The Restaurant Guys

This episode features an interview with chefs Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli from Don Angie, recorded at the Southern Smoke Festival in Houston, discussing their experience at the event and its charitable foundation.

The hosts discuss their upcoming interview with chef Orlando Pagán, who recently earned a Michelin star for his restaurant Wild Common in Charleston, and address a listener's question about martini tastings.

The hosts introduce Lisa Laird, ninth-generation owner of Laird's Applejack, and discuss the declining quality of Girl Scout cookies.

The hosts introduce Ryan Foley, editor and publisher of Bartender Magazine, to discuss his family's legacy in bartending and the craft's future.

The hosts introduce an interview with Noah Rothbaum about his book The Whiskey Bible, discussing whiskey history and Pappy Van Winkle, while sharing personal restaurant anecdotes.

The hosts introduce their upcoming interview with Eric and Bruce Bromberg, owners of the Blue Ribbon restaurant empire, discussing its impact on late-night dining while sharing personal anecdotes about solo outings and flamenco concerts.

This episode features a vintage interview with Johnny Schuler discussing Pisco and Balkan wines, including insights from the Balkans International Wine Competition in Bulgaria.

The hosts introduce their podcast about the restaurant industry and preview an upcoming interview with Jeff Bell, owner of PDT and other New York establishments, while sharing a personal anecdote about a new restaurant with great potential but some operational issues.

This episode features an interview with master sommelier Roger Dagorn about his approach to guiding restaurant tables with wine service, contrasting with traditional haughty stereotypes.

The hosts discuss their recent vacations, with Francis sharing experiences from Ireland and Austria while teasing a cautionary tale for later in the episode.

This episode explores why tea is more complex than wine through an interview with Sebastian Beckwith, while also touching on seasonal weather impacts on agriculture like cherry blossoms.

The hosts introduce their podcast about food and wine, share personal restaurant anecdotes, and tease an upcoming interview with Eamon Rockey about milk punch and hospitality.

The Restaurant Guys visit Tim McKirdy's new Brooklyn studio to discuss his background in drinks journalism, his previous podcast Cocktail College, and his newly launched podcast Sauced.

The hosts discuss their participation in the Duckathlon, a Manhattan culinary event organized by D'Artagnan's Ariane Dagan, featuring specialty meats and top restaurants.

The Restaurant Guys hosts introduce guest Aldo Sohm, a world-class sommelier, to discuss wine pairings, while sharing a personal anecdote about childhood cheek-pinching rituals.

This episode features an archival interview with wine expert Chris Goodhart discussing how great wine programs are built in restaurants and their impact on the dining experience.

This episode features a vintage interview with wine importer Neil Rosenthal discussing globalization and the future of wine, originally recorded around the release of the film Mondovino.

The Restaurant Guys podcast hosts introduce an upcoming interview with Jeff Duckhorn, a distiller at Redwood Empire Whiskey Distillery in California, discussing his connection to the Duckhorn Winery family and setting up a casual conversation about whiskey and restaurant experiences.

The hosts discuss their recent lunch experience at River Palm Terrace, emphasizing exceptional service and hospitality, while previewing an upcoming interview with entrepreneur Danielle Sepsy about scones.

This episode revisits a 20-year-old conversation with Eric Asimov about the rise of American whiskey and counterfeit wine, discussing historical context, market trends, and current industry shifts.

This episode features an interview with renowned chef Charlie Palmer discussing his career, restaurants, and recent move from New York to California.

The hosts discuss an article about the world's northernmost fine dining restaurant in the Arctic Circle, exploring its unique location and culinary aspects.

The hosts discuss Shepard's pie, emphasizing its traditional lamb ingredients and personal dining experiences, while teasing an upcoming interview with Jeffrey Merrihue about food culture.

The hosts preview interviews with notable figures at the Charleston Food and Wine Festival, including chef Maneet Chauhan, biscuit entrepreneur Carrie Morey, and writer Robert F.

This episode previews interviews with Ivy Odom, James London, and Hunter Lewis at the Charleston Food and Wine Classic, hosted by restaurant owners Mark Pascal and Francis Schott.

This episode features an interview with master sommelier and winemaker Doug Frost discussing hybrid grapes, natural wine myths, and the future of the wine industry.

Two restaurant owners discuss strategies for celebrating Valentine's Day, including shifting the date to avoid crowds and improve the dining experience.

This vintage podcast episode from the Restaurant Guys features a discussion about healthy drinks, humorously revealing that water is the best beverage for the body.

Two restaurant owners humorously discuss a concern about their kids ordering Papa John's pizza on their Uber Eats account and the implications for their taste reputation.

