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Why This Episode MattersMichael Cecchi-Azzolina offers a front-of-house counterpart to the classic back-of-house memoir: a sharp, funny, often brutal look at how great New York City dining rooms really worked.The episode captures a vanished New York restaurant culture in which the maître d' controlled access and the rhythm of the room long before reservation platforms flattened the experience.It explores how restaurants became the center of nightlife in 1980s New York, and how the city's economic, social, and cultural shifts shaped the dining room.Beneath the wild stories is a real argument about hospitality: the loss of personality, judgment, and human discretion The conversation also doesn't romanticize the era. It reckons with the excess, the cruelty, and the devastation of the AIDS crisis inside restaurant culture.The BanterMark Pascal and Francis Schott open the show debating whether seedless produce justifies gene-edited fruits and vegetables. The ConversationMichael Cecchi-Azzolina, longtime front-of-house fixture at iconic New York restaurants including The River Café and Raoul's, joins Mark Pascal and Francis Schott to talk about his memoir Your Table Is Ready and the restaurant world he came up in. He shares stories from an era when the maître d' ran the dining room through charm, discretion, and a certain kind of power—and what he did when that wasn't enough. Along the way, Michael reflects on what's changed in hospitality, what's been lost, and how he's keeping that spirit alive. Timestamps00:00 – Opening banter: gene editing and unintended consequences07:00 – Michael Cecchi-Azzolina, Your Table Is Ready, 1980s NYC Nightlife14:00 – Running the door at The River Café and the power of the maître d' 19:00 – Reservations, VIPs, bribery, and table politics before the internet23:00 – Mob stories, dining-room pressure, and front-of-house survival30:00 – Sundays in Brooklyn33:00 – The power of the maître d' and why they disappeared38:00 – Restaurant excess, cocaine culture, and the AIDS crisis45:00 – NYC Restaurants today52:00 – The Guys share stories about celebrity guests at their restaurant in the 1990s BioMichael Cecchi-Azzolina is a veteran New York maître d' and restaurateur who has worked at iconic dining rooms including The River Café, Raoul's, and Minetta Tavern. He is the author of Your Table Is Ready, a memoir of front-of-house life in New York City restaurants.InfoBook: Your Table Is Ready Restaurant: Cecchi's https://www.cecchis.nyc/The NJ Wine & Food Festival @ Crystal Springs May 1-3The Restaurant Guys will be podcasting from there May 2. Come see us!https://shop.crystalgolfresort.com/collections/14th-annual-new-jersey-wine-food-festival Subscribe: Restaurant Guys' Regularhttps://restaurantguysregulars.buzzsprout.com/Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/Stage Left Wine Shophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Our PlacesStage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Reach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com
Home care workers announced a second hunger strike to push Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Speaker Julie Menin to ban 24-hour work days. WFUV's Mia Barth has more. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has called the senate to vote on a war powers act to check President Trump's power over military operations in Iran. WFUV's Lainey Nguyen brings us more details. The delivery food app, Hungry Panda, has to repay restaurants for overcharging on fees. WFUV's Xenia Gonikberg tells us how restaurants will be impacted. Host/Producer: Xenia Gonikberg Editor: Lainey Nguyen Reporter: Mia Barth Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
[**New episodes of ATTC are now available in video! You can watch on Spotify, or YouTube. Or you can just keep on listening in all the same places you usually do.**] The NYC and American chef community lost a beloved and influential figure last week with the sudden death of Chef Tom Valenti after a short illness. Tom presided over the kitchens of such fabled restaurants as Alison on Dominick Street, Cascabel, Butterfield 81, Ouest, and Cesca, among others. In addition to becoming known for a bold, lusty culinary style, Tom helped found the Windows of Hope charity to raise money for the families of restaurant workers who perished in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on New York City. He also possessed a quick wit and abiding gift for silliness. (In addition to all of that, he authored three cookbooks in collaboration with Andrew, who was also his publiciast in the 1990s.) In this episode, Andrew shares some remembrances of Tom, and airs a conversation with Tom that they began in 2020, and which was never finished. We recommend you read the NY Times obituary of Tom Valenti mentioned in this episode. Our great thanks to our presenting sponsor, meez, the recipe-operating system for culinary professionals. And thanks to S.Pellegrino for their longstanding support of the pod. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:Andrew is a writer by trade. If you'd like to support him, there's no better way than by purchasing his most recent book, The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food (October 2023), about all the key people (in the restaurant, on farms, in delivery trucks, etc.) whose stories and work come together in a single restaurant dish.We'd love if you followed us on Instagram. Please also follow Andrew's real-time journal of the travel, research, writing, and production of/for his next book The Opening (working title), which will track four restaurants in different parts of the U.S. from inception to launch.For Andrew's writing, dining, and personal adventures, follow along at his personal feed.Thank you for listening—please don't hesitate to reach out with any feedback and/or suggestions!
[**New episodes of ATTC are now available in video! You can watch on Spotify, or YouTube. Or you can just keep on listening in all the same places you usually do.**] Jordan Frosolone, who's turning out some of Andrew's favorite food in NYC at the moment at Borgo restaurant, joins us in this episode. Jordan recounts his midwestern upbringing, time in Italy, and formative jobs with chefs and restaurant groups including the late David Bouley, the Momofuku group, and Marco Canora's Hearth restaurant. Our great thanks to our presenting sponsor, meez, the recipe-operating system for culinary professionals. And thanks to S.Pellegrino for their longstanding support of the pod. Episode host/producer/editor/mixer: Andrew Friedman Producer: Roderick Alleyne Videographer: Edison Koo THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:Andrew is a writer by trade. If you'd like to support him, there's no better way than by purchasing his most recent book, The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food (October 2023), about all the key people (in the restaurant, on farms, in delivery trucks, etc.) whose stories and work come together in a single restaurant dish.We'd love if you followed us on Instagram. Please also follow Andrew's real-time journal of the travel, research, writing, and production of/for his next book The Opening (working title), which will track four restaurants in different parts of the U.S. from inception to launch.For Andrew's writing, dining, and personal adventures, follow along at his personal feed.Thank you for listening—please don't hesitate to reach out with any feedback and/or suggestions!
