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.
Elizabeth Murray is the Chief Operating Officer at Marlow Collective (a group of restaurants by Andrew Tarlow that include, Diner, Borgo, Roman’s, She Wolf Bakery among others) and a co-founder of Women in Hospitality United, a non-profit organization dedicated to reimagining the hospitality industry. In this conversation, we discuss the evolution of the Marlow Collective, growing community, eliminating tipping and bringing it back, and the courage involved in building a successful restaurant culture. Elizabeth also shares insights into her personal growth why she refers to her work in hospitality as “sacred care”.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Welcome Elizabeth Murray To Hospitality & Politics
2:00 The Marlow Collective Origins
4:11 – Community Impact and Restaurant Culture
7:01 – Balancing Idealism and Realism in Operations
10:40 – Employee Development and Accountability
19:49 – Challenges and Changes in the Industry
22:06 – The Anti-Tipping Model – Challenges of No-Tipping Policies
34:39 – The Joy of Dining Out
38:54 – What Makes A Successful Restaurateur?
41:37 – ‘Sacred Care’ Work in the Restaurant Industry
44:09 – Inside The Economic Engine of Restaurants
49:35 – Elizabeth’s Personal Growth In The Industry
52:00 – Thanks Elizabeth For Joining! Like & Subscribe
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