Rags To Dishes

"Jon Cook" joins the crew as someone has finally stepped up to talk about working for a specific Artisanal Bagel place that used to call Providence, RI home. "Jon" also brings other experiences into play as comparison. From childhood food hustles to caramel processing plants and bartending Mr. Cook teaches us a bit about rock climbing as well as a debate about the lowest form of potato accompany this tale of the bagel spot!

In this weeks episode of R2D the crew is joined by a truly unique character in Guinevere Furtado, and of course she's a baker. Guin's been running the vegan baking scene in Providence for a minute now and shares some truly picturesque experiences to how tough being a service industry worker can be. The crew discuss' baking in detail and the personality of a baker and how it can be very different when placed on a team as opposed to baking alone. Guin also has some dirt.. Some tough goes of it at certain places forcing her to quit or leave and the experiences of dealing with those issues and finding a way to leave and say "Fuck it im not happy here so im not working here" Not all  dark and deep as Guin also brings a very joyous charm to the usual witty banter of the R2D podcast crew as Max learns what gatekeeping is as well as other goofs along the way

In this weeks edition of R2D.. TUBA! Tim Brennan returns for the first time in two years with another legend of The Establishment itself Maggie Kain. Maggie gives the crew a quick rundown of her early years in the game in Cincinnati serving Hot Browns as well as some other juicy stories. Maggie then with the help of her 3 former expos relives some of her most insane shifts ever worked over at the famous establishment and gave a deeper insight into how it was during COVID-19. From throwing soup at a wall to people eating food right out of the window this episode is jam packed with laughs and witty banter from the crew.

In this edition of R2D, the crew is joined by Trent Tetreault. A kitchen manager at Plant City, Trent reveals a long line of working in the service industry with an interesting job history that takes the podcast down a route that it hasn't been before. Working 3rd shift in a casino running Buffett is an angle that hasn't been touched on the podcast and from the nap rooms to being tipped with mystery pills, Trent paints a great picture. The Cheesecake Factory, coffee shops, and a more clear definition of what Emo Skramz music is the episode speaks for itself

In this weeks edition of R2D Julian Forgue.. Yes THE Julian Forge of Julians joins the crew for a unique conversation and history lesson about the industry and the city of Providence. A self proclaimed "Egg Marine" Julian opened one of the cities most popular and sought after restaurants in all of Rhode Island in 1994. Today Julian is somewhat banned from his own (no longer his) establishment. A controversial figure in the Providence food scene, Julian gives us his story. From origins of the restaraunt, to his favorite Jedi, and taking advice from Buddy Cianci himself Julian is truly a one of a kind human. 

On this weeks edition of R2D, Oliver Marcionetti joins the crew to talk industry.  Oliver talks his days dishwashing and prepping clamcakes at local seafood shack Monahans and how he was able to transition over to FOH once he was hired at the legendary Turtle Soup in Narragansett. Bouncing around during college in Vermont he also bartended, served, and worked catering for weddings during his tenure in the industry. The crew talks Ice cream limitations as well as how to get butts in seats in a downtown beach community.  From meeting Maggie Gyllenhaal working the airport bartending shift, to dealing with the difficulties of managing a restaurant, Oli has a handful of experience in the world of food and drinks

In this weeks edition the crew brings back Troop PVD's Food Director and culinary guru JT! R2D runs it back a little on JT's past episode 39 and the establishments that are still rocking and the ones that have closed doors.. The crew gets very off topic about consumption of human meat and cannibalism but eventually tie it back to this years PVDfest plans vs. how it has been done in the past. The juice on Mayor "Frownee" and the changes to expect to the treasured city festival as well as JT's experience watching it mature through the years in Providence. Will 2023 be the end of the festival or just a hiccup in its history? 

In this weeks episode of R2D the team is joined by the wonderful Olivia Smith who helped work the second popup for industry night at Figidini. The crew talks orcas as well as bistro vs burg comparisons before they get into the juice that was the popup. Gorg burgers, Ferraris, all the good stuff that you mightve missed if you embarassingly didnt show up yourself.  We're back?

