Welcome to “Hospitality Forward” Podcast Episode #8 with Bao Ong, Food and Drink Editor for Time Out New York.

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⁣⁣⁣⁣Tune in as Bao shares his thoughts on: ⁣

⁣⁣⁣⁣1) ⁣How his start as a newspaper reporter and culinary education enriched his food writing⁣

⁣2) How he finds off-the-beaten-path restaurants and food businesses to cover⁣

⁣3) ⁣Why he thinks independent restaurants are spearheading New York City’s dining revival⁣

⁣4) What are some Do’s and Don’ts for getting his attention⁣ when pitching⁣

⁣⁣5) How private dining rooms may soon be in demand as restaurant guests seek out socially-distanced indoor settings⁣

⁣6) ⁣How Time Out New York is grappling with its “Best of” roundups ⁣

⁣7) How restaurants and bars are continuing to open in New York City and why they remain a key priority of his coverage⁣

⁣8) Why accompanying photos are a critical part of any pitch⁣

⁣Bao also addresses a listener question from Ed Schoenfeld, co-owner of RedFarm and Decoy in New York City and Chinese culinary authority with 50 years of experience, on the future of the city’s restaurants post-pandemic.⁣⁣

⁣⁣⁣Connect with Bao on Instagram and Twitter at @baohaus.⁣