Together We Win

In the this month’s episode of the ‘Together We Win’ Podcast, hosts Steve Clark, President of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association and VP Kerry Miller provide a recap of the 2023 New England Food Show. They welcome their first guest, CEO and President of El Mundo Boston, Alberto Vasallo III, speaking on the evolution of young Latino leaders in the area. Followed by Bob Jarvis, a successful res...

In the March episode of the  Together We Win  Podcast hosted by President, Steve Clark and VP, Kerry Miller of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, listen in on upcoming opportunities in the restaurant industry. Special guests Nicole Olivier, Vice President of Sales at Martignetti Companies speaks to the changes in the liquor industry post COVID-19 while founder and CEO of the lates...

Tune in as your hosts, Steve Clark, President of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association and Kerry Miller his VP, are joined by guest host JP Faiella of Image Unlimited Communications. They welcome their first guest, Boston sports royalty, Todd Angilly, the official anthem singer of the Boston Bruins to talk restaurant events and employment. Followed by Kathy Drew, Vice President of Commercial Op...

Another year, another calendar turned! Steve Clark and Kerry Miller get excited about what’s to come in 2023 with lots of ‘new’ in the industry. JP Martignetti, Co-Owner of Sogno Italian restaurant in Woburn talks about what it’s like to open a restaurant today. And Renee Guilbault, Founder of Essayer Food Consulting, chats about her upcoming book, A Taste of Opportunity.

Winter is upon us! The MRAs own Steve Clark and Kerry Miller hunker down for cold weather and warm conversation with some of Massachusetts’ leading restaurant voices. This month’s guests include: Ed Doyle, President of RealFood Hospitality Strategy and Design & Jen Ziskin, Co-Owner and Wine Director for La Morra, Heritage of Sherborn, & Punch Bowl Brookline.

Tune in to this episode of the MRA Together We Win podcast hosted by President and CEO, Steve Clark, and Vice President of Operations Kerry Miller, as the two are joined by two very different but equally intriguing guests. First we hear from nationally recognized and critically acclaimed comedian Tony V, followed by Co-Founder of Gastronomical Adventures Consulting and Professor at FIU Champlin Sc...

Listen in as President and CEO of the MRA, Steve Clark, and Vice President of Operations, Kerry Miller, are joined at the table by their first ever in-person guest on the Together We Win Podcast. Chef Denise Herrera, Vice President of Food & Beverage at Burtons Grill and Red Heat Tavern kicks off the show in the hot seat. She then guest hosts as the three are joined by former Burton’s Grill ba...

The Fall is in full swing in Boston and this month JP Faiella from Image Unlimited Communications (IUCBoston) returns to join hosts Steve Clark, President of the MRA and Vice President of Operations, Kerry Miller at the table. This month’s guests on the podcast are Vinny Lombardi, Senior Vice President Operations at The Lyons Group and Ryan Dion, Chief Operating Officer of 110 Grill.

Out with the old and in with the new as the MRA Podcast welcomes New MRA President Steve Clark and a new 3-host format along with Kerry Miller. This episode’s guest host is JP Faiella from Image Unlimited Communications (IUCBoston) and features guests David Lombardo, Director of Operations at Lombardo’s Hospitality Group and Christopher Tocchio, Director of Strategy & Operations at RealFood Hospit...

It’s officially summer season for the restaurant world—and that means outdoor patios are filled, chilled cocktails are clinked, and, for the MRA team, industry veteran, Bob Luz, is retiring. On this episode of “Together We Win,” the team sits down for an emotional send-off for Luz, and opens an exciting, new chapter for the MRA. Bob sits down with the new President & CEO of the MRA, Steve Clar...

After an April episode hiatus to focus on the New England Food Show, the MRA team is BACK serving up new content for the restaurant industry. On this episode of “Together We Win,” the MRA team chats about an exciting and lively season to come for restaurants and Massachusetts sports fans alike. Bob Luz sits down with Sean Kennedy, Executive VP of Public Affairs at the National Restaurant Associati...

It’s (almost) showtime! On this special New England Food Show episode of “Together We Win,” the MRA team is joined by various talent and vendors as they give a sneak peek of their stories before they hit the stage in April. Listen to Bob Luz chat with Jeff Bean of Trimark United East about his journey within the food service industry. Steve Clark sits down with celebrity chef, Andy Husbands, about...

Winter is in full swing, mask mandates are being lifted, staffing issues remain. Local restauranteurs and restaurant industry folks alike are juggling an assortment of exciting and challenging factors as springtime approaches. On this episode of “Together We Win,” the MRA team looks towards an exciting future. Bob Luz sits down with Charlie Noyes, President of all 103 Ninety Nine Restaurant &...