In this weeks amplified episode of Rags To Dishes: John Kirk, Masa Taqueria founder and providence chef comes on the show to discuss a whole 2 hours worth of bullshit with our dearest hosts. The crew talks Ogies Trailer Park, and how the toxicity of late night service industry work can result in bad choices and mental heath in the somewhat beautifully disgusting culture of bars. Dcot and John nerd  out about Marijuana for a good sec as Masa's business kind of started out as an edible company in a loft  apartment in providence. Cottage law, as well as more arguing about tipping and how to topple capitalism and fix the industry ensues with other hot takes such as public lynching of billionaires and Dune Brothers having the best fries and hot dogs in the state. Tune in for a long one and a good one.... 

In this weeks edition of R2D, the crew is back at it again talking sports without a guest LOL. Mostly off topic however the hosts discuss Boston Chef Barbara Lynch's recent expose about abusing her employees and checking all the box's for being a bad restaurant owner as well as other bad things about the city of Boston. Dan talks about a recent adventure to Providence's own "Gracies" food and wine tasting off a 7 course menu. Arguing about T-Pain as well as other topics the guys almost have their shit together again.

In the return of The Rags To Dishes Podcast... our hosts maybe talk industry for 20min. Just a heads up its a rusty one. The Knicks playoff destiny, deep analysis of Lil Uzi Vert & Lil Yachty on Dcots end. Mixology with Max and why making Old Fashioneds sucks, as well as the somewhat conspiracy of whether Stevie Wonder has some form of vision. Some per usual hot takes, a few boneheaded brain farts and it seems like the boys are back in the saddle here we go...

The queen of Freeplay Arcade herself Sammi joins our protagonists in episode 77 for absolute mayhem. Samantha Jones is the #1 female air hockey player in New England, a pyrotechnic for LiveNation and happens to frequent a restaurant Max currently works at so her presence was needed on the podcast. Sammi and the crew get real off topic and unhinged talking about the JFK assassination and if all former US presidents deserve a cruel ending or now. Sammi talks of her time in the industry as a shot girl and then later a delivery driver for JRs. A brutal discussion over the greatest shortstop of alltime as well as plenty of Long Island fireworks to go along in this action packed episode revealing the legend of Samantha Jones 

Returning in Ep.76 of R2D is none other than Jay Philips! AKA Vorian Attradies of Minutemen Meda, Jay joins us where we left off in ep 75 by changing up the conversation from wost dishwasher ever to the best dishwasher ever. The crew gets a little deeper into the Bed & Bistro and how bad marketing and budgeting can attribute to business losses and so fourth. Jay goes in depth about people overusing the terms "Best" and "Goat" in the new era which erupts into a basketball conversation as well obviously... Somewhere along the way the crew tries to indentify the biggest monster theyve faced, and what really does define a monster in the work place? 

Ep75 is a doozy to say the least. Jason Phillips A.K.A. Vorian Attraides joins the crew for an episode years in the making. The crew talk establishment days and how Jay got the job. A discussion of PVD's Banksy "Asscar" aswell as talk about 90s rock cover songs ensue as well as some others from Jasons past. From Hoisington (not sure if correct spelling) to not Hoisington its only the beginning for Jay Philips on the R2D podcast

In this weeks episode of Rags to Dishes, the hosts are joined by coffee professional Justin Enis. Enis works for Fuel America and has a side project Enjoy Coffee Roasters and could basically be described a guru when it comes to the precious beans. Working his way through the coffee industry Justin has teamed up with what seems like every coffee company/professional in Providence in some sort of way and if not directly than inspirationally. Jut teaches our hosts a basic origin of coffee story as well as some of his own from his days in retail. They discuss the future of the New York Jets as well as the Mcgriddle belonging on the top sandwiches of alltime list. Really informational stuff on coffee as a plant and an industry on this weeks episode as well as a PASSIONATE plug on a secret presidential glizzy spot. Tune in to hear more! 

