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Rags To Dishes

105 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 48 ratings

Traumatized by the service industry, two former co workers (Max Messier Richter & Dan Cotter) reminisce over the war stories and horrors of kitchens they've worked in. From drug ridden dishwashers to mentally ill line cooks and everyone and thing in between Rags To Dishes dives deep into the shadows of the culinary/service industry

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Rags To Dishes 87: The Arthurian Legend Of Guinevere

December 11, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

In this weeks episode of R2D the crew is joined by a truly unique character in Guinevere Furtado, and of course she's a baker. Guin's been running the vegan baking scene in Providence for a minute now and shares some truly picturesque experiences to how tough being a service industry worker can be. The crew discuss' baking in detail and the personality of a baker and how it can be very different when placed on a team as opposed to baking alone. Guin also has some dirt.. Some tough goes of it...

Rags To Dishes 86: Hot Browns

November 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

In this weeks edition of R2D.. TUBA! Tim Brennan returns for the first time in two years with another legend of The Establishment itself Maggie Kain. Maggie gives the crew a quick rundown of her early years in the game in Cincinnati serving Hot Browns as well as some other juicy stories. Maggie then with the help of her 3 former expos relives some of her most insane shifts ever worked over at the famous establishment and gave a deeper insight into how it was during COVID-19. From throwing so...

Rags To Dishes 85: The Prodigal Son

November 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

In this edition of R2D, the crew is joined by Trent Tetreault. A kitchen manager at Plant City, Trent reveals a long line of working in the service industry with an interesting job history that takes the podcast down a route that it hasn't been before. Working 3rd shift in a casino running Buffett is an angle that hasn't been touched on the podcast and from the nap rooms to being tipped with mystery pills, Trent paints a great picture. The Cheesecake Factory, coffee shops, and a more clear d...

Rags To Dishes 84: The Bone Collector

September 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

In this weeks edition of R2D Julian Forgue.. Yes THE Julian Forge of Julians joins the crew for a unique conversation and history lesson about the industry and the city of Providence. A self proclaimed "Egg Marine" Julian opened one of the cities most popular and sought after restaurants in all of Rhode Island in 1994. Today Julian is somewhat banned from his own (no longer his) establishment. A controversial figure in the Providence food scene, Julian gives us his story. From origins of the...

Rags To Dishes 83: Phish & Chips

August 28, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

On this weeks edition of R2D, Oliver Marcionetti joins the crew to talk industry.  Oliver talks his days dishwashing and prepping clamcakes at local seafood shack Monahans and how he was able to transition over to FOH once he was hired at the legendary Turtle Soup in Narragansett. Bouncing around during college in Vermont he also bartended, served, and worked catering for weddings during his tenure in the industry. The crew talks Ice cream limitations as well as how to get butts in seats in ...

Rags To Dishes 82: Human Meat & PVDfest

July 09, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

In this weeks edition the crew brings back Troop PVD's Food Director and culinary guru JT! R2D runs it back a little on JT's past episode 39 and the establishments that are still rocking and the ones that have closed doors.. The crew gets very off topic about consumption of human meat and cannibalism but eventually tie it back to this years PVDfest plans vs. how it has been done in the past. The juice on Mayor "Frownee" and the changes to expect to the treasured city festival as well as JT's...

Rags To Dishes 81: R2D Second Pop-up Recap

June 25, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

In this weeks episode of R2D the team is joined by the wonderful Olivia Smith who helped work the second popup for industry night at Figidini. The crew talks orcas as well as bistro vs burg comparisons before they get into the juice that was the popup. Gorg burgers, Ferraris, all the good stuff that you mightve missed if you embarassingly didnt show up yourself.  We're back?

Rags To Dishes 80: Cottage Law, Bullshit, & Birria

May 08, 2023 04:00 - 2 hours - 85.9 MB

In this weeks amplified episode of Rags To Dishes: John Kirk, Masa Taqueria founder and providence chef comes on the show to discuss a whole 2 hours worth of bullshit with our dearest hosts. The crew talks Ogies Trailer Park, and how the toxicity of late night service industry work can result in bad choices and mental heath in the somewhat beautifully disgusting culture of bars. Dcot and John nerd  out about Marijuana for a good sec as Masa's business kind of started out as an edible company...

