Vietnamese Coffee in New York City! -With Kim Lee

In this episode; Kelly is joined by: Kim Lee! She is the owner and founder of Kawaii Coffee, and an immigrant from Vietnam.  Kim recently opened her coffee shop in the west village, which had been a dream of hers for a while. After attending business school and working in midtown at a nail salon, she decided her next step was to run her own business. Kelly asks Kim about moving from Vietnam to the United States. How the culture differs, what was hard to adjust to, what was more similar than you might think, and what it's like starting over in a completely new country. Kim talks about the coffee culture in Vietnam. She tells us how life is much slower there: people go to their favorite coffee shops at around 7 in the morning and wait two full hours for it to drip while they are there! She talks about how they use condensed milk as a sweetener, and the different reasons Vietnamese people go out for coffee. Kelly asks Kim what parts of that culture she hoped to bring with her to New York. Kelly asks Kim about Vietnamese culture in New York. They talk about the food, different events, and how Kim can contribute to that culture.  Finally, Kelly asks Kim some quick fire questions about coffee, culture, and where she likes to live. But above all else; Kim Lee is a New Yorker. Kelly's Social Media @NewYorkCityKopp Kim's Social Media  @Kawaiicafe203 You can find her shop here: 117 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014 Jae's Social Media @Studiojae170 Chapters (00:00:00) - New Yorkers Podcast(00:02:25) - Vietnam is a dream to visit(00:04:45) - Living in the Biggest City in Vietnam(00:06:09) - Vietnam entrepreneur opens her first shop in Australia(00:08:33) - Toronto is more diverse than New York(00:10:18) - Japanese women start a nail salon in NYC(00:13:04) - Where to Start a Coffee Business in the West Village(00:15:48) - How to get from the Bronx to the West Village(00:16:06) - What Is Vietnamese Coffee?(00:19:23) - How Vietnamese Coffee Is Adjusting to Americans(00:23:01) - Vietnam's First Taste Test in America(00:26:01) - Kawaii Cafe, 117 Christopher Street(00:26:39) - The cafe in New York's West Village(00:30:20) - How New Yorkers Are Helpful(00:32:16) - The Space Where My Business Is Located(00:35:34) - Viral Coffee Shop(00:37:19) - Vietnamese living in the United States(00:39:06) - What do you feel like that New York City has that Vietnamese doesn(00:41:25) - How to say 'Same Year' in Chinese(00:42:21) - Married Vietnamese People Talk About New York(00:45:23) - How to Not Be Lonely In New York(00:45:57) - Vietnam vs New York(00:47:35) - Vietnamis talk about life in NYC(00:49:49) - Teens Talk About The Subway(00:52:36) - "A Woman's Perspective On Her Husband"(00:52:55) - What It Means To Be A New Yorker

With me today, I have Jim Somoza! He is the Managing Director at Industry City.  Join them on this episode where they go back in time. Jim tells us what it was like growing up in New York in the 70s and 80s. He talks about how his dad moved to an apartment on the upper west side, overlooking central park. He tells us how he would spend his afternoons in the parks, and weekends in the west village with his best friend. He talks about going to the arcades in Times Square, as well as other games they made up to entertain themselves.  Jim then talks about his time as a Real Estate Lawyer. How when he started his practice, it was very difficult to find work. But after sticking with it, even through the crash of the late 90s, he was able to find work and also met people that would bring him to his next career shift in working on Chelsea Market. Kelly asks Jim about the history of Chelsea market: How it got started, what it was like to work there, and he tells us about its founders' vision and what he wanted Chelsea Market to be. Kelly also asks him about a famous sweet treat that was invented at Chelsea Market, and Jim tells us a little known fact about it.  Jim then talks about his time developing Industry City. He talks about how the proposal came to him. He tells us what Industry City used to be and how it used to function. He talks about how large it is in comparison to Chelsea Market and even the Empire State building. He then tells us what his strategy was in order to get not only retailers in the space, but also offices and patrons. Jim talks about the community aspect of Industry City, and what he hopes people will get from it when they come for a visit.  