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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.
Episodes
210 episodes
The Hidden Hospitality Addiction: Why So Many People Get "Stuck" in the Restaurant Industry
In this episode of Restaurant Punk, the crew dives deep into a topic EVERY restaurant worker knows too well: the addiction of the industry. Not drugs. Not alcohol. The lifestyle. The fast cash. The late nights. The freedom. Th...
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18:56
Restaurant Leadership Truths: When Personal and Professional Blur in Restaurants
In restaurants, the line between professionalism and personal relationships gets blurry fast. In this episode of Restaurant Punk, the crew opens up about navigating gossip, favoritism, and the messy reality of managing a team you also ...
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18:58
Restaurant Food Costs EXPLAINED: Food Costs, Retail Runs & Distributor Drama
Have you ever wondered why restaurants sometimes buy supplies from Costco, Sam’s Club, or the local grocery store instead of a distributor? The Restaurant Punk crew breaks down how food costs work behind the scenes, and spoiler alert -...
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17:15
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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18:47
The Restaurant Punk Attitude Problem: Are We Mean… or Just Honest?
What’s the difference between being mean and just telling it like it is? In this unfiltered episode of Restaurant Punk, the crew gets real about how honesty, tone, and personality come across in the restaurant world.<...
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19:10
Food, Service, or Atmosphere: What REALLY Matters Most in a Restaurant?
Is it the food, the service, or the atmosphere that shapes a guest’s experience? In this episode of Restaurant Punk, we dive deep into how each one can make—or break—a night out. From servers acting like performers to restaurants that ...
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15:34
Restaurant Hiring Red Flags: What Managers Really Notice
Hiring in the restaurant industry is tough—and sometimes the biggest red flags show up before a new employee even starts. In this episode of Restaurant Punk, the crew gets real about the warning signs they’ve seen in interviews: bad hy...
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21:38
AI Automation in Hospitality: Will Robots Take Over The Restaurant Industry?
AI is showing up in restaurants faster than most chefs can sharpen a knife—from self-ordering kiosks to fully automated pizza shops. But will technology ever replace chefs, servers, and the human side of hospitality?In this episode of
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15:34
Revolting Restaurant Experiences: The WORST Meals We Ever Paid For
Ever spent big on a meal that turned out to be the worst dining experience of your life? In this episode of Restaurant Punk, we swap stories about the most disappointing meals we’ve ever paid for—including a $1,300 Vegas steakho...
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20:03
Restaurant Wives: Why Our Partners Think We’re Crazy
Running a restaurant isn’t just a job—it’s a lifestyle that can drive your significant other a little crazy. In this episode of Restaurant Punk, the crew dives into how partners really feel about life with a restaurateur. From late-night...
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15:21
Drunk Dining: Guilty Pleasures and Go-To Late Night Snacks
Kids meals with no toy for $17… there’s nothing happy about that BS 🍔🍟 The Restaurant Punk crew goes off on overpriced fast food, Deadpool toys at McDonald’s, and the Top 5 Late Night Eats, from $2 peanut butter chow mein in Montr...
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The Great Egg Debate: Hard-Boiled, Scrambled, or… in a Sock?!
From silky Japanese omelets to crispy diner eggs—and even a bizarre sock-spun yolk hack—Nick, Nikos, and Peter go all-in on the most versatile ingredient in the kitchen: the egg.In this episode of Restaurant Punk, you’ll ...
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16:57
Reservation Roulette: Accepting Walk-Ins and Accommodating Special Requests
How far should you go to accommodate a guest?This episode of Restaurant Punk dives into the realities and ridiculousness of the hospitality world. Niko, Liz, and Yanni serve up unfiltered opinions on guest entitlement, ta...
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16:01
Celebrity Chef or Camera Cook?: Are Food Network Hosts Frauds?
What makes someone a real chef—and who’s just playing one on TV?In this episode of Restaurant Punk, we tackle the big personalities and even bigger questions behind food entertainment. From Gordon Ramsay and Bobby Flay ...
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11:25
The Critiquing Curse: Why Restaurateurs Thinks They’re Always Right
In this episode of Restaurant Punk, we’re calling out the elephant in the dining room: why does every restaurateur think they know better?From ketchup bottles to reservation apps, we get real about the egos, unsolicited advice, ...
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13:51
When Should A Server Be Promoted? Restaurant Leadership, Maturity & Friendships at Work
What makes someone ready to step into a leadership role in the restaurant industry? In this unfiltered episode of Restaurant Punk, we talk promotions, maturity, and the messy middle ground between being a coworker and becoming a boss.<...
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13:19
How to Train Your Servers: Can You Teach People-Skills in Hospitality?
In this wild ride of an episode, the Restaurant Punk crew goes from glucose tests and beard nets to a serious debate: Can you teach anyone how to serve in a restaurant?We’re talking real-world ...
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14:00
Restaurant Survival 101: How to Handle Coworkers Who Overshare
Ever worked a shift where a coworker turned the floor into their personal therapy session? In this episode of Restaurant Punk, we dive into one of the service industry’s biggest pet peeves: oversharing at work.From emotional mel...
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15:36
Serving Drama: When Restaurant Employees Overshare With Customers
In this episode of Restaurant Punk, the crew dives into the all-too-common workplace dilemma: when personal problems spill into professional spaces. From baristas unloading their life stories at the counter to coworkers turning the flo...
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13:43
"Here’s Your F*@*!ng Hot Dog!" | When Restaurant Workers Finally Snap
Every restaurant worker has that one story—the moment you just couldn’t take it anymore. In this episode of Restaurant Punk, we get real about what happens when patience runs out and the hospitality mask slips.From shouting over...
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14:50
Honey, I’m Home: Who Is Head Chef in a Restaurant Household?
What happens when restaurant pros head home for dinner? In this episode of Restaurant Punk, we’re serving up real talk about life beyond the kitchen line—from first-date meals to who really handles the home cooking when you're in the i...
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