Restaurant Punk
When you work in the restaurant industry, sometimes you just need to cut the s*** and get a little toasted so that you can spill the tea and shake off that saltiness. Simply stated - sometimes you need to flip the f*** out! Cut through the noise and tune in to hear hilarious anecdotes, humbling advice on how to create a hospitality business that doesn't suck, and whatever the hell else we come up with after decades in the industry.
Podcasting since 2023 • 207 episodes
Restaurant Punk
Latest Episodes
Grow Up or Get Out: Why We Kids Menus at Restaurants are Overrated
Kids' menus at restaurants: necessary convenience or overhyped chaos? In this episode of Restaurant Punk, we get honest about picky eaters, parental expectations, and why kids' menus can make dining out more complicated than it should ...
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17:39
Wine Pairings: Truth or Total B.S.?
Do wine pairings really make food taste better, or is it all just hype? The Restaurant Punk crew dives into one of the industry’s most debated topics: the truth behind wine pairing, tasting notes, and the mysterious power of suggestion...
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14:27
Allergies & Attitudes: When Guests Have Unrealistic Expectations While Eating Out
What happens when guests with severe allergies walk into a small kitchen that runs on flour, garlic, and chaos? In this episode of Restaurant Punk, the crew dives into the real-world challenges of accommodating dietary needs - and the ...
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17:18
Borrowing Money in the Restaurant Business: Family Loans, Trust, and Getting Burned
Borrowing and lending money always sounds simple…until it isn’t. In this episode of Restaurant Punk, the crew gets real about how money and relationships collide in the restaurant world.From skipping the bank and taking loans fr...
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17:34
Honesty is the Best Policy: Restaurant Guests, Fake Reviews & Salty Truths
What happens when guests say, “Everything’s great!” - then leave a one-star review? In this episode of Restaurant Punk, the crew serves up a brutally honest conversation about fake compliments, real complaints, and the fine line betwee...
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