But above all else; Jim Somoza is a New Yorker. Kelly's Social Media @NewYorkCityKopp Jim's Social Media and Industry City @Jim_Somoza @IndustryCity Jae's Social Media @Studiojae170   Chapters (00:00:00) - Inside New York's Industry City(00:00:40) - New Yorkers(00:01:56) - The Story of New York City(00:05:17) - Living in New York City in the 70s and 80s(00:09:59) - Coming soon: Jay-Z on Growing Up in Brooklyn(00:11:24) - Living The Warriors In NYC(00:15:24) - Brooklyn doctor on New York City(00:21:06) - Real Estate Broker: The Crash of the Internet(00:26:50) - Real Estate Story: The Chelsea Market Sale(00:30:54) - Joe Bastianich on Chelsea Market and(00:34:07) - The Chelsea Market Building Sale(00:38:27) - The Fight for the Upper Flights(00:40:11) - The Japanese grocery store in Brooklyn(00:44:10) - Brooklyn Core: The Sake Brewery(00:47:32) - Mayor Bill de Blasio on New York's Walking Communities(00:51:20) - What Does It Mean to Be a New Yorker?(00:53:58) - Jim Samoza on New Yorkers Podcast(00:55:30) - New Yorkers: Thank You!

In this episode, Kelly is joined by Zombie Papas Jorge and Todd, the organizers of Thriller NYC!  Join them as they introduce themselves. Jorge tells us how he came to New York, and what it was like moving here. Todd on the otherhand, talks about being third generation from Brooklyn. They tell us about how they met, as well as their costume wedding. They talk about how they found Thriller NYC and how long they've been involved with it.  Jorge talks about the founding of thriller in the west village Halloween parade. He talks about the first time it was done and what it was like when it first started. He talks about how he initially joined another thriller group because Thriller NYC was full. Todd talks about how Jorge invited him to join thriller one year, but not in the way that he had wanted to.  Kelly asks about the process of putting together something so massive. Todd talks about the process of how people get tickets and join the group. He goes over what the rehearsals look like as well as what the time table is like to put on something like that. They both talk about what people are getting out of their ticket. They talk about how it is important for them to form a safe community, and they emphasise moving your body in community, and the healing power that it can have. Jorge and Todd thank Kelly for his viral video of the performance, and they talk about how that helped them get put back on the map and continue post Covid. They also talk about what it feels like to put together this massive project every year, and the cultural impact that it has on the world. They talk about their trip to South Africa and how Thriller even has an impact there.  Finally, Kelly asks them some quick fire questions about the dance, the halloween parade, the costumes, and where to eat after.  But, above all else; Jorge and Todd are New Yorkers.  Kelly's Social Media @NewYorkCityKopp Join Thriller NYC! https://www.thrillernyc.com/ @Thrillernyc Donate to the village Halloween parade! https://halloween-nyc.com/donate/  Jae's Social Media @Studiojae170 Chapters (00:00:00) - New Yorkers Podcast(00:01:57) - This New York Couple Had A 'Thriller' Wedding(00:05:18) - The Halloween Parade With Thriller(00:05:49) - The Thriller Dance in the NYC Parade(00:09:08) - How To Participate in the Parade Thriller Dance(00:11:52) - The West Village Thriller Parade(00:14:27) - The Memphis Thriller Parade(00:18:47) - The New York Thriller Dance(00:23:18) - Mets Mascots at the Parade(00:25:32) - The Cast of Thriller(00:28:33) - Thriller's Spring Parade(00:30:55) - What Makes The Thriller Dance So New York?(00:34:12) - Dancing To Michael Jackson's Thriller in Mozambique(00:36:21) - The New York City Zombie Parade(00:38:14) - How the Village Halloween Parade Works(00:41:02) - Thriller's NYC Parade(00:41:29) - Village Halloween Parade(00:43:12) - The Halloween Parade in New York(00:43:59) - What It Means to Be A New Yorker(00:46:02) - New Yorkers: Thank You!

