Every Other Thursday Podcast
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsEvery Other Thursday is a foodservice and hospitality industry - centric podcast where we have lively topic-focused discussions for our industry and beyond.
Frequently, our experienced hosts are joined by industry-relevant guests and various subject matter experts - all in an attempt to provide our listeners with helpful information and perspective.
Every Other Thursday is an approximately 45-60 minute podcast and is brought to you by TabletopJournal.com
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RECAST: Philip Preston – Innovator, Creator
July 07, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBIn today’s episode of Every Other Thursday, we launch a series called RECAST where we will occasionally take one of our past great guest conversations and offer it again for those who may have missed it on the first go round or perhaps are new to our Every Other Thursday Podcast. In this first RECAST, we bring to you our conversation with one our most fascinating guests – Philip Preston. Philip Preston is a true entrepreneur and storyteller, whose entire life seems to be built around i...
From Back to Front: Jason Craul on Moving Out from Behind The Stove
June 23, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBIn this episode of Every Other Thursday, our rescheduled guest is “in the house” as Restaurant Manager Jason Craul joins us to talk about his journey out of the kitchen and into overall general management. Jason talks about the challenges, the opportunities, and why it was the right move for him. You’ll also learn a bit about his current company, a chain leader in an often-overlooked segment of the foodservice and hospitality world. And, of course, we couldn’t let Jason join us without...
6.9.22 Greg Goes to Kansas City
June 10, 2022 03:00 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBIn this episode of Every Other Thursday, our Gang of 3 show their nimbleness and dexterity as they have to make game-time decision when the scheduled guest has to make a last minute re-schedule. What ensues is a thorough analysis of Greg's just completed visit to Kansas City, complete with an Amtrak sojourn not be believed. Check out this unusual weekend in the great city of Kansas City, all seen through a #foodservice, and most importantly, a #hospitality, lens. And, lastly, we will lea...
Gang of 3: Wrapping Up The 2022 NRA Show
May 26, 2022 22:00 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBIn today’s episode of Every Other Thursday, our Gang of 3 give their wrap up of the just-completed NRA Show. Greg, Jay and Dave give their overall thoughts on the show after a 3-year absence, along with what impressed them, along with a few of the disappointments and what they thought were missed opportunities. Covering more than just the tabletop sector, in this episode the Gang of 3 comment on food trends they saw, the overall show itself and much more in this episode. And, as always...
Larry Deutsch: Clarifying The Complexities of Branding
May 12, 2022 22:00 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBIn today’s episode of our Every Other Thursday Podcast, marketing and brand expert Larry Deutsch joins us. Having spent his entire career driving business outcomes for brands both big and small, Larry Deutsch has an uncanny ability to take the complex and make it simple & straightforward. Currently, CEO & Co-Founder of Chicago-based DVK Marketing, Larry is a real-world marketer who also believes that great marketing does not always have to come from big budgets. You will want to hear h...
Marsha Diamond - Talking Trends: From Flavor & Taste to Tabletop & Takeout
April 28, 2022 22:00 - 37 minutes - 52 MBIn this episode of Every Other Thursday, foodservice and hospitality expert Marsha Diamond joins us. Marsha has a uniquely diverse background that spans the full range of foodservice from operations to sales/marketing, to being a Professor in the International School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, to business developments and solution selling, and to executive management of a national association. With a Masters in Foodservice Business Administration from New York University, a Bache...
Foodservice 2022, Unvarnished and Unafraid - Back with Version 2.0
April 14, 2022 22:00 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBComing off a well-deserved break, the Gang of 3 is back with a quick re-introductory episode of Every Other Thursday where they tell listeners who they are, what they’ve been up to and give a peek into where the podcast is headed in this new Version 2.0. As always, you’ll hear the uncut skinny on what these foodservice and hospitality experts think of the current industry state of affairs, along with trends and a bit about other thought leaders that they’ll be bringing in on future epi...
Janet Ady – Location, Location, Location
June 25, 2021 20:34 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBIn this week’s Every Other Thursday episode host Greg Kirrish welcomes Janet Ady. Janet is an experienced economic development and site selection consultant, author, and speaker who focuses on helping both communities and companies meet their growth and diversification goals. Her knowledge and experience of the foodservice & hospitality sectors, along with multiple other industries, allows her to provide value to individual businesses as well as communities and regions targeting specific sec...
