This Restaurant Expert Tells You Where To Eat on Staten Island | Pamela Silvestri

Pamela Silvestri is the Food Editor for the Staten Island Advance and SI Live. In this episode, we discuss the current state of Staten Island's restaurant scene, challenges faced by restaurateurs, notable dining spots on the island, the significance of consumer feedback, and the evolving demographic in Staten Island's food landscape. Pamela shares insights from her background in the restaurant industry and touches on the importance of food writing.https://www.thenycalliance.org/https://www.instagram.com/thenycalliance/ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome Pamela Silvestri To Hospitality & Politics0:29 - Andrew Receives A Gift of Tomatoes01:18 - Pamela's Job and Staten Island's Restaurant Scene04:24 - Old School vs. New School Restaurants07:12 - Pamela's Restaurant Experience & Challenges in the Restaurant Industry11:44 - Impact of Social Media on Restaurants17:36 - Pam's Controversial Stories - Which Ones Get The Most Attention?23:19 - Labor Issues in the Restaurant Industry25:57 - Exploring Newer Staten Island Restaurants28:45 - Challenges of Running Family-Owned Restaurants32:57 - Staten Island's Restaurant Scene45:16 - Politics in the Restaurant Industry48:48 - Celebrating Staten Island's Culinary Diversity53:36  - Thanks Pamela For Joining! Like & Subscribe#newyorkcity #restaurant #politics #hospital #business #smallbusiness