In this episode, Kelly is joined by author Andy Fisher! He is the retired founding executive director of the Lavelle Fund for the Blind. He has 35 years of experience in New York City charitable foundations, and is a winner of the Helen Keller International’s Humanitarian Award. Inspired by the humanitarian efforts of the past, he has written his first book about an unsung New Yorker: Nathan Straus. Kelly asks Andy about his growing up, and work. Andy tells Kelly what lead him to New York and to what his passion ended up becoming. Andy talks about retirement and how he was inspired to write a book about Nathan Straus. Andy talks about the writing process. He thanks the publishers, and the fellow scholars that helped him finish the book. He talked about how he came upon Straus, and why he thought it was important to tell his story.  Kelly asks Andy about Nathan Straus: Where he was born, what his family life was like, when he moved to New York, and how he made his fortune. Andy talks about how he immegrated from Europe in the early 1800s and what that was like. He told Kelly about how the Civil War ruined his family's buisness. He talks about how his family moved to New York and was able to secure some retail spacy in the well known Macy's!  Kelly asks Andy about his humanitarian efforts. Andy tells Kelly about how he was a champion of milk pasteurization at a time when the whole world was against it. Andy explained how Straus saved countless lives by ensuring that everyone had access to the information about pasteurization and pasteurized milk to drink.  Andy then talks about his efforts to help people abroad, and talks about his humanitarian efforts in the middle east, as well as how he helped Jewish people, as well as Palestinians.  Kelly asks Andy about Nathan's Brother and the Titanic: he tells the story of the families fatefull travel.  Finally Kelly asks Andy about how Nathan had said that he wanated to give away all of his money. Andy talks about Nathan's father's philosophy growing up and how that effected him. He talks about the different ways in which he helped the homeless, and helped the community during financial hardships and how even in his most succesfull moment in life, he was humble and knew his limits.  But above all else; Nathan Straus and Andy Fisher are New yorkers!  Kelly's Social Media @NewYorkCityKopp Buy Andy's Book! https://andrewfisherwriter.com/ Or anywhere you buy books. Jae's Social Media @Studiojae170 Chapters (00:00:00) - Meet The New Yorkers(00:01:39) - Philanthropist Andrew Levalle(00:11:53) - Bookmark: The Life of Philip Strauss(00:14:36) - How long did it take to write the book?(00:17:58) - A Jewish Philanthropist: Nathan Strauss(00:24:25) - The Life of Philip and Isidore Macy(00:30:43) - Andy Strauss Once Said He Hoped to Give Away His Entire(00:32:46) - Nathan Strauss and the Birth of Zionism(00:46:11) - The story of Isidore and Ida Strauss(00:46:26) - Tim Ferriss on Richard Strauss(00:49:42) - What Moment in Richard Strauss' Life Stuck With You Most?(00:55:11) - Andrew Fisher on Being a New Yorker(00:57:03) - The New Yorkers: Farewell Train

In this week's episode, Kelly is joined by community builder Maryam Banikarim! She was the former Chief Marketing Officer of many global organizations, She is the Co-Founder of Longest Table, and Host of the podcast “The Messy Parts”.  Kelly asks Maryam about coming to The United States from Iran. Maryam talks about her experience living in Iran and in California. She talks about her first trip to the East Coast and how she got into Barnard off the wait list.  Maryam talks about life in NYC in the 80s. She tells us about a fateful encounter she had on the subway, fast talking her way into night clubs, and joining Chippendales! Kelly asks her about her experience doing a TedTalk. Maryam tells us how she got the opportunity to do the talk, what her process was in coming up with topics for it, and how she was able to practice and perfect her performance.  Maryam then talks about putting together The Longest Table. She discusses challenges that she faced when putting on the first event. She talks about how the obstacles become obstacle courses in how she navigates regection and keeps it from letting it affect her.  