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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…
Episodes
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Bettina Sichel of Laurel Glen Vineyard
The Banter The Guys went to a firefighter cook off. It was fantastic! Listen for Mark’s advice on how to elevate any dish. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys…
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Jon Taffer: Birth of Bar Rescue
This is a Vintage Selection from 2011 The Banter The Guys talk about the serious issue of migrant farm workers (yes, back in 2011) and who will pick the food…
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Why Great Drinks Ideas Need a Little Lunacy | Philip Duff
The Banter The Guys revisit an incident involving an older Burgundy, a decanter and a difference of opinion. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys have Philip…
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Brooklyn Pizza and the Myth of Authenticity | Kim Severson
This is a Vintage episode from 2007. The Banter The Guys discuss the role of the bartender. With great power comes great responsibility…and some amusing…
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Daniel Holzman Brings NYC Pizza to the West Coast
The Banter The Guys are stoked about The Restaurant Guys LIVE with Rocco DiSpirito taking place at the theater next door on March 14, 2025! In other…
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Vinitaly: The Restaurant Guys Abroad!
This is a Vintage Selection from 2010 The Banter The Guys tell about the wonderful and enormous Vinitaly Wine Festival that they just attended along with a…
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Bhutan’s First Wine: Vineyards in the Himalayas | Michael Juergens
The Banter The Guys discuss keys to having a great restaurant experience. Find out what happens when one is missing. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys host…
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Caviar Queen | Deborah Keane | Preview
This is just a teaser from a bonus episode for our subscribers. If you'd like to become a Restaurant Guys' Regular and listen to the entire episode and other…
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How Eleven Madison Park Made Fine Dining Fun | Daniel Humm
The Banter The Guys talk about elements of a great restaurant: excellent food, good atmosphere and discretion. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys welcome…
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Brian Miller: Tiki Bartender Turned Jersey Guy
The Banter The Guys do a taste test of a product that was released and then repealed. Find out when sugar is a preferred ingredient. The Conversation The…
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Andrew Carmellini, Urban Italian
The Banter The Guys discuss what a world-renowned owner did when crowds infiltrated his speakeasy. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys speak with Andrew…
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Judy Joo: International Korean Food Ambassador
The Banter The Guys talk about the 20th anniversary of the wine film Sideways and its impact on the industry. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys talk with…
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TEASER! Deborah Koons Garcia and The Future of Food
This is just a teaser from a bonus episode for our subscribers. If you'd like to become a Restaurant Guys' Regular and listen to the entire episode and other…
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Phoebe Damrosch, Service Included
The Banter The Guys discuss methods of popping corn and health benefits of doing it the old-fashioned way. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys sit down with…
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André Mack of Maison Noir Wines
The Banter The Guys decide to taste some non-alcoholic wines. Pleasure or punishment? The Conversation The Restaurant Guys welcome old friend André Hueston…
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Gael Greene is Insatiable!
