Restaurant Misfits

Send us Fan Mail Get practical restaurant management advice from the Restaurant Misfits podcast. Learn how to navigate the industry effectively. This episode features a candid discussion between two industry professionals. They break down the realities of running a food service business, focusing on the day-to-day operations and strategic decisions that impact your bottom line. Whether you are sca...

Send us Fan Mail This episode features a roundtable discussion focused on the realities of running a food service business. We examine the dynamics of effective team dialogue and how to manage the day-to-day challenges that arise in a busy kitchen or dining room. Whether you are struggling with staff coordination or just looking for new perspectives on leadership, these insights provide practical...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Melissa to discuss the nuances of running a venue outside the corporate playbook. We explore the unfiltered truth behind the decisions that keep a business afloat and the lessons learned from the front lines of the industry. This conversation is essential for independent restaurant owners looking to carve out their own path. Whether you are managi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down to discuss the realities of the restaurant industry from an unconventional perspective. Whether you are struggling with standard operational norms or looking to build a brand that stands apart from the competition, this conversation offers an honest look at what it takes to succeed on your own terms. We break down the strategies that define effective r...

Send us Fan Mail 🍽️ Learn more about how to scale your restaurant through Dineline’s done-for-you marketing program: https://dineline.co/yt Join us for a restaurant management podcast interview with Cherryh Cansler. See how industry leaders tackle daily operations. In this episode of Restaurant Misfits, Cherrysh Cansler shares her perspective on the evolving restaurant industry. We discuss the pra...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is different. Not only did we sit down with the man who literally brought birria from Mexico to the US — but I also did a live marketing breakdown of his business on the second half of the episode. First time we've ever done this on the show. Raul Luis is the owner of Birrieria Chalio. His family started selling birria out of their house in East LA in the 1970s (...

Send us Fan Mail If you're a restaurant owner running ads right now, you need to hear this one before you spend another dollar. I sat down with my co-founder Jace Kovacevich — the guy actually running the ad strategy across every restaurant we work with at Dineline. $65M+ in ad spend managed. 2,500+ restaurant concepts. He's in the ad accounts every single day. This dude has seen what wo...

This is the episode I'll be recommending to every restaurant owner I talk to this year. I sat down with Craig Susser, founder of Craig's Restaurant in LA and Nashville . 35 years in the industry. Waiter, bartender, maitre d' for 22 years, and now one of the most respected names in fine dining. This guy has seen it all.   Craig gets brutally transparent about what it actually takes t...

Babak Bina didn’t just survive the restaurant industry. He bent an entire city around his vision. After landing in Boston as an immigrant, washing dishes to stay alive, he spent the next 30 years building concepts that defined the city’s dining scene.  Babak talks about the moments operators never admit publicly:  – The lowest point where he almost walked away  – Flooding an entire dining room and...

Jordan Boesch didn’t wait for a better solution to manage staff schedules. He built it. He was just a kid when he saw his dad struggling to manage his team's schedule. Spreadsheets, paper, chaos—you know the drill.  So what did he do? He coded a tool to help his dad out. Fast forward a few years… and that tool became 7shifts —now used by over 50,000 restaurants to manage their teams, schedule...

Ever wonder what it takes to make people fall in love with sushi? Chef Cheng Lin has the answer. In this new episode, I interview Chef Cheng Lin , the mastermind behind Brooklyn’s Michelin-starred Shota Omakase . And let me tell you... he doesn’t just make sushi—he LIVES it. For him, Japanese cuisine is an art, and every detail matters. We dive into the omakase bubble in NY, the hidden costs of a...

Dr. Cheng isn’t just the Dean of FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality —he’s a major force behind SOBEWFF (South Beach Wine & Food Festival), one of the largest food festivals in the world, drawing over 120,000 attendees and raising more than $40 million for hospitality education just this year alone ! That’s beyond impressive—it’s changing the landscape of hospitality and education forever! In...

