Staying Hungry
Podcast Description
Staying Hungry goes behind the scenes of Long Island’s restaurant industry, tackling the real challenges of hospitality—staffing, compliance, costs, marketing, and more.
Hosted by Vinny Pappalardo and Michael D’Onofrio of Premier Payroll Solutions, this podcast dives into the business behind the restaurant with chefs, owners, and industry pros.
Whether you run a restaurant or just love the business of food, Staying Hungry keeps you informed, inspired, and—most importantly—hungry for success.
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The podcast focuses on various challenges and realities of the hospitality sector, featuring topics such as staffing, operational costs, compliance issues, and marketing strategies. Specific episodes include insights on adapting to COVID-19, lessons in restaurant management from industry veterans, and the unique history and success factors of legendary establishments like Vincent's Clam Bar.
Staying Hungry goes behind the scenes of Long Island’s restaurant industry, tackling the real challenges of hospitality—staffing, compliance, costs, marketing, and more.
Hosted by Vinny Pappalardo and Michael D’Onofrio of Premier Payroll Solutions, this podcast dives into the business behind the restaurant with chefs, owners, and industry pros.
Whether you run a restaurant or just love the business of food, Staying Hungry keeps you informed, inspired, and—most importantly—hungry for success.
Subscribe now!
Welcome back to Staying Hungry – where stories of grit, flavor, and the real work behind the hustle come to life.
In this episode, Mike and Vinny sit down with Martin Butera, the chef-owner and entrepreneur behind the beloved Long Island staple, Butera’s. From flipping pizzas in the ’70s to selling over 30 million chicken meatballs across supermarkets today, Martin unpacks the journey of building a culinary legacy without losing your soul – or your sauce.
We dive into how reinvention happens not with a viral moment, but with decades of consistency, creativity, and calculated risk. From launching a retail brand during the pandemic to running open kitchens with integrity, Martin’s story is a masterclass in capitalism with a conscience.
Timestamps:
[00:00] Intro
[05:23] Reinventing Italian Dining & The Origin of Butera’s
[12:47] Introducing Martin Butera: Chef, Founder, Reluctant Meatball Mogul
[24:15] From Restaurant Floor to Grocery Store Shelf: Building the Butera Brand
[30:55] Outro
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