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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.Subscribe for ad-free content, bonus episodes and invitations to special events! https://restaurantguysregulars.buzzsprout.com/Contact: TheGuys@RestaurantGuysPodcast.com
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- Yesterday37 min
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 food tastes different when it does not have to travel halfway across the country. Why This Episode Matters Jersey Fresh is more than a label. It is a long-running New Jersey Department of Agriculture program built to connect farmers, supermarkets, restaurants, and consumers.William explains why “...
- 3 days ago8 min
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 helped write the book on American cocktails. With help from AI and a performance by cocktail icon Dale DeGroff, Jerry returns to judge the modern bar, defend showmanship, and remind bartenders that the guest still comes first. Why This Episode Matters Jerry Thomas is one of the founding figur...
- 1 weeks ago21 min
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 before food blogging was a career path. Why This Episode Matters Julie Powell captured an early moment in food blogging, before the form became mainstream.The interview took place before Julie & Julia became a movie, so the conversation is rooted in the original book and blog.Julie explains w...
- 2 weeks ago38 min
Hamburger America and the Great American Burger | George Motz
This is a Vintage episode from 2006 George Motz joins The Restaurant Guys to talk about Hamburger America, his documentary celebrating eight beloved burger institutions and the regional traditions, family pride, old grease, beef, and stubborn conviction that make them more than just places to eat. Why This Episode Matters Before smashburgers became trendy and before Hamburger America became a restaurant, George Motz was documenting regional burger culture across the United StatesThis ep...
- 2 weeks ago33 min
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 a chef’s signature. Why This Episode Matters David Burke’s career runs through New Jersey, New York City, and a national restaurant footprint, but this conversation brings him back to the Jersey roots that shaped him.David, Mark, and Francis dig into the business realities behind restaurant growth...
- 3 weeks ago37 min
Beer vs. Wine: Which Pairs Better With Food? | Garrett Oliver
This is a Vintage episode from 2006 Why This Episode Matters Long before craft beer became mainstream, Garrett Oliver was arguing that beer belonged at the fine dining tableThis 2006 conversation captures the early days of American craft brewing before the explosion of brewery culture and IPA dominanceGarrett explains why beer may pair with food better than wine — then challenges Francis to prove him wrongThe episode explores brewing philosophy, Belgian traditions, and the business pressures ...
- 3 weeks ago1h 1m
New Jersey Wine & Food Festival at Crystal Springs Resort 2026
About This Episode Recorded in person at the New Jersey Wine & Food Festival at Crystal Springs Resort, this special episode features conversations with chefs, restaurateurs, producers and hospitality leaders shaping New Jersey’s food scene. Featured Guests Mike Carino & Mike Cosenza — Mike’s Pasta & Sandwich Shop Florian Wehrli — Crystal Springs Resort Jacques Torres — Jacques Torres ChocolateJeff Galen — Fossil FarmsOlivier Muller — FaubourgBryan Gregg — Blue MorelWh...
- 4 weeks ago35 min
The Next Iron Chef and the Reality of Restaurant Life | Morou Ouattara & Gavin Kaysen
This is a Vintage episode from 2007. Why This Episode Matters Before celebrity chefs became mainstream brands, chefs like Morou Ouattara and Gavin Kaysen were navigating what television exposure actually meant for serious working chefs.Morou Ouattara discusses bringing West African flavors into contemporary American cuisine years before global pantry ingredients became common.Gavin Kaysen reflects on competing as a young chef on The Next Iron Chef and how it shaped his career.The conversation...
About The Restaurant Guys
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.Subscribe for ad-free content, bonus episodes and invitations to special events! https://restaurantguysregulars.buzzsprout.com/Contact: TheGuys@RestaurantGuysPodcast.com
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