All in the Industry ®️

On this week’s episode of All In The Industry, Shari interviews Leslie Siben, restaurant and hospitality real estate specialist of Siben & Kahr. Leslie tells us about her experiences with commercial real estate in New York City and elsewhere in the U.S. Later, Leslie tells us a few key things to remember if you want to open a successful restaurant. This program has been sponsored by White Oak Pastures. Today’s music provided by The California Honeydrops.

Images from Siben & Kahr

“Restaurants can create neighborhoods.” [6:30]

“No deal runs smoothly.” [16:55]

‘Pastis created the Meatpacking District. It just did.” [37:30]

Leslie Siben on All in the Industry

This week on All in the Industry, Shari Bayer welcomes Joseph Levey of Helbraun, Levey & O’Donoghue LLP to the studio. Joseph tells us about the history of his company and how they got into the field of hospitality law, focusing on the bar and restaurant business. Later, Joseph answers Shari’s weekly speed round of questions about dining in New York, and they discuss some current industry trends. Tune in to hear more from Joseph! This program has been sponsored by Fairway Market. Today’s music provided by The California Honeydrops.

“A wine and beer license is probably the easiest of licenses to get.” [14:10].

“When you open a business and you put your life savings into something and you pour your heart and soul into it every day, it’s very easy to get emotional about things.” [23:25]

Joseph Levey on All in the Industry.

On the second episode of All in the Industry, host Shari Bayer welcomes guests Arlene Spiegel & Steve DiFillippo to discuss their experiences in the hospitality industry. Arlene is the founder and president of Arlene Spiegel & Associates, which specializes in hospitality, restaurant, and retail consultation. Steve DiFillippo is the author of It’s All About the Guest and CEO of Davio’s Restaurant Group. This program has been sponsored by the International Culinary Center

“Whether it’s a hot dog stand or Hôte Cuisine, everyone has to have a unique blueprint for going forward.” [22:25]

Arlene Spiegel on All in the Industry

“So many people get into this business who aren’t business people.” [27:25]

Steve DiFillippo on All in the Industry

Welcome to the debut episode of All in the Industry, hosted by Shari Bayer of Bayer PR. All in the Industry is dedicated to the behind-the-scenes talents in the hospitality industry. In this series, Shari will take the audience through the process of opening a restaurant by chatting with experienced and dedicated professionals who each provide a unique service for restaurants. This is the ideal show for anyone who dreams of opening a restaurant or simply wants to learn more about what it takes to be a restaurateur. In this episode, Shari sits down with Steven Kamali of Hospitality House. If you’re in the restaurant industry and looking for a space, sommelier, or representation, Steven’s your guy. Listen in to hear Steven discuss the importance of managing expectations in the industry, and why spaces need to match cuisine. Why did Steven become enamored by the restaurant and hospitality business? Find out on the debut episode of All in the Industry! Thanks to our sponsor, Regional Access. Music by The California Honeydrops.

photo via NY Mag

“I think reviewers are the worst kept secret out there… restauranteurs are prepared for you, especially those who are looking for very good reviews… They’re getting a different experience that us as common folk would get on any day.” [26:00]

— Steven Kamali on All in the Industry