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The Restaurant Guys

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.

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This is a Vintage episode from 2005

Why This Episode Matters

• Master Sommelier Roger Dagorn joins Mark Pascal and Francis Schott for a thoughtful conversation about how wine service was evolving in America in the mid-2000s.

• The episode explores ... more

Why This Episode Matters

• Eamon Rockey has worked at the highest levels of restaurant service, cocktail culture, beverage education, and spirits production, giving him a rare view across the industry.

• The conversation looks at how fine-dining sta... more

This is a Vintage episode from 2007.

Why This Episode Matters

• Baking isn’t magic; it’s chemistry. Gail explains ingredient function so you can so you can bake with intention rather than habit

• Learn how to substitute intelligently (yogurt for bu... more

Why This Episode Matters

• What happens after a reality cooking show and how to convert exposure into growth

• Scaling a wholesale bakery: space, equipment and financing

• Why wholesale can be a sustainable alternative to retail 

• Every entrepreneu... more

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Recent Guests

Roger Dagorn
Wine director, master sommelier, and maitre d at Chanterelle Restaurant
Chanterelle Restaurant, Manhattan
Episode: How Great Sommeliers Guide a Table | Roger Dagorn
Eamon Rockey
Former captain at Eleven Madison Park; former GM of Betony; beverage and culinary innovator
Rockey's Botanical / Rockey's Milk Punch
Episode: Milk Punch, Cocktail Culture, and the Art of Hospitality | Eamon Rockey
Gail Sokol
Award-winning professional baker and baking instructor
Author of About Professional Baking, The Essentials
Episode: Bake Smarter, Not Harder | Gail Sokol
Danielle Sepsy
Founder and chef behind the Hungry Gnome Wholesale Bakery, known as the Scone Queen after her appearance on The Big Brunch.
Hungry Gnome Wholesale Bakery
Episode: Scones & Scaling: Growing The Hungry Gnome | Danielle Sepsy
Jeffrey Merrihue
Founder of Xtreme Foodies
Xtreme Foodies
Episode: The Best Meals Tell You Where You Are | Jeffrey Merrihue
Bunny Crumpacker
Author of "The Sex Life of Food When Body and Soul Meet to Eat"
Episode: The Sex Life of Food: Romance, Ritual & What We Reveal at the Table | Bunny Crumpacker | Preview
Beth Lowell
Ocean Wildlife Advocate at Oceana
Oceana
Episode: Save the Fish (So We Can Eat Them) | Beth Lowell, Oceana
Eric Scheffer
One of the defining voices in Asheville's food scene, founder of the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association
Asheville Independent Restaurant Association
Episode: Eric Scheffer | Building Restaurants and Community in Asheville
Neal Rosenthal
Prominent wine importer featured in the documentary 'Mondovino'
Rosenthal Wine Merchants
Episode: Neal Rosenthal on Globalization and the Future of Wine

Hosts

Mark Pascal
Co-owner of Stage Left and Catherine Lombardi Restaurants, and Co-host of one of the longest-running food and wine podcasts, Mark Pascal brings insightful perspectives from his extensive experience in the restaurant industry.
Francis Schott
Co-owner of Stage Left and Catherine Lombardi Restaurants, and Co-host, Francis Schott draws on years of culinary expertise to engage guests and discuss the intricacies of food and wine culture.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 181 ratings
  • Great listen

    Always enjoy hearing about the finer things in life

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brian Gallagher 90
    United States7 months ago
  • New year’s at stage left

    Have come for 9 years for New Years good food best Service !! Great fireworks!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kitty71cr
    United Statesa year ago
  • Restaurant Guys

    Listening to The Restaurant Guys is the next best thing to hanging out with Francis and Mark at their restaurants in New Brunswick (Stage Left Steak and Catherine Lombardi. Francis Schott and Mark Pascal, partners for 30 years, are two of the brightest and most genuine human beings I know and amongst the best proprietors in this industry. Their total ease and lively conversation bring out the best stories from the top chefs, bartenders and owners in the hospitality business. Their passion for th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kingcocktail
    United States2 years ago
  • Informed, intelligent & fun conversation with people in the restaurant industry and beyond.

    Podchaser
    5
    Spetzi
    2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    So happy they have resurrected this Podcast…..

    Great listen from guys who own two great restaurants!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PMDI
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling and personal anecdotes that make topics accessible and enjoyable.
Many express excitement about the return of the podcast, noting the relevance and timelessness of the discussions.
The chemistry between the hosts provides a comfortable listening experience, filled with humor and thought-provoking conversations.
Audience members appreciate guest appearances from well-known figures in food and drink, enhancing the podcast's credibility and appeal.
Feedback highlights the blend of lightheartedness with serious culinary topics, contributing to a rich listening experience.
Listeners value the expert insights into wine and hospitality culture, making it a must-listen for food enthusiasts and industry professionals.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#201
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#169
Germany/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#60
Singapore/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#105
South Korea/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#107
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#143
Sweden/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Milk Punch, Cocktail Culture, and the Art of Hospitality | Eamon Rockey
Q: Why change the product name from Milk Punch to Rockey's Botanical Liqueur?
The branding shift was driven by retail reception; Milk Punch appealed to cocktail nerds in fine dining contexts, but it failed to reach wider home and bar audiences. Rebranding to Rockey's Botanical helped position it as a versatile, botanical liqueur suitable for spritzes, Negronis, and other cocktails, and improved consumer recognition and distribution.
Milk Punch, Cocktail Culture, and the Art of Hospitality | Eamon Rockey
Q: What sparked the revival of Milk Punch at Betony and how did the technique evolve into a product for retail?
Rockey explains that Milk Punch was an obsession that began with culinary technique, matured through a betony program, and later required a realignment for retail: a more accessible, lower-sugar formulation with clear packaging, designed to appeal to a broader audience while preserving the drink's distinctive texture and balance.
Cool Napa, Serious Wines | Susan Ridley, Hendry Wines
Q: What is your take on the screw cap debate in the wine industry?
We believe screw caps are a good closure option for wines meant to be consumed within a few years, though there's still a traditional resistance especially for long-age wines.
Cool Napa, Serious Wines | Susan Ridley, Hendry Wines
Q: What should guests expect when they visit your vineyard and stay at your bed and breakfast?
Guests will have a personalized experience with George, who explains the intricacies of vineyard life, grape growing, and the wine-making process during informative tours.
Cool Napa, Serious Wines | Susan Ridley, Hendry Wines
Q: How did you become partners with George Hendry in the wine business?
I joined George in the wine business as a partner after we enjoyed many dinners together, and when he decided to reduce selling his fruit to other wineries and focus on his own label, it made sense for us to collaborate.

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Conversations among experienced restaurateurs offer insights into food, wine, and restaurant culture. The discussions extend beyond mere culinary topics and often explore personal anecdotes, cultural shifts in dining, and the evolution of the hospitality industry. Expect engaging stories from a diverse lineup of guests, including celebrated chefs, authors, and industry insiders, discussing trends from sustainable seafood practices to tales of the cocktail renaissance. With both new episodes and throwbacks to previous conversations, listeners benefit from the accumulated wisdom and humor of hosts, along with significant guests who share their experiences in an accessible and entertaining format.

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The Restaurant Guys launched 2 years ago and published 195 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Restaurant Guys include:

1. Roger Dagorn
2. Eamon Rockey
3. Gail Sokol
4. Danielle Sepsy
5. Jeffrey Merrihue
6. Bunny Crumpacker
7. Beth Lowell
8. Eric Scheffer

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