Hospitality & Politics with Andrew Rigie

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no full The Importance of Using and Owning Customer Data ft. Allison Page The Importance of Using and Owning Customer Data ft. Allison Page 1 Andrew Rigie <p>Allison Page is the Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer of SevenRooms and she discusses how restaurants are using or should use data to best serve their customers and how that has changed as the pandemic progressed. She talks about cultivating your customer base, delivery, ghost kitchens, re-marketing your business during the pandemic, and more. </p> Allison Page is the Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer of SevenRooms and she discusses how restaurants are using or should use data to best serve their customers and how that has changed as the pandemic progressed. She talks about cultivating your customer base, delivery, ghost kitchens, re-marketing your business during the pandemic, and more.

]]> <p>Allison Page is the Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer of SevenRooms and she discusses how restaurants are using or should use data to best serve their customers and how that has changed as the pandemic progressed. She talks about cultivating your customer base, delivery, ghost kitchens, re-marketing your business during the pandemic, and more. </p> cc4124d1-2854-4844-a264-3b11ca24692b https://podcastwithtandem.com/podcasts/episode/38669 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0000 2705 no full The resilience of the brewing industry and finding opportunities in obstacles ft. Jim Koch and Sam Calagione The resilience of the brewing industry and finding opportunities in obstacles ft. Jim Koch and Sam Calagione 2 Andrew Rigie <p>Andrew Rigie interviews icons Jim Koch and Sam Calagione. They discuss the obstacles that brewers are facing during the pandemic, the resilience of New York bar industry, and viewing this slowdown as an opportunity to reevaluate their businesses.</p><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> Andrew Rigie interviews icons Jim Koch and Sam Calagione. They discuss the obstacles that brewers are facing during the pandemic, the resilience of New York bar industry, and viewing this slowdown as an opportunity to reevaluate their businesses.

You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).

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]]> <p>Andrew Rigie interviews icons Jim Koch and Sam Calagione. They discuss the obstacles that brewers are facing during the pandemic, the resilience of New York bar industry, and viewing this slowdown as an opportunity to reevaluate their businesses.</p><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br/><hr><p> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> 5f1738e89a440004d338d64a https://podcastwithtandem.com/podcasts/episode/37054 Mon, 27 Jul 2020 06:00:16 +0000 2635 no full Diversity and inclusion in restaurants, avoiding discrimination, and COVID's impact on the workforce ft. Carolyn D. Richmond Diversity and inclusion in restaurants, avoiding discrimination, and COVID's impact on the workforce ft. Carolyn D. Richmond 3 Andrew Rigie <p>AndrewRigie interviews Carolyn D. Richmond, Chair of the Hospitality Practice at Fox Rothschild LLP. They discuss how hospitality businesses can incorporate diversity and inclusion practices, avoid discrimination in rehiring, and the pandemic's long-term impact on labor.</p><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> AndrewRigie interviews Carolyn D. Richmond, Chair of the Hospitality Practice at Fox Rothschild LLP. They discuss how hospitality businesses can incorporate diversity and inclusion practices, avoid discrimination in rehiring, and the pandemic's long-term impact on labor.

You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).

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]]> <p>AndrewRigie interviews Carolyn D. Richmond, Chair of the Hospitality Practice at Fox Rothschild LLP. They discuss how hospitality businesses can incorporate diversity and inclusion practices, avoid discrimination in rehiring, and the pandemic's long-term impact on labor.</p><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br/><hr><p> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> 5f0f5f34a5369d45ca855b73 https://podcastwithtandem.com/podcasts/episode/37055 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 06:00:14 +0000 865 no full The future of public spaces and the need for a plan ft. Jim Peters The future of public spaces and the need for a plan ft. Jim Peters 4 Andrew Rigie <p>Andrew Rigie interviews Jim Peters, President of the Responsible Hospitality Institute. They discuss the role of the city in facilitating safe public spaces, key differences between urban and suburban hospitality, and what nightlife could look like for the near future.</p><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> Andrew Rigie interviews Jim Peters, President of the Responsible Hospitality Institute. They discuss the role of the city in facilitating safe public spaces, key differences between urban and suburban hospitality, and what nightlife could look like for the near future.

You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).