[**New episodes of ATTC are now available in video! You can watch on Spotify, or YouTube. Or you can just keep on listening in all the same places you usually do.**] As the original Craft restaurant turns 25, Tom Colicchio sits down with Andrew to discuss the restaurant's recent menu-format change, Craft's influence on dining in the US, and a few hot topics, such as industry staging culture, the growing Noma scandal, and the problem with awards. Our great thanks to our presenting sponsor, meez, the recipe-operating system for culinary professionals. And thanks to S.Pellegrino for their longstanding support of the pod. Episode host/producer: Andrew Friedman Producer/editor/mixer: Roderick Alleyne Videographer: Edison Koo LISTEN (audio only) to our live show from 2019 in which Tom tells the Craft origin story. Here's the article Tom and Andrew talk about, about how food media's focus on restaurants conditions customers to do the same. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:Andrew is a writer by trade. If you'd like to support him, there's no better way than by purchasing his most recent book, The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food (October 2023), about all the key people (in the restaurant, on farms, in delivery trucks, etc.) whose stories and work come together in a single restaurant dish.We'd love if you followed us on Instagram. Please also follow Andrew's real-time journal of the travel, research, writing, and production of/for his next book The Opening (working title), which will track four restaurants in different parts of the U.S. from inception to launch.For Andrew's writing, dining, and personal adventures, follow along at his personal feed.Thank you for listening—please don't hesitate to reach out with any feedback and/or suggestions!
Why This Episode MattersEamon Rockey has worked at the highest levels of restaurant service, cocktail culture, beverage education, and spirits production, giving him a rare view across the industry.The conversation looks at how fine-dining standards, bar technique, and product development intersect in the real world.Mark, Francis, and Eamon dig into the difference between useful innovation and performative cocktail prep.The episode also explores what happens when hospitality people move into sales and brand-building.The Banter Mark Pascal and Francis Schott open the show with stories: one that makes carrying bitters in your bowling bag seem entirely reasonable, and a highly sophisticated scam that nearly got $1,500.The Conversation Eamon Rockey talks about his path from Eleven Madison Park to Betony, where he helped build one of New York's standout fine-dining rooms and developed the clarified milk punch that influenced cocktail world. Rockey reflects on restaurant service, beverage instruction, and the evolution of Rockey's Botanical Liqueur.Time Stamps0:00 – Opening banter: a failed cocktail and a near-miss scam8:40 – Eamon Rockey joins12:30 – Betony: origin, success and closing18:30 – Clarified milk punch and Rockey's role in bringing it back24:00 – Cocktail culture: when technique stops helping the drink32:00 – Teaching at ICE36:40 – Different types of sales and skills required46:45 – Rockey's Milk Punch to Rockey's Botanical Liqueur & where to find it54:00 – Mark and Francis discuss teaching at ICE in March 2020 Guest Bio Eamon Rockey is a hospitality professional, beverage educator, and spirits entrepreneur whose career includes roles at Eleven Madison Park and Betony. He launched Rockey's Botanical Liqueur, a spirits brand rooted in his long-standing work with clarified milk punch.Info Rockey's Botanical Liqueur rockeysliquer.comHow to Make Milk Punch https://youtu.be/BwlwFNyMqo0?si=zA33suspiHmapn7SJoin us on March 12 for a wine dinner with BallettoClick below for more info:https://www.stageleft.com/event/31226-balleto-winemaker-dinner-w-anthony-beckman/ Subscribe: Restaurant Guys' Regularhttps://restaurantguysregulars.buzzsprout.com/Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/Our Places Stage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/ Reach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @restaurantguyspodcast
Alexia Duchêne's West Village (NYC) restaurant Le Chêne opened about eight months ago, and has already found its rhythm as a home for Alexia's personalized yet unmistakably French cuisine. In this conversation, the still-young chef--who cooked in Paris and London before moving to the US--shares the familial and professional influences that helped unleash her culinary style; what her Top Chef experience was like; and some principles of hospitality that every aspiring chef and/or restaurateur should hear. She also discusses her love of New York City, and the journey that led her to open Le Chêne. Episode host/producer: Andrew Friedman Producer: Roderick Alleyne Videographer/editor/mixer: Victor Michael Thelian THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:Andrew is a writer by trade. If you'd like to support him, there's no better way than by purchasing his most recent book, The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food (October 2023), about all the key people (in the restaurant, on farms, in delivery trucks, etc.) whose stories and work come together in a single restaurant dish.We'd love if you followed us on Instagram. Please also follow Andrew's real-time journal of the travel, research, writing, and production of/for his next book The Opening (working title), which will track four restaurants in different parts of the U.S. from inception to launch.For Andrew's writing, dining, and personal adventures, follow along at his personal feed.Thank you for listening—please don't hesitate to reach out with any feedback and/or suggestions!
[**New episodes of ATTC are now available in video! You can watch on Spotify, or YouTube. Or you can just keep on listening in all the same places you usually do.**]Oscar Lorenzzi's career has taking him from 5 Napkin Burgers to fine dining. In today's episode, Oscar tells Andrew about his childhood in Lima, Peru, and the familial and cultural influences that sparked his interest in food, as well as the NYC gigs that led to his current restaurant, Nuyores.Our great thanks to our presenting sponsor, meez, the recipe-operating system for culinary professionals.Thanks also to Gage & Tollner for providing our location. Please keep Gage & Tollner in mind for drinking and/or dining in Downtown Brooklyn, and for special and private occasions. And thanks to S.Pellegrino for their longstanding support of the pod.Episode host/producer: Andrew FriedmanProducer: Roderick AlleyneVideographer/editor/mixer: Victor Michael Thelian THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:Andrew is a writer by trade. If you'd like to support him, there's no better way than by purchasing his most recent book, The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food (October 2023), about all the key people (in the restaurant, on farms, in delivery trucks, etc.) whose stories and work come together in a single restaurant dish.We'd love if you followed us on Instagram. Please also follow Andrew's real-time journal of the travel, research, writing, and production of/for his next book The Opening (working title), which will track four restaurants in different parts of the U.S. from inception to launch.For Andrew's writing, dining, and personal adventures, follow along at his personal feed.Thank you for listening—please don't hesitate to reach out with any feedback and/or suggestions!
