How Queens Together Has Helped Feed 500,000 People & Boost Local Restaurants

Jonathan Forgash is the founder of Queens Together. In this conversation, we discuss how the organization formed, its work during the pandemic from his kitchen table and how they eventually helped feed over 500,000 people in Queens. We get into the evolution into advocacy and support for small businesses, the importance of strong community ties, the must-visit restaurants in Queens, the International Food Expo, the importance of resilience, and the pivotal role of small businesses in a boroughs like Queenshttps://www.thenycalliance.org/https://www.instagram.com/thenycalliance/ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome Jonathan Forgash To Hospitality & Politics0:50 - Queens Together: Mission and Impact2:27 - Pandemic Response10:27 - Jonathan’s Culinary Journey13:27 - Formation and Evolution of Queens Together15:19 - Current Initiatives for Queens Together19:14 - Events and Fundraising23:31 - The Must Visit Restaurants27:25 - Current State of Queens’ Restaurant Industry35:48 - The Impact From Community Work39:48 - Future Plans and Advice for Aspiring Community Leaders43:58 - Celebrating Queens’ Diversity and Culture46:54 - Thanks Jonathan For Joining The Show!#podcast #restaurant #politics #hospitality #newyorkcity #business #smallbusiness