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]]> <p>Andrew Rigie interviews Jim Peters, President of the Responsible Hospitality Institute. They discuss the role of the city in facilitating safe public spaces, key differences between urban and suburban hospitality, and what nightlife could look like for the near future.</p><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br/><hr><p> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> 5f07a00a17defa575da5691c https://podcastwithtandem.com/podcasts/episode/37056 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 06:00:41 +0000 1137 no full Adjusting to the new bar scene and bringing back customers ft. Scott Hempstead Adjusting to the new bar scene and bringing back customers ft. Scott Hempstead 5 Andrew Rigie <p>Andrew Rigie interviews Scott Hempstead, Senior Director of Sales On Premise at The Boston Beer Company. They discuss the short-term and long-term adjustments bars will be making, changes in consumer purchasing behavior, and tips for restaurateurs for bringing back customers.</p><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> Andrew Rigie interviews Scott Hempstead, Senior Director of Sales On Premise at The Boston Beer Company. They discuss the short-term and long-term adjustments bars will be making, changes in consumer purchasing behavior, and tips for restaurateurs for bringing back customers.

You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).

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]]> <p>Andrew Rigie interviews Scott Hempstead, Senior Director of Sales On Premise at The Boston Beer Company. They discuss the short-term and long-term adjustments bars will be making, changes in consumer purchasing behavior, and tips for restaurateurs for bringing back customers.</p><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br/><hr><p> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> 5ef78633edd00835ccce3840 https://podcastwithtandem.com/podcasts/episode/37057 Mon, 29 Jun 2020 06:00:10 +0000 968 no full Restaurant design and outdoor dining ft. Glen Coben Restaurant design and outdoor dining ft. Glen Coben 6 Andrew Rigie <p>Andrew Rigie interviews Glen & Co. Architecture founder Glen Coben. They discuss how COVID-19 will impact the future of restaurant architecture, the importance of new outdoor dining, and Glen's hopes for how landlords will handle financial obstacles with restaurant owners.</p><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> Andrew Rigie interviews Glen & Co. Architecture founder Glen Coben. They discuss how COVID-19 will impact the future of restaurant architecture, the importance of new outdoor dining, and Glen's hopes for how landlords will handle financial obstacles with restaurant owners.

You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).

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]]> <p>Andrew Rigie interviews Glen & Co. Architecture founder Glen Coben. They discuss how COVID-19 will impact the future of restaurant architecture, the importance of new outdoor dining, and Glen's hopes for how landlords will handle financial obstacles with restaurant owners.</p><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br/><hr><p> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> 5ee937ad1573185cf2e252c0 https://podcastwithtandem.com/podcasts/episode/37058 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 06:00:47 +0000 1034 no full Building a sustainable approach to food delivery ft. Scott Landers Building a sustainable approach to food delivery ft. Scott Landers 7 Andrew Rigie <p>Andrew Rigie interviews Figure Eight Logistics co-founder Scott Landers. They discuss how restaurants should approach food delivery so they can try to survive during the pandemic and in the future.</p><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> Andrew Rigie interviews Figure Eight Logistics co-founder Scott Landers. They discuss how restaurants should approach food delivery so they can try to survive during the pandemic and in the future.

You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).

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]]> <p>Andrew Rigie interviews Figure Eight Logistics co-founder Scott Landers. They discuss how restaurants should approach food delivery so they can try to survive during the pandemic and in the future.</p><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br/><hr><p> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> 5ee6b6241432fd7cb0be6772 https://podcastwithtandem.com/podcasts/episode/37059 Mon, 15 Jun 2020 06:00:36 +0000 674 no full Overcoming Insurance Issues ft. John Houghtaling Overcoming Insurance Issues ft. John Houghtaling 8 Andrew Rigie <p>Andrew Rigie interviews the "Business Interruption Group" (BIG), lead attorney and insurance expert John Houghtaling. They discuss the national legal challenge to insurers who are denying insurance coverage for the COVID-19 pandemic, BIG’s negotiations with the insurance industry & helpful insurance tips for your business.</p><br><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> Andrew Rigie interviews the "Business Interruption Group" (BIG), lead attorney and insurance expert John Houghtaling. They discuss the national legal challenge to insurers who are denying insurance coverage for the COVID-19 pandemic, BIG’s negotiations with the insurance industry & helpful insurance tips for your business.

You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).

