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On today’s episode of the podcast, Emilio Vitolo shares what makes his restaurant a celebrity favorite, from hosting Obama to being Taylor Swift’s go-to Italian spot. He also talks watches, NYC’s best food, and the highs and lows of the industry.

Timecodes (Episode #126):
0:00 - Intro
13:55 - What Makes Emilio’s Different
14:59 - How to Get a Resi at Emilio’s
17:37 - Best Pastry Shop in the World
20:15 - Taylor Swift’s Favorite Italian Spot
24:36 - Hosting Obama
54:11 - Best Italian Food in NYC
57:13 - Best Soup Dumplings in NYC
1:04:25 - Craziest Watch Emilio Owns
1:12:06 - How Do You Get to Emilio’s Status
1:28:18 - Lowest Low, Highest High

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#126 Inside Emilio's Ballato: NYC's MOST Famous Italian Spot