Matt Abramcyk, Restaurateur and Owner of Neighborhood Projects Restaurant Group

Scott Kerr speaks to one of New York City's prominent restaurateurs, Matt Abramcyk, owner of Neighborhood Projects Restaurant Group, about building a restaurant empire and his critically acclaimed new venture The Golden Swan. Matt discusses moving from the finance realm to the hospitality business in the mid-2000s with the opening Beatrice Inn, one of the hottest spots in New York City. Matt also talks about his restaurant group's philosophy of "developing neighborhood experiences," why he saw a gap in the New York restaurant market for The Golden Swan, and his affinity for turning historic buildings into new restaurant concepts. Plus: How does a restaurant achieve "classic" status?

Featuring: Matt Abramcyk, restaurateur and owner of Neighborhood Projects Restaurant Group(neighborhoodprojects.com, tgsnyc.com)

Host:
Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting

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