On The Road: Jay Returns to Florida
May 21, 2021 03:52 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBOn this week’s podcast, our “other” nomadic co-host Jay Allie heads back to The Sunshine State to work the St. Augustine Food & Wine event. Jay gives his insights to how people were reacting at event and, in general, as the re-opening of the hospitality industry continues. And, of course, by now everyone knows that with Jay you can always expect a few updates and opinions on glassware trends and more. So, check out what our glassware expert has been up to besides working on his tan in...
On The Road: Greg Returns from Austin
May 06, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBOn this week’s podcast, our nomadic co-host Greg Kirrish gives us the skinny on his just-back-from trip to Austin, Texas. From culinary adventures to his musical impressions of Texas’ Capitol City, Greg tells it as he saw – and experienced - it. And, a bonus segment from Greg – we’ll also hear about his experience at recent Every Other Thursday guest Eileen Garcia’s award-winning Italian Chicago restaurant - Buona Terra. Not to be outdone, we’ve got Jay checking in from a road trip on his...
Steve Dolinsky – Media Savvy & Storytelling for Brands
April 01, 2021 21:52 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Chicago’s Steve Dolinsky. After 17 years as the food personality for local tv station ABC7, he’s well-known as a television food journalist, there’s more to Steve Dolinsky - much more. With his own, recently-launched media company, Steve is now bringing his expert brand building & storytelling skills to both suppliers and operators alike. In our conversation, Steve offers up why storytelling is so critical to success and what it takes to not only tell a gr...
Becky & Michael Lee: Missouri Wine Bar - On The Mind
March 18, 2021 23:00 - 52 minutes - 72.8 MBOn this week’s podcast, we take you to an unusual wine region of America and give you the behind-the-scenes peek at a new opening of a wine bar there. Admittedly, Missouri may not be first in people’s minds when thinking about America’s wine producing regions. However, Becky & Michael Lee have a host of reasons on why they believe their soon-to-open Wolf & Ferry Wine Bar in New Haven, Missouri will be a big success. Undertaking a wine bar can be challenging under the best of circumstances...
Jay's Journey to Florida and Gang of 3 Review
March 04, 2021 23:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBIn today’s episode, our Gang of 3 reflect back on some of the incredible guests they’ve had on recently and offer thoughts on each of the stories told by Russ Finch, Eileen Garcia and Greg Traverso. From growing oranges in Nebraska and having an unending passion for serving others through the world of hospitality, and then on to exotic African journeys that transform our lives – each guest brought unique, thought provoking perspectives to our listeners. Then in this week’s second se...
A Review of Recent Guests and Jay, On Assignment in Florida
March 04, 2021 23:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBIn today’s episode, our Gang of 3 reflect back on some of the incredible guests they’ve had on recently and offer thoughts on each of the stories told by Russ Finch, Eileen Garcia and Greg Treverso. From growing oranges in Nebraska and having an unending passion for serving others through the world of hospitality, and then on to exotic African journeys that transform our lives – each guest brought unique, thought provoking perspectives to our listeners. Then in this week’s second segme...
Greg Traverso/Metamo: Helping People Live Their Own Great Stories.
February 18, 2021 20:13 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBOn this week’s podcast, we want to take you with us on a journey – a transformational journey to Africa. This week’s guest is Greg Traverso, from the adventure travel company Metamo. “Transformational” is a word that runs throughout the entire episode, from Greg’s descriptions of his first journey across Africa at age 31 which provided the genesis of his company - to what happens to the guests who join him and his team of travelers on the journeys to exotic destinations like Kenya, Tanzania ...
Eileen Garcia: Lots of Optimism + A Can-Do Attitude = Great Hospitality
February 04, 2021 22:22 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBOver the last twenty years, Eileen Garcia and her chef husband Chepe have literally built restaurants from the ground up. Together, they turned Chicago’s Buona Terra and Hearth & Crust into iconic Chicago neighborhood destinations. Along the way, they’ve overcome every challenge in the proverbial restaurant startup handbook. In this episode, Eileen describes their path to success and what the current pandemic has wrought for them as they actually look forward to growth. Eileen’s inf...