She then talks about New York Next and how during covid, she and a group of concerned New Yorkers got together to put together an incredible video to help support artists during that dark time.  Kelly asks Maryam about the formation of "The Messy Parts". The two talk about their experience being podcast hosts, and the unique challenges that face them. They discuss the creation of Maryam's show: From inspiration to early planning and to how it is now. Finally, Maryam tells the audience about her wedding anniversary, as it is the same day that they recorded the podcast. Maryam met her husband on the Subway! And she recounts her classic New York Story for us.  But above all else; Maryam Banikarim is a New Yorker. Kelly's Social Media @NewYorkCityKopp Maryam's Social Media @mbanikarim @LongestTableCommunity @TheMessyPartsPodcast Jae's Social Media @Studiojae170 Chapters (00:00:00) - New Yorkers(00:00:59) - Meet New Yorker Miriam Banakaram(00:01:39) - Winter in New York(00:02:22) - How To Ride the Subway As A Woman(00:03:05) - I Was Invited To Iftars By A Muslim Influencer(00:07:25) - In the Elevator With My Parents in Iran(00:08:54) - Coming to Barnard College at 16(00:12:51) - "I Tried Chippendales"(00:13:28) - You Had To Give a TED Talk(00:16:53) - Covid: The Long Table(00:21:48) - Neighbors' meals for the homeless(00:25:58) - The Longest Table in New York(00:27:49) - A Taste of the Longest Table(00:30:15) - The We Love New York City Campaign(00:34:31) - I Love NY: The Campaign(00:38:14) - The New Yorkers Sing During the Great Recession(00:39:09) - The Messy Parts: Miriam on Her Podcast(00:43:35) - Jay Leno on Being On The Podcast(00:47:11) - The Bar Manager Has a Message For Regulars(00:49:03) - I Met My Husband On The Subway(00:50:02) - How We Met : On The Subway(00:52:14) - What Keeps You Inspired In NYC?(00:54:06) - The New Yorkers of We Love NYC(00:56:25) - Meet New Yorker Miriam Banakaram(00:57:31) - New Yorkers Podcast: The New Yorkers

Due to the hustle and bustle of city life, the New Yorkers have to take a leave of absence this week. Please enjoy this episode we did back in September with the brilliant Madelyn Wils. And tune in next time for a brand new episode! ****************************************** In this Episode: Kelly is joined by Civic Leader, Madelyn Wils! She was on the Tribeca Community Board, Head of the Hudson River Park Trust, and is now overseeing the 400 Million Dollar Overhaul of 5th ave.  From Kelly asking where Madelyn was from, they learn that they lived on the same block in washington Heights! Madelyn tells Kelly about her time in Television: Working in advertisment sales to selling tv shows, to eventually running her own company and Producing her own shows. Madelyn also tells kelly about the discrimination that she faced and the sexism that was pervasive in the industry.  Kelly asks Madelyn about working with Charlie Rose and Larry King. Madelyn tells some funny stories about working behind the scenes on their shows.  Madelyn then tells us about how she got into becoming a civic leader. How she joined the community board, and how she was able to procure an empty lot owned by the city for the nearby school's playground.  Living in Tribeca in the late 90s and early 2000s, Kelly asks Madelyn about 911. Medelyn recounts her experience on that day, and tells us about how she was able to rally together her fellow community leaders to help everyone in need.  Madelyn tells us about her experience with standing up to Rudy Giuliani in the wake of the attacks and how she advocated for her community and brought them the help they deserved.  She then talks about how the next administration had been following her work and decided to hire her to work on developing the city. Madelyn talks about how she was able to set up the East River Ferry system, Rebuild Coney Island, start work on the east river park and settle a turf war at Essex Square.  Kelly then asks Madelyn about her new project. And Madelyn tells him about how she planned to retire after covid, but decided that she really loved working on the city. So when she got called to work on a project to rebuild 5th avenue; She couldn't say no.  