It's the most chaotic time of year! The holidays bring joy, family, and a whole lot of stress - especially for those of us working in restaurants and catering. In this episode, we talk about what it's really like behind the scenes during the season of "festive madness."

To Review or Not to Review - that is the question! In this episode, we are pulling back the curtain on the world of online reviews. From glowing five-star love notes to the "food was great but three stars" mysteries, we have seen it all.

In this episode, we are talking about BYO - bottles, cake, food, etc - and when it's cool.... and when it's not cool.

In this episode, we welcome Kathy McDonald from Celebrate Wellness, an organization dedicated to helping those in the hospitality industry take care of their mental health.

In this episode, we dive into the magic of the shoulder season at the beach - when the tourists finally pack up their coolers, the traffic disappears at least during the week, and the ocean feels like it belongs to us again

Summer at the beach means sunshine, salty air, cold drinks, and of course... dining alfresco. Nothing says "vacation mode" like eating outside - until the flies arrive and remind you they , too, came for the seafood special.

This week, we welcome the sugar sorcerer himself - the winner of the Food Network's Season Nine Holiday Baking Championship, Pastry Chef Dru Tevis from Brûlé.

It's August at the beach, which means the tourists are hot, hangry, somehow more extra than ever. In this episode, we dive into the annual madness that is serving August visitors.

This week we packed our bags - and our wine glasses - and headed to Virginia Wine Country for a birthday getaway full of grapes, ghosts, and gorgeous views.

It's summertime in our little resort town, and the tourists are hot, hungry, and tipsy by 3pm. In this episode, we are diving into the chaos, charm, and comedy of working in restaurants during the peak season.

A listener hit us with the ultimate hospitality dilemma: the service was bad... like, "did they just ghost our table?" bad - but should you still leave 20%?

In this episode, we're talking about the revolving door of the restaurant, the bitter-sweet hellos and goodbyes that come with life in hospitality.

You asked for the dirty details, well maybe not, but we delivered anyway - straight from the bowels of the hospitality industry.

When the oven goes cold, the supplier flakes, or the universe just decides it's a "plot twist" kind of day, restaurant folks know it's time to pivot.

In this episode, the crew heads to Atlantic City for a weekend that checks all the boxes: craft beers, live music, the thrill of the casino floor, and dinner with an ocean view.

Food allergies aren't just dietary preferences - they are serious health concerns that impact millions of people every day. In this episode, we talk about the responsibilities and challenges of safely serving guests with food allergies.

Southern charm and, maybe, a few questionable decisions.
We took a trip to Savannah, and let's just say ..... the city's hospitality game is strong, but so were the cocktails.

Lights, camera... questionable fashion choices! In this star-studded episode, we roll out the red carpet (at least the freshly vacuumed non-slip rugs) for the best and worst-dressed guests we have encountered.

Welcome to the trenches of food, bar, and catering service, where the only thing stronger than the espresso is the staff's will to survive.

Ah, the end of a great meal- the plates are empty, the drinks are drained, and then.... the check arrives. Do you reach for it like a hero? Do you pretend to check your phone until someone else grabs it?