Hospitality & Politics with Andrew Rigie

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. 

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). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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)." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.