Madelyn talks about the project and their plans for 5th avenue: Widening the sidewalks, adding more greenery and creating outdoor cafe space. She talks about wanting to create a beautiful scene that people want to spend time in.    But above all else; Madelyn Wils is a New Yorker.   Kelly's Social Media @NewYorkCityKopp   For updates on the 5th ave project, Follow @Fifthavenue  on instagram Jae's Social Media @Studiojae170 Chapters (00:00:00) - New Yorkers: A Podcast for New Yorkers(00:01:11) - In the Elevator With Madeline Wills(00:02:13) - Tammy Gibbon on Sexual Assault(00:06:46) - Jane Fonda on Becoming a TV Producers(00:10:13) - Charlie Rose on Working With Larry King(00:12:16) - Philip Feuerstein on Tribeca(00:17:52) - "Your drive is inspiring me!"(00:18:23) - Community Board Chair on 9/11(00:24:44) - Meryl Streep on the 911 Incident(00:29:23) - The New York Economic Development Corp(00:35:51) - Fifth Avenue: New York's greatest street(00:44:42) - Pedestrian lanes on Fifth Avenue(00:51:35) - The need to update Harlem's infrastructure(00:53:08) - In the Elevator With Mayor Bloomberg(00:54:08) - Madeline on Building the New York City Dance Studio(00:55:42) - The New Yorkers: Madeline Wills

In this episode, Kelly is joined by James "Murr" Murray From the hit TV show "Impractical Jokers"! He is also an executive TV and Film producer as the President of Impractical productions. He is a best selling author of 9 published titles and tours the world telling jokes to sold out arenas. Kelly starts off the show by asking Murr where he was born and what it was like growing up on Staten Island. Murr talks about coming back home after late nights in the city and funny stories on the Staten Island Rapid Transit. He talks about moving to Bay Ridge and going to Catholic school where he met his best friends.  Murr then talks about how the show "Impractical Jokers" started. He tells Kelly about his initial pitch for the show and how the company loved it. Kelly talks about the stats from the start of the show and how well it captured audiences all over America.  Murr talks about filming the show in the city and how quickly he and his group shot up through the comedy space. He tells the story of performing at his sold out show at Madison Square Garden. Kelly asks Murr about a few of the punishments and improv skits that he has done on the show. Murr goes behind the scenes and talks about "The greatest Punishemnt Ever" That he has orchestrated on the show. He talks about how it was 5 years in the making, and all of the work and preperation that he had to do in order to pull it off. Murr also talks about some of his other favorite skits from the show. Kelly talks about some of the other aspects of the show. They talk about filming during covid, how they go about getting people to go along with their antics, and if they have ever broken character or said that they werent going to do something.  Finally Kelly asks Murr some quick fire questions about New York, and Murr gives us a subway take, his favorite pizza, and his 5:30am bodega order. But above all else; James "Murr" Murray is a New Yorker. Kelly Kopp's Social Media:@NewYorkCityKopp Murr's Social Media: @TheRealMurr Jae's Social Media @Studiojae170 Get Your Tickets to his show at "Murrlive.com"! Chapters (00:00:00) - James Murray on New Yorkers(00:02:58) - How I Broke My Lease In Jersey(00:03:36) - How Much Time Did COVID Take Off From 'Jokers'(00:04:02) - Jay on His Secret Life(00:06:59) - Joker on His Own Show(00:09:13) - How to get from Staten Island to Jersey(00:12:43) - Members of Pacific Southern Train Club Collectible Box Cars(00:14:30) - The Cast of Impractical Jokers on Success(00:17:45) - Impractical Jokers on The Impossible Pranksters(00:20:21) - The Greatest Punishment Of All Time(00:24:05) - Punishment For The Thief(00:25:37) - Rob Riggles On His Nude Challenge(00:29:01) - The Impractical Jokers on the Weather(00:31:30) - The Final Days of Impractical Jokers Live(00:33:42) - Throw a Full Glass of Water On My Grandmother's Face(00:36:15) - Jokers: How To Get A Job(00:39:10) - Darren Brown: The Power of Belief(00:42:33) - Spider Man Free-Climbed On A Train(00:45:03) - DMV Driver's License Photo(00:45:48) - 10 Questions For NYC People(00:46:55) - What It Means to Be a New Yorker(00:48:13) - The New Yorkers: Thank You!

