How Staten Island's Shaw-naé Dixon Created A Top 50 Restaurant In The US

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Hospitality & Politics with Andrew Rigie

NYC Hospitality Alliance

15 episodes

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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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How Staten Island's Shaw-naé Dixon Created A Top 50 Restaurant In The US

Hospitality & Politics with Andrew Rigie

49 minutes 48 seconds

4 months ago

How Staten Island's Shaw-naé Dixon Created A Top 50 Restaurant In The US

In this episode, we welcome Shaw-naé Dixon of Shaw-naé’s House. They discuss Shaw-naé's inspiring journey in the hospitality industry, her establishment's unique atmosphere, and the heartfelt hospitality that defines her restaurant. Shaw-naé shares her experiences with Pete Wells' New York Times review, the challenges and rewards of running a family-operated restaurant, and her rich family heritage on Staten Island, and what Shaw-naé has planned for the future.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Shaw-naé Dixon To Hospitality & Politics

02:45 - New York Times Review and Its Impact

05:32 - Managing a Popular Restaurant

10:01 - Challenges and Community Engagement

13:46 - Maintaining Quality and Hospitality

20:50 - Empowerment and Influence

26:33 - Creating a Phone-Free Dining Experience

32:13 - Balancing Family and Business in the Restaurant

35:00 - Shaw-naé's Family History

36:52 - Future Plans and Expanding The Restaurant

43:35 - Highlighting Shaw-naé's Favorite Dishes

45:12 - The New York City Soul Food Festival

48:44 - Final Thoughts

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