[**New episodes of ATTC are now available in video! You can watch on Spotify, or YouTube. Or you can just keep on listening in all the same places you usually do.**]We're thrilled to welcome Wylie Dufresne back to the pod. In this conversation, the accomplished New York City-based chef takes us through the evolution of his focus on pizza, which grew from a pandemic-era fascination to the foundation of his Stretch Pizza restaurants.He and Andrew also kick around thoughts on mentorship, constant learning, the lure of restaurants, and other subjects.Our great thanks to our presenting sponsor, meez, the recipe-operating system for culinary professionals.Thanks also to Gage & Tollner for providing our location. Please keep Gage & Tollner in mind for drinking and/or dining in Downtown Brooklyn, and for special and private occasions. And thanks to S.Pellegrino for their longstanding support of the pod.Episode host/producer: Andrew FriedmanProducer: Roderick AlleyneVideographer/editor/mixer: Victor Michael Thelian THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:Andrew is a writer by trade. If you'd like to support him, there's no better way than by purchasing his most recent book, The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food (October 2023), about all the key people (in the restaurant, on farms, in delivery trucks, etc.) whose stories and work come together in a single restaurant dish.We'd love if you followed us on Instagram. Please also follow Andrew's real-time journal of the travel, research, writing, and production of/for his next book The Opening (working title), which will track four restaurants in different parts of the U.S. from inception to launch.For Andrew's writing, dining, and personal adventures, follow along at his personal feed.Thank you for listening—please don't hesitate to reach out with any feedback and/or suggestions!
We wanted to close the year by talking about the year in dining in our hometown of New York City. Matt has a great chat with New York magazine food editor Alan Sytsma. We talk about the magazine's best new restaurants list as well as some long-standing favorites. Next up, Aliza has a wonderful conversation with Mahira Rivers, who covers the city through her Substack, Sweet City, and by reviewing restaurants in the pages of the New York Times. To kick things off, Aliza and Matt share some of their personal favorites from the year in NYC dining. Have a future guest request? A restaurant we should visit? Take the This Is TASTE listener survey. We really appreciate the feedback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Linkedin's Editor in Chief Dan Roth presents Linkedin's annual list of “Big Ideas”, their predictions for the New Year based on input from executives, experts, and economists. Also, catching up with actor Ryan Eggold to hear all about his new Christmas movie “My Secret Santa”. Plus, Shop Today contributor Melissa Garcia showcases some unique last-minute gifts for foodies, crafters, beauty gurus, and more. And, executive chef of NYC's “Ci Siamo” Hillary Sterling demonstrates how to make a delicious Hannukah meal- braised brisket with chickpeas, raisins, and pine nuts and noodle kugel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys discuss the much-anticipated arrival of the Michelin Guide in New York City, marking the first time the prestigious guide has reviewed restaurants in the United States. They delve into the significance of Michelin stars and the impact of receiving Michelin stars on restaurants in terms of recognition and business. They highlight some of the newly starred restaurants in New York, such as Per Se, Jean-Georges, and Le Bernardin, and comment on notable inclusions and exclusions. Then, inexplicably, they move on to allergies and fruitcake. The Inside TrackThe Guys talk about fruitcake manufacturers petitioning the FDA to reduce a serving of fruit cake from 4.4 oz to 1.5 oz to keep the calories per serving low.“And so what I would like to say to these fruitcake manufacturers as a result of this petition, we're saying on the air that fruitcake is not only bad, it's bad for you,” Francis Schott on The Restaurant Guys Podcast 2006InfoThe 2025 Michelin Guide NYChttps://guide.michelin.com/us/en/new-york-state/new-york/restaurants?sort=distanceEnjoy over-decorated restaurants with Christmas cocktails through January 6, 2026https://www.catherinelombardi.com/Check out New Year's Eve in New Brunswick, NJhttps://www.newbrunswicknewyearseve.com/ Become a Restaurant Guys' Regular!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribeMagyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/Withum Accounting https://www.withum.com/restaurantOur Places Stage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/ To hear more about food, wine and the finer things in life:https://www.instagram.com/restaurantguyspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/restaurantguysReach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com**Become a Restaurant Guys Regular and get two bonus episodes per month, bonus content and Regulars Only events.**Click Below!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribe
Longtime listeners know that Claud restaurant is one of Andrew's favorite places in New York City. And that Penny, the same group's seafood-counter restaurant, has also been a rousing success. In a rare interview, chef of both restaurants, Joshua Pinsky, sits down with Andrew to discuss his personal and professional background, and related subjects, such as whether his distinct, stripped-down style fits into a larger culinary movement. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:Andrew is a writer by trade. If you'd like to support him, there's no better way than by purchasing his most recent book, The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food (October 2023), about all the key people (in the restaurant, on farms, in delivery trucks, etc.) whose stories and work come together in a single restaurant dish.We'd love if you followed us on Instagram. Please also follow Andrew's real-time journal of the travel, research, writing, and production of/for his next book The Opening (working title), which will track four restaurants in different parts of the U.S. from inception to launch.For Andrew's writing, dining, and personal adventures, follow along at his personal feed.Thank you for listening—please don't hesitate to reach out with any feedback and/or suggestions!