Join us for the last highlight of Season 2! The New Yorkers Podcast will be back for Season 3 in two weeks! Until then, please enjoy this episode on the tantalizing tale of New York City in the 1980s from the brilliant Jonathan Mahler.  ******************************* In this episode, Kelly is joined by Jonathan Mahler! He is a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, his sports journalism has been featured in the book “The Best American Sports Writing”, and he is the  author of two books: “Ladies and Gentlemen, The Bronx is Burning” as well as “The Challenge.” And his third book “The Gods of New York” is available now wherever you buy books! Join them, as Jonathan tells Kelly a bit about where he's from, and his profession. Kelly asks about raising kids in New York City, and what age did he think is ok for kids to ride the subway.  Kelly asks Jonathan to give him a background of New York City leading up to the 1980s. Jonathan tells him what it was like to cover the 2016 presidential campaign, and how he was inspired to write this book.  Jonathan tells Kelly about some of the stories that were going on during the second half of the 1980s, and Kelly talks about how he remembers living through a lot of these headlines.  Kelly asks Jonathan what he thinks of the current Mayoral race in New York City. Jae tells a funny story of what floridians think of the race. And Jonathan recounts how he thinks that the events of his book have a direct effect on this current political climate.  Jonathan talks about his research process for the book, what archival he used, and the people he was able to interview. Jae and Kelly talk about how much they love the writing of the book: How personable it is, how funny it is, and how the passion for New York City is dripping off every page.  Kelly asks Jonathan to tell us about the title of the book: "The Gods of New York". Jonathan talks about where the title came from, how much he loves the title, but also why he was apprehensive to call it that. Finally, Kelly asks Jonathan some questions about his writing process, as well as some fun quick New York City questions that every New Yorker has an answer for.    But above all else; Jonathan Mahler is a New Yorker!   Kelly Kopp's Social Media: @NewYorkCityKopp   Jonathan Mahler's Social Media: @Jonathan.Mahler   Jae's Social Media:@Studiojae170 Chapters (00:00:00) - New Yorkers: The Gods of New York(00:01:30) - Meet Jonathan Harris: Born and Raised in NYC(00:04:37) - Jonathan Wolff on His New Book 'The Gods of New York(00:07:10) - New York's Story of Rebirth(00:11:22) - In the Elevator With Michael Moore(00:12:06) - The New York Mayor: 1986-1990(00:14:32) - The Making of New York Mayor Ed Koch(00:16:17) - How To Write A Detailing of the AIDS Era(00:18:52) - In the Elevator With Spike Lee(00:22:16) - In the Elevator With Bernard(00:22:43) - Bernie Getz: A New York Hero ((00:27:06) - The Guardian Angels on the NYC mayoral race(00:29:49) - The Money Spent to Stop Trump(00:30:23) - How The City Went From Bad to Worse(00:32:59) - A Day in the Life of Jay(00:33:13) - What Made You Write 'This Is Worth Doing'(00:34:02) - What surprised you most during your research for The New York Story?(00:37:17) - Ed Koch's Last Year as Mayor(00:40:17) - The Gods of New York(00:41:53) - "The End of New York" by Philip Roth(00:42:57) - Readers Talk About 'The Book'(00:43:56) - 10 Quick Fire Questions for '(00:46:12) - What It Means To Be A New Yorker

In this episode: Kelly is joined by Anthony Mangieri! He is a Chef, Businessman and Pizza Connoisseur. Join them, as Anthony tells us about how he got his start in the resturaunt industry in his late teens! Anthony talks about his first buisness baking bread, and how that grew into owning his own Pizzaria. From there, Anthony talks about wanting to move his buisness to New York, and how he gained the recognicion of top food critics.  Anthony talks about his craft, and how he goes about running his resturaunt. He describes his unique approach of personally hand crafting every pizza on his own. He talks about his passion for making dough and his interest in customer service.  Kelly asks Anthony what the Pandemic's effects were on his resturaunt and how he survived it. Anthony talks about the kindness of his community, and how he met his future wife during that difficult time.  