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]]> <p>Andrew Rigie interviews the "Business Interruption Group" (BIG), lead attorney and insurance expert John Houghtaling. They discuss the national legal challenge to insurers who are denying insurance coverage for the COVID-19 pandemic, BIG’s negotiations with the insurance industry & helpful insurance tips for your business.</p><br><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br/><hr><p> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> 5ebcbf698a2acb3b9a02698a https://podcastwithtandem.com/podcasts/episode/37060 Thu, 14 May 2020 06:00:45 +0000 5642 no full DNA of Good Company Hospitality ft. Terence Tubridy DNA of Good Company Hospitality ft. Terence Tubridy 9 Andrew Rigie <p>Terence Tubridy is the founder and managing partner of In Good Company Hospitality. He joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation on growing up in the hospitality industry, scaling a hospitality company, investing in vendors, and much more.</p><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> Terence Tubridy is the founder and managing partner of In Good Company Hospitality. He joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation on growing up in the hospitality industry, scaling a hospitality company, investing in vendors, and much more.

You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).

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]]> <p>Terence Tubridy is the founder and managing partner of In Good Company Hospitality. He joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation on growing up in the hospitality industry, scaling a hospitality company, investing in vendors, and much more.</p><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br/><hr><p> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> 5e6031fd90c5f6bd05f7dd74 https://podcastwithtandem.com/podcasts/episode/37061 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 06:00:45 +0000 2750 no full Automating Restaurants, Chain Businesses & Jobs ft. Jonathan Bowles Automating Restaurants, Chain Businesses & Jobs ft. Jonathan Bowles 10 Andrew Rigie <p>Jonathan Bowles is the Executive Director of the Center for an Urban Future. He joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation on automation in the restaurant industry, the pros and cons of chains, and much more.</p><p>Kevin Takarada, the founder of MakiMaki, also joins the conversation to talk about how his sushi restaurant incorporates automation.</p><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> Jonathan Bowles is the Executive Director of the Center for an Urban Future. He joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation on automation in the restaurant industry, the pros and cons of chains, and much more.

Kevin Takarada, the founder of MakiMaki, also joins the conversation to talk about how his sushi restaurant incorporates automation.

You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).

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]]> <p>Jonathan Bowles is the Executive Director of the Center for an Urban Future. He joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation on automation in the restaurant industry, the pros and cons of chains, and much more.</p><p>Kevin Takarada, the founder of MakiMaki, also joins the conversation to talk about how his sushi restaurant incorporates automation.</p><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br/><hr><p> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> 5e57e9503da4b4c62fcffff1 https://podcastwithtandem.com/podcasts/episode/37062 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 07:00:23 +0000 3326 no full Restaurant Construction & Private Equity ft. Andrew Moger Restaurant Construction & Private Equity ft. Andrew Moger 11 Andrew Rigie <p>Andrew Moger is the President of BCD, one of NYC's premier restaurant real estate brokerage and construction management firms. He joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation on the role of private equity in restaurant development, construction challenges, and much more.</p><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> Andrew Moger is the President of BCD, one of NYC's premier restaurant real estate brokerage and construction management firms. He joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation on the role of private equity in restaurant development, construction challenges, and much more.

You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).

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]]> <p>Andrew Moger is the President of BCD, one of NYC's premier restaurant real estate brokerage and construction management firms. He joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation on the role of private equity in restaurant development, construction challenges, and much more.</p><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br/><hr><p> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> 5e4affa876b5d5ff61e1021f https://podcastwithtandem.com/podcasts/episode/37063 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 20:00:14 +0000 2826 no full Power and Influence in the Dining Industry ft. Serena Dai Power and Influence in the Dining Industry ft. Serena Dai 12 Andrew Rigie <p>Serena Dai is the Editor at Eater New York. She joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation on Eater's recent Power Issue which features a series on how power and influence have changed New York City's dining industry.</p><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> Serena Dai is the Editor at Eater New York. She joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation on Eater's recent Power Issue which features a series on how power and influence have changed New York City's dining industry.

You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).