Out with 2021 and in with 2022! On this episode of “Together We Win,” the Massachusetts Restaurant Association crew talks about sports, politics, and lifestyle TV in the New Year. Bob Luz is joined by NBC’s Lifestyle Expert, Anna Rossi, as they discuss her journey to becoming one of Boston’s most beloved TV personalities. Steve Clark talks with Doug Bacon of Red Paint Hospitality Group about a cha...

On this holiday episode of “Together We Win,” The Massachusetts Restaurant Association’s podcast, the crew sits down to discuss the holidays and end of year happenings with exciting guests. Bob Luz is joined by the Food and Entertainment Editor of Boston Magazine, Scott Kearnan, as they discuss restaurant ratings and the…fluffernutter? Steve Clark has the honor of chatting with the podcast’s first...

Have time on your hands while the turkey is in the oven? Pop in and listen to this special Thanksgiving episode of “Together We Win,” the official podcast of The Massachusetts Restaurant Association. Family is in town! Bob Luz interviews his brother, David Luz, about his vast experience working at everything from the national level at The Cheesecake Factory, a local, independent brand, and now his...

On this month’s spooky Halloween episode, the “Together We Win” crew from The Massachusetts Restaurant Association chats about everything from trick-or-treating and the Red Sox the lack of diversity in Massachusetts’s restaurant scene and to preparing for crises post-pandemic. Bob Luz sits down with Darryl Settles, President and Partner of Catalyst Ventures Development, to talk about his experienc...

With kids back in school, Congress back in session, & the Patriots back on the field, this episode of “Together We Win” – The Massachusetts Restaurant Association Podcast covers new Fall beginnings and the end of the summer season. Bob Luz interviews Rhonda Kallman, Founder & CEO of Boston Harbor Distillery, about whiskey & her journey through the beverage world. Steve Clark talks with...

Temperatures are rising on this episode of “Together We Win” – The Massachusetts Restaurant Association Podcast, as the team discusses final summer happenings. Bob Luz interviews former Red Sox legend, Kevin Youkilis, about his transition from the baseball field to the craft beer world. Steve Clark talks all about restaurant-centric politics with Shannon Meade, VP of Public Policy & Legal Advo...

With summer in full swing, on this episode of “Together We Win” – The Massachusetts Restaurant Association Podcast, the team discussed getting back to normal in the restaurant industry and beyond. Bob Luz interviews the ‘Nightlife King’, Ed Kane, Owner of Big Night Entertainment Group. Steve Clark talks with MRA publicist and CEO of Image Unlimited Communications, JP Faiella. And Kerry Miller spea...

On this episode of “Together We Win” – The Massachusetts Restaurant Association Podcast, the team celebrates life after vaccinations and discusses the past, present, and future of the restaurant industry. Bob Luz interviews Cindy Brown, CEO of the Boston Duck Tour Group, about her experience working with a Boston tourism staple. Steve Clark speaks with MRA Chairman and Acquitane Group Partner, Jef...

On this episode of “Together We Win” – The Massachusetts Restaurant Association Podcast, the team celebrates the arrival of Spring in Boston and talks what a post-covid Massachusetts looks like. Bob Luz interviews Billy Shore, the founder and executive chair of Share Our Strength, the parent organization for the No Kid Hungry campaign. Steve Clark talks tax time with Frank McLaughlin, Partner and...

On this episode of “Together We Win” – The Massachusetts Restaurant Association Podcast, the team talks March Madness and laments about the upcoming Spring in Boston. Bob Luz interviews Shayna Seymour co-host from the iconic show Chronicle on WCVB. Steve Clark interviews Mike Whatley, Vice President, State Affairs and Grassroots Advocacy at the National Restaurant Association and Kerry chats...

On this episode of “Together We Win” – The Massachusetts Restaurant Association Podcast, the team records the day before the 2021 presidential inauguration. Bob Luz interviews Chef Jason Santos. Chef Santos talks about coming up in the industry, his early days, Hell’s Kitchen, about his restaurants, opening his newest venture during the COVID-19 Pandemic (B&B Fish) and becoming the Sous Chef for C...

On this episode of “Together We Win” – The Massachusetts Restaurant Association Podcast, Bob Luz interviews Jenny Johnson from NESN’s Dining Playbook, Steve Clark interviews John Schall from El Jefe’s Taqueria about the truth behind third party delivery including fees and “ghosting” and Kerry Miller chats with Energy Partner Sprague Energy about how COVID-19 has impacted restaurants.