Rags To Dishes 79: Boston Sucks

April 24, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

In this weeks edition of R2D, the crew is back at it again talking sports without a guest LOL. Mostly off topic however the hosts discuss Boston Chef Barbara Lynch's recent expose about abusing her employees and checking all the box's for being a bad restaurant owner as well as other bad things about the city of Boston. Dan talks about a recent adventure to Providence's own "Gracies" food and wine tasting off a 7 course menu. Arguing about T-Pain as well as other topics the guys almost have ...

Rags To Dishes 78: Edgelords

April 17, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

In the return of The Rags To Dishes Podcast... our hosts maybe talk industry for 20min. Just a heads up its a rusty one. The Knicks playoff destiny, deep analysis of Lil Uzi Vert & Lil Yachty on Dcots end. Mixology with Max and why making Old Fashioneds sucks, as well as the somewhat conspiracy of whether Stevie Wonder has some form of vision. Some per usual hot takes, a few boneheaded brain farts and it seems like the boys are back in the saddle here we go...

Rags To Dishes 77: "My Phones On Violent"

February 26, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MB

The queen of Freeplay Arcade herself Sammi joins our protagonists in episode 77 for absolute mayhem. Samantha Jones is the #1 female air hockey player in New England, a pyrotechnic for LiveNation and happens to frequent a restaurant Max currently works at so her presence was needed on the podcast. Sammi and the crew get real off topic and unhinged talking about the JFK assassination and if all former US presidents deserve a cruel ending or now. Sammi talks of her time in the industry as a sh...

Rags To Dishes 76: For Whom' The Bell Curve Tolls

February 19, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 49 MB

Returning in Ep.76 of R2D is none other than Jay Philips! AKA Vorian Attradies of Minutemen Meda, Jay joins us where we left off in ep 75 by changing up the conversation from wost dishwasher ever to the best dishwasher ever. The crew gets a little deeper into the Bed & Bistro and how bad marketing and budgeting can attribute to business losses and so fourth. Jay goes in depth about people overusing the terms "Best" and "Goat" in the new era which erupts into a basketball conversation as well...

Rags To Dishes 75: "Quarter Century Mark"

February 05, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

Ep75 is a doozy to say the least. Jason Phillips A.K.A. Vorian Attraides joins the crew for an episode years in the making. The crew talk establishment days and how Jay got the job. A discussion of PVD's Banksy "Asscar" aswell as talk about 90s rock cover songs ensue as well as some others from Jasons past. From Hoisington (not sure if correct spelling) to not Hoisington its only the beginning for Jay Philips on the R2D podcast

Rags To Dishes 74: Coffee Session (Pants)

January 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 65 MB

In this weeks episode of Rags to Dishes, the hosts are joined by coffee professional Justin Enis. Enis works for Fuel America and has a side project Enjoy Coffee Roasters and could basically be described a guru when it comes to the precious beans. Working his way through the coffee industry Justin has teamed up with what seems like every coffee company/professional in Providence in some sort of way and if not directly than inspirationally. Jut teaches our hosts a basic origin of coffee story...

Rags To Dishes 73: Wheres My Fucking Hotdog?

January 08, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Rags To Dishes 72: 2022 Recap & More

January 02, 2023 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

In this super off topic episode of Rags To Dishes, our hosts find themselves guestless reviewing the events of the year from “The Slap” to Kanye’s downfall and more! Dcot also makes an epic call listing off Rolling Stones Top 100 singers of all time. R2D 2023 coming in stupid hot 😂

Rags To Dishes 71: Clean Charlie > Dirty Charlie

December 19, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Chuck Bucketts joins the crew for episode 71 of R2D as the crew reminisces of their times together at the establishment. Charlie having worked for a number of local establishments found himself at THE establishment and was immediately loved by all except for. “Dirty Charlie” during the recording of this Episode the world cup final was happening so the crew talks Messi for a moment as well as Tim Thomas and other sport figures. Chuck wraps it up talking about his final service industry job at...

