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The Late Night Restaurant Podcast Show

Ashton Media
Leadership
Hospitality Industry
Restaurants
Restaurant Industry
Artificial Intelligence
Burnt Chef Project
Calgary, Canada
App8
Local Search
The Burnt Chef Project
Menulink
Emotional Resilience
Turnover
Spec Tank
Labor Costs
Recruiting
America's Best Restaurants
Restaurant Rebellion
Google
North Water

Welcome to "The Late Night Restaurant Podcast" with Canada’s Restaurant Guy & Domenic Pedulla. The ultimate podcast for those who live and breathe the restaurant industry. Hosted by Canada’s Restaurant Guy & Domenic Pedulla we dive into the real conversations shaping food and hospitality today. Shot LIVE | Unfiltered & Real Each episode tackles the biggest issues in restaurants, labour, digital ma... more

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Latest Episodes

Jay Ashton and Domenic Pedulla welcome Australian direct response marketer John Dwyer, JD, founder of The Institute of Wow, for a blunt, funny, and practical conversation about restaurant marketing.

JD breaks down why restaurants lose revenue when t... more

Your food might be exceptional, but if your communication isn't, your customers never get the full story.

This week on The Late Night Restaurant Podcast, Jay Ashton and Domenic Pedulla sit down with Joshua from Beltway Media to explore one of the mo... more

What does it take to walk away from a successful corporate career and risk everything to build your dream?

This week on The Late Night Restaurant Podcast, Jay Ashton and Domenic Pedulla sit down with Brandon McCraney, Owner and Master Blender of Old... more

In this episode of The Late Night Restaurant Podcast, Jay Ashton and Domenic Pedulla sit down with Darren from SBS Specialty Beverage Solutions to explore how coffee has become one of the biggest profit opportunities in foodservice.

From nitro coffe... more

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John Dwyer
Founder of the Institute Of Wow, direct response marketing expert
The Institute Of Wow
Episode: Marketing Lessons From Australia With JD
Joshua Beltway
Fractional Chief Communications Officer at Beltway Media, advisor on restaurant communications
Beltway Media
Episode: Why Every Restaurant Needs a Communications Strategy Before a Marketing Strategy
Brandon McCraney
Owner and master blender of Old Raleigh Distillery
Old Raleigh Distillery
Episode: From Corporate Life to Award-Winning Whiskey
Tim Nguyen
Founder of Black Lotus Coffee House
Black Lotus Coffee House
Episode: From Survival to Black Lotus
David Giacometti
Founder, Foods For You
Foods For You
Episode: Food Allergies Affect Millions of Canadians, No Way...
David Hopkins
President of The Fifteen Group, Canada's largest restaurant consulting company
The Fifteen Group
Episode: The Squeeze Is On: Tipping Fatigue, Saturated Markets, and the Economics of Guest Excellence
Ben Liegey
Founder of Better Table
Better Table
Episode: Trimming the Trash: How Better Table Uses Technology to Boost Restaurant Margins
Jeff (Bro'Kin Yolk co-founder)
Bro'Kin Yolk co-founder, breakfast concept
Bro'Kin Yolk
Episode: From Constant Rejection to Franchising Nationwide: The Story of The Bro'Kin Yolk
Gil Carlos (Bro'Kin Yolk co-founder)
Co-founder, branding and operations
Bro'Kin Yolk
Episode: From Constant Rejection to Franchising Nationwide: The Story of The Bro'Kin Yolk

Hosts

Jay
Host of The Late Night Restaurant Show / The Late Night Restaurant Podcast Show
Domenic Pedulla
Host (Dom) of The Late Night Restaurant Show / The Late Night Restaurant Podcast Show

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
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    Great Job Jay and Canada

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    Produce Geek
    United States6 years ago

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Fresh, practical insights for operators and managers.
Honest conversations with experts and vendors.
Great mix of ROI-focused tech and people-first leadership.

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#109
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Coffee is no longer an afterthought.
Q: What should a restaurant do first if they're considering adding espresso or better coffee equipment?
Start by understanding the number of seats and anticipated volume, decide whether to offer takeout, and choose a machine strategy (often leasing-to-own) that aligns with staff skill levels and usage, while focusing on total cost of ownership rather than upfront price.
Leading At The Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
Q: What role does Indigenous culture play in menu and staff development?
Indigenous cuisine at Little Chief is presented as a storytelling-driven approach that guides ingredient use and dish presentation, while staff are educated on Indigenous culture and reconciliation as part of ongoing training and leadership development.
Leading At The Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
Q: How do you sustain a large, multi-concept operation while maintaining a cohesive culture?
The guest explains that leadership, consistent processes, and a strong people-first approach—combined with ongoing training, succession planning, and community partnerships—are essential for keeping 220+ staff aligned across front-of-house and kitchen, with a focus on service culture and guest experience.
Safety. Allergies. Hospitality.
Q: How common are food allergies and how has awareness changed in recent years?
Awareness has grown, with millions affected in Canada and many more impacted per meal; there's more guest demand for knowledge and better communication in restaurants.
Marketing Lessons From Australia With JD
Q: Can you share a memorable case where a simple idea doubled revenue?
A bottom-of-cup message on coffee cups that encouraged a second purchase boosted sales dramatically across ~23 shops, illustrating how small, well-placed prompts can unlock big gains.

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What is The Late Night Restaurant Podcast Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on pragmatic, real-world issues facing the restaurant and hospitality industry, including profitability, labor, leadership, health, and regulatory policy. Episodes frequently feature practitioners, advocates, and vendors who share actionable strategies—ranging from cost control and tech-enabled operations to leadership development, wellness, and regulatory insights—often paired with lively, candid host banter. A notable strength is its mix of hands-on operations talk, risk and ROI discussions for tech and services, and industry-wide perspectives from advocates and authorities, making it a practical listen for operators, managers, and sponsors aiming to reach restaurant professionals.

What stands out is the breadth of topic... more

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2. Joshua Beltway
3. Brandon McCraney
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5. David Giacometti
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7. Ben Liegey
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