gato Gato and Oma's Hideaway and honors family recipes and matriarchal influences.
- His grandmother and other female relatives shaped his cooking and inspired restaurant names.