The Restaurant Guys

Aug 10 2024
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Mark Pascal and Francis Schott are The Restaurant Guys! The two have been best friends and restaurateurs for over 30 years. They started The Restaurant Guys Radio Show and Podcast in 2005 and have hosted some of the most interesting and important people in the food and beverage world. After a 10 year hiatus they have returned! Each week they post a brand new episode and a Vintage Selection from the archives. Join them for great conversations about food, wine and the finer things in life. 
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🔒 RGR Paul Hobbs: International Winemaker Talks Wine on Four Continents

Aug 10 2024 58 mins  
Subscriber-only episode*Commercial-free Version*The BanterThe Guys showcase the painting Jill DeGroff created for them with their likenesses captioned “Live Work Sip Rejoice” to celebrate getting to the other side of the pandemic. They recount their adventures of taking their key staff to California to meet with winemakers and to be able to contextualize the place and the peopl

BONUS! Eric Ripert: Outstanding Chef in the US and Beyond

Aug 10 2024 37 mins  
**If you’d like to become a Restaurant Guys Regular to get two extra episodes per month, all episodes commercial-free, bonus content and Restaurant Guys Regular events, subscribe here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2390435/subscribeThis is a Vintage Selection from 2007The BanterThe Guys discuss the virtues of boiling water and wine, the former being necessary at times and the latter

🔒 RGR Julie Reiner: Shaking Things Up in NYC at Flat Iron, Pegu & Clover Club

Aug 10 2024 35 mins  
Subscriber-only episode*Commercial-free Version*The BanterThe Guys talk about a New York Times article by Michael Pollan which illuminates the challenges of defining food terms and agribusiness as a whole and where we go from here. Then, they reach for a cocktail. The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys chat with renowned mixologist Julie Reiner about her experience in the New York Cit

🔒 RGR Julie Reiner: The Ultimate Drink Master Talks Bars, Cocktails and Television

Aug 10 2024 51 mins  
Subscriber-only episode*Commercial-free Version*The BanterThe Guys chat about acquiring local, seasonal produce which can be harvested from an urban rooftop.The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys welcome their old friend and iconic bartender Julie Reiner to discuss her illustrious career as a pioneer of the craft cocktail movement. She shares about the challenges of her involvement as

🔒 RGR Anthony Bourdain: Interview with a Culinary Legend

Aug 10 2024 34 mins  
Subscriber-only episode*Commercial-free Version*The BanterThe Guys discuss etiquette involving uninvited guests and the lost art of the dinner party.The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys have a great time with Anthony Bourdain, chef, author and TV personality discussing food culture, television celebrity and where he finds the most enjoyable dining experiences (Hint: None involve a w

🔒 RGR Jacques Pépin Relaunches The Restaurant Guys

Aug 10 2024 51 mins  
Subscriber-only episode*Commercial-free Version*The BanterMark Pascal and Francis Schott are The Restaurant Guys! The Guys are returning to podcasting after a brief 10 year hiatus from their ground-breaking restaurant podcast (one of the first restaurant podcasts ever!) These two old friends are back with their classic banter, a few reminiscences, updates and plans for the future o

Danny Meyer: "Setting the Table" Before Shake Shack Went Worldwide

Aug 08 2024 23 mins  
This is a Vintage Selection from 2007The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys are thrilled to host master restaurateur Danny Meyer to discuss his new book and the Guys’ favorite restaurants. Check out the secret to his success across multiple venues. The Inside TrackThe Guys have the inside scoop of what it's like to work for Danny Meyer and his organization as they have more than a f

Michael Cimarusti: Michelin Starred LA Chef Meets East Coast Restaurant Guys

Aug 06 2024 43 mins  
The BanterThe Guys geek out over a vertical wine tasting they had with the prescient California winemaker Cathy Corison and give some tips on how to buy and age wines.The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys have an enlightening interview with Michelin two-star Chef Michael Cimarusti from Los Angeles. Learn how he brings sustainability at his restaurant Providence to another level–the

Michael Symon: An Interview From Before The Chew

Aug 01 2024 41 mins  
This is a Library Selection from 2007The BanterThe Guys relay their experiences with parents getting involved in their children’s work lives. Helicopter parent or drone parent?The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys host Michael Symon, who won The Next Iron Chef the night before. Chef Symon provides insights to his television competitive experiences. Regarding his philosophies on man

Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon: Flight Attendant to James Beard Foundation Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic

Jul 30 2024 46 mins  
The BanterThe Guys took a road trip to Fishtown, a cool neighborhood in Philadelphia where they had great drinks with interesting garnishes. (see photo)The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys thank Chef Nok Suntaranon for the spectacular dinner they had the night before at her award-winning restaurant Kalaya. Nok credits Kalaya’s success to her obsession for delicious food and cultur