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]]> <p>Serena Dai is the Editor at Eater New York. She joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation on Eater's recent Power Issue which features a series on how power and influence have changed New York City's dining industry.</p><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br/><hr><p> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> 5e3b834fb3e29c5a2c9434e4 https://podcastwithtandem.com/podcasts/episode/37064 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 07:00:55 +0000 3420 no full Developing NYC's Small Business Future ft. NYC Council Member Robert Cornegy Jr. Developing NYC's Small Business Future ft. NYC Council Member Robert Cornegy Jr. 13 Andrew Rigie <p>Robert Cornegy Jr is a New York City Council Member for the 36th District in Brooklyn. He joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation on how he advocates for small businesses while still supporting workers' rights, marrying brick and mortar shops to the sharing economy, and his role on the legendary 1984-85 St. John's men's basketball team.</p><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie)."</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> Robert Cornegy Jr is a New York City Council Member for the 36th District in Brooklyn. He joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation on how he advocates for small businesses while still supporting workers' rights, marrying brick and mortar shops to the sharing economy, and his role on the legendary 1984-85 St. John's men's basketball team.

You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie)."

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]]> <p>Robert Cornegy Jr is a New York City Council Member for the 36th District in Brooklyn. He joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation on how he advocates for small businesses while still supporting workers' rights, marrying brick and mortar shops to the sharing economy, and his role on the legendary 1984-85 St. John's men's basketball team.</p><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie)."</p><br/><hr><p> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> 5e261c005324e6481a22a1f2 https://podcastwithtandem.com/podcasts/episode/37065 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 07:00:35 +0000 2627 no full Restaurant Real Estate, Rents and Regulations ft. Steven Soutendijk Restaurant Real Estate, Rents and Regulations ft. Steven Soutendijk 14 Andrew Rigie <p>Steven Soutendijk is the Executive Managing Director at Cushman & Wakefield Retail Services. He joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation recorded live at the International Council of Shopping Centers Deal Making Conference. They discuss Soutendijk's experience as a Manhattan retail leasing broker, the future of restaurant real estate, and how to streamline regulatory compliance.</p><br><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> Steven Soutendijk is the Executive Managing Director at Cushman & Wakefield Retail Services. He joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation recorded live at the International Council of Shopping Centers Deal Making Conference. They discuss Soutendijk's experience as a Manhattan retail leasing broker, the future of restaurant real estate, and how to streamline regulatory compliance.

You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).

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]]> <p>Steven Soutendijk is the Executive Managing Director at Cushman & Wakefield Retail Services. He joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation recorded live at the International Council of Shopping Centers Deal Making Conference. They discuss Soutendijk's experience as a Manhattan retail leasing broker, the future of restaurant real estate, and how to streamline regulatory compliance.</p><br><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br/><hr><p> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> 5e150696ab5c3f6204bb96ca https://podcastwithtandem.com/podcasts/episode/37066 Wed, 08 Jan 2020 07:00:24 +0000 3071 no full Restaurant Tech and Grubhub Controversy ft. Robert Guarino Restaurant Tech and Grubhub Controversy ft. Robert Guarino 15 Andrew Rigie <p>Robert Guarino is the CEO of 5 Napkin Burger. He joins host Andrew Rigie to discuss how he makes training videos, why he calls himself "head coach" instead of CEO, and the brewing Grubhub controversy.</p><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> Robert Guarino is the CEO of 5 Napkin Burger. He joins host Andrew Rigie to discuss how he makes training videos, why he calls himself "head coach" instead of CEO, and the brewing Grubhub controversy.

You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).

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]]> <p>Robert Guarino is the CEO of 5 Napkin Burger. He joins host Andrew Rigie to discuss how he makes training videos, why he calls himself "head coach" instead of CEO, and the brewing Grubhub controversy.</p><p>You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie).</p><br/><hr><p> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> 5df95e39696d49c81b54b547 https://podcastwithtandem.com/podcasts/episode/37067 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 07:00:57 +0000 2811 no full The Beat of NYC Nightlife ft. Nightlife Mayor Ariel Palitz The Beat of NYC Nightlife ft. Nightlife Mayor Ariel Palitz 16 Andrew Rigie Ariel Palitz once owned a popular NYC bar. She's now known as NYC's Nightlife Mayor. Her official title is the Senior Executive Director of the NYC Office of Nightlife and she joins host Andrew Rigie to discuss her goals for the office, the importance of nightlife businesses to New York City’s culture and economy, and how her experiences as a lifelong New Yorker prepared her for this role.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

