In this episode of Love Living Local 315, we welcome back Anthony Amodio. Anthony is a chef, entrepreneur and the force behind Philomena’s Salumeria, Monarch by Anthony and several of the area’s most talked-about food experiences. From carrying on a family legacy that dates back to 1919 to building multiple businesses across the Mohawk Valley, Anthony shares what it really takes to create something that lasts. This conversation blends history, hustle and a whole lot of heart.

Anthony opens up about the realities of running multiple businesses at once, from managing teams and maintaining quality to navigating rising food costs and constant change. He talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, staying connected to your customers, and being willing to adapt without losing what makes your product special. Whether it’s building a modern-day salumeria experience or perfecting something as sacred as tomato pie in Utica, everything he does is intentional.

At its core, this episode is about more than food. It’s about legacy, resilience, and creating experiences that bring people together. Anthony’s story is a reminder that success isn’t just about what you build, but how it makes people feel long after they leave.

We Discuss:
• Carrying on a family legacy and building Philomena’s from the ground up
• The challenges of running multiple businesses and staying consistent
• How Anthony approaches quality, team building, and leadership
• The story behind his tomato pie and creating something unique in Utica
• Why food, family, and community are at the center of everything he does

This one feels like sitting at the table with someone who’s lived it — and is still building every day.

This episode is brought to you by Vault Capital Partners.
(https://www.instagram.com/vaultcapitalpartners)

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Show Markers:
(0:00) - Welcome & Introduction
(1:30) - Carrying on Family Legacy
(2:55) - Names of Sandwiches
(4:15) - Managing Multiple Businesses
(4:55) - Salumeria Experience
(7:45) - Old Experience, New Twist
(10:15) - Customer Suggestions
(11:40) - Destination Location
(13:00) - Why Baggs Square?
(16:20) - Hiring Up
(17:30) - Quality & Scaling
(18:30) - Product Diversity
(20:15) - Long Hours & Recharging
(21:00) - Driven by Struggle & Giving Back
(23:50) - Biggest Challenges
(27:50) - Tomato Pie
(31:50) - What's Next?
(37:15) - Rapid Fire Questions

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Anthony Amodio's Links:
Philomena's - FB - https://www.facebook.com/p/Philomenas-Salumeria-61581390762049
Monarch Website - https://monarchyorkville.com
Monarch FB - https://www.facebook.com/p/Monarch-by-Anthony-Amodio-Anthony-Amodio-Catering-100092354675069/

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