
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 th... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 160 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FoodArtsLeisure | |||

This is a Vintage Selection from 2012
The Banter
The Guys talk about a taste of the military that they would have rather not had and what they will be doing to make it up to our U.S. service members.
The Conversation
The Restaurant Guys spill th... more
The Banter
The Guys look a gift horse in the mouth….and it was delicious!
The Conversations
The Restaurant Guys catch up with more fun people at the Southern Smoke Festival 2025 in Houston, TX in their third episode recorded on location
Joaquin R... more
This is a Vintage Selection from 2005
The Conversation with Chris
The Restaurant Guys talk with Chris Cree, Master of Wine, about the challenges of being among the first to earn that degree and the only person in NJ. Chris talks about running his w... more
The Banter
The Guys discuss the benefits of tip pooling and the mystery of cheek pinching.
The Conversation
The Restaurant Guys welcome back sommelier Aldo Sohm who’s mission is to pair wine with food, but also people with wine they will enjoy. ... more
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Always enjoy hearing about the finer things in life
Have come for 9 years for New Years good food best Service !! Great fireworks!!
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
Informed, intelligent & fun conversation with people in the restaurant industry and beyond.
So happy they have resurrected this Podcast…..
Great listen from guys who own two great restaurants!!
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Conversations frequently center around food, wine, and the experiences from life in the restaurant industry, featuring a blend of new episodes and vintage replays from previous broadcasts. The dynamic between the hosts, who have maintained a long-term friendship and partnership in the restaurant business, brings a personal touch to discussions with industry guests ranging from chefs and beverage experts to food critics. Episodes often include insights into culinary culture, personal anecdotes from their careers, and reflections on the changing landscape of the food industry, making it a compelling listen for food enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.
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The Restaurant Guys launched a year ago and published 160 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. Chris Cree
2. John Fischer
3. Angie Rito
4. Scott Tacinelli
5. Lucas McKinney
6. Aaron Bludorn
7. Rebecca Masson
8. Kyle Knall
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