Revitalizing Herkimer: A Journey with Chef Rob Cirillo
In this episode of Good News York, hosted by Matt Major from Growth Mode Content and co-host Mike Brindisi, we are joined by special guest Rob Cirillo, a chef, and business owner. Robbie shares his inspirational journey from working at McDonald’s to becoming a successful restaurateur. He discusses his latest venture, Stone Soup American Bistro and Beer Garden, located in his hometown of Herkimer, NY. Robbie’s commitment to revitalizing Main Street in Herkimer and his passion for the restaurant business shine through as he talks about his vision for the community, the impact of various grants, and his future plans to expand and enrich the area. This episode captures the power of community and the potential of local entrepreneurship.
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Located at 148 N. Main St. Herkimer, NY
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:44 Reconnecting with Robbie Cirillo
01:49 Robbie’s Culinary Journey
04:49 Revitalizing Herkimer
11:53 Stone Soup American Bistro
19:11 Setting Yourself Apart in Business
19:26 The BOA Grant and Community Investment
19:52 Revitalizing Main Street
20:47 The Importance of Facade and First Impressions
21:22 Community Support and Networking
23:12 Opportunities in Herkimer
27:46 Future Plans for Stone Soup
32:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