Rags To Dishes 70: "Ride for Slaw"

December 12, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

In this weeks edition of Rags To Dishes, the crew is joined by Allen Santucci. Allen is the leader of the Rhode Island Surfers Association as well as a former veteran of the industry. From Aunt Carries, to Eddies BBQ truck, to the famed “O-Mist” Tucci here has seen alot of the good, bad and the ugly in this sometimes dreadful industry. The gang talks Coleslaw, Surf etiquette, and Salary Caps alot for this one

Rags To Dishes 69: JMFD

December 05, 2022 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

Thats right Jerry MF Dennis joins R2D crew for this weeks episode as our hosts try to rack his brain to see if he can remember his past life as a service industry worker at the infamous establishment. JMFD is currently a plumber with a refurbished butthole who at one point was making arguably the best cinnamon rolls in Rhode Island. fittingly episode 69 brings some of the sillier laughs to the table so time to dine once again! 

Rags To Dishes 68: "Happy As A Seagull"

November 21, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

Joined by Kerri Tallman The Rags To Dishes Podcast crew deliver another tale of the industry, Its ups, downs, and its exploits. After some early gigs in the industry Kerri found herself working for one of the larger players in the Rhode Island restaurant scene. Working at the Oyster Bar she learned of the high speed pace of a busy seafood restaurant and bar as well as the high tip counts at the end of the  week. Still pretty young at the time Kerri feels as if for most of it she was more sim...

Rags To Dishes 67: Oranges for Staff Meal

November 14, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

On this weeks edition of The Rags To Dishes Podcast, our hosts are joined by Eric Porter & David Chavez. Two coworkers in the industry with totally different stories behind them. Eric a young JWU grad grill chef who forages his own herbs and berries with a baking background goes on to tell stories from his time at 7 Stars Bakery in Providence. David spent most of his adult life in jail and is has now become a masterclass dishwasher and helping hand in a busy kitchen for the better part of hi...

Rags To Dishes 67: Oranges for Staff Meal

November 14, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

On this weeks edition of The Rags To Dishes Podcast, our hosts are joined by Eric Porter & David Chavez. Two coworkers in the industry with totally different stories behind them. Eric a young JWU grad grill chef who forages his own herbs and berries with a baking background goes on to tell stories from his time at 7 Stars Bakery in Providence. David spent most of his adult life in jail and is has now become a masterclass dishwasher and helping hand in a busy kitchen for the better part of hi...

Rags To Dishes 66: A Tale of Two Moe.rons

October 24, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

In this weeks edition of R2D... Julie Houtchens & Jordan Shoener join the crew to talk about their experiences in the industry. Julie, (Dietitian #3) worked in a plethora of different environments from a local subway to a german restaurant in NYC where they learned how to make spatzle and stone rats to death. Jordan (an Entertainer) worked at the infamous "Duffys Tavern" in NK where tales of bad kitchen injury and a stereotypical kitchen grindset ensue, as well as the story of the owner trul...

Rags To Dishes 66: A Tale of Two Moe.rons

October 24, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

In this weeks edition of R2D... Julie Houtchens & Jordan Shoener join the crew to talk about their experiences in the industry. Julie, (Dietitian #3) worked in a plethora of different environments from a local subway to a german restaurant in NYC where they learned how to make spatzle and stone rats to death. Jordan (an Entertainer) worked at the infamous "Duffys Tavern" in NK where tales of bad kitchen injury and a stereotypical kitchen grindset ensue, as well as the story of the owner trul...

Rags To Dishes 65: Pop Up Recap (2 Yr Anniversary)

October 17, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

2 Years... 65 Episodes and as of this week predictions hit us with our 20,000th stream on the horizon..... maybe worth a share or subscription or contract ;)  This week Dan and Max Kick it with no guest to discuss the first ever Rags To Dishes popup.. From a late night prep shift to pre rush anxieties and Dan kicking Max off the line 8 tickets into the night, it was a major success overall! We thank everyone who came out and for everyone who failed miserably and missed out maybe this episod...

Rags To Dishes 65: Pop Up Recap (2 Yr Anniversary)

October 17, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

2 Years... 65 Episodes and as of this week predictions hit us with our 20,000th stream on the horizon..... maybe worth a share or subscription or contract ;)  This week Dan and Max Kick it with no guest to discuss the first ever Rags To Dishes popup.. From a late night prep shift to pre rush anxieties and Dan kicking Max off the line 8 tickets into the night, it was a major success overall! We thank everyone who came out and for everyone who failed miserably and missed out maybe this episod...