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]]> Ariel Palitz once owned a popular NYC bar. She's now known as NYC's Nightlife Mayor. Her official title is the Senior Executive Director of the NYC Office of Nightlife and she joins host Andrew Rigie to discuss her goals for the office, the importance of nightlife businesses to New York City’s culture and economy, and how her experiences as a lifelong New Yorker prepared her for this role.<br/><hr><p> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> 5ddef91f8a389e0f3fd85086 https://podcastwithtandem.com/podcasts/episode/37068 Wed, 11 Dec 2019 07:00:46 +0000 2732 no full Office of Nightlife and Plastic Straws Ft. NYC Council Member Rafael Espinal Office of Nightlife and Plastic Straws Ft. NYC Council Member Rafael Espinal 17 Andrew Rigie NYC Council Member Rafael Espinal passed legislation establishing the Office of Nightlife, repealed the cabaret law that prohibited dancing, and is a champion of sustainability like his “green roof” requirements and banning plastic straws at restaurants.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

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]]> NYC Council Member Rafael Espinal passed legislation establishing the Office of Nightlife, repealed the cabaret law that prohibited dancing, and is a champion of sustainability like his “green roof” requirements and banning plastic straws at restaurants.<br/><hr><p> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> 5d9281d793f4a5716960baf5 https://podcastwithtandem.com/podcasts/episode/37069 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 22:29:43 +0000 1705 no full Harlem’s own celebrity chef and restaurateur Melba Wilson dishes on the biz Harlem’s own celebrity chef and restaurateur Melba Wilson dishes on the biz 18 Andrew Rigie Melba Wilson was “born, bread and buttered” in Harlem. Melba started as a hostess and became a restaurateur, celebrity chef who “Beat Bobby Flay” and was elected President of the NYC Hospitality Alliance in 2019. Melba dishes on her experience in the restaurant industry, her role as president of the business association, the changing dynamics of Harlem and much more.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

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]]> Melba Wilson was “born, bread and buttered” in Harlem. Melba started as a hostess and became a restaurateur, celebrity chef who “Beat Bobby Flay” and was elected President of the NYC Hospitality Alliance in 2019. Melba dishes on her experience in the restaurant industry, her role as president of the business association, the changing dynamics of Harlem and much more.<br/><hr><p> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> 5d92816c6057b96e6496e719 https://podcastwithtandem.com/podcasts/episode/37070 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 22:27:56 +0000 2830 no full Tipping and Labor Laws ft. Carolyn D. Richmond, Chair of Fox Rothschild LLP’s Hospitality Practice Group Tipping and Labor Laws ft. Carolyn D. Richmond, Chair of Fox Rothschild LLP’s Hospitality Practice Group 19 Andrew Rigie The restaurant tip credit, minimum wage, complex labor laws, lawsuits, and a tight labor market are having a major impact on the hospitality industry in NYC and across the county. This “in the weeds” conversation is important, enlightening and concerning for anyone interested in restaurants, tipping and the future of workplace requirements.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

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]]> The restaurant tip credit, minimum wage, complex labor laws, lawsuits, and a tight labor market are having a major impact on the hospitality industry in NYC and across the county. This “in the weeds” conversation is important, enlightening and concerning for anyone interested in restaurants, tipping and the future of workplace requirements.<br/><hr><p> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> 5d928080e66071a54667dfec https://podcastwithtandem.com/podcasts/episode/37071 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 22:24:00 +0000 2839 no full Let’s Talk Liquor Law and Politics ft. Robert Bookman, Partner at Pesetsky & Bookman Let’s Talk Liquor Law and Politics ft. Robert Bookman, Partner at Pesetsky & Bookman 20 Andrew Rigie Robert Bookman, partner at the law firm Pesetsky & Bookman discusses how “progressive politics” are impacting the small business community, liquor laws, how cities can plan for and manage a vibrant nightlife, and the impact of iconic music venues like CBGB’s on cities and culture.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

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]]> Robert Bookman, partner at the law firm Pesetsky & Bookman discusses how “progressive politics” are impacting the small business community, liquor laws, how cities can plan for and manage a vibrant nightlife, and the impact of iconic music venues like CBGB’s on cities and culture.<br/><hr><p> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> 5d92800f6057b96e6496e718 https://podcastwithtandem.com/podcasts/episode/37072 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 22:22:07 +0000 3310 no