In the season premiere of The Build: Ramen by Ra, Chef Rasheeda Purdie takes us back to where it all began, her early days slinging soulful bowls of ramen at pop-ups across New York City. Now, she's stepping into her next chapter: expanding Ramen by Ra from a beloved small-batch concept into a full-scale restaurant rooted in community, creativity, and courage.Alongside hosts Alex McCrery and Jenny Goodman, co-founders of TILIT, Rasheeda shares the story of how her Asa-Ramen roots shaped her vision for modern New York hospitality. The episode dives deep into the emotional leap from chef to founder, the realities of growth, and what it takes to build something that's truly your own.Presented by Square and produced in partnership with Heritage Radio Network, this episode is a must-listen for food lovers, entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about what it really takes to grow a restaurant dream in New York City. Learn more and sign up for a special bonus episode at square.com/thebuild.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oh god, it's true. I went into 4 different, maybe 5 different restaurants/coffee shops this week and none of them had air. Now that I think about it, even a Walgreens downtown had fans blowing. WTF!! Ironically, going from extreme heat to extreme cold did get me sick so, I guess I'll just have to move. This week, going to see Sam Morril and Rachel Feinstein in Red Bank with the Mayor of Red Bank of course AND a big Comedy Cellar birthday party. Also, seeing the off broadway (smash, I guess), Ginger Twinsies (based on The Parent Trap). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jaeki Cho and Brian Lee are the co-founders of Righteous Eats, a multi-platform media brand spotlighting small, immigrant-run food businesses in New York and beyond. They've racked up millions of views with thoughtful storytelling that goes beyond the typical food porn—and they've got ambitions for a whole lot more, hosting events and providing resources to empower business owners. Today on the show, Jaeki and Brian go deep on Righteous Eats POV and plans for the future, plus some of their favorite spots in the city.Also on the show, it's the return of Three Things where Aliza and Matt discuss what is exciting in the world of restaurants, cookbooks, and the food world as a whole. On this episode: HI NRG coffee pop-up in San Francisco, @keithhysiu x @fruitsomm pop-up report, Pistakio has a new crunchy spread. Also: Casa Dragones Reposado, Visitor NA beer, and love for the tofu scramble. Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple, or star us on Spotify. We'd love to hear from you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today on the show we return to the world of New York City restaurants with two great conversations.Just because Michael Stillman's father is Alan Stillman, founder of the Smith & Wollensky and TGI Fridays chains, doesn't mean he grew up wanting to go into the family business. Indeed, Michael grew up in the business, but it took some time for him to get to where he is today: operating Quality Branded, the restaurant group behind Quality Italian, Quality Meats, Don Angie, Bad Roman, and many more. We talk about the current restaurant climate and what inspires Michael to dive headfirst into a restaurant concept. It's a really cool talk.And before that, we speak with the incredible chef Emma Bengtsson. Emma is the chef and partner of Aquavit, which is one of my favorite restaurants in New York. Emma joined us in the studio to talk about her cooking career, which started in Sweden and landed in New York City. We discuss Emma's expert baking, what she enjoys about running a busy kitchen, and much more with one of New York's top chefs.Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple, or star us on Spotify. We'd love to hear from you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
If you've ever strolled through New York City, chances are you've spotted the cozy blue-and-white charm of Maman Cafe—or perhaps indulged in one of their famous Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookies. Elisa Marshall, founder of Maman, shares her incredible journey from opening a single cafe in NYC to building a lifestyle brand with nearly 40 locations.In this episode, Elisa dives into the "meant to be" moments that shaped her path, the inspiration behind Maman's warm and welcoming spaces, and her signature tiramisu recipe. Plus, she and Elizabeth chat about their exciting Cookie Granola Latte Collab—a pairing of Purely Elizabeth's granola with Maman's signature latte and baked goods, available at Maman locations and online through February. Elisa also shares tips for creating a stunning tablescape, the power of optimism, and how Maman continues to grow into a global lifestyle brand.Episodes Here Say Hi To Elizabeth and Purely Elizabeth: Website | InstagramElisa: Maman | IG | Maman IG Mentioned: How I Built This with Guy RazFlamingo Estate Olive Oil
Police are investigating the death of a man who was apparently beaten and robbed in the back of a ride-hail car on Coney Island Tuesday night. Meanwhile, dozens of New York City restaurants are semifinalists for various James Beard Awards. Plus, Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed $250 billion state budget includes a small income tax cut for most filers and a ban on student smartphone use during school hours. Finally, WNYC's Hannah Frishberg previews this year's “Must-See Week” in New York City.
Tomer Blechman's life has taken him from his native Israel to Los Angeles, the Far East, and finally to New York City. He also naturally progressed from a life of healing to cooking and hospitality, which are for him intertwined. This path has led him to founding three successful Brooklyn ventures: Miss Ada, Theodora, and Thea Bakery. In this deeply personal conversation, Tomer sits down with Andrew to discuss his training, pulling together his first restaurant, and how he stays grounded through it all.Huge thanks to Andrew Talks to Chefs' presenting sponsor, meez, the recipe operating software for culinary professionals. Meez powers the Andrew Talks to Chefs podcast as part of the meez Network, featuring a breadth of food and beverage podcasts and newsletters. This episode is part of the Andrew Talks to Chefs New Episode Holiday Marathon, brought to you by The Dish, Andrew's most recent book, which just became available in paperback, with a cool new black-and-white cover. Be sure to check it out, and subscribe to the pod wherever you listen so you can keep up with the Marathon and all forthcoming episodes. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:Andrew is a writer by trade. If you'd like to support him, there's no better way than by purchasing his most recent book, The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food (October 2023), about all the key people (in the restaurant, on farms, in delivery trucks, etc.) whose stories and work come together in a single restaurant dish.We'd love if you followed us on Instagram. Please also follow Andrew's real-time journal of the travel, research, writing, and production of/for his next book The Opening (working title), which will track four restaurants in different parts of the U.S. from inception to launch.For Andrew's writing, dining, and personal adventures, follow along at his personal feed.Thank you for listening—please don't hesitate to reach out with any feedback and/or suggestions!
Adam Leonti discusses his New England upbringing, time cooking in Philly and living overseas, and the series of New York City projects that have led to his current success at Cucina Alba in NYC's Chelsea neighborhood.Huge thanks to Andrew Talks to Chefs' presenting sponsor, meez, the recipe operating software for culinary professionals. Meez powers the Andrew Talks to Chefs podcast as part of the meez Network, featuring a breadth of food and beverage podcasts and newsletters. This episode is part of the Andrew Talks to Chefs New Episode Holiday Marathon, brought to you by The Dish, Andrew's most recent book, which just became available in paperback, with a cool new black-and-white cover. Be sure to check it out, and subscribe to the pod wherever you listen so you can keep up with the Marathon and all forthcoming episodes. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:Andrew is a writer by trade. If you'd like to support him, there's no better way than by purchasing his most recent book, The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food (October 2023), about all the key people (in the restaurant, on farms, in delivery trucks, etc.) whose stories and work come together in a single restaurant dish.We'd love if you followed us on Instagram. Please also follow Andrew's real-time journal of the travel, research, writing, and production of/for his next book The Opening (working title), which will track four restaurants in different parts of the U.S. from inception to launch.For Andrew's writing, dining, and personal adventures, follow along at his personal feed.Thank you for listening—please don't hesitate to reach out with any feedback and/or suggestions!