Award-winning chef Brad Kilgore has built a restaurant empire, from Michelin-starred kitchens to launching Kilgore Culinary Group. In this episode, we dive into: 🔥 His journey from Kansas to Miami’s top restaurants 🔥 Lessons from working at Alinea & L2o 🔥 How he built & scaled multiple restaurant concepts 🔥 The role of marketing, AI, and innovation in hospitality 🔥 What the future hol...

n this episode of Restaurant Misfi, we explore how restaurants can unlock new revenue streams, enhance branding, and optimize operations with smart, data-driven strategies. Joining us is Peter Litvinenko, CEO of WorkEatPlay, a platform transforming how restaurants monetize downtime by renting tables as workspaces during slow hours. Dubbed the "Airbnb for restaurants," WorkEatPlay current...

In this episode of Restaurant Misfits, we uncover the game-changing potential of influencer marketing for restaurants and brands. Joining us is Olivia Ormos, a Miami-based entrepreneur and founder of Maven, the innovative platform connecting brands with top influencers. From launching successful initiatives like Model Volleyball to crafting influencer-driven experiences that captivate audiences, O...

In this episode of Restaurant Misfits, we’re excited to introduce Leslie Diaz, a dynamic digital creator from Miami who has turned her love for restaurants into a successful content creation career. Leslie takes us through her inspiring journey, from studying speech therapy to becoming a leading voice in the restaurant industry. We explore how social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are t...

In this episode of Restaurant Misfits, we're honored to host Christian J. Fischer , a culinary visionary whose journey from the family kitchen in Feldbach, Austria, to becoming a global influence in the restaurant industry is nothing short of extraordinary. Christian shares his invaluable insights on scaling your business, the pivotal role of marketing, and how to turn a restaurant into an ar...

In this episode of Restaurant Misfits, we are thrilled to introduce Roger Beaudoin! Join us as Roger and Brett delve into Roger's journey from a novice in the restaurant industry to becoming the founder of Restaurant Rockstars. With over 25 years of experience, Roger shares his invaluable insights and hard-earned lessons. Roger dives deep into the nuances of leadership versus management and t...

In this episode of Restaurant Misfits, we are excited to feature Luana Borges,  Luana and Brett discuss the main differences between restaurants in Brazil and the US, giving us an interesting look into the unique dining customs, service styles, and food trends in these two countries. Additionally, Brett shares the fascinating story of how Dishio was created and how it’s changing the restaurant ind...

In this episode of Restaurant Misfits, we are privileged to feature Adrianne Calvo, a prominent name in the culinary realm. With over 15 years dedicated to infusing "Maximum Flavor" into her restaurants, cookbooks, and shows, Adrianne's journey is a testament to unexpected beginnings and unwavering passion. During our conversation she reveals invaluable insights on attracting custom...

In this episode, we are honored to interview Juan Manuel Barrientos, an eminent figure in the culinary world. As a distinguished restaurateur and world-renowned chef, Juan Manuel has made an incredible mark on the industry with his innovative approach to dining and exceptional culinary skills. With a diverse portfolio of establishments spanning from Colombia to the United States, he exemplifies th...

Ready to take your restaurant business to the next level? Look no further! In this amazing podcast episode, Ryan Grom-fin, @Therestaurantboss   himself, shares his expertise and insights on what it takes to succeed in the restaurant industry. Ryan, a former restaurant owner turned restaurant owner coach, has over 120k followers on Youtube and currently works with over 300 restaurant owners to help...

In this episode I meet with Travis “T-Bone” Talbot. Here are some of the topics we explore: - Creating the perfect menu and the psychology behind it. - Social media and why it's important  - Changes in consumer behavior  If you want to learn more about Travis and his company Change Network, head on over to: https://changenetwork.io/

Marcus Guiliano is the founder of Aroma Thyme,  a restaurant based in Ellenville, NY.  He is an amazing chef, restaurant owner, and restaurant education/influencer and is incredibly creative with how he has grown his restaurant over the years. He's been featured in NBC, NY times, Ted x,  and other major publications, and he has nearly 100k subscribers on Youtube! In this episode, we spoke abo...

Josh is the CEO and Co-founder of Sesame, a new restaurant marketplace created by restaurants, for restaurants.  Born out of the need to create a more sustainable way for restaurants to manage their off-premise businesses and fight back against the aggregators, Sesame is planning to disrupt the industry for the betterment of all stakeholders. Sesame is launching in NYC in late August. You can chec...