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Your weekly backstage pass to the business of NYC hospitality.
Hospitality & Politics is where the worlds of restaurants, nightlife, and policy collide. Hosted by Andrew Rigie, Executive Director of the NYC Hospitality Alliance, listen as he dives deep into the intersections of business, politics, and everyday life. Join Andrew as he sits down with restaurateurs, nightlife operators, government officials, and influential thought-leaders to explore the real stories, challenges, and innovations shaping the hospitality industry and beyond.
You can also tune into Hospitality & Politics on NYC Life on Thursdays at 10 p.m. and Saturdays at 7 p.m. NYC Life is available on Channel 25.1 Over the Air, channel 22 on Optimum, channel 525 on Verizon FiOS, channel 1025 on Comcast, and channel 25 on Spectrum, DirecTV, and RCN.
LATEST EPISODE
From Bartender to Owner: How Megan Rickerson Built a Community at Someday Bar
Megan Rickerson is the owner of Someday Bar in Brooklyn. In this conversation, we discuss Megan’s experience bartending in New York, the trends and changes she is seeing in what customers are drinking, and the opportunities and challenges she has experienced since opening Someday Bar right before the pandemic. Megan explores the importance of properly training her staff, advocating for fellow bar owners in the city, and building a welcoming community in Brooklyn.
From Bartender to Owner: How Megan Rickerson Built a Community at Someday Bar
Grace Young: The ‘Wok Therapist’ and Stir Fry Guru Helping Save America’s Chinatowns
How Melba Wilson Built A Culinary Empire In Harlem
How the Meatpacking District Became a Cultural Hub in NYC
35 Years At Tribeca Grill: Tracy Nieporent on Resilience and Legacy in NYC Hospitality
How Zohran Mamdani and City Council Will Impact Hospitality, Eric Adams’ Legacy, and NYC Government
The Man Behind Nobu, Tribeca Grill & Montrachet Tells How He Built Iconic NYC Restaurants
How Bungalow Became One of the Hottest Restaurants in NYC | Jimmy Rizvi and Chef Vikas
How Queens Together Has Helped Feed 500,000 People & Boost Local Restaurants
This Restaurant Expert Tells You Where To Eat on Staten Island | Pamela Silvestri
He Raised $37 Million During The Pandemic To Support Restaurants & Fight Food Insecurity
‘The Work We Do Is Sacred Care’ | Elizabeth Murray on NYC Hospitality
Inside NYC’s Nightlife: Meet Jeffrey Garcia, Executive Director of the Office of Nightlife
The Owner Of NYC’s Viral Venues Reveals The Current State Of Nightlife | Cortney Bond
NYC Sandwich Expert REVEALS ALL About Where You Need To Eat Next
Neir’s Tavern – The Historic NYC Bar That Refused to Die w/ Loycent Gordon
NYC News Legend Roger Clark Tells You Where To Visit Next
How Magnolia Bakery Went From A Small West Village Shop To A Global Brand | Bobbie Lloyd
How Staten Island's Shaw-naé Dixon Created A Top 50 Restaurant In The US
Fixing Outdoor Dining, Reforming Liquor Laws & Navigating Community Boards | Robert & Max Bookman
Julie Coker on Revitalizing NYC Tourism
Tom Colicchio on Food, Policy, and the Power of Advocacy
Behind the News Desk to Inside the Family Restaurant w/ Iconic NYC Anchor Rosanna Scotto
Managing Madness in NYC’s Hospitality Industry | Jeffrey Bank and Bill Bonbrest