In this super off topic episode of Rags To Dishes, our hosts find themselves guestless reviewing the events of the year from “The Slap” to Kanye's downfall and more! Dcot also makes an epic call listing off Rolling Stones Top 100 singers of all time. R2D 2023 coming in stupid hot

Chuck Bucketts joins the crew for episode 71 of R2D as the crew reminisces of their times together at the establishment. Charlie having worked for a number of local establishments found himself at THE establishment and was immediately loved by all except for. “Dirty Charlie” during the recording of this Episode the world cup final was happening so the crew talks Messi for a moment as well as Tim Thomas and other sport figures. Chuck wraps it up talking about his final service industry job at The Stockyard in boston serving Boston Bruins like Tuukka Rask and Matt Gryzleck

In this weeks edition of Rags To Dishes, the crew is joined by Allen Santucci. Allen is the leader of the Rhode Island Surfers Association as well as a former veteran of the industry. From Aunt Carries, to Eddies BBQ truck, to the famed “O-Mist” Tucci here has seen alot of the good, bad and the ugly in this sometimes dreadful industry. The gang talks Coleslaw, Surf etiquette, and Salary Caps alot for this one

Thats right Jerry MF Dennis joins R2D crew for this weeks episode as our hosts try to rack his brain to see if he can remember his past life as a service industry worker at the infamous establishment. JMFD is currently a plumber with a refurbished butthole who at one point was making arguably the best cinnamon rolls in Rhode Island. fittingly episode 69 brings some of the sillier laughs to the table so time to dine once again! 

Joined by Kerri Tallman The Rags To Dishes Podcast crew deliver another tale of the industry, Its ups, downs, and its exploits. After some early gigs in the industry Kerri found herself working for one of the larger players in the Rhode Island restaurant scene. Working at the Oyster Bar she learned of the high speed pace of a busy seafood restaurant and bar as well as the high tip counts at the end of the  week. Still pretty young at the time Kerri feels as if for most of it she was more simply a fly on the wall but the suspicions our host have about the owner of said establishment seem to fit the mold pictured. As one of our greatest comparisons to date comes to light "The Drake of Matunuck" the crew speaks on what is okay and not okay to be doing as the owner or person at the top of a massive business with the people working under you. A few kitchen injury stories and blunders to round out the edges of an edgy episode of R2D! Yeaaaaaaa Share like subscribe blah blah blah 

On this weeks edition of The Rags To Dishes Podcast, our hosts are joined by Eric Porter & David Chavez. Two coworkers in the industry with totally different stories behind them. Eric a young JWU grad grill chef who forages his own herbs and berries with a baking background goes on to tell stories from his time at 7 Stars Bakery in Providence. David spent most of his adult life in jail and is has now become a masterclass dishwasher and helping hand in a busy kitchen for the better part of his first 3 years out of prison. The bond between these two and their experiences show true grit of the industry as well as a representation of how everything gels together working in kitchens. We 67 episodes in and you still arent sharing us? whats up with that LoL

In this weeks edition of R2D... Julie Houtchens & Jordan Shoener join the crew to talk about their experiences in the industry. Julie, (Dietitian #3) worked in a plethora of different environments from a local subway to a german restaurant in NYC where they learned how to make spatzle and stone rats to death. Jordan (an Entertainer) worked at the infamous "Duffys Tavern" in NK where tales of bad kitchen injury and a stereotypical kitchen grindset ensue, as well as the story of the owner truly vulturing off of the corpse of newly closed restaurants to help save a buck for his own business'. Some interesting food takes and laughs as well as a serious recommendation to a secretly elite Rhode Island restaurant? Find out that and more after you share this show with someone you know and post about it and listen and get hyped to buy merch

2 Years... 65 Episodes and as of this week predictions hit us with our 20,000th stream on the horizon..... maybe worth a share or subscription or contract ;) This week Dan and Max Kick it with no guest to discuss the first ever Rags To Dishes popup.. From a late night prep shift to pre rush anxieties and Dan kicking Max off the line 8 tickets into the night, it was a major success overall! We thank everyone who came out and for everyone who failed miserably and missed out maybe this episode will show clarity to why this was a success and why the next one will not be missable! R2D Over & Out 