Anthony talks about his wife Christina and their soon to be baby! He is blessed to feel fortunate to have a lot of great things in his life, and he talks about how he manages all of it.  Jae asks Anthony about his frozen pizza product: What it was like to create sometihing like that, what is the process like, and where people can buy it. Anthony talks about how he wanted to make the best frozen pizza that exhists. The pizza's are personally hand made in italy, with fresh italian ingredients, and Anthony prides himself on being able to give a great frozen food alternative to people who might need it.  Jae also asks about what are some of his other favorite pizza's and resturaunts in New York. Anthony has a few, but says that he is very self motivated, and strives to make the best product he can, and finds ways to innovate and improve every day.    But above all else; Anthony Mangieri is a New Yorker! You can Find Una Pizza Napoletana here: 175 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002 They are open Thursday-Saturday. Reservation is encouraged.    Kelly Kopp's Social Media @NewYorkCityKopp   Anthony Mangieri's Social Media  @anthony_w_mangieri @unapizzanapoletana Jae Watson's Social Media @Studiojae170   Chapters (00:00:00) - New Yorkers(00:01:16) - Pizza Maker's Secret to Success(00:03:28) - Open Your Own Pizza Business in the 1980s(00:07:18) - Opening a Neapolitan Pizza Parlor in New Jersey(00:11:02) - Pizza at Nobu(00:12:18) - Open Your Eyes: Ed Levine's Pizza(00:16:11) - Pizzas Napolitan: The Pandemic(00:18:22) - The Pizza Made During the Pandemic(00:20:26) - Pizzeria Review: Best Pizzeria in the World(00:24:11) - The Pizzas at Il Giorno(00:27:41) - Pizza Made Fresh, In the Oven(00:29:40) - The Pizzeria, 175 Orchard Street(00:32:51) - Baby's Birth at the Restaurant(00:33:55) - Anthony Bourdain Made a Pizza For Everyone to Buy(00:41:29) - Una Pizza: Not Just Neapolitan Pizza(00:48:23) - Pete Wentworth on His Career(00:49:37) - Favorite Restaurants in the City(00:50:36) - Anthony Mangieri's Pizzeria(00:52:31) - What It Means to Be a New Yorker(00:54:16) - The New Yorkers: Episode 291

In this episode: Kelly is joined by Richard Hayden! Richard is the Senior Director of Horticulture at the High Line. Join them, as Richard teaches us about the profession of gardening. He tells us about how he got into horticulture, and what it does for him. He talks about his staff and how dedicated they are to maintaining the wonderful vision of the High Line. Kelly asks Richard how the High Line got started, and Richard tells Kelly the amazing redemption story that the highline overtook: From Death ave to one of the most visited parks in the world.  Richard tells us about some of the plants that live on the High Line. He talks about the gardening philosophy that they take when deciding what the areas should look like.  And finally, Kelly asks Richard some fun questions about the High Line: if he's named any of the plants, which area is his favorite, what his favorite view is, and... what berry birds get drunk on?    But above all else; Richard Hayden is a New Yorker!   Kelly Kopp's Social Media @NewYorkCityKopp   Richard Hayden's Social Media @NatureGardener Jae Watson's Social Media @Studiojae170 Chapters (00:00:00) - This New Yorker Has One of the Most Ordinary Jobs in NYC(00:02:45) - The High Line: Richard Pryor on the Garden(00:05:51) - What Inspires You in the Morning?(00:07:15) - The High Line's Secret to Gardening(00:09:23) - What is the maintenance of the High Line Garden?(00:11:24) - The Story of the High Line(00:16:30) - The High Line: An Infrastructure Reuse Project(00:20:37) - Favorite plants on the High Line(00:23:43) - The People of the High Line(00:26:29) - The Last Section of the High Line(00:28:24) - Richard Feynman at the High Line(00:30:53) - Plants and flowers around the park(00:33:54) - The High Line: Art on the High Line(00:37:36) - How to care for the High Line gardens(00:39:58) - High Line Trees Need Irrigation(00:41:57) - How to Win at the High Line(00:46:02) - "A Plant Isn't Worth Growing Unless It Looks Beautiful"(00:46:47) - How Do You Keep People From Damage Your Garden?(00:48:08) - Favorite view from the High Line(00:49:12) - Richard on What Does Nature Mean to Him?(00:50:00) - What It Means to Be a New Yorker(00:51:42) - The High Line: Where to Find Them?