It's been a busy year for Jeremy Salamon. The chef and owner of Brooklyn's Agi's Counter came out with his first cookbook, Second Generation: Hungarian and Jewish Classics Reimagined for the Modern Table, and is readying his next restaurant, Pitt's, for its imminent launch. Earlier this fall, Andrew dropped into Agi's Counter and chatted with Jeremy about his young life and career so far, which has included stints at Prune, Buvette, Via Carota, and Locanda Verde, and time exploring Hungarian food in its native country.Huge thanks to Andrew Talks to Chefs' presenting sponsor, meez, the recipe operating software for culinary professionals. Meez powers the Andrew Talks to Chefs podcast as part of the meez Network, featuring a breadth of food and beverage podcasts and newsletters. This episode is part of the Andrew Talks to Chefs New Episode Holiday Marathon, brought to you by The Dish, Andrew's most recent book, which just became available in paperback, with a cool new black-and-white cover. Be sure to check it out, and subscribe to the pod wherever you listen so you can keep up with the Marathon and all forthcoming episodes. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:Andrew is a writer by trade. If you'd like to support him, there's no better way than by purchasing his most recent book, The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food (October 2023), about all the key people (in the restaurant, on farms, in delivery trucks, etc.) whose stories and work come together in a single restaurant dish.We'd love if you followed us on Instagram. Please also follow Andrew's real-time journal of the travel, research, writing, and production of/for his next book The Opening (working title), which will track four restaurants in different parts of the U.S. from inception to launch.For Andrew's writing, dining, and personal adventures, follow along at his personal feed.Thank you for listening—please don't hesitate to reach out with any feedback and/or suggestions!
Following a college-age shift from music to cooking, Nick Tamburo trained in some notable kitchens in the US and Europe, and served in chef positions within the Momofuku group and Claud. In late August, he launched his first restaurant of his own, Smithereens, in downtown Manhattan. The restaurant serves Nick's take on coastal New England cuisine and we're delighted to have him on the pod for the first time to talk about all of that and more.Huge thanks to Andrew Talks to Chefs' presenting sponsor, meez, the recipe operating software for culinary professionals. Meez powers the Andrew Talks to Chefs podcast as part of the meez Network, featuring a breadth of food and beverage podcasts and newsletters. This episode is part of the Andrew Talks to Chefs New Episode Holiday Marathon, brought to you by The Dish, Andrew's most recent book, which just became available in paperback, with a cool new black-and-white cover. Be sure to check it out, and subscribe to the pod wherever you listen so you can keep up with the Marathon and all forthcoming episodes. * episode photo by Phoebe Ng THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:Andrew is a writer by trade. If you'd like to support him, there's no better way than by purchasing his most recent book, The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food (October 2023), about all the key people (in the restaurant, on farms, in delivery trucks, etc.) whose stories and work come together in a single restaurant dish.We'd love if you followed us on Instagram. Please also follow Andrew's real-time journal of the travel, research, writing, and production of/for his next book The Opening (working title), which will track four restaurants in different parts of the U.S. from inception to launch.For Andrew's writing, dining, and personal adventures, follow along at his personal feed.Thank you for listening—please don't hesitate to reach out with any feedback and/or suggestions!
00:00 Dave Roloditz's Background in the Hospitality Industry03:06 Involvement in the US Open and its Impact on Business05:23 Dave's Early Work Experience and Lessons Learned07:34 Transition from Employee to Manager to Owner09:14 Defining Hospitality and the Importance of Moments11:06 Learning from Failure in the Nightlife Industry13:24 Unreasonable Hospitality and Going Above and Beyond15:10 Being Unreasonable in Business and Expectations17:18 Formation of VCR Group and Business Partnerships21:21 Handling Conflict and Disagreement in Business Partnerships22:25 Introduction and Overview24:09 The Concept of Flyfish Club26:50 The Membership Model29:17 The Target Audience34:56 Defining Success
John's first job as a dishwasher at Au Bon Pain nurtured his relationship within hospitality eventually leading him to Cornell University School of Hotel Administration. John furthered his career in the hospitality industry by opening up his first restaurant, Gin Lane, in Manhattan and then later founding the original Scarpetta and LDV Hospitality bringing La Dolce Vita around the globe.Key Takeaways:• Scarpetta an Italian restaurant, opened in New York 16 years ago, “… it was really game-changing what you did with an Italian restaurant—the coolness, the hipness, the great food, the whole thing.”• John shares Scarpetta's expansion to major cities like Las Vegas, Philadelphia, and international locations including London, Doha, Tokyo, and Rome. John discusses the importance of adapting each restaurant to its local market.• Breaking News: LDV Hospitality plans to open new Scarpetta locations after three years of focusing on international growth while maintaining its unique appeal in different markets.• John shares a family anecdote about "Good Time Charlie," a bar located on the rooftop at Scarpetta NYC• Schatzy and Jimmy explore the resilience of New York City's restaurant scene, particularly during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss the unique characteristics that make certain neighborhoods thrive (office-dense vs. mixed-use) and discuss the importance of community.• The Pareto Principle (80-20 Rule) in hospitality management.• The lifestyle and personalized service at LDV Hospitality, including the use of CRM platforms like SevenRooms to enhance guest experiences and the significance of creating a seamless and integrated guest experience at properties like The Maidstone Hotel, where every detail contributes to a unified and memorable stay.• Talking Back: John poses a thoughtful and somewhat romantic question to Schatzy and Jimmy asking them to imagine their ultimate last day in New York City before retiring, detailing what their perfect dining and social itinerary would look like.Listen in as John, Schatzy, and Jimmy entertain the audience with fun segments like, “What's Hot and Not”, “Name that Recipe”, “Branded Quick Fire”, and “Trivia Tuesday”.
Raised in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, Sal Lamboglia grew up on Italian-American food in a family populated by his chef father, butchers, and other food professionals. Following graduation from culinary school, he spent many years with a Manhattan-based restaurant group before returning to Brooklyn and launching his hit restaurant Cafe Spaghetti in 2022, and its follow up, Swoony's, in 2024. On this episode, Sal takes us through his early life experience, pro training, and how he applies it all in his restaurants today.This Sunday, June 2, Sal is hosting Andrew and spirits writer Robert Simonson for a book party, talk, and signing at Swoony's restaurant in Brooklyn. (click through for info and tickets)Huge thanks to our presenting sponsor, meez, the recipe operating software for professionals. Sign up today for a basic (free) or premium membership. Thanks also to S.Pellegrino. The application process is now open for the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2024-2025! THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:Andrew is a writer by trade. If you'd like to support him, there's no better way than by purchasing his most recent book, The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food (October 2023), about all the key people (in the restaurant, on farms, in delivery trucks, etc.) whose stories and work come together in a single restaurant dish.We'd love if you followed us on Instagram. Please also follow Andrew's real-time journal of the travel, research, writing, and production of/for his next book The Opening (working title), which will track four restaurants in different parts of the U.S. from inception to launch.For Andrew's writing, dining, and personal adventures, follow along at his personal feed.Thank you for listening—please don't hesitate to reach out with any feedback and/or suggestions!