In this weeks edition friend and neighbor Stephen Chevalier joins the crew to talk about his brief history in the service.  Stephen is the first guest of ours to have mentioned that he worked at Chipotle. He goes on in detail about hooking people up with Guac, becoming a master burrito roller, & the art of trading food for chores. Stephen goes on about working for a big name company as well as a family owned fish market. The real juice comes out when we start talkin fast food and Buc-ees however. Stephen also reveals a dark secret about a category of food that he has completely avoided his entire life. Maybe not as dark a secret as the truth behind the physics of 9/11 but just as juicy as the crew dives into conspiracys and natures sweetest gifts and more on ep 64

In this weeks episode of The Rags To Dishes Podcast, the crew is joined by the ever inspirational Ryan Lopes. Ryan a free thinker and creative director works as a barista as his side hustle and has an amazing perspective on the service industry and how to treat people as a whole. From his humble beginnings of working for the Dean Hotel, and Au Bain Pan on Thayer, Ry learned alot about how to treat people, as well as how to handle an extremely high volume work environment. Ryan blesses us with some serious knowledge as he dissects his time working for Bolt Coffee and balancing his other work. While the crew does have a few laughs about falling down its really about how we get back up. Like, Share, Subscribe!we thank you

In this weeks episode of Rags To Dishes the crew is joined by longtime friend Alex Minetti. Minetti had himself a 1 day stint in the establishment dishpit before he ditched that life for the front of house gigs. Barbacking and serving at one of Rhode Island's busiest beach bars Alex has been witness to some shiesty behavior and fierce camaraderie as well. The crew talks Shaq, The Knicks, and Aaron Judge's phenomenal season as well as drama regarding Rebelle Artisan Bagels/LittleSisterpvd. Tune in to hear more about our pop up at Bolt Coffee on 10/7! Like Share Subscribe or else Story shares and all that if you truly support us!

In this weeks episode of R2D the crew is blessed by its youngest guest to date. Lexie Regan joins the podcast to talk about the youth of the service industry and the perils she has already faced working for the establishment. From a dumpster fire of a fourth of July to the classic quittings, firings, and rehirings of establishment employees as well as creepy dishwashers all of the bases get covered in this picturesque episode. The crew talks The Rags to Dishes pop up event 10/7/22 at Bolt Coffee 61 Washington Street 6:30-10pm as well as an inside look at the menu. Time to show up and let us bless your taste buds!Like, Share, Subscribe!

In this weeks edition of the Rags To Dishes Podcast, the crew is joined by Asia Sullivan & Harry Phelan. Harry a former establishment employee as well as a Bucktown employee comes on to talk about shucking oysters and helps us celebrate the podcasts first "body" that was caught. Asia works for a more corporate structure in the big STARBUCKS. Being a supervisor Asia has had to deal with an enormous amount abhorrent behavior from customers and especially during her time working through the covid-19 pandemic. Some sad societal mental health realizations as well as some hillarious dookie filled stories on this weeks episode, as well as a few announcements about the R2D Food pop up.... Like, Share, Tag US 

In this weeks edition of The Rags To Dishes Podcast, the crew is joined by Greta "Scout" Clode as the tipping debate from last episode carries over in a heated argument amongst the hosts. Scout brings an interesting perspective being a longtime front of house employee at various "Shitty Seafood" restaurants in southern Rhode Island. A new can of clams is opened about the infamous "Aunt Carries" as we discuss the WHIRL of emotions that came from working in a kitchen full of debauchery, and bad tippers. The crew really gets deep into the anatomy of a clamcake, as well as the term "local seafood" and how its thrown around any beach town ever when you're usually eating frozen lobster. Scout went to JWU and probably tells the most about her experience there than a lot of our guests have for a deep inside look being a student at culinary school... A special shoutout to Jesse The Tree for his new album "Pigeon Man" as well!Like, Share, Subscribe, Reshare

After a long break the R2D crew is back and they recruited some veterans for a spicy episode. John Bitwinski & Jimmy join the crew to discuss Fx's new show "The Bear" A show about the service industry the crew dissects the fuck out of it. The good the bad, the unnecessary. John brings one of the hottest takes discussed on the pod to date with the new testament to tipping and how to avoid the awkwardness.. Gregs cakes as well as a great recap of the Block Island Ferry brawl this episode will keep you laughing out loud in public as you listen on your commute ;) Like, Share, Subscribe!  

