Pietro Quaglia on his millenial pink, accidentally Instagrammable restaurant

01/23/18 • 31 min

Pietro Quaglia owns Pietro Nolita, an all pink (some would call it "Millennial Pink") restaurant in NYC. His aesthetic has drawn fans and social media influencers from all over the world to Elizabeth Street to snap pics and model for selfies over bowls of al dente pasta. But Pietro, who didn't have an Instagram account before his restaurant became Insta-famous, says he didn't even know Millennial Pink was a thing when he opened up shop. Now, he's fully embracing the wave of pink adoration...but not without some hiccups and heartbreak along the way.

Meant to Be Eaten is powered by Simplecast

Meant to Be Eaten is powered by Simplecast

Previous Episode

Rob Newton on being a southern chef inspired by Vietnamese cooking

Chef Rob Newton was born and raised in Arkansas before joining the army, kicking college to the curb for culinary school and then starting a flurry of successful restaurants in New York City. We talk about what inspired him to pick up Vietnamese cooking, certain chef stereotypes and the evolution of his food as his personal and professional journey continues to unfold.

Meant to Be Eaten is powered by Simplecast

Next Episode

Jen Monroe on digital food and consumption, and food porn as a signifier

Jen Monroe is the founder of Bad Taste, a Brooklyn-based project committed to exploring new ways of thinking about food and consumption. Instagram has transformed eating into an aesthetic activity. Does ‘gramming your runny egg yolk have larger repercussions than you think? We discuss the inherently political message of food, how certain foods have come to act as lifestyle signifiers, and what your #foodporn reveals about you.

Meant to Be Eaten is powered by Simplecast