The hosts discuss the trend toward ultra-convenient processed foods like Bagelfulls, questioning whether society has become too lazy to prepare simple meals.

This episode discusses the trend in Manhattan where restaurants and cocktail bars intentionally avoid press, signage, and published contact information to create exclusive, under-the-radar experiences.

This preview episode introduces an interview with author Bunny Crumpacker about her book 'The Sex Life of Food', exploring the connections between food, romance, and sexuality in historical and cultural contexts.

This episode explores careers in the restaurant, food, and hospitality industries, featuring interviews with wine expert Chris Cree and professor John Fischer from the Culinary Institute of America.

This vintage Restaurant Guys podcast episode features an interview with Mary Ann Esposito, an expert on authentic Italian cooking and its history in America, discussing topics like the resurgence of traditional foods like macaroni after diet trends.

This vintage episode of the Restaurant Guys podcast features an interview with chef and author Gabrielle Hamilton, discussing her life in food and memoir 'Blood, Bones & Butter'.

This vintage Restaurant Guys podcast preview features hosts Mark and Francis discussing their award-winning restaurant and personal updates before introducing a guest episode on community feasts and food culture with Melissa Hamilton from Saveur.

The hosts announce the soft opening of their second restaurant, Catherine Lombardi, and discuss the behind-the-scenes process of preparing with dry food runs for family and friends.

The hosts introduce their podcast about the restaurant industry and preview an upcoming interview with restaurateur Drew Nieporent, sharing a nostalgic story about early reservation systems.

This episode discusses the arrival of the Michelin Guide in New York City, explaining its significance as Europe's most respected restaurant rating system and how it operates with professional reviewers.

The hosts discuss the misconception that actors make great waiters in the restaurant industry, sharing insights and anecdotes about hiring challenges.

The hosts discuss their transition from construction to running a new restaurant, Catherine Lombardi in New Brunswick, highlighting the challenges and excitement of restaurant management.

The hosts discuss the challenges of scheduling the Manhattan Cocktail Classic seminars on Mother's Day weekend and its impact on local restaurant business due to Rutgers University's graduation.

This episode previews interviews with chefs and restaurateurs from the Southern Smoke Festival, discussing their businesses and upcoming projects.

The hosts share their experiences from the Southern Smoke Festival in Houston, Texas, discussing food, interviews with chefs, and exploring the city's culinary scene.

This vintage episode of the Restaurant Guys podcast features Susan Ridley, a pioneer of Napa Valley hospitality who ran a bed and breakfast and connected guests to local wineries like Hendry Ranch.

Two restaurant owners discuss their favorite gin, Procera, and share insights on the challenges of gin distilling, particularly with botanicals, ahead of an interview with the founders.

The Restaurant Guys host Nicholas Harary, a New Jersey restaurateur, for a candid discussion critiquing culinary schools as overpriced and outdated, while advocating for apprenticeships.

Hosts Mark Pascal and Francis Schott share their experiences from a cocktail safari, including a critique of a poorly designed rooftop bar in Midtown Manhattan, while discussing their approach to highlighting only positive spots on the show.

Mark Pascal and Francis Schott, veteran restaurateurs, discuss the realities of building a lasting restaurant, critiquing common advice like upselling and sharing insights from their upcoming interview with chef Ryan DiPersio.

The hosts introduce a vintage episode featuring a discussion about taste and a professor of psychology, then banter about learning to like okra.

The Restaurant Guys examine New York City's split between packed restaurants with strong hospitality and acclaimed venues where food and service are waning.

The episode promotes an upcoming festival and discusses pork as a food topic, with banter and introduction to the show's format.

The hosts discuss a Gourmet Magazine article about Americans eating limited diets, leading to a conversation about food variety and culinary habits.

The hosts announce their appearance at a wine and food festival and introduce a recorded episode from the Martini Expo featuring interviews with whiskey and cocktail experts.

Steve Schneider describes Sip & Guzzle, opened in January 2024, as two contrasting bars led by Schneider and Shingo Gokan.

Antonia Lofaso traces her career from a 1999–2000 culinary-school decision to chef-owner roles at Black Market, Scopa Italian Roots, and Dama.

The Restaurant Guys announce their appearance at a wine festival and share a crossover episode where they were guests on the Winemakers podcast.

The hosts discuss their experiences owning a restaurant in New Brunswick and how the downtown area has changed over 15 years.

The Restaurant Guys promote their live show series and introduce an interview with chef Scott Conant, discussing food, wine, and restaurant culture.

The hosts discuss a wedding at their restaurant and preview an interview with a chef from a unique Utah restaurant.

Rocco DiSpirito joins Mark Pascal and Francis Schott at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center for a live Restaurant Guys conversation.