Russ Finch: Greenhouse in The Snow
January 21, 2021 22:45 - 54 minutes - 31.6 MBOn this week’s podcast, we are joined by entrepreneur & renaissance man Russ Finch. Russ is 89 years young and the designer, owner, & creator of the Greenhouse in the Snow. Russ has designed and perfected his greenhouse concept using low grade, geo-thermal energy in order to produce citrus, fruits, vegetables and flowers all year round in nearly any climate or locale. Restaurateurs, grocers, distillers and even hoteliers take note, Russ has developed a way to deliver sustainable, local and o...
Our New Year’s Eve Lookback & Forecasts for 2021
December 31, 2020 21:09 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBIn our final episode for 2020, our Gang of 3 offer their reflections on the happenings of the past year and most especially, the list of impressive thought leaders who joined us as guests here on Every Other Thursday. Despite all its challenges, 2020 has been an engaging year and created a great foundation for the months ahead. Speaking of the months ahead in 2021, our Segment 2 this week offers up what the Gang believes the landscape will look like as we begin the comeback from the co...
Nancy Kruse: Predicting the Future for Fun and Profit
December 17, 2020 17:33 - 1 hour - 84 MBIn today’s episode, we are extremely excited to have well-known foodservice trend and research expert Nancy Kruse join us. Nancy is a nationally recognized authority and widely quoted expert on food and menu trends. As founder and president of The Kruse Company, which is based in Atlanta, Georgia, she tracks trends and reports on hot-button issues in both the restaurant and supermarket industries. Writer, speaker, and frequent lecturer, Nancy Kruse is the expert when it comes to what A...
Taking On Trends to Come in ‘21
December 03, 2020 23:00 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBAs we head to the end of what can only be described as “incredible” or “once-in-a-lifetime” our Gang of 3 look forward to a new start for our industry in the new year of 2021. And, in looking forward at what the trends might be, what better place to start than the recently-released 2021 Annual Hottest Food & Beverage Trends in Restaurants & Hotels report from industry expert Michael Whiteman of www.baumwhiteman.com Our never-shy hosts offer their thoughts and opinions on everything fro...
David Kramer: A Passion To Inspire Others
November 12, 2020 20:51 - 56 minutes - 77 MBFood has always been a part of David Kramer's life since he was 12 and working in a family grocery business – all the way up to his current position as Chairman and Professor of the Culinary Arts Program at College of DuPage where he is training the great restaurateurs and chefs of tomorrow. From early on, David turned his interest turned into a passion, which he now shares with his students in the Culinary and Hospitality Management program. And throughout his career, David Kramer has alw...
Oh! What A Year It’s Been
October 29, 2020 22:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBThis week’s opening, in the 1st year anniversary episode, our Gang of 3 discuss events of the past year and a few of each of their favorite moments. Then, the team turns their attention to Greg’s recent culinary sojourn to the Southeastern states of America and the food & beverage surprises he found along the way. And, you’ll be interested to learn what tabletop items he found unexpectedly widespread in use that he hadn’t seen in a while. And then, with lockdowns back on the incr...
Chris Kiertz: Cocktails with A Strong Dram of Data on The Side
October 15, 2020 18:54 - 1 hour - 86 MBPassionate cocktail connoisseur Chris Kiertz joins us in this week’s episode and he comes at the whole cocktail landscape in quite a different way. A Boston-area tech marketer, Kiertz is not only all about the cocktails, but also about the data from the people who enjoy them. Combining another of his loves, Chris starts off with some great tips on how to take incredible cocktail photos without breaking the bank. As founder of HomeBarAwards.com with its 40K Instagram followers, Chris knows mo...
The Future of Dining and more
October 02, 2020 22:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBThis week, our Gang of 3 is a Gang of 2 as our colleague Jay is on assignment. But, not to worry Greg and Dave come with a great discussion on the future of dining. And, included are some great, specific ideas that operators can do to improve their takeaway and meal delivery experience for their guests. In addition, we review some of the great commentary and points made by our recent guests here on the podcast, along with a peek at the next episode’s guest and the interesting points of vi...
