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Welcome to Dine & Dish, the podcast hosted by Michele DiMeo, the Restaurant Diva. Join Michele as she dives into the heart of hospitality, service, and the restaurant world, sharing stories, trends, and insights from chefs, restaurateurs, and industry insiders and leaders. From dining culture and behind-the-scenes tales to tips for guests and professionals alike, Dine & Dish celebrates the art, passion, and joy of great food and exceptional service. Whether you're a foodie, a hospitality professional, or simply love a good story from the table, this is your front-row seat to the world of dining — with a little diva flair.
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Recent Episodes
S1E33 Air, Energy & Profit: The Hidden Impact of Comfort in Hospitality
This week, I'm joined by Richard Halsall, CEO of Exhale Fans, for a conversation that might completely change how you think about your restaurant or business. With a background as a Huey Cobra pilot…
S1E32 Hidden Revenue: How Your Frontline Team Drives Profit
This week, I'm joined by Geoffrey Toffetti, CEO of Frontline Performance Group, for a conversation every restaurant operator needs to hear. With over 20 years in hospitality and experience working…
S1E31 Leading the Next Generation: Empowerment, Education & the Future of Leadership
I'm joined by Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida, a powerhouse in education, women's empowerment, and developing the next generation of leaders. Laurie has…
S1E30 Behind every successful restaurant… is a system that works!
On this episode of Dine & Dish, host Michele DiMeo sits down with the team from Project Resource Solutions (PRS) to discuss the critical role of execution, infrastructure, and technology in…
S1E29 Lights, Camera, Hospitality!
On this special Oscars-themed episode of Dine & Dish, host Michele DiMeo rolls out the red carpet for media and PR powerhouse Christine Curran, founder of the Dining Diva Empire. In an industry…
S1E28 Scaling Smarter – The Strategy Behind Sustainable Restaurant Growth
On this episode of Dine & Dish, host Michele DiMeo sits down with Greg Provance, restaurant growth advisor and published author, for a conversation focused on what it really takes to scale and…
S1E27 The Art of Franchising with Michael Lassen
In this episode of Dine & Dish, host Michele DiMeo sits down with Michael Lassen to break down the art of franchising—what it really takes to scale a fast-casual brand the right way. From knowing…
S1E26 The Real Cost of Food: Quality, Sourcing & Profitability in Today's Restaurant World
In this episode of Dine & Dish, we're diving deep into the world of food sourcing, quality, and profitability with Brian Saval, President of 1932 Specialty Produce & Meat and EVP of Saval…
S1E25 Valentine's Day Edition - Partners in Life, Partners in Business
This Valentine's Day, we're talking about a different kind of love story—the kind built in the trenches In our business. In this special Valentine's Edition episode, we sit down as a married couple,…
S1E24 Food as Medicine, Nutritional Science & the Future of Dining
What if the food we serve—and eat every day—could actually heal us? In this episode of Dine & Dish, host Michele DiMeo sits down with Jorgina Colyn, nutritional science expert and wellness…
S1E23 Design That Sells: Feng Shui, Flow & Creating Restaurants People Feel
This episode of Dine & Dish is all about design that works as hard as you do. Host Michele DiMeo sits down with Vanessa DeLeon, internationally recognized interior designer, TV personality, and…
S1E22 Branding, Social Media, Grand Openings & Restaurant Marketing That Actually Works
Branding isn't just a logo — it's how people feel when they hear your name. In this episode of Dine & Dish, we sit down with Michelle Soudry, founder and owner of The Gab Group, to talk all…
S1E21 Building It Right: From Blueprint to Grand Opening
Opening a restaurant is exciting—but building it can make or break your business. In this episode of Dine & Dish, Restaurant Diva host Michele DiMeo sits down with seasoned general contractor and…
S1E20 The Lease Can Make or Break You: Navigating Commercial Legal advice for Restauranteurs
Before the menu, before the build-out, before the doors open—there's the lease. In this episode of Dine & Dish, host Michele DiMeo sits down with Paul Stanton, commercial real estate and legal…
S1E19 Steps to Success: What It Really Takes to Open a Restaurant from Scratch
Opening a restaurant isn't just about great food—it's about strategy, capital, leadership, and resilience. In this must-listen episode of Dine & Dish, host Michele DiMeo sits down with Gennaro…
S1E17 New Year, New You (DiMeo Edition)
Ring in the New Year with Restaurant Diva host Michele DiMeo, her husband and business partner Gennaro DiMeo, and special guest Aviva (Vivi) for a lighthearted, feel-good episode full of laughs,…
S1E17 Allergens, Menu Transparency & the State of the Restaurant Industry
Food allergies are no longer a side conversation in restaurants—they're a business, legal, and brand imperative. In this episode of Dine and Dish, Restaurant Diva host Michele DiMeo sits down with…
S1E16 Buying Power, Margins & Making Every Dollar Count with John Opdahl
In this episode of Dine & Dish with Restaurant Diva, host Michele DiMeo sits down with industry expert John Opdahl to break down the real economics behind restaurant purchasing. From buying power…
S1E15 Year-End Money Matters with Jill Risbon
In this essential year-end episode, host Michele DiMeo sits down with finance/ tax and business systems expert Jill Risbon to break down everything owners and operators need to know before closing…
S1E14 Hiring & Staffing for the Holidays
This week, Michele sits down with Carl Griffenkranz, a seasoned professional staffing recruiter, to break down the biggest challenges and smartest strategies for hiring and staffing during the…
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Dine & Dish has published 33 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Business, Management.
Dine & Dish is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 43m.
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