3 Course Meal

The classic trio sits down again to chat about another classic, the Gin & Tonic - this drink has some deep roots in history and we still love it! While sippin', we chat all things LOCAL - what does "local" really mean, and why are people so obsessed with things being local (and should they be?); all while ending the meal with some interesting thoughts on our favorite overrated snacks!

Travis is back in town! We get the OG gang back together to chat all things awards season! It's James Beard season and the Michelin Man never stops - but who gets the winning spot!? We go into how the industry folks get nominated and ultimately win!  Listen in as we sip on the delicious Old Cuban and dive into our personal food bucket lists - what makes something a true food experience and what ma...

It's tax time babyy! The classic three top sits down to discuss everyone's favorite time of the year - tax season! While sippin' on some refreshing Palomas, we talk about how this tax season might differ from the last, the nuance of salesmanship as a server and bartender, and the things that many restaurants allow....that they really just shouldn't.

Your trusted trio sits down to chat all things Rum Daiquiris, table manners (Are they still relevant or not?), moving through industry jobs with your pals, and how to truly spot an industry vet. What makes them tick? How do you tell "someones cooked here"? Stick around for dessert as we might tap into some nostalgia when we harken back to foods and drinks that make us think of childhood! Check us...

Hey Hey Hey! Got room for a 4 top!? Today we talk to our lovely friend and co-hospitality worker, Jamaica, about her experiences in the industry! We talk all things sobriety as a bartender, the ever prevalent but sometimes controversial "shift drink", and what it's like to start your own side business while in this industry!  Come sit, chat, and laugh with us as we talk about how we move through t...

The three buddies of 3 Course Meal sit down again, and it's finally HOLIDAY SEASON! Join us as we sip on some lovely Moscow Mules (minus the copper cup), and chat all things navigating the Holiday season in the restaurant, and the things we have to do to keep things clean around here! The glasses are piping hot and our hands are raw from washing them over and over again but we're still laughing an...

Back back back together again! After a bit of a hiatus, your favorite three top sits down to drink the tropical Jungle Bird, discuss how we navigate through the weeds, talk about what makes an ideal service for each of us, and even touch on the "loopholes" that customers try to take advantage of, that are really just asshole moves.

Your favorite three top sits down once again to discuss the classic Whiskey Sour, the evolution of food production and creation, and sharing what foods we've tried that we would definitely not put in our mouths again!  

We sit down to record our first REMOTE episode! With Travis out in "the other Portland", we finally get to sit down again, sip a refreshing canned cocktail, and record with one of our favorite guests, Shef Mimi! We chat all things new beginnings, change, and saying goodbye!

Your favorite three top sits down and talks about our favorite tv shows and movies that delve into the restaurant industry! There's so many good ones out there but we focus on some of our favorites and discuss how much we think Hollywood has taken liberties with the story or not.  We share some hot takes on the industry right now and share which animated foods from our childhood we wish we could t...

Another 4 top comin' at ya! Today we sit down with our friends and talk CORPORATE. What're the big differences between corporate restaurants and independent restaurants? We talk the good, the bad....and the very bad. Come sip the classic of all classic's: the Gimlet and listen to some crazy on shift stories of that chain restaurant life!

Join your favorite three top as we talk all things Immersive Dining and extra special dining experiences! Are they worth it? Are the just all gimmicks..?? Come sip on a Division Bell and think about what you might do if you had to create a dining experience for all to come and see!

We sit down this week and talk all things the purple mystery that is the Aviation, dining culture all around the world, and things that we want to 86 FOREVER!   Come hang and listen as we chat all things food and beverage industry!

Your favorite three top in the industry sits down to talk all things minty mojitos, odd skills that we pick up in this industry, what makes a good and bad manager in a restaurant, & those perfectly fine requests from a customer that drive us crazy!    

In this episode, we talk all things hospitality and how it flows over into other industries, in this case, hotels! We talk with our friend Matt about the inner workings of hotel hospitality and how we can find similarities in the restaurant world.  Come join us as we sip on Brandy Alexander's and listen to some of Matt's craziest stories from his days as a hotel manager!

This week we have TWO special guests on to talk with us; including the wonderful Chef Mimi Weissenborn, who dives into her experience as a female chef in a male chef's world. We also talk about the ever-growing mocktail trend, odd requests from guests and mental health in the industry.

Your three favorite restaurant buddies are at it again, but this time we're up early to feel those Brunch Vibes! Come sip on Espresso Martinis with us and let's talk everything we love & hate about brunch!

We have our first guest! Join us as we talk all things back of house vs front of house, and big no no's for customers to do during service, all while sippin' on some refreshing Tom Collins cocktails!

Your favorite three restaurant workers are at it again; this time talking about the infamous Negroni cocktail, our favorite spots to eat and drink, and first time experiences with alcohol!

Your favorite servers & bartenders sit down again to sip on Old Fashioned's while discussing the slow season, restaurant closures, and some of our favorite crazy guest stories!

A segmented and flowing discussion into the restaurant and hospitality world from career servers, bartenders, chefs and industry professionals, a behind the scenes look into food and beverage.