Join me this week as we visit New York's famous South Street Seaport!
My guests will be Captain Jonathan Boulware, President and CEO of the South Street Seaport Museum, and Maura Kilgore, Seaport resident, activist, and General Manager of Cowgirl Seahorse.
Segment 1
Jeff starts off the show by introducing his first guest, Jonathan Boulware. Jonathan think he is born to love sailing. He started sailing when he was a kid and he continued sailing when he got older. He then got his captain’s license at a very young age. Jonathan then talks about how he gets involved in the South Street Seaport Museum.
Segment 2
Jeff came back asking Jonathan about the history of the South Street Seaport. Jonathan then talks about the growth of the shipping around the area. Then he talks about when was the South Street Seaport Museum founded. The Museum tells the story of New York as a port city. Jonathan also talks about the lightship AMBROSE the first ever lightship that guide ships to safety board New York Bay from the Atlantic Ocean.
Segment 3
Jeff came back introducing his second guest, Maura Kilgore. Maura graduated in law school but she missed the restaurant industry and want to go back to it. Maura then talks about how she got invited to work in Cowgirl Seahorse. Then Maura talks about what she likes about the Seaport neighborhood, she likes that Seaport is like a little town in New York City.
Segment 4
Jeff came back talking about his visit to the Cowgirl Seahorse last Saturday and he saw a show hosted in the restaurant. Then Maura talks about different special events thats held in the restaurant every other day. Maura also talks about the things that make Seaport unique and not much New Yorker know about the neighborhood. Maura then talks about the struggle that she faced as a business owner and she also give some advice to those who want to open a business.