The Banter The Guys talk about the chef trend to put inedible items on the plate. Spoiler: it’s not a good idea. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys are…
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Anthony Giglio Food Critic to Renaissance Man
The Banter The Guys talk about a new trend in martinis that’s “super-cool.” The Conversation The Restaurant Guys reconnect with Anthony Giglio, food writer…
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Patrick O'Connell, Self-Taught Chef - 3 Michelin Stars
The Banter The Guys find humor in the imitation Twinkie kit marketed to families. Just let ‘em eat cake! The Conversation The Restaurant Guys hear all about…
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Giorgio Bargiani: Behind The Connaught Bar
The Banter The Guys talk about their meals at home and, unsurprisingly, they are persnickety. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys reconnect with award-winning…
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Floyd Cardoz Spices Up New York
This is a Vintage Selection from 2005 The Conversation The Restaurant Guys finally meet chef Floyd Cardoz of the acclaimed Tabla restaurant in New York City…
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Flaming Sambuca at an All-You-Can-Drink New Year’s Eve | The Restaurant Guys
The Banter The Guys talk about elevating their town’s New Year’s Eve celebration and mishaps of New Year’s Eves past. We are grateful for your support of the…
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TEASER! Restaurant Guys Radio: The Last Call-in Show
This is just a teaser from a bonus episode for our subscribers. If you'd like to become a Restaurant Guys' Regular and listen to the entire episode and other…
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Robert Tinnell and His Feast of the Seven Fishes
This is a Vintage Selection from 2011 The Banter The Guys discuss a New York Times Review from their newly opened Catherine Lombardi restaurant. They are…
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The Restaurant Guys Christmas Reminiscing
This show is ad-free. Happy Holidays! The Banter The Guys talk about toys around the tree, special holiday foods and new traditions that began with their…
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Campbeltown Scotch Has a Story to Tell | Colman Andrews
This is a vintage selection from 2006 The Banter The Guys talk about Long Island wines and what the future may hold. When is a wine like a snarky adolescent?…
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First Lady of Scotch | Dr. Rachel Barrie
The Banter The Guys talk about their introduction to scotch then later single malts and how it impacted them. Francis discloses an error in judgment that…
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Kevin Zraly | Icon & Mentor
This is a Vintage Selection from 2005 The Banter The Guys talk about what December means for retail and restaurants along with managing family feasts. The…
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Malört: From Reviled Spirit to Chicago Icon | Josh Noel
The Banter The Guys make “scents” out of the smells some companies use to entice you into their establishments. The Guys do it the old fashioned way. The…
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Andrew Zimmern | Why “Bizarre” Food Isn’t Really Bizarre
This is a Vintage selection from 2008. The Banter The Guys discuss Francis’ upcoming trip to the land of prairie butter and why you want to know how to use it…
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Cathy Corison & Grace Corison Martin | The Next Generation
The Banter The Guys talk about what Robert Simonson calls “the cold switcheroo” and what’s next in the world of martini. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys…
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Lidia Bastianich | Blending Cultures Through Food
This is a Vintage Selection from 2010 The Banter The Guys are horrified to hear about red bees…and it’s not because of their sting. The Conversation The…
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What Makes a Restaurant Last? | Ellen Yin
The Banter The Guys recount some troubling restaurant stories involving drought, flood, snow and nine foot flames! The Conversation The Restaurant Guys meet…
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La Petraia: The Guys Go to Italy!
The Conversation The Restaurant Guys were so taken with the stories behind a book by Susan McKenna Grant that they took a detour while at an Italian wine…
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Tom Colicchio | Why I Cook, Restaurant Kitchens & Top Chef
The Banter The Guys express what they look for in a dinner party host and what to do as a guest….and they hope you invite them over. The Conversation The…
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Cathy Corison | A Wine of One’s Own
This is a Vintage Episode from 2006 (where they tell a story that they later re-told on the Curtis Duffy 2024 episode about the worst food they’ve ever served)…
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Armagnac, Calvados and Cognac, Oh My! | Charles Neal
The Banter The Guys chat about when it’s all right to share their expertise, when it is not advisable and why novice waiters might not want The Guys in their…
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Grant Achatz Creates a Chemistry Experience
This is a vintage selection from 2007 The Banter The Guys discuss an article titled “Chef’s Kids Eat the Darndest Things” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine where…
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Reaching the Stars | Curtis Duffy