Rags To Dishes 64: "Plane go Splosi"

October 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

In this weeks edition friend and neighbor Stephen Chevalier joins the crew to talk about his brief history in the service.  Stephen is the first guest of ours to have mentioned that he worked at Chipotle. He goes on in detail about hooking people up with Guac, becoming a master burrito roller, & the art of trading food for chores. Stephen goes on about working for a big name company as well as a family owned fish market. The real juice comes out when we start talkin fast food and Buc-ees how...

Rags To Dishes 63: "I Am About It"

October 03, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

In this weeks episode of The Rags To Dishes Podcast, the crew is joined by the ever inspirational Ryan Lopes. Ryan a free thinker and creative director works as a barista as his side hustle and has an amazing perspective on the service industry and how to treat people as a whole. From his humble beginnings of working for the Dean Hotel, and Au Bain Pan on Thayer, Ry learned alot about how to treat people, as well as how to handle an extremely high volume work environment. Ryan blesses us wit...

Rags To Dishes 62: "The Steeze is still here, The Mullets gone"

September 26, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

In this weeks episode of Rags To Dishes the crew is joined by longtime friend Alex Minetti. Minetti had himself a 1 day stint in the establishment dishpit before he ditched that life for the front of house gigs. Barbacking and serving at one of Rhode Island's busiest beach bars Alex has been witness to some shiesty behavior and fierce camaraderie as well. The crew talks Shaq, The Knicks, and Aaron Judge's phenomenal season as well as drama regarding Rebelle Artisan Bagels/LittleSisterpvd. Tu...

Rags To Dishes 61: The Youth of the Establishment

September 19, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

In this weeks episode of R2D the crew is blessed by its youngest guest to date. Lexie Regan joins the podcast to talk about the youth of the service industry and the perils she has already faced working for the establishment. From a dumpster fire of a fourth of July to the classic quittings, firings, and rehirings of establishment employees as well as creepy dishwashers all of the bases get covered in this picturesque episode. The crew talks The Rags to Dishes pop up event 10/7/22 at Bolt Co...

Rags To Dishes 60: 100 Oyster Guy & The Bucks

September 12, 2022 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

In this weeks edition of the Rags To Dishes Podcast, the crew is joined by Asia Sullivan & Harry Phelan. Harry a former establishment employee as well as a Bucktown employee comes on to talk about shucking oysters and helps us celebrate the podcasts first "body" that was caught. Asia works for a more corporate structure in the big STARBUCKS. Being a supervisor Asia has had to deal with an enormous amount abhorrent behavior from customers and especially during her time working through the cov...

Rags To Dishes 59: The Modern Tipping Saga Continues...

August 22, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

In this weeks edition of The Rags To Dishes Podcast, the crew is joined by Greta "Scout" Clode as the tipping debate from last episode carries over in a heated argument amongst the hosts. Scout brings an interesting perspective being a longtime front of house employee at various "Shitty Seafood" restaurants in southern Rhode Island. A new can of clams is opened about the infamous "Aunt Carries" as we discuss the WHIRL of emotions that came from working in a kitchen full of debauchery, and ba...

Rags To Dishes 59: The Modern Tipping Saga Continues...

August 22, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

In this weeks edition of The Rags To Dishes Podcast, the crew is joined by Greta "Scout" Clode as the tipping debate from last episode carries over in a heated argument amongst the hosts. Scout brings an interesting perspective being a longtime front of house employee at various "Shitty Seafood" restaurants in southern Rhode Island. A new can of clams is opened about the infamous "Aunt Carries" as we discuss the WHIRL of emotions that came from working in a kitchen full of debauchery, and ba...

Rags To Dishes 58: The Bear

August 15, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB

After a long break the R2D crew is back and they recruited some veterans for a spicy episode. John Bitwinski & Jimmy join the crew to discuss Fx's new show "The Bear" A show about the service industry the crew dissects the fuck out of it. The good the bad, the unnecessary. John brings one of the hottest takes discussed on the pod to date with the new testament to tipping and how to avoid the awkwardness.. Gregs cakes as well as a great recap of the Block Island Ferry brawl this episode will ...