This week features Jeffrey Ponzio. Jeff is a hardworking self proclaimed foe of Greg Abbott and chef in the industry today. The service industry ride he has endured has taken him from the depths of Dairy Queen in New Jersey to one of Providence's top restaurants North where staging and learning how intense the game can really be taught young Yoffrey how to speed it up and step it up quick. "The Ponz" also had some game changing "Shitty" experiences in the industry that showed him how NOT to do it. A revelation for Max with some Gatorade hot takes as well as a unique kitchen injury story, Jeff's lore keeps us laughing in this weeks edition of R2D as they dive into the crevasses of the service industry.

In this weeks edition of The Rags To Dishes Podcast, (Chef of The Red Door) Jimmy James Caruso joins to talk debauchery, PVDfest and Glizzys. As the glizzys glisten over at Red Door, Jimmy takes us on a ride through his culinary and general history. From Red Fez to Red Door, from audio guy to food master Jimmy has faced some bumps in the road as well. Getting screwed over for his BBQ concept left some lessons to be learned and that can be a useful tool to any one doing business in this industry.  From Howdy Doody to cannibalism almost everything gets touched upon in this jam packed episode of R2D  

In this weeks edition of Rags To Dishes the crew is joined by John Bitwinski. John a former vet of the industry has seen it all and really expounds on some of the grimier parts of the industry. From cleaning rice off of carpets at a Chinese restaurant, to sticky uncleaned floors working at the beach pavilion in Narragansett. A surprise "Breck" story that really helps add to the legend, and alot of discussions about service industry workers mental "heth" really adds something different to this episode. Aside from Diet Batman it really shows that John has risen higher than that billion dollar lifestyle so tune in for an true knee slapper of an episode

In this weeks episode of R2D the crew is joined by Bill Laliberty. Bill is a longtime service industry worker who actually got his start at the famed. "Establishment" This is where he learned to wash dishes, make gravity bongs amongst other life lessons. Mainly a bartender Bill has one of the more extensive lists of places hes worked and has the hilarious stories to go with it. former MOB (Matunuck Oyster Bar) worker Bill talks about the owner and some of the wild stories he has from working out by the water. in 2022 however our guest now owns his own spot in East Greenwich called Lowkey! with solid drinks, food, and overall vibes Lowkey is starting to help the EG nightlife scene to have a dope lounge for have a good night out! Like Share Subscribe Ban Machine Guns

In the kinda outdated lol (Congrats Celtics) return of R2D, the crew is joined by now dietitian Hannah Masse to talk food and service. Hannah is a former worker of the establishment as well as a plethora of other places and brings us all back to the time she got hired and took the establishment by storm. Not threatened by the line or the greasy monsters that worked it Hannah rose through the ranks fast and at one point was a manager for the infamous establishment. Hannah teaches us the difference between a Nutritionist and a Dietitian and where the credibility belongs in the field of health and eating. Some fun stories of the past as well as a Burger King Crew ranking in this weeks action packed episode of The Rags To Dishes Podcast! Like, Subscribe, and Share this and help us get signed or something cool like that thanks!

In the 52nd installment of The Rags To Dishes Podcast.. the crew is joined by Craig Baum for the longest episode yet. Craig has a long storied career in the industry working at places such as Birch, New Rivers, & Gramercy Tavern... but where he connects to our timeline is at the infamous Bucktown. Another young talent scouted by Adam Mir, in this story the pure manipulation and deception of an owner on his employee shows true as the story of Adam & Craig opening "Dockside Provisions" reveals itself as an even more fucked up story than the previous...Craig has a heart of gold and brings a lot of laughs to go along with the misery of working in the service industryLike & Subscribe because we know 85% of you aint sharing this the way weve asked you too... 

