Hospitality & Politics with Andrew Rigie
Hospitality & Politics with Andrew Rigie
Podcast Description
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, elected officials, and influential thought-leaders to explore the real stories, challenges, and innovations shaping the hospitality industry and beyond.
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This podcast focuses on the intersection of hospitality and political issues, covering topics such as liquor licensing, outdoor dining regulations, tourism strategies, and the evolving state of the restaurant industry. For instance, episodes include discussions on the impact of Prohibition laws with experts like Robert and Max Bookman, and the role of tourism funding in NYC’s economy featuring Julie Coker.
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, elected officials, and influential thought-leaders to explore the real stories, challenges, and innovations shaping the hospitality industry and beyond.
Jonathan Forgash is the founder of Queens Together. In this conversation, we discuss how the organization formed, its work during the pandemic from his kitchen table and how they eventually helped feed over 500,000 people in Queens. We get into the evolution into advocacy and support for small businesses, the importance of strong community ties, the must-visit restaurants in Queens, the International Food Expo, the importance of resilience, and the pivotal role of small businesses in a boroughs like Queens
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Welcome Jonathan Forgash To Hospitality & Politics
0:50 – Queens Together: Mission and Impact
2:27 – Pandemic Response
10:27 – Jonathan’s Culinary Journey
13:27 – Formation and Evolution of Queens Together
15:19 – Current Initiatives for Queens Together
19:14 – Events and Fundraising
23:31 – The Must Visit Restaurants
27:25 – Current State of Queens’ Restaurant Industry
35:48 – The Impact From Community Work
39:48 – Future Plans and Advice for Aspiring Community Leaders
43:58 – Celebrating Queens’ Diversity and Culture
46:54 – Thanks Jonathan For Joining The Show!
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