Rainer Zinngrebe: Designing The Culinary World
September 17, 2020 18:54 - 51 minutes - 71 MBThis week, we are joined by global culinary and F&B expert Rainer Zinngrebe. Rainer has spent over 40 years in the food and beverage industry and has published two cookbooks, along with numerous other food and beverage training and guidance publications. Rainer has gathered his expertise from working with the some of the finest independent restaurants and luxury hotels all around the globe. Rainer Zinngrebe has recently started his own company – HKB Designs – to assist operators and owners...
Madeline Triffon: Master Sommelier at Plum Market
September 03, 2020 19:03 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBThis week, we are joined by wine expert Madeline Triffon. Starting as a wine steward for Westin Hotels, Madeline used her wine skills and knowledge to go on to lead the wine programs at a variety of restaurants and restaurant groups, including Detroit’s prestigious London Chop House and the Rattlesnake Club Restaurant. In 1987, she was only the second woman ever to earn the title of Master Sommelier. Most recently, in 2011, Madeline joined Plum Market and in her current role she develops and...
Is A Comeback Already Underway?
August 20, 2020 19:47 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBThis week, our Gang of 3 discuss the notion that perhaps the comeback of the foodservice & hospitality industry may already be underway, but just not easily visible to everyone just yet. And, to nobody’s surprise, the group has a variety of takes on just where we are along the comeback trail and just where the comeback might be visible first. Also, the group revisits our conversation with noted marketer Larry Deutsch with each of the Group of 3 offering up their favorite takeaway from Larr...
8.6.20 Conversations: Larry Deutsch/dvk marketing
August 06, 2020 17:16 - 53 minutes - 74.3 MBThis week, our Gang of 3 is joined by Larry Deutsch. A self-described bold futurist and alchemist, Larry is a co-founder & partner in the Chicago-based group – dvk marketing. With a background of consulting, along with both client and agency experience, Larry passionately champions collaboration, creativity and change. With experience working with companies large and small, in FMCG and in foodservice, Larry brings it all together with his partners to deliver solutions for their clients tha...
Conversations: Philip Preston/PolyScience Culinary
July 23, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBThis week, with Jay on assignment, Greg and Dave sit down with well known culinary innovator Philip Preston. As President of PolyScience Culinary, Preston and his company have invented a wide range of back-of-the-house and tabletop tools for controlling cooking and chilling temperatures and making sure that both the foods we eat and the beverages we drink are more tastier – and more interesting - time after time. Chefs and restaurateurs from 3-star Michelin to the local, neighborhood bistr...
Reviewing The Visit from Pentallect’s Bob Goldin and more
July 09, 2020 22:00 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBThis week, our Gang of 3 continues the discussion of many of the great points made by Pentallect’s Bob Goldin in our previous episode. No surprise that Bob would be on-point on just about every issue, but there were a few points where our Gang took a bit of an issue with the well-known consultant. Again, big props to Bob Goldin for stopping by last episode. We look forward to him returning to discuss the whole area of bars and cocktail lounges as we continue our recovery journey in the...
Conversations: Bob Goldin/Pentallect
June 25, 2020 17:28 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBThis week we welcome Bob Goldin from Pentallect to Every Other Thursday in first of a series of conversations about our industry and where its heading. Bob Goldin one of the Founders of Pentallect and is a veteran foodservice & hospitality industry market expert, having spent many years as one of the top people at Technomic. Bob was recently featured on CNN in a story on the status of the restaurant industry in America. In our conversation, we discuss with Bob the recovery “journey” for ...
Re-Openings and Encounters
June 06, 2020 22:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBOur Gang of 3 talks about the restaurant re-opening happening around the and how they are going in the first real week of action. No conversation about hospitality and restaurants these days can not include discussion on the protests and the impact that the vandalism and looting in cities across America. The Gang gives their thoughts and opinions as only they can do. And, finally… this week’s episode includes Greg with reminding us of a few of his “Small Ideas” for the tabletop that ca...
Re-Openings and Encounters
June 06, 2020 22:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBOur Gang of 3 talks about the restaurant re-opening happening around the and how they are going in the first real week of action. No conversation about hospitality and restaurants these days can not include discussion on the protests and the impact that the vandalism and looting in cities across America. The Gang gives their thoughts and opinions as only they can do. And, finally… this week’s episode includes Greg with reminding us of a few of his “Small Ideas” for the tabletop that ca...
