Is LIC Partnership Event

Exclusive Insights from the NYC Hospitality Alliance: Mastering Outdoor Dining, Liquor Licenses, and Tip Credit Tactics

Calling all Restaurant and Bar Owners/Operators

Join the NYC Hospitality Alliance, LIC Partnership and the LIC BID to learn about timely and relevant issues for restaurant and bar owners and operators. 

Topics include:

Outdoor Dining Updates: Learn more about the Dining Out NYC program announced by Mayor Eric Adams, which is now accepting applications from restaurants. Building on the success of the temporary outdoor dining program during the COVID-19 pandemic, this permanent initiative opens avenues for year-round sidewalk setups and eight-month street operations. An intuitive online portal simplifies the application process, offering insights into program details, outdoor dining guidelines, and sample blueprints.

Deciphering Temporary Liquor Licenses: Enhance your understanding of temporary liquor licenses as we discuss regulatory intricacies. Uncover the full potential of temporary licenses to enhance your offerings and drive financial success.

Mastery in Tip Credit Management: Delve into the nuanced art of tip credit, ensuring fair staff compensation while optimizing operational costs. Acquire practical insights and actionable tips that will shape the future of your business.

About Guest Speaker

Andrew Rigie is the executive director of the New York City Hospitality Alliance, an association serving and representing restaurants and nightlife venues throughout the five boroughs, and the CEO of the Impact Foundation, a charitable organization working to support a thriving, diverse and resilient restaurant and nightlife community by serving emergency meals to people in need, offering culinary scholarships, industry education, and more.

Andrew is also the Chair of New York City’s Office of Nightlife Advisory Board, past Interim Chair and 1st Vice Chair of Community Board 7 (Manhattan), the state’s Commissioner to Reform the Alcohol Beverage Control Law, and member of the New York State and New York City COVID-19 recovery committees. He is a vocal industry advocate, public speaker, frequent panelist and moderator, host of the Hospitality & Politics podcast, contributing author to publications, and recognized commentator on local, national and international media platforms. Learn more about Andrew and the NYC Hospitality Alliance here.