Rags To Dishes 58: The Bear

August 15, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB

After a long break the R2D crew is back and they recruited some veterans for a spicy episode. John Bitwinski & Jimmy join the crew to discuss Fx's new show "The Bear" A show about the service industry the crew dissects the fuck out of it. The good the bad, the unnecessary. John brings one of the hottest takes discussed on the pod to date with the new testament to tipping and how to avoid the awkwardness.. Gregs cakes as well as a great recap of the Block Island Ferry brawl this episode will ...

Rags To Dishes 57: "Lil Shitties"

June 27, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

This week features Jeffrey Ponzio. Jeff is a hardworking self proclaimed foe of Greg Abbott and chef in the industry today. The service industry ride he has endured has taken him from the depths of Dairy Queen in New Jersey to one of Providence's top restaurants North where staging and learning how intense the game can really be taught young Yoffrey how to speed it up and step it up quick. "The Ponz" also had some game changing "Shitty" experiences in the industry that showed him how NOT to ...

Rags To Dishes 56: "Red Door Got Them Glizzys"

June 20, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

In this weeks edition of The Rags To Dishes Podcast, (Chef of The Red Door) Jimmy James Caruso joins to talk debauchery, PVDfest and Glizzys. As the glizzys glisten over at Red Door, Jimmy takes us on a ride through his culinary and general history. From Red Fez to Red Door, from audio guy to food master Jimmy has faced some bumps in the road as well. Getting screwed over for his BBQ concept left some lessons to be learned and that can be a useful tool to any one doing business in this indus...

Rags To Dishes 55: "Stepping Over A Dollar For A Quarter"

June 13, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

In this weeks edition of Rags To Dishes the crew is joined by John Bitwinski. John a former vet of the industry has seen it all and really expounds on some of the grimier parts of the industry. From cleaning rice off of carpets at a Chinese restaurant, to sticky uncleaned floors working at the beach pavilion in Narragansett. A surprise "Breck" story that really helps add to the legend, and alot of discussions about service industry workers mental "heth" really adds something different to thi...

Rags To Dishes 54: Lowkey: His Last Manhattan

June 06, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

In this weeks episode of R2D the crew is joined by Bill Laliberty. Bill is a longtime service industry worker who actually got his start at the famed. "Establishment" This is where he learned to wash dishes, make gravity bongs amongst other life lessons. Mainly a bartender Bill has one of the more extensive lists of places hes worked and has the hilarious stories to go with it. former MOB (Matunuck Oyster Bar) worker Bill talks about the owner and some of the wild stories he has from working...

Rags To Dishes 54: Lowkey: His Last Manhattan

June 06, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

In this weeks episode of R2D the crew is joined by Bill Laliberty. Bill is a longtime service industry worker who actually got his start at the famed. "Establishment" This is where he learned to wash dishes, make gravity bongs amongst other life lessons. Mainly a bartender Bill has one of the more extensive lists of places hes worked and has the hilarious stories to go with it. former MOB (Matunuck Oyster Bar) worker Bill talks about the owner and some of the wild stories he has from working...

Rags To Dishes 53: Nutrionist Vs. Dietitian

May 30, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

In the kinda outdated lol (Congrats Celtics) return of R2D, the crew is joined by now dietitian Hannah Masse to talk food and service. Hannah is a former worker of the establishment as well as a plethora of other places and brings us all back to the time she got hired and took the establishment by storm. Not threatened by the line or the greasy monsters that worked it Hannah rose through the ranks fast and at one point was a manager for the infamous establishment. Hannah teaches us the diffe...

Rags To Dishes 53: Nutrionist Vs. Dietitian

May 30, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

In the kinda outdated lol (Congrats Celtics) return of R2D, the crew is joined by now dietitian Hannah Masse to talk food and service. Hannah is a former worker of the establishment as well as a plethora of other places and brings us all back to the time she got hired and took the establishment by storm. Not threatened by the line or the greasy monsters that worked it Hannah rose through the ranks fast and at one point was a manager for the infamous establishment. Hannah teaches us the diffe...

