Pamela Silvestri is the Food Editor for the Staten Island Advance and SI Live. In this episode, we discuss the current state of Staten Island's restaurant scene, challenges faced by restaurateurs, notable dining spots on the island, the significance of consumer feedback, and the evolving demographic in Staten Island's food landscape. Pamela shares insights from her background in the restaurant industry and touches on the importance of food writing.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Pamela Silvestri To Hospitality & Politics

0:29 - Andrew Receives A Gift of Tomatoes

01:18 - Pamela's Job and Staten Island's Restaurant Scene

04:24 - Old School vs. New School Restaurants

07:12 - Pamela's Restaurant Experience & Challenges in the Restaurant Industry

11:44 - Impact of Social Media on Restaurants

17:36 - Pam's Controversial Stories - Which Ones Get The Most Attention?

23:19 - Labor Issues in the Restaurant Industry

25:57 - Exploring Newer Staten Island Restaurants

28:45 - Challenges of Running Family-Owned Restaurants

32:57 - Staten Island's Restaurant Scene

45:16 - Politics in the Restaurant Industry

48:48 - Celebrating Staten Island's Culinary Diversity

53:36  - Thanks Pamela For Joining! Like & Subscribe

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