On the occasion of the relocation of his eponymous restaurant to its new home in Tribeca, Marc Forgione sat down for one of our special conversations--and, man, did he bring it. In just 30 brisk minutes, he and Andrew discuss NYC restaurant rents, the possibilities of a new space, the crucialness of having a private dining room, and the media's portrayal of the industry. You don't want to miss this one!Join the Book Party Swoony's restaurant in Brooklyn is putting on for Andrew and fellow writer Robert Simonson on Sunday, June 2!Huge thanks to our presenting sponsor, meez, the recipe operating software for professionals. Sign up today for a basic (free) or premium membership. Our thanks to Metro for their support. Visit their website today to learn more about how they can make your restaurant kitchen and office more efficient. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:Andrew is a writer by trade. If you'd like to support him, there's no better way than by purchasing his most recent book, The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food (October 2023), about all the key people (in the restaurant, on farms, in delivery trucks, etc.) whose stories and work come together in a single restaurant dish.We'd love if you followed us on Instagram. Please also follow Andrew's real-time journal of the travel, research, writing, and production of/for his next book The Opening (working title), which will track four restaurants in different parts of the U.S. from inception to launch.For Andrew's writing, dining, and personal adventures, follow along at his personal feed.Thank you for listening—please don't hesitate to reach out with any feedback and/or suggestions!
Austin Johnson has taken a circuitous route to NYC's One White Street and Rigor Hill Market. He's cooked or cheffed at institutions like Canlis, Noma, Eleven Madison Park, Frenchie, and others, as well as on an Alaskan fishing boat. (His blog from his time on the boat is still online, and is well worth your time.) He shares it all here, and takes time along the way to discuss kitchen culture, whether or not to go to cooking school, and the value of stages.Huge thanks to our presenting sponsor, meez, the recipe operating software for professionals. Sign up today for a basic (free) or premium membership. Thanks also to S.Pellegrino. The application process is now open for the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2024-2025! THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:Andrew is a writer by trade. If you'd like to support him, there's no better way than by purchasing his most recent book, The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food (October 2023), about all the key people (in the restaurant, on farms, in delivery trucks, etc.) whose stories and work come together in a single restaurant dish.We'd love if you followed us on Instagram. Please also follow Andrew's real-time journal of the travel, research, writing, and production of/for his next book The Opening (working title), which will track four restaurants in different parts of the U.S. from inception to launch.For Andrew's writing, dining, and personal adventures, follow along at his personal feed.Thank you for listening—please don't hesitate to reach out with any feedback and/or suggestions!
In October 2023, Max Natmessnig and Marco Prins returned to Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare, where they once were cooks, as co-chefs of the celebrated tasting-menu restaurant. Four months into their tenure, they sat down with Andrew to share their individual and joint stories, describe their collaborative creative process, and explain their their attraction to New York City. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:Andrew is a writer by trade. If you'd like to support him, there's no better way than by purchasing his most recent book, The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food (October 2023), about all the key people (in the restaurant, on farms, in delivery trucks, etc.) whose stories and work come together in a single restaurant dish.We'd love if you followed us on Instagram. Please also follow Andrew's real-time journal of the travel, research, writing, and production of/for his next book The Opening (working title), which will track four restaurants in different parts of the U.S. from inception to launch.For Andrew's writing, dining, and personal adventures, follow along at his personal feed.Thank you for listening—please don't hesitate to reach out with any feedback and/or suggestions!
Melissa McCart, editor at Eater NY, spoke to Newsline with Brigitte Quinn about this year's MICHELIN-starred restaurants in NYC.
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New York artist Jono Pandolfi is the go-to ceramist for many reputable establishments, including eateries at MOMA and the Four Seasons Hotel, and several Michelin Star restaurants. Jono and his brother, Nick, run a thriving seven-figure business, Jono Pandolfi Designs, employing more than 20 artists, while maintaining high standards for handmade ceramics.To learn more about Jono Pandolfi Designs and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/jono-pandolfi-scaling-as-a-maker
At Forsythia restaurant in lower Manhattan, Emily Swaine serves a menu both faithfully and freely inspired by Roman trattorias. Emily recently sat down with Andrew outside the restaurant to discuss her initial path toward art, how she course-corrected to the pro kitchen, and her gradual focus on Italian food following time in Florence during college, and early gigs in NYC Italian restaurants. They also geek out on their shared pasta love, examine the difference between cooking and cheffing in and outside major cities, and recognize the value of jobs that teach you what you don't want to do.This episode is brought to you in part by meez, the recipe operating system for culinary professionals. Try out their free basic version today.Andrew's next book The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food is now available for preorder! Please consider purchasing your copy/copies in advance and help the book have a great lift-off.Andrew Talks to Chefs is a fully independent podcast and no longer affiliated with our former host network; please visit and bookmark our official website for all show updates, blog posts, personal and virtual appearances, and related news.
HAGS, a relatively new restaurant in New York City's East Village, bills itself as being "by queer people, for all people." Andrew recently sat down with Telly Justice, HAGS' chef and partner (with Camille Lindsley, also Telly's life partner). In addition to her path to chefdom, which wound through such restaurants as Five & Ten, Alder, and Contra, Telly relates her personal journey as a trans woman, how she navigated a path through professional kitchens until reaching chef-ownership, and what she and Camille hope to accomplish at HAGS. This is a fun, funny, touching, and insightful conversation that will hold your attention from start to finish. Enjoy!This episode is brought to you in part by meez, the recipe operating system for culinary professionals. Try out their free basic version today.Andrew's next book The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food is now available for preorder! Please consider purchasing your copy/copies in advance and help the book have a great lift-off.Andrew Talks to Chefs is a fully independent podcast and no longer affiliated with our former host network; please visit and bookmark our official website for all show updates, blog posts, personal and virtual appearances, and related news.
