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Dine & Dish

Michele DiMeo
New York City
Hospitality Industry
Artificial Intelligence
Franchising
Restaurant Industry
Hospitality
Tipping
Leadership
Covid-19
Michelin
Restaurant Growth and Scaling
Revenue Per Guest
Olo
Restaurant365
Interior Design
Hoboken
Buying Power
Food Contracts
Catering
Commercial Leases

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, pa... more

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Scott Eddy
Hospitality marketing expert who helps brands understand traveler value and position themselves accordingly
Self-employed / mrscotteddy on platforms
Episode: Dine & Dish Podcast | Hospitality Marketing Secrets: Building a Global Brand with Scott Eddy
Mike Dolinger
Vice President of Operations and Development at California Tortilla
California Tortilla
Episode: Dine & Dish Podcast | Leadership, Franchising & Growth with California Tortilla's Mike Dolinger
Anne Napolitano
Accountant specializing in the restaurant industry; former chef
Napolitano Accounting, Anne Napolitano Consulting
Episode: Dine & Dish Podcast | Why Restaurants Struggle with Cash Flow | Anne Napolitano
David Page
Creator of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives; food journalist and podcast host
Culinary Characters Unlocked (host/presenter)
Episode: Dine & Dish Podcast | The Untold Story Behind Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives | David Page
Lindsay Cunningham
CEO and co-founder of Rolling Greens
Rolling Greens
Episode: Dine & Dish | Fueling the Future: Plant-Based Protein & Nutrition | Lindsay Cunningham
John Oringdulph
Former White House Presidential Food Service and White House Military Office, later Operations Director for World Brewing Alliance
World Brewing Alliance
Episode: Dine & Dish | Military Leadership Meets Hospitality Excellence | Jonathan Oringdulph
Joey Cioffi
Founder of Salad House, restaurateur
Salad House
Episode: The American Dream in a Salad Bowl: Building a Fast-Casual Franchise Success Story | Joey Cioffi
Ami Alexander
Founder of Barrel Aged Management
Barrel Aged Management
Episode: Hospitality Operations: Why Great Concepts Fail After Opening | Ami Alexander
Jess Olmeda
Fitness professional and former military member focusing on women's health and peptides
Lifetime (indoor cycling) / Ellie (peptides provider)
Episode: Strong, Balanced & Thriving: Women’s Health Over 40 | Jess Olmeda

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Michele DiMeo
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Dine & Dish Podcast | Leadership, Franchising & Growth with California Tortilla's Mike Dolinger
Q: In terms of franchising, what advice would you give someone who wants to become an entrepreneur today?
Do your homework, understand profitability and capital implications, build a pro forma, and ensure you're undercapitalized by planning for reserves; also, find a mentor and study other franchisees to understand what you're truly getting into.
Dine & Dish Podcast | Why Restaurants Struggle with Cash Flow | Anne Napolitano
Q: What practical step can help restaurants prepare for growth across locations?
Document and standardize processes, leverage bulk purchasing to gain discounts, and set up a system of financial reporting that includes a cash flow statement to monitor performance as you scale to more units.
Dine & Dish Podcast | Why Restaurants Struggle with Cash Flow | Anne Napolitano
Q: What should a new operator start with when trying to diagnose their financial health?
Begin by examining the bank statement to understand spend and cash movements, then review POS data to identify what's selling, and finally engage an accountant to help interpret QuickBooks or other systems and set up proper reporting.
Dine & Dish Podcast | Why Restaurants Struggle with Cash Flow | Anne Napolitano
Q: What is the key difference between profitability and cash flow for a restaurant?
Profitability reflects the bottom-line result on the income statement, while cash flow tracks actual money moving in and out of the bank, including loan repayments and asset purchases that may not show on the P&L.
Dine & Dish | Fueling the Future: Plant-Based Protein & Nutrition | Lindsay Cunningham
Q: How are you engaging with military dining and K-12 programs?
We're working through a multi-base approvals process to introduce healthier, affordable plant-based options, emphasizing labor savings, American sourcing, and partnerships with local farmers to support the ecosystem.

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Diners, operators, and hospitality leaders alike tune in for practical insights at the intersection of service, operations, and business growth. Across episodes, the conversations frequently center on leadership in high-stakes environments, scaling hospitality concepts from the ground up—whether through franchising, workforce development, or tech-enabled guest experiences. Listeners will often hear real-world tactics on training, brand standards, and team culture, along with behind-the-scenes stories from luxury dining, large-scale events, and restaurant technology. A notable edge is the mix of veteran hospitality professionals, franchising experts, and tech founders who share actionable frameworks, data-driven approaches, and personal jour... more

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5. Lindsay Cunningham
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