Steak House Hall of Fame

Join Host Ron Small as he welcomes a true "dynamic duo" in healthcare; Dr. Laura Lee Kinney and Nurse Practitioner Michelle Price of Saltmarsh Internal Medicine.   And though we talk about this extraordinary practice in some detail, we're sure to cover the "Holy Trinity;"  Prime Beef, Exquisite Liquor and Premium Cigars.  Are there health benefits?  Well, you'll just have to listen to find out.

Join Host Ron Small as he welcomes the "King of Cannery Row," Ted Balestreri.  From humble beginnings in Brooklyn, NY, to the transformation of some of the most spectacular coastline in Northern California, Ted and his partner Bert Cutino started with the iconic Sardine Factory Restaurant and in Ted's own words, "this was the ship that launched a thousand ships."  This is a master class in Hospita...

Join Host Ron Small as he welcomes Ryan Silverman and Hudson Silverman, two Steak House aficianados from Houston who typically celebrate closing a big deal at one of three Houston favorites.  The Principals behind Versa Composite Realty, these two reinvented a business model in specialty real estate and you'll want to hear their story.  

Join Host Ron Small as he welcomes Greg Wright to the Steak House Hall of Fame Podcast.  Greg is the CEO of Bison Wealth Management, an Advisory Firm based in Atlanta and with offices across the country.   Greg's fascinating background, besides his unique love of Prime Steaks, Exquisite Single Malt Scotch and Premium Cigars had its roots at the University of North Georgia and includes a storied ca...

Join Host Ron Small as he welcomes Shawn Dennis to the Steak House Hall of Fame Podcast.  Shawn is a Division President for USLBM, a major force in the Building Materials industry with 450 locations and more than 14,000 associates.  And as with all our guests, the common denominator in this interview is Shawn's love of "The Holy Trinity;" Prime Steaks, Exquisite Adult Beverages and Premium Cigars....

Join Host Ron Small as he welcomes old friend and fellow Prime Minister Colonel Greg Kitchens to the Steak House Hall of Fame Podcast.  We hear from Greg about a great Steak House experience in Toronto and Ron takes us to the west coast to Monterey, CA and a visit to the Whaling Station Steak House, to produce the first episode of "Behind the Scenes of America's Greatest Steak Houses," and an intr...

Join Host Ron Small as he welcomes noted CPA and accredited Estate Planner Bob Baldwin, who just happens to be an aficianado of "The Holy Trinity," Prime Steaks, Exquisite Single Malt Scotch and Premium Cigars.  This show is pure "theater of the mind" and you'll be making reservations at a Steak House Hall of Fame Steak House before the podcast is over.  

Join Host Ron Small with fellow Prime Minister Colonel Greg Kitchens, along with Kurt Kitchens, our Guest Prime Minister.  In this episode Kurt takes us through his original experience at Bob's Steak & Chop House in Dallas and a recent meal at Bob's Steak & Chop House in Austin.  Did they make the cut?  We then travel to Washington, DC where Colonel Greg Kitchens walks us through a meal he...

Join Host Ron Small as he welcomes Pat Francis, Owner of Pat's Steak House in Louisville, KY to the Steak House Hall of Fame Podcast.  This famed Steak House is as much a part of Louisville as the Kentucky Derby and you'll love what Pat has to say.  He is the genuine article and a visit to Louisville should include a tour of the Maker's Mark Distillery, followed by dinner at Pat's Steak House.  An...

Join Host Ron Small as he welcomes famed Restaurateur Bob Sambol, the Founder of Bob's Steak & Chop House and the Founder of the Steak House Hall of Fame as he adds "Public Speaker" to his list of talents. Bob boasts an incredible resume in Hospitality and has worked (and learned from) the greats, including Arnie Morton, Dick Clark, Jack Jackson and Dale Wamstad, to name just a few.  It's no w...

Join Host Ron Small as you buckle your seatbelts for a wild ride with Steak House Hall of Fame and our big panel discussion including Prime Ministers Jim Doherty, Stuart Kaufman, Colonel Greg Kitchens and yours truly.  Also joining us is special guest Ryan Berberian with his eye-opening introduction to the Steak House Hall of Fame APP (and this is unsolicited, I might add) and using our technology...

