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.
Grace Young is a cookbook author, culinary historian, filmmaker, and advocate for America’s historic Chinatowns. Grace is the recipient of the James Beard Foundation’s Humanitarian of the Year Award, a USA Today Women of the Year honoree for her work to save America’s Chinatowns and has been dubbed the “accidental voice for Chinatown”. In this conversation, we discuss her viral ‘Wok Therapist’ video, the importance of maintaining legacy in America’s Chinatowns, and the challenges Chinatowns are facing across the US.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Welcome Grace to Hospitality & Politics
00:24 Stir Fry Guru Origins
02:12 Becoming the Wok Therapist
06:15 Julia Child Spark
09:38 Why Chinatown Matters
14:34 Wo Hop and Family Stories
21:06 Affordable Lunch Economics
24:28 Hidden Gems to Try
28:18 Tea Shop Storytelling
32:54 COVID Hits Chinatown
38:19 Chinatown Stories Project
44:48 Congestion Pricing Fallout
48:11 Keeping Legacy Alive
52:00 New Wave Restaurants
57:27 Support Chinatown Now
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