First Impressions – What Will We Encounter?
May 21, 2020 22:00 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBWith the impending re-opening of restaurants across America, what will it look like as we head back into the world of dining out? Our Gang of 3 offers their thoughts and opinions on our initial optics. And, in our second segment, the discussion turns to what the world might look like in 60-90 days as we progress through the warmer months and dining outside gets into full swing.
Protocols & Practices of Re-Opening – Realities of Restaurants
May 07, 2020 22:00 - 32 minutes - 44 MBAs the re-opening of the hospitality industry begins, there is a wide and varying degree of protocols. Some operational protocols, some legal protocols. Our Gang of 3 offers their latest opinions on what we might expect to see. And, in our second segment, what is the right messaging and marketing that operators need in their re-opening? More options, guided by experience - all from our industry savvy Gang of 3.
COVID-19: Restaurants Re-Opening - Protocols & Practices
April 23, 2020 22:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBIn this episode, our Gang of 3 take on the potential new protocols and practices that we may see in the re-opening of restaurants during the current COVID-19 situation. Operator Protocols Guest Expectations Optics v. Reality In the second half of this episode, the team takes up the future of buffets and where they see the future for take-away/carryout.
COVID-19: Restaurants Re-Opening - Protocols & Practices
April 23, 2020 22:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBIn this episode, our Gang of 3 take on the potential new protocols and practices that we may see in the re-opening of restaurants during the current COVID-19 situation. Operator Protocols Guest Expectations Optics v. Reality In the second half of this episode, the team takes up the future of buffets and where they see the future for take-away/carryout.
COVID-19 and Its Impacts; Where Does Hospitality Go From Here?
April 09, 2020 22:00 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBIn this episode, our Gang of 3 take on the ongoing COVID-19 issue and the updates as they relate to: Current consumer behavior The human impact on our industry The various attempts at governmental economic relief In the back half of this episode, the team offers up its opinions on when the U.S. hospitality market will get to the “other side” and – when we DO get there, what the it will look like.
COVID-19 and Its Impacts; Where Does Hospitality Go From Here?
April 09, 2020 22:00 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBIn this episode, our Gang of 3 take on the ongoing COVID-19 issue and the updates as they relate to: Current consumer behavior The human impact on our industry The various attempts at governmental economic relief In the back half of this episode, the team offers up its opinions on when the U.S. hospitality market will get to the “other side” and – when we DO get there, what the it will look like.
Homer Laughlin – Steelite International; Marketing & Connecting in a COVID-19 World
March 26, 2020 21:46 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBIn a “hot off the presses” edition of Every Other Thursday, our Gang of 3 discuss the implications of the just announced Steelite International acquisition of the foodservice businesses of The Homer Laughlin China Company and Hall China. An industry insiders’ look at this landscape-changing event within the hospitality tabletop sector. The Gang of 3 discuss marketing opportunities despite the world being turned upside down by COVID-19.
How Cutlery & Flatware can add value to the guest experience; On The Road with Jay (again)
March 12, 2020 18:32 - 35 minutes - 49 MBIn this week’s episode Greg offers up his take on what operators of all types can do with their cutlery & flatware to differentiate their guests’ overall dining experience. Then, in our Roundtable discussion, we catch up with Jay on his most recent road trip. This time its to the city that Travel & Leisure magazine in 2016 named as “the best city in the world”. Also, the Gang of 3 adds their updates on the current COVID-19/coronavirus situation and how its impacting the hospitality tableto...
This Episode: Lazy-Susans for the Restaurant Table; Roundtable: Corona virus and It’s Impact on the Hospitality Industry
February 27, 2020 23:00 - 35 minutes - 49.5 MBIn this late-February episode of Every Other Thursday, Greg brings for an idea straight from Grandma’s kitchen for his BIG IDEA segment and he has a vision for how it might work on a restaurant tabletop setting. This is one idea that we think will surprise you on how much back-n-forth discussion it generated. Then, in our Roundtable discussion, the Gang of 3 take on all the levels that might be affected by the current corona virus outbreak. Certainly the foodservice and hospitality industr...
