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. New episodes and vintage conversations because the best stories, like the best bottles, age well. Expect insightful, opinionated, and entertaining conversations about food, wine, and the finer things in life . Subscribe for ad-free conte...

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Dan Barber | Cooking and Eating (Very) Local at Blue Hill at Stone Barns 17.07.2024 36:00

This is a Library Selection from 2006 The Banter Francis shares about his visit to Ireland and his motorcycle trip through Austria. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys discuss the mission of Blue Hill at Stone Barns with chef Dan Barber. They dig into the philosophy and practices behind the farm including sustainable agriculture, local sourcing, and the benefits of organic and beyond-organic farm...

Comedy, Restaurants and the Love of Good Food | Bryan Callen 17.07.2024 50:42

The Banter The Guys discuss the concept of some establishments “forcing” guests to “enjoy” their way. All Francis wanted was some milk in his coffee! The Conversation The Restaurant Guys catch up with comedian and podcaster Bryan Callen, whom they met when he chose their restaurant Stage Left Steak for his series “Best of, with Bryan Callen: NJ Steakhouse.” Bryan shares many of his food acquisitio...

From Apple Farming to Luxury Cabernet Sauvignon | Paul Hobbs 17.07.2024 34:36

This is a Library Selection from 2006 The Banter The Guys respond to public inquiry, discuss food trends and recommend a great local chocolate place. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys host international winemaker Paul Hobbs on the show to discuss his newest project and its challenges. He shares his humble upbringing, tragic setbacks and gives insight into why he’s so committed and passionate ab...

Making Wine Across Four Continents | Paul Hobbs 17.07.2024 58:02

The Banter The Guys showcase the painting Jill DeGroff created for them with their likenesses captioned “Live Work Sip Rejoice” to celebrate getting to the other side of the pandemic. They recount their adventures of taking their key staff to California to meet with winemakers and to be able to contextualize the place and the people and the wine. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys speak with es...

Shaking Things Up in NYC at Flat Iron, Pegu & Clover Club | Julie Reiner 17.07.2024 37:40

This is a Library Selection from 2008 The Banter The Guys talk about a New York Times article by Michael Pollan which illuminates challenges of defining food terms and agribusiness as a whole and where we go from here. Then they reach for a cocktail. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys chat with renowned mixologist Julie Reiner about her experience in the New York City cocktail scene from Pegu C...

Crafting the Modern Cocktail Movement | Julie Reiner 17.07.2024 53:28

The Banter The Guys chat about acquiring local, seasonal produce which can be harvested from an urban rooftop. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys welcome their old friend and iconic bartender Julie Reiner to discuss her illustrious career as a pioneer of the craft cocktail movement. She shares about the challenges of her involvement as a judge on Netflix's Drink Masters and what’s next in...

Anthony Bourdain | Food, Freedom, and No Apologies 17.07.2024 38:19

This is a Library Selection from 2006 The Banter The Guys discuss etiquette involving uninvited guests and the lost art of the dinner party. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys have a great time with Anthony Bourdain, chef, author and TV personality discussing food culture, television celebrity and where he finds the most enjoyable dining experiences (Hint: None involve a water sommelier.) He wax...

Jacques Pépin on Teaching America How to Cook 17.07.2024 53:41

The Banter Mark Pascal and Francis Schott are The Restaurant Guys! The Guys are returning to podcasting after a brief 10 year hiatus from their ground-breaking restaurant podcast (one of the first restaurant podcasts ever!) These two old friends are back with their classic banter, a few reminiscences, updates and plans for the future of Food, Wine and The Finer Things In Life!!! The Conversation T...