The Man Behind Nobu, Tribeca Grill & Montrachet Tells How He Built Iconic NYC Restaurants

Drew Nieporent, founder of the Myriad Restaurant Group, and is the author of the book “I’m Not Trying To Be Difficult: Stories from the Restaurant Trenches”. this conversation, we discuss Drew’s mutli-decade career establishing iconic Michelin star and beloved restaurants like Nobu, Tribeca Grill, Bâtard, and Montrachet. We get to hear a ton of old New York City stories, how Drew built these legendary restaurants, the standards his restaurants set that are still being used today, navigating the darkest times in the city, the state of NYC restaurants, and the importance of good food & fair pricing.https://www.thenycalliance.org/https://www.instagram.com/thenycalliance/ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome Drew Nieporent To Hospitality & Politics! 00:32 - Drew’s Restaurant Journey - Early Influences and Family Background05:27 - Opening Iconic NYC Restaurants08:50 - The Evolution of Tribeca Grill16:22 - Designing Successful Restaurants21:34- The State of NYC’s Restaurant Industry - How Drew’s Ideas Influenced Today’s Restaurants 23:51 - Opening Montrachet23:59 The Evolution of Sommeliers24:00 - The expenses of running a restaurant 25:25 - Pandemic Impacts - Tasting Menu, Single Seating26:50 - Feeding First Responders After 9/1132:31 - The Enormous Success of Nobu37:13 - The Importance of Good Food and Fair Pricing42:57 - Navigating Financial Challenges in the Restaurant Business44:55 - Thanks Drew For Joining The Show! Like & Subscribe #newyorkcity #restaurant #politics #hospital #business #smallbusiness