In one of the realest episodes to date, R2D is joined this week by none other than Wiz Brigante. Wiz started in the industry young working at places like Wendys and Texas Roadhouse and experienced alot in a little time... Like how to crash an interview. Taught by his mother Wiz learned a sly way of landing himselfs jobs all over. A member of the Burger King crew Wiz, Dan, & Max talk about the old days at the establisment itself and the wacky wild times they had there. A phone call, A new sound bite and a bunch of laughs in this weeks edition of The Rags To Dishes PodcastLike, Share, Subscribe...^ For Realz tho

R2D episode 50 has arrived! Joined by current Sous Chef of Surf Cantina, Kenny Weinrich The crew talks establishment as Kenny is a former establishment worker himself but in the before times of Meehan and General Dean. Max and Dan talk about their toxic pranks of the past as well as Max's vacation to Arizona.  From there they go into Kenny's work at Bushwick's famous Roberta's pizza and how inspiring it was to watch it grow. Max, Dan, & Kenny tell tales of their worst pizzas experiences as well as the classic kitchen injuries and other tales of the industryThanks for tuning in for 50 fucking episodes... mind blown truly..

Long awaited ep 49 has arrived.The crew is joined by former Bucktown employee CJ aka B.O.M.B Chuck to talk shop. From shucking corn at a very young age to working summers on block island as a line cook CJ found his way to the infamous Bucktown around the same time as Max and has an interesting perspective on what was going on there. A wild episode to be honest as the crew gets extra rambunctious swapping war stories from their times in different establishments. B.O.M.B. Chuck hits us with some bars as well as some info about his music career in a unique action packed ep. WE BACK ;) 

In this weeks edition of R2D... Almost exactly a year after the crews first interview ever, Kacey Silvia joins the pod to talk coffee with downtown providence cafe legend Krysten Ryan A.K.A. @thatblondebarista and more importantly talk shit about how terrible people can be to workers in the service industry. Krysten goes into detail about being from Seattle and working on both ends of the good and bad business' spectrum. Kacey shares some truly wonky customer stories and Krysten shares a few terrifying ones but all in all this episode is pretty love filled and full of laughs... Share & Subscribe^ Fuckin do it

In this weeks edition of Rags To Dishes, Alexandra Walsh better known by some as "Feathers" joins the show to share some "Hot Tea" that everyone is so enthralled by. Feathers had a short run at the infamous establishment as well as some other establishments as well. Currently working for the fabulous Arcadia Pizza in West Greenwich, Feathers says life is good working at a respectable place unlike her previous job at Newport's own Pour Judgement Bar& Grill. A favorite amongst those that drink beer in the former slave capital of the world Pour Judgement seems to be a fitting name as some of their shady past will come to light after hearing Feathers' testimony. Max also apologizes to all the ugly people out there. 

In this weeks edition of R2D: Our hosts find themselves talking about the fried chicken joint. Bucktown run by Adam Mir is in shambles after 5 years of mismanagement and possible embezzlement? A somewhat fraudulent gofundme has been made to raise Adam $50,000 and while its already past 35K the Rags To Dishes team felt the need to speak out. Kelly Doran former GM of Bucktown joins us for the tell all tale of working for Adam Mir and BucktownPVD as well as some other not so desirable places. Tune in... think for yourself, and maybe don't funnel your hard earned cheddar into a business thats all out of cheese.Share & Subscribe... If you're feeling real enthused comment on @Bucktownpvd Instagram about how much you loved this episode!Thanks