Join Host Ron Small as he welcomes back to the studio Stuart Kaufman and Colonel Greg Kitchens, collectively now known as The Prime Ministers.  With their mutual love of fine Steak Houses (who isn't?) these close friends travel to great Steak Houses across the country to deem if they are "induction-worthy" into the Steak House Hall of Fame.  And who knows, you just may be invited to join us as a g...

Join Host Ron Small as he welcomes beloved Dallas Orthodontist Dr. Greg Greenberg of RX Smile to the Steak House Hall of Fame Podcast.  Dr. Greenberg is also a true single malt aficionado and on September 29, 2025 opened his home for a second US launch of Saltire Rare Malt (following Bob's Steak & Chop House) with the esteemed members of the Single Malt Whisky Society of Dallas.

Join Host Ron Small as he welcomes Pam Taylor, who along with husband Chuck are the Founders and Proprietors of Taylor's Steak House in Dumas, Arkansas.  A trip to Taylor's should be on your bucket list and when Pam tells you what to order in this interview, just do it.  You can thank me later.

Join Host Ron Small as we welcome Keith Rennie, Co-Founder of Saltire Rare Malt, the "Exclusive" single malt scotch of the Steak House Hall of Fame.  The Saltire story is unlike anything you've heard before and it will be obvious why Saltire is a perfect strategic partner.      SLAINTE!

Host Ron Small welcomes Steve Whitmire and Derek Astorino of Brasstown Beef for a riveting discussion about why the Beef "shortage" may be by design.  

Join Host Ron Small as he welcomes Graphic Designer John Chitwood, owner of Renaissart Design Studios to the Steak House Hall of Fame Podcast.  Not only is John the "go to" Designer for the Hall of Fame, but John and Ron have worked together for years on a myriad of projects.  It's great to work with talented friends who always bring their "A Game!

Join Host Ron Small as he welcomes John Beyer, the Post Production Supervisor for Steak House Hall of Fame.  ALL the video content you see on our APP and website includes John's unique vision and artistry, and nobody does it better.

Join Host Ron Small as he welcomes Steve Pettus, Managing Partner of Dickie Brennan and Company.  Steve's history with the Brennan Family goes back decades to Ella Brennan at the legendary Commander's Palace.  Fast forward and Steve is the first non-Brennan to become a Partner in this venerable family business.  His association with Dickie Brennan has transformed the restaurant landscape of New Or...

Join Host Ron Small as he welcomes Steve Whitmire and Derek Astorino from Brasstown Beef in Brasstown, NC, where they boast "Real Beef, Raised Right, All Natural, NO Hormones, NO Antibiotics and Pasture Centered." And Steve Whitmire takes us step-by-step exploding the myth of the current beef shortage.  This is riveting stuff and you don't want to miss it.

Join Host Ron Small as he welcomes Salim Asrawi, President and Co-Founder of Texas de Brazil, where he has directed operations, brand development and expansion since 1998.  This family-owned Brazilian Steak House started in Addison, Texas on October 13, 1998 and has expanded to nearly 70 restaurants as of the writing of this introduction in September of 2025.   Joining us as a "mystery guest" is S...

Join Host Ron Small as he welcomes David Egan, Director of Operations for Cattlemen's Steak House in Oklahoma City, OK.  This iconic establishment has served legions of Steak lovers since 1910 with a colorful history you'll have to hear to believe.  David is an engaging storyteller and make sure to ask for him when you visit the restaurant.  He is the consummate Restaurateur.  

Join Host Ron Small as he welcomes dear friends and "Prime Ministers" Stuart Kaufman and Colonel Greg Kitchens in the studio, and Jim Doherty on the phone, as they enjoy reminiscing about a recent road trip to Atlanta to "test" Hal's - The Steak House and determine if it's "induction worthy."  This is the first time The Steak House Hall of Fame has done such an experiment (and it won't be the last...

Host Ron Small interviews Ralph Lewis, third generation Founder and Proprietor of Okeechobee Steak House in West Palm Beach, Florida.  The oldest Steak House in Florida.  This venerable institution was started by Ralph's grandparents, doing something simply unfathomable by today's standards.  Carrot dangled!  

Host Ron Small welcomes Kevin Phillips, Managing Partner of the Whaling Station Steak House in Monterey, California since 2014, when he purchased the restauarant from legendary Restaurateur,  Chef John Pisto.   Very view west coast Steak Houses have made the cut to be inducted into the Steak House Hall of Fame.  Listen and learn why Whaling Station Steak House is a "cut above."