Staying Hungry
By Vinny & Mike of Premier Payroll Solutions
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Episodes: 31
Description
Staying Hungry goes behind the scenes of Long Island’s restaurant industry, tackling the real challenges of hospitality—staffing, compliance, costs, marketing, and more.
Hosted by Vinny Pappalardo and Michael D’Onofrio of Premier Payroll Solutions, this podcast dives into the business behind the restaurant with chefs, owners, and industry pros.
Whether you run a restaurant or just love the business of food, Staying Hungry keeps you informed, inspired, and—most importantly—hungry for success.
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| Episode | Date |
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He Bet Everything on One Taco Shop…And It Worked | Mike Scotto | Tony's Tacos
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May 27, 2026 |
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The Picnic Business That Became a Family Mission
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May 11, 2026 |
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The Soul Food Queen Who Bet on Herself and Won | Melba Wilson - Melba’s Restaurant
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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How a 40-Year-Old Meat Shop Went Viral on Social Media | Joe DiGangi - Mario's Meats and Deli
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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A Coffee Shop, a Tattoo Studio, and One Big Leap | Katelyn Pipinou - Fortunate Hand Coffee House
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Why “Take Care of Employees First” Wins Every Time | Patrick O'Halloran - Park Place
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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They Import EVERYTHING From Italy - Is It Worth It? | Saverio Cataldo - Saverio's Authentic Pizza
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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How One Butcher Changed the Way Long Islanders Cook at Home | Ryan Jones - Chubs Meats
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Building a Food Community That Actually Shows Up
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Family Side Hustle to 8 Locations: Inside Guac Shop’s Growth | Luke Tesoriero - Guac Shop Mexican Grill
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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Inside One of Long Island’s Busiest Bagel & Catering Operations | Gerard & Melanie Duffy - Broadway Gourmet Bagel Café & Caterers
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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The Son Who Said No to a Badge and Yes to a Diner | Gus Tsiorvas - Embassy Diner
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Keep It Secret, Keep It Saucy | Mike Vittorio - Mike's Underground Pizza
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Scaling Without Selling Out | James Bonanno - Upstream Hospitality Group (The Taproom, Bango Bowls)
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Before the Bars, the Beats, the Boom | Scottie Campbell - Dublin Deck, Harbor Crab, The Boatyard, Salt Shack
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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From Bobby Flay’s Line to Bachelorette Party Legend | DJ Chef
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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The Pizza Guy Who Outsmarted the Algorithm | Anthony Laurino - Phil's Pizzeria & Restaurant
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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King of the Misfit Toys: A Chef’s Playbook for Chaos | Chef Eric LeVine - 315 Main Street
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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We Traded Quality for Convenience - This Restaurateur Wants It Back | Sal Bono - O.G. Ramen
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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30 Years. 3 A.M. Wake-ups. And He Still Loves It. | Michael Pantano - Pantano’s Gourmet
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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The Cake Don: From Spray Cans to Sugar Sculptures | Don Donneruno - The Cake Don
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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What’s Really in Your Food? One Restaurateur’s Mission to Heal | Jackie Sharlup - Tula Kitchen
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Empowering Families Through Healthy Eating | Joey Cioffi - The Salad House
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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40 Years, 6 Restaurants, and Still Hungry | Mark Boccia - Bourbon Street
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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One Egg and a Dream to an 85-Year Legacy | Merrill Zorn - Zorn’s of Bethpage
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May 26, 2025 |
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30 Years of Steak, Sweat, and Straight Talk - Willie Degel | Uncle Jack's Steakhouse
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May 12, 2025 |
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The Recipe for Reinvention: 30 Million Meatballs Later - Martin Butera | Butera's Restaurants
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Behind the Scenes of Long Island’s Buzziest Restaurants - Matthew McBride | The Parlay Group
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Beyond the Dough: The Business of Building a Brand (and a Bar) - Paul Saccoccio | The Pizzeria
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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How Vincent’s Clam Bar Became a 120-Year Icon - Bobby Marisi | Vincent's Clam Bar
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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The First Course: Introducing Staying Hungry and What’s Ahead
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Mar 03, 2025 |