In this weeks edition of R2D our hosts are joined by pizza guru Frankie Cecchinelli. Owner of Figidini, Rhode Islands only fully wood fire kitchen in downtown Providence, RI. A bit of a mad scientist in the field of Pizzaology, Frankie is constantly working with the chemistry of pizzamaking and in this episode he talks about the variables when cooking pizza and how through trial and error founded a special type of dough and method to his madness. From it being all about the numbers, to the family ties of the oven world, to Burrata, Prince St Pizza, and Tuukka Rask almost everything gets covered in this action packed episode. You like this podcast? Share it with someone new thenShare it on Instagram or Facebook and Subscribe Thank you

Pretty damn self explanatory with this one...  Johnny Bee former degenerate of the establishment finally dragged himself up out of the swamp and joins for a special episode of R2D. Joined as well and again by our good friend Jimmy the crew reminisces of past experiences in and out of the establishment. Stealing the Bobby G's sign, taking videos of defecation, whippets, all the good juice that kept the restaurant rolling smoooooothh....Rags To Dishes is for any service industry veteran or anyone currently employed at a job that is utterly ridiculous.. anyone who can cook, anyone who serves customers face to motherfuckin face... this is for you! Share and Subscribe 

In this wacky episode of Rags to Dishes, the hosts bring on two former guests to interact with each other. Legendary local Juggalo JR joins us after about a 6 month absence from the show, and fan favorite Jimmy joins to help us calm the chaos. This is one of our more off topic episodes but still a blast to listen too. Dicks out for Harambe

In this weeks edition of Rags To Dishes an ultimate duo joins the squad for a long ass episode of chaos. Al Mcburney & Matt Reagan team up once again to bless the mic with stories from their careers in the industry and at the establishment. Matt joins us for the second time but its been a while and catches us up with some New Wave Kitchen content. Alex, Matt and Dan reminisce to the days at the Bistro and the challenges that were faced in opening a new restaurant. Some untold tales of J.O.C. as well as a really stupid story about home depot... tune in to catch it all and probably? maybe? laugh or cancel us? Anyway... Share and Subscribe and share our instagram posts if you truly support us ;)

In this weeks edition of Rags To Dishes Podcast, James Mark joins the crew in an enchanting tale of the service industry that he has experienced. From arguing with servers at age 15 on a 5 man line to opening his first restaurant at age 26, James has been through what seems like it all in the industry. From McCormick & Schmick's to experiences at David Chang's Momofuku restaurants in NYC the arm breaking camaraderie that you experience working in a kitchen is like no other and James' story tells all. The crew gets into some New York Knicks Talk (Bing Bong) as well as some local right wing terrorism.  Tune in for a special episode!Share and Subscribe if youre a real one 

For a special 40th episode the crew is joined this week by 1/2 of the tag team SHRANK. Sean Mathieu is currently the head expo of the establishment and informs the hosts of what its like at the establishment in 2021. No more rim rolls, enchiladas, and they only have Hollandaise on the weekend... Yet control over music and a small tight knit crew keeps the energy going at the current establishment. Reminiscing of the Bistro days and further identifying who counts as a member of the Burger King era crew this episode proves to be unique fun for the whole family.. Share and Subscribe and post us on your social fucking media

In this weeks edition of Rags To Dishes, Max & Dan are joined by one of Providence's premier chefs Jason Timothy. JT is the culinary director and part owner of PVD Powerhouse restaurant  "Troop" and the crew dissects and learns the story of how JT got to where he is. From Weekapaug, to the big apple and back, JT's experience in the game is truly inspiring as he names off some of his favorite spots to eat currently in PVD. Tune in as we "Rawdog" reality and have a few laughs along the way...Subscribe & Share   

In this weeks edition of Rags To Dishes Podcast the crew is joined by the legendary Joey Nugz AKA Bicep Christ for an action packed episode. from 96 hour work weeks catering to sling dough and getting caught smoking bowls at work. Joey, Dan, & Max get down to brass tax about who the coolest basketball player of all time is as well as who will get further this year the Knicks or the Celtics. The legend of Twin Beds as well as some Kid Rock Karaoke Joey Nugz really tells all and keeps our banter going. Share, Like, SubscribeFollow us on Instagram @ragstodishespodcast