The Restaurant Guys
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The Restaurant Guys is one of the original food and wine podcasts, launched in 2005 by restaurateurs Mark Pascal and Francis Schott.
With roots as a daily radio show, the podcast features in-depth conversations with chefs, bartenders, winemakers, authors, and hospitality professionals—offering the inside track on food, cocktails, wine, and restaurant culture.
New episodes and vintage conversations because the best stories, like the best bottles, age well. Expect insightful, opinionated, and entertaining conversations about food, wine, and the finer things in life.
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Market-Driven Brooklyn Dining Before the Hype | Liza Queen | Preview
This is a Vintage episode from 2005.The Restaurant Guys welcome chef-owner Liza Queen of Queen’s Hideaway, a tiny Greenpoint restaurant where the menu changed with the market, the farmers, the…
How to Build a Team That Actually Cares | Preston Lee
Hospitality consultant Preston Lee explains how restaurants can build stronger teams, earn employee trust and create the kind of human connection that keeps guests coming back.Why This Episode…
Jersey Fresh, Local Farmers, and the Flavor of New Jersey | William Walker
This is a Vintage episode from 2005.William Walker of Jersey Fresh joins Mark Pascal and Francis Schott for a conversation about New Jersey agriculture, local produce, farmers markets, and why fresh…
The Ghost of Jerry Thomas Has Notes | AI, Dale DeGroff & the Future of Cocktails
The Ghost of Jerry Thomas Has Notes | AI, Dale DeGroff & the Future of Cocktails Mark and Francis attempt the impossible: an interview with Jerry Thomas, the 19th-century bartending legend who…
Julie & Julia Before the Movie | Julie Powell
This is a Vintage episode from 2006.Julie Powell joins Mark Pascal and Francis Schott to talk about Julie & Julia, her year cooking 524 Julia Child recipes, and how a personal blog became a book…
Hamburger America and the Great American Burger | George Motz
This is a Vintage episode from 2006George Motz joins The Restaurant Guys to talk about Hamburger America, his documentary celebrating eight beloved burger institutions and the regional traditions,…
David Burke | Jersey Roots and Bold Restaurant Ideas
Chef David Burke joins Mark and Francis at the New Jersey Wine & Food Festival for a conversation about Jersey dining, restaurant ambition, early kitchen life, and the creative ideas that become…
Beer vs. Wine: Which Pairs Better With Food? | Garrett Oliver
This is a Vintage episode from 2006Why This Episode MattersLong before craft beer became mainstream, Garrett Oliver was arguing that beer belonged at the fine dining tableThis 2006 conversation…
New Jersey Wine & Food Festival at Crystal Springs Resort 2026
About This EpisodeRecorded in person at the New Jersey Wine & Food Festival at Crystal Springs Resort, this special episode features conversations with chefs, restaurateurs, producers and…
The Next Iron Chef and the Reality of Restaurant Life | Morou Ouattara & Gavin Kaysen
This is a Vintage episode from 2007.Why This Episode MattersBefore celebrity chefs became mainstream brands, chefs like Morou Ouattara and Gavin Kaysen were navigating what television exposure…
The Future of Wine Service | June Rodil
Why This Episode MattersWhat actually makes a great wine pairingHow younger diners are changing wine culture and what that means for restaurantsWhere real wine value exists right now (hint: not where…
Pinot Grigio Explained: Italian Wine Regions and Labels | Giovanni Barone | Preview
This is a Vintage episode from 2010Why This Episode MattersWhy most Pinot Grigio on the market tastes the same—and how to spot the real thingThe difference between DOC vs IGT wines (and why it…
Woodford Reserve and the Future of Bourbon | Elizabeth McCall
Why This Episode MattersElizabeth McCall, Master Distiller of Woodford Reserve, joins the show to talk bourbon, innovation, and what makes Woodford Reserve distinct in a crowded whiskey world.She…
Winning Top Chef, Kitchen Culture, and Chicago Ambition | Stephanie Izard
This is a Vintage episode from 2008.Why This Episode MattersStephanie Izard joins the show just after winning Top Chef Season 4, while the moment is still fresh and the career shift is just…
The Maître d’ Was God | Michael Cecchi-Azzolina
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…
Why Americans Feel Guilty About Food and the French Don’t | Dr. Paul Rozin
This is a Vintage episode from 2005.Why This Episode MattersDr. Paul Rozin brings psychology into the dining room, explaining how culture shapes appetite, portion size, pleasure, and food anxiety.The…
The New Jersey Wine & Food Festival and Destination Hospitality | Robby Younes
Why This Episode MattersRobby Younes explains how Crystal Springs Resort and the New Jersey Wine & Food Festival helped New Jersey recognized as a serious food-and-wine destination.Mark Pascal…
Tom Colicchio on Top Chef, Craft, and What Makes a Great Chef | Preview
This is a preview of a full subscriber episode from 2006.Why This Episode MattersTom Colicchio was already one of the most respected chefs in America, but this conversation catches him at a…
Inside 20 Years of Imbibe Magazine | Paul Clarke
Why This Episode MattersPaul Clarke explains why Imbibe has lasted 20 years by staying consumer-focused, independent, and credible.It’s also a great look at how cocktail culture changed over two…
American Artisan Cheese, Local Food, and New Jersey Originals | Jeffrey Roberts
This is a Vintage episode from 2007Why This Episode MattersThough this is a vintage episode, many of the producers and traditions discussed here remain part of the American artisan cheese…
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The Restaurant Guys has published 220 episodes since July 2024, covering topics in Arts, Business.
The Restaurant Guys is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 42m.
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