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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