New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells has released his list of the one hundred best restaurants in New York City, from fine dining stalwarts to hole in the walls. He joins us in studio to talk about the list, how he rates a restaurant, and take your calls for your favorite restaurants in the city.
On this episode of Snacky Tunes, Darin catches up with Chef Ryan Bartlow, whose spot, Ernesto's, was just recognized on Pete Well's New York Times 100 Best Restaurant list. We chat about the current dining scene in the city, his formative years cooking in San Sebastián, Spain, and the story behind his iconic plates. Then, from the archives, we share a chat and performance from garage punk rockers PowerSnap who trace their roots back to Tel Aviv where two of their three members originally hail from. The band had recently released their 2018 EP, Delatency, and were on their first-ever tour promoting it.Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features 77 of the world's top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It's an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon, or by visiting your local independent bookstore. Visit our site, www.snackytunes.com for more info.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Snacky Tunes by becoming a member!Snacky Tunes is Powered by Simplecast.
One of the pod's good friends, Chef Dan Kluger (Loring Place, et. al.), joins us today to discuss the genesis and development of his new Greywind restaurant, accompanied by Caitlin Giamario, the project's Executive Chef. Dan and Caitlin take us through the origin of the restaurant, which opens today, as well as its accompanying components (a bakery, chef's counter, and cocktail lounge), the challenges of opening at the tail end of a pandemic, and some favorite opening dishes. If you are in or near New York City, be sure to check out Greywind (we attended friends and family last week and loved it). Andrew's next book The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food is now available for preorder! Please consider purchasing your copy/copies in advance and help the book have a great lift-off.Andrew Talks to Chefs is a fully independent podcast and no longer affiliated with our former host network; please visit and bookmark our official website for all show updates, blog posts, personal and virtual appearances, and related news.
As executive chef of Parcelle wine bar in lower Manhattan, Ron Yan serves a menu informed by myriad cuisines and some of the places where he's lived around the world. In this conversation recorded outside the restaurant in late 2022, Ron describes his initial interest in food and cooking, his gravitation to New York City, and his experience in a range of New York restaurants, from the glitzy Le Cirque in MIdtown to the smaller and more intimate Jewel Bako and Degustation downtown.(As you'll hear in the interview, we're still not sure if Ron wants you to check out his YouTube channel, where he did cooking demos during the pandemic, but have a look if you like; they're charming.)Andrew's next book The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food is now available for preorder! Please consider purchasing your copy/copies in advance and help the book have a great lift-off.Andrew Talks to Chefs is a fully independent podcast and no longer affiliated with our former host network; please visit and bookmark our official website for all show updates, blog posts, personal and virtual appearances, and related news.
In our humble estimation, the food Marc St. Jacques and his team serve at Bar Bête, is some of the very best not just in Brooklyn, but in New York City, especially in such a relatively casual bistro setting and at a relatively gentle price point. Marc recently opened what's shaping up as an American answer to Bar Bête, Ruthie's, just a block up Smith Street in Cobble Hill. The new restaurant has undergone a few significant tweaks in just its first few months; in his conversation with Andrew, Marc opens up not just about his Canadian roots and culinary training, but also about launching a new restaurant, acknowledging and correcting mistakes, and the challenge of getting the word out if you don't have a PR firm or social-media manager. He also discusses the workplace culture that's helped Bar Bête retain many of its original employees since opening three years ago. Andrew Talks to Chefs is a fully independent podcast and no longer affiliated with our former host network; please visit and bookmark our official website for all show updates, blog posts, personal and virtual appearances, and related news. photo by Evan Sung
New York City listeners will no doubt recognize Michael Cecchi-Azzolina's face, if not his name. For several decades now, he's run the dining rooms of some of the most popular, acclaimed, and influential restaurants in Manhattan, including Raoul's and Le Coucou. Michael's first book, Your Table is Ready: Tales of a New York City Maître D', which debuted just last week, is a no-holds-barred account of life in the front-of-house trenches, with all the vivid, sometimes lurid detail you'd expect. Andrew and MIchael sat down recently to discuss the book, its themes, and tangential issues such as guest etiquette (or lack thereof) and the most effective way to convey customer feedback.Andrew Talks to Chefs is a fully independent podcast and no longer affiliated with our former host network; please visit and bookmark our official website for all show updates, blog posts, personal and virtual appearances, and related news.
Chef Charlie Mitchell is enjoying his first turn in the public spotlight, and the ripple effects of earning his first Michelin star, at Clover Hill in Brooklyn Heights, NY--a restaurant that Andrew recently lauded on the pod. On today's episode, Charlie discusses his young life and career to date, including stints at San Francisco's Benu, and Betony, One White Street, and Eleven Madison Park in New York City. He and Andrew also kick around some topics that are on the minds of industry professionals as 2022 draws to a close.
Chef Bryce Shuman considered becoming an actor before course-correcting to the pro kitchen. Following culinary school, he worked in some acclaimed restaurants, including an executive sous chef position at Eleven Madison Park in its heyday, before opening his own Betony, which had a successful run in Midtown Manhattan. He recently fulfilled a dream of opening a live-fire restaurant, Sweetbriar, in New York City. Andrew and Bryce sat down recently to discuss his young life, career, and current passion for live-fire cooking.And in this week's Tech and Restaurants segment, brought to you by BentoBox and Clover, Kendra Cusack, chief of operations for New York City's Loring Place restaurant and its sister businesses, joins us to discuss managing and ticketing special events online. Please visit the website for BentoBox and Clover to learn how they provide restaurants with the technology they need for even more success, and book a demo today.Andrew Talks to Chefs is a fully independent podcast and no longer affiliated with our former host network; please visit and bookmark our official website for all show updates, blog posts, personal and virtual appearances, and related news.
A few weeks ago, Marc Forgione opened his latest New York City restaurant, One Fifth, in a storied space in Greenwich Village. In his second appearance on the pod, recorded in Marc's Chelsea home, he shares the inspiration for this new market-driven project, his affection for landmark New York City restaurant spaces, how and why he took over the beloved Peasant in lower Manhattan, and explains the name behind his new Respect Hospitality Group.Please join us in welcoming a new advertiser to the pod, and take a moment to visit the website for BentoBox and Clover to learn how they provide restaurants with the technology they need for even more success, and book a demo today.Periodic reminder: Andrew Talks to Chefs is a fully independent podcast and no longer affiliated with our former host network; please visit and bookmark our official website for all show updates, blog posts, personal and virtual appearances, and related information.