The Banter The Guys are alarmed to find out how some folks are flavoring their beverage..and so is the Board of Health. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys…
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Tiki Pirate Captain | Brian Miller
This is a Vintage selection from 2012 The Banter The Guys discuss Bloody Mary variations including some that provide a meal in a glass. The Conversation The…
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Professor of the Cocktail | David Wondrich
The Banter The Guys discuss the strange case of misappropriation Grand Cru Burgundy. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys get to hear from Dr. David Wondrich…
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José Andrés | Jaleo, Minibar & the Future of Dining
This is a Vintage Selection from 2008 The Banter The Guys discuss steps taken by the EPA in 2008 to eliminate reporting of noxious gas emissions due to…
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Pizza Aficionado | Dan Richer
The Banter The Guys chat about old school dining experiences and ways to serve martinis. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys geek out with Dan Richer who…
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Queen Mother of The Cocktail Renaissance | Audrey Saunders
This is a Vintage Selection from 2006 The Banter The Guys discuss a new trend in 2006: the Avant-garde cocktail. Is it a drink? A chemistry experiment? Hear…
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Modern Mixologist | Tony Abou-Ganim
The Banter The Guys find that maps of bars from the Victorian era were created with a very different purpose than expected. The Conversation The Restaurant…
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Truffles from Down Under | Frank Brunacci
This is a Vintage Selection from 2012 The Banter The Guys talk about the decline of professional food writing and support by the media. Is it good that many…
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Ben Shewry Finds Uses for Obsession
The Banter The Guys try some homemade Applejack. You can’t taste it, but learn about this centuries-old northern American spirit and why Johnny Appleseed was…
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Your Love Boat Bartender | Ted Lange
This is a vintage episode from 2012 with special introduction by Sother Teague in 2024 The Banter The Guys invite mixologist Sother Teague to introduce this…
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Robert Simonson Gets in The Mix
The Banter The Guys discuss the pros and cons of “Best of” lists and how they would rank some colorful local watering holes. The Conversation The Restaurant…
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Neo Soul: Taking Soul Food to a Whole ’Nutha Level | Lindsey Williams
This is a vintage selection from 2006 The Banter The Guys discuss their recent trip to the Bastianichs’ relatively new restaurant Del Posto in NYC. It manages…
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Melba Wilson | Queen of Soul Food
The Banter The Guys discuss the most sought-after restaurant in France which is probably not what you think. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys are thrilled…
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Jacques Torres | Mr. Chocolate Loves NY
This is a Vintage Selection from 2007 The Banter The Guys talk about the idea of “forbidden foods” and the ethics of whether to seek them out as a travel…
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Jacques Torres | A World of Chocolate
The Banter The Guys discuss the fall of one of Mark’s old employers where you may have enjoyed a "fest." The Conversation The Restaurant Guys have a talk with…
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Charlie Trotter | Restaurants, Recession and Real Advice
The Banter The Guys reply to a listener email about a faux pas in his favorite restaurant. They address how to craft a complaint for the best result including…
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Grandmothers, Restaurants and Latin Evolution | Jose Garces
The Banter The Guys talk about fast food and the Super Size Me guy, Morgan Spurlock, a former guest on the show whose work impacted their lives. The…
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The PDT Cocktail Book | Jim Meehan
The Banter The Guys talk about Calvados, what makes it special and why we should taste a wide range of spirits to find the ones you truly enjoy. To this end…
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The Bartender’s Pantry and Better Cocktails at Home | Jim Meehan
The Banter The Guys talk about sourcing products for their restaurants through relationships with local farms and hobbyists. Catherine Lombardi, Mark’s…
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A Wild Take on Escoffier | Steven Rinella
This is a Vintage Selection from 2006 The Banter The Guys discuss new trends in desserts as Francis nurses his sugar hangover. The Conversation The Restaurant…
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How to Drink Australian | Master Sommelier Jon Ross Comes Home
The Banter The Guys share a funny review of their restaurant, Catherine Lombardi, that was rated in “gold chains.” The Conversation The Restaurant Guys are…
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Thomas Keller | One Chef, Two Coasts
This is a Vintage Selection from 2006 The Banter The Guys discuss WalMart’s announcement that they will be offering organic produce. How do we define…
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The French Laundry, Otium and Chain | Tim Hollingsworth
The Banter The Guys chat about qualities of produce to be shipped versus riding home from your local farm stand and what new product on the market may be able…