Tom Colicchio on Food, Policy, and the Power of Advocacy

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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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Tom Colicchio on Food, Policy, and the Power of Advocacy

Hospitality & Politics with Andrew Rigie

46 minutes 42 seconds

5 months ago

Tom Colicchio on Food, Policy, and the Power of Advocacy

In this episode, Andrew sits down with renowned chef, restaurateur, and TV host Tom Colicchio. They discuss the evolving concept of his restaurant Craft, industry challenges, and the impact of inflation on menu pricing, tipping, and hunger relief. Colicchio shares the importance of staying relevant and the operational differences between New York City and Las Vegas. They also talk about the role of politics in the restaurant industry, Colicchio’s activism around policy issues, and his personal passion for fishing.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 -Welcome Tom Colicchio to Hospitality & Politcs

00:25 - State of Restaurant Industry

02:15 - Business Performance and Public Perception

05:46 - Operating Conditions in Different Cities

8:00 - Politics In Restaurants

10:36 - Tom Colicchio's Political Activism

12:29 - The Importance of Food Policy

17:13 - Supporting Local Restaurants and Communities

21:10 - Challenges for Young Professionals in NYC

25:05 - The Transformation of Fort Green

25:40 - Lessons from Top Chef

27:32 - Balancing Restaurant Life and Personal Life

28:31 - Creating Vallata

34:49 - Why I Cook | Tom's Personal Journey To Write The Book

42:33 - NYC Restaurants In The Next Year

45:17 - Favorite Sandwiches Vallata

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