Talk to enough pizzaiolos and you'll realize that many of them are obsessed with their craft and generally soulful beings. Anthony Mangieri, the legendary force behind Una Pizza Napoletana for close to 30 years, is no exception: On a recent spring morning in New York City, Andrew walked into the restaurant, had an espresso with Anthony, and proceeded to discuss with him everything from pizza as a way of life, to creativity to off-hour pastimes (music, mountain biking, etc.) to a love-hate relationship with social media. It's a fascinating, open conversation that we know you'll enjoy. Calling all young chefs and aspiring chefs: If you're under 30, we encourage you to apply for the S.Pellegrino* Young Chef Academy Competition. Application deadline has been extended to June 30.
Making plant-based dishes fun and indulgent while honoring Southern foodways through the lens of her beloved Virginia childhood memories, Chef Shenarri Freeman, aka “Shenarri Greens,” is Executive Chef of Cadence, a plant-based restaurant with Southern soul in New York’s East Village. Chef Shenarri, a 2022 James Beard Award nominee - Emerging Chef, fully embraced veganism in 2017 as a means of putting her health first and taking control of her well-being. The result was a dramatic physical and mental transformation. At Cadence, her Southern Fried Lasagna salutes the fact that this Italian dish is a staple in many Black households, including her family’s while growing up, as it is a shortcut to cooking during long work weeks. Chef Shenarri’s Palm Cakes are a love letter to the salmon cakes her mother served for breakfast, and her Smoked Grits are an affectionate nod to her grandmother, nicknamed the “Queen of Grits.” In fact, Chef Shenarri’s earliest memories are of sitting in her grandma’s lap and snapping pea pods while her grandma did her hair. Cadence is part of Overthrow Hospitality, a mission-driven, plant-based restaurant and bar group founded by Ravi DeRossi, who is also Co-Founder of Death & Company, and a 2022 James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurateur. With its motto “Eat. Drink. Start a Revolution.,” it is reimagining drinking and dining in New York through inclusivity, sustainability and compassion. Join host, Brad Johnson and Chef Shenarri as they discuss why this rising star adopted veganism and the health benefits. her views on plant-based meat substitutes like Beyond Meat and Impossible Burger, her determination when faced with new challenges, and Shenarri's career journey balancing her ethos with the compromises needed to helm a successful restaurant. Photo Credit: Sen Floyd Productions * * * Instagram Corner Table Talk and Post and Beam Hospitality LinkedIn Brad Johnson Medium Corner Table Media E.Mail brad@postandbeamhospitality.com For more information on host Brad Johnson or to join our mailing list, please visit: https://postandbeamhospitality.com/ Corner Table™ is a trademark of Post & Beam Hospitality LLC © Post & Beam Hospitality LLCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chef and Restaurateur Daniel Boulud, discusses the opening of his newest restaurant Le Gratin and the state of the restaurant industry recovery.Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's guest is Taylor Fellman, who is the founder of Sh*t You Should Eat. We are recording this episode together in person, and we discus the following topics: - How Taylor founded her brand and came up with the name Sh*t You Should Eat - How we met and the power of energy and intentions - Challenges running and starting her own business - Her unique and funny trip to Burlington involving baby shoes - Her love for food and confession about olives and chopped liver - Favorite NYC Restaurants - Thoughts on unexpected food combinations and creations and more! About: Taylor Fellman, Founder and CEO of Sh*t You Should Eat Taylor Fellman is originally from Florida and is a nationally-ranked figure skater. She traveled and competed year-round and also danced for The Florida Panthers before heading to college. She studied Hospitality Management and Business and created SYSE in 2022. She's been the biggest foodie practically her whole life and has always enjoyed connecting with people. This is where her passion for creating Sh*t You Should Eat began. SYSE's mission is to inspire positivity and a hunger for new experiences. https://shityoushouldeat.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shityoushouldeat/ Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support
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Ooops we did it again! We disappeared (and came back) without warning. Kim, Cait & Sam are fill you in on whats been going on in their lives during their podcast break, as well as recap some of their favorite current music, TV shows, and NYC Restaurants! Honorable mention goes to The Jonas Fathers, Tom 'Dweeby-Nerd' Holland, and The Reddit Community!
It's the LAST episode of 2021, thank you all for tuning in this year. In today's episode, we are recapping our years. We talk through our favorite moments and lessons from the year. At the end of the episode, we also talk through our 'favorites' from the year (books, restaurants, products, music, etc). See you in the new year - Happy Listening, Cool Girls! Connect w/ us Follow us on the gram @coolgirlsonlypodcast Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: coolgirlnews.com Say hi - hello@coolgirlnews.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coolgirlsonly/support
Today's episode is all about New York and our favorite things to do when we visit the Big Apple. New York gets a bad rap—the people are misunderstood, the traffic and noise. But, there is something so special, exciting, and magical about New York City especially around the holidays. In this episode, we share our most favorite places to visit (including restaurants), sights to see, and things to do while in New York City. HERE ARE A FEW HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE: Our thoughts about why the people of NYC are misunderstood and our experience waiting in line to get Cronuts at Dominique Ansel Why you MUST see the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center during the holidays and some tips on when to go to avoid the crowds The many other sights and sounds to check-out at Rockefeller Center including FAO Schwarz Tips for visiting the Empire State Building, various New York City ice skating venues, Macy's, and Top of the Rock; plus many more places you can visit while in the city We tell you where to eat (including our favorite places to eat pizza, steak, or cupcakes) and where not to eat Come back next week when we'll dive into a topic on mindset, fitness, or personal development. Thanks for listening! OUR FAVORITE RESOURCES: Dominique AnselThe Tree at Rockefeller CenterFAO Schwarz NYCIce Skating at Rockefeller CenterIce Skating at Bryant ParkThe Empire State BuildingMacy's NYCTop of the Rock9/11 Memorial and MuseumOne World Observatory and Freedom TowerStatue of Liberty and Ellis IslandTiffany's The Plaza HotelWicked John's Pizzeria Times SquareJohn's Pizzeria of Bleecker Street Katz DeliLittle ItalyQuality Meats SteakhouseBenjamin SteakhouseDC CupcakesMolly's CupcakesChristie Cookies Nashville *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com