Space-saving Stands for Small Plates; Roundtable: Jay Recaps Sommelier Event and Trends in Champagne Glasses
January 30, 2020 23:00 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBIn this mid-winter episode of Every Other Thursday, Greg brings for a tabletop space-saving idea for tapas and small-plates restaurants. As always, it is an idea that is intended to spur dialogue between suppliers and operators. Our Roundtable discussion this week has the Gang of 3 hearing Jay recap a recent sommelier event he attended. Discussion centers around champagne serving trends and how operators might make serving bubbles more than just a celebratory affair. If you are intereste...
Talking Tajines; Roundtable: Distribution Challenges for The New Decade
January 16, 2020 23:00 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBThis mid-January episode of Every Other Thursday has the Greg and the Gang of 3 talking tajines – both big and small. With many different uses and reasons for being, Greg explains how versatile tajines can be and how they help create the all important dialogue between the salesperson and the operator. And, let’s not forget the impact on the guest experience! In our Roundtable discussion segment, the conversation turns to distribution – where it’s at and, more importantly, where it’s going....
Arguing Against the Single, All-Purpose Wine Glass; Roundtable: What’s the Best Mix of Wine Glasses to Have?
January 02, 2020 23:00 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBIt’s a brand new year and the Gang of 3 is back and ready to kick the year off with another exciting episode of Every Other Thursday, the bi-weekly podcast for the hospitality industry. In his “Next Big Thing” segment, Greg states his case on why he thinks there’s a better way to improve upon the idea of a single, all-purpose wine glass and help the operator improve their overall sales of wine. In our Roundtable discussion segment, the debate continues as the gang gives their thoughts on...
Cloches Done Different; Roundtable: Top Trends for 2020
December 19, 2019 23:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MBIn this issue of our Every Other Thursday podcast for the foodservice and hospitality industry, the “gang of 3” is back and set to finish the year strong! In his “Next Big Thing” segment, Greg is back with another “old is new” concept and he’s talking about cloches. Not the tired old, banquet-style cloches but new and fresh takes on this traditional method covering the plate until it makes its way onto the restaurant table In our Roundtable discussion segment, it’s the end of the year an...
Pickled Veggies & Engaging Your Guests; Roundtable: Why Are Large National Sales Rep Organizations STILL Struggling to Find Success
December 05, 2019 23:00 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBIn this issue of our Every Other Thursday podcast for the foodservice and hospitality industry, in his “Next Big Thing” segment, Greg brings in an idea to raise the level of awareness of different types of serving vessels for condiments and pickled vegetables. He talks about how operators can deepen the engagement with the dining guest and very quickly and easily sell more veggies, while increasing sales and profitability In our Roundtable discussion segment, the issue of large national sa...
Serving BBQ Uptown; Roundtable Talk: The Last Gunfighters and Pro Tabletop Products Go Home
November 21, 2019 17:08 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBIn this issue of our Every Other Thursday podcast for the foodservice and hospitality industry, Greg shows how operators can very quickly and easily dress up how they serve their BBQ and even their kabobs. In our Roundtable, Jay and Dave take on the relationship that commissioned salespeople have with the brands they rep – straightforward and unvarnished. Also, are today’s consumers on the lookout for more “professional” tabletop products? All this, in 30 minutes, and brought to you by T...
A Fresh Take on Serving Draft Beer and Roundtable Take on Reviews, Hot Spirits, and Tabletop in 2020
November 07, 2019 19:46 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBIn this issue of our Every Other Thursday podcast for the foodservice and hospitality industry, Greg talks about a unique way of serving fresh draft beer right at the guests’ table. While absolutely an experience changer, Jay and Dave offer up a few questions and a couple of different perspectives. In this week’s roundtable segment discussion, in light of the recent tough Peter Lugar steakhouse review, the EOT team debate the whole issue of restaurant reviews, particularly newspaper review...
A Classic Returns and The Topics of The Week
October 24, 2019 00:42 - 27 minutes - 63.3 MBWith this inaugural episode of Every Other Thursday podcast for the foodservice and hospitality industry, the format of showcasing very cool products or ideas that can easily – and relatively inexpensively – elevate the overall guest dining experience is front and center. In this first episode, you will be reminded of a classic, but often overlooked, item that can very easily - and inexpensively - add to the guest experience and the pocketbook of a growing number of restaurant operators. I...