Rags To Dishes 52: "Dockside Downfall"

May 08, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

In the 52nd installment of The Rags To Dishes Podcast.. the crew is joined by Craig Baum for the longest episode yet.  Craig has a long storied career in the industry working at places such as Birch, New Rivers, & Gramercy Tavern... but where he connects to our timeline is at the infamous Bucktown. Another young talent scouted by Adam Mir, in this story the pure manipulation and deception of an owner on his employee shows true as the story of Adam & Craig opening "Dockside Provisions" revea...

Rags To Dishes 51: "Crash The Interview"

May 01, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB

In one of the realest episodes to date, R2D is joined this week by none other than Wiz Brigante. Wiz started in the industry young working at places like Wendys and Texas Roadhouse and experienced alot in a little time... Like how to crash an interview. Taught by his mother Wiz learned a sly way of landing himselfs jobs all over. A member of the Burger King crew Wiz, Dan, & Max talk about the old days at the establisment itself and the wacky wild times they had there. A phone call, A new sou...

Rags To Dishes 50: Its Fifty

April 24, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

R2D episode 50 has arrived!  Joined by current Sous Chef of Surf Cantina, Kenny Weinrich  The crew talks establishment as Kenny is a former establishment worker himself but in the before times of Meehan and General Dean. Max and Dan talk about their toxic pranks of the past as well as Max's vacation to Arizona.  From there they go into Kenny's work at Bushwick's famous Roberta's pizza and how inspiring it was to watch it grow. Max, Dan, & Kenny tell tales of their worst pizzas experiences ...

Rags To Dishes 49: "This Is The Long Con"

April 17, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

Long awaited ep 49 has arrived. The crew is joined by former Bucktown employee CJ aka B.O.M.B Chuck to talk shop. From shucking corn at a very young age to working summers on block island as a line cook CJ found his way to the infamous Bucktown around the same time as Max and has an interesting perspective on what was going on there. A wild episode to be honest as the crew gets extra rambunctious swapping war stories from their times in different establishments. B.O.M.B. Chuck hits us with ...

Rags To Dishes 48: Valentines Day Special!

February 14, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

In this weeks edition of R2D... Almost exactly a year after the crews first interview ever, Kacey Silvia joins the pod to talk coffee with downtown providence cafe legend Krysten Ryan A.K.A. @thatblondebarista and more importantly talk shit about how terrible people can be to workers in the service industry. Krysten goes into detail about being from Seattle and working on both ends of the good and bad business' spectrum. Kacey shares some truly wonky customer stories and Krysten shares a few...

Rags To Dishes 48: Valentines Day Special!

February 14, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

In this weeks edition of R2D... Almost exactly a year after the crews first interview ever, Kacey Silvia joins the pod to talk coffee with downtown providence cafe legend Krysten Ryan A.K.A. @thatblondebarista and more importantly talk shit about how terrible people can be to workers in the service industry. Krysten goes into detail about being from Seattle and working on both ends of the good and bad business' spectrum. Kacey shares some truly wonky customer stories and Krysten shares a few...

Rags To Dishes 47: "Reverse Bigotry"

February 07, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

In this weeks edition of Rags To Dishes, Alexandra Walsh better known by some as "Feathers" joins the show to share some "Hot Tea" that everyone is so enthralled by. Feathers had a short run at the infamous establishment as well as some other establishments as well. Currently working for the fabulous Arcadia Pizza in West Greenwich, Feathers says life is good working at a respectable place unlike her previous job at Newport's own Pour Judgement Bar& Grill. A favorite amongst those that drink...

Rags To Dishes 46: Dont Donate To Bucktown!

January 31, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

In this weeks edition of R2D: Our hosts find themselves talking about the fried chicken joint. Bucktown run by Adam Mir is in shambles after 5 years of mismanagement and possible embezzlement? A somewhat fraudulent gofundme has been made to raise Adam $50,000 and while its already past 35K the Rags To Dishes team felt the need to speak out. Kelly Doran former GM of Bucktown joins us for the tell all tale of working for Adam Mir and BucktownPVD as well as some other not so desirable places. T...