//podcastplus.net/feed/hospitality-politics-with-andrew-rigie~ab4d715e Podcastplus.net Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:54:31 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5d83b4c1f88c98ab2087e588/e/5ebcbf698a2acb3b9a02698a/media.mp3 Andrew Rigie interviews the "Business Interruption Group" (BIG), lead attorney and insurance expert John Houghtaling. They discuss the national legal challenge to insurers who are denying insurance coverage for the COVID-19 pandemic, BIG’s negotiations with the insurance industry & helpful insurance tips for your business. You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Thu, 14 May 2020 06:00:45 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5d83b4c1f88c98ab2087e588/e/5ebcbf698a2acb3b9a02698a/media.mp3 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5d83b4c1f88c98ab2087e588/e/5e6031fd90c5f6bd05f7dd74/media.mp3 Terence Tubridy is the founder and managing partner of In Good Company Hospitality. He joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation on growing up in the hospitality industry, scaling a hospitality company, investing in vendors, and much more. You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Wed, 18 Mar 2020 06:00:45 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5d83b4c1f88c98ab2087e588/e/5e6031fd90c5f6bd05f7dd74/media.mp3 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5d83b4c1f88c98ab2087e588/e/5e57e9503da4b4c62fcffff1/media.mp3 Jonathan Bowles is the Executive Director of the Center for an Urban Future. He joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation on automation in the restaurant industry, the pros and cons of chains, and much more. Kevin Takarada, the founder of MakiMaki, also joins the conversation to talk about how his sushi restaurant incorporates automation. You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Wed, 04 Mar 2020 07:00:23 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5d83b4c1f88c98ab2087e588/e/5e57e9503da4b4c62fcffff1/media.mp3 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5d83b4c1f88c98ab2087e588/e/5e4affa876b5d5ff61e1021f/media.mp3 Andrew Moger is the President of BCD, one of NYC's premier restaurant real estate brokerage and construction management firms. He joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation on the role of private equity in restaurant development, construction challenges, and much more. You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 20:00:14 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5d83b4c1f88c98ab2087e588/e/5e4affa876b5d5ff61e1021f/media.mp3 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5d83b4c1f88c98ab2087e588/e/5e3b834fb3e29c5a2c9434e4/media.mp3 Serena Dai is the Editor at Eater New York. She joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation on Eater's recent Power Issue which features a series on how power and influence have changed New York City's dining industry. You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Thu, 06 Feb 2020 07:00:55 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5d83b4c1f88c98ab2087e588/e/5e3b834fb3e29c5a2c9434e4/media.mp3 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5d83b4c1f88c98ab2087e588/e/5e261c005324e6481a22a1f2/media.mp3 Robert Cornegy Jr is a New York City Council Member for the 36th District in Brooklyn. He joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation on how he advocates for small businesses while still supporting workers' rights, marrying brick and mortar shops to the sharing economy, and his role on the legendary 1984-85 St. John's men's basketball team. You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie)." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Tue, 21 Jan 2020 07:00:35 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5d83b4c1f88c98ab2087e588/e/5e261c005324e6481a22a1f2/media.mp3 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5d83b4c1f88c98ab2087e588/e/5e150696ab5c3f6204bb96ca/media.mp3 Steven Soutendijk is the Executive Managing Director at Cushman & Wakefield Retail Services. He joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation recorded live at the International Council of Shopping Centers Deal Making Conference. They discuss Soutendijk's experience as a Manhattan retail leasing broker, the future of restaurant real estate, and how to streamline regulatory compliance. You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Wed, 08 Jan 2020 07:00:24 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5d83b4c1f88c98ab2087e588/e/5e150696ab5c3f6204bb96ca/media.mp3 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5d83b4c1f88c98ab2087e588/e/5df95e39696d49c81b54b547/media.mp3 Robert Guarino is the CEO of 5 Napkin Burger. He joins host Andrew Rigie to discuss how he makes training videos, why he calls himself "head coach" instead of CEO, and the brewing Grubhub controversy. You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Wed, 18 Dec 2019 07:00:57 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5d83b4c1f88c98ab2087e588/e/5df95e39696d49c81b54b547/media.mp3 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5d83b4c1f88c98ab2087e588/e/5ddef91f8a389e0f3fd85086/media.mp3 Ariel Palitz once owned a popular NYC bar. She's now known as NYC's Nightlife Mayor. Her official title is the Senior Executive Director of the NYC Office of Nightlife and she joins host Andrew Rigie to discuss her goals for the office, the importance of nightlife businesses to New York City’s culture and economy, and how her experiences as a lifelong New Yorker prepared her for this role. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 07:00:46 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5d83b4c1f88c98ab2087e588/e/5ddef91f8a389e0f3fd85086/media.mp3 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5d83b4c1f88c98ab2087e588/e/5d9281d793f4a5716960baf5/media.mp3 NYC Council Member Rafael Espinal passed legislation establishing the Office of Nightlife, repealed the cabaret law that prohibited dancing, and is a champion of sustainability like his “green roof” requirements and banning plastic straws at restaurants. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Mon, 30 Sep 2019 22:29:43 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5d83b4c1f88c98ab2087e588/e/5d9281d793f4a5716960baf5/media.mp3