Rags To Dishes

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. Tune in to hear more about our pop up at Bolt Coffee on 10/7! 



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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 Coffee 61 Washington Street 6:30-10pm as well as an inside look at the menu. Time to show up and let us bless your taste buds!




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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 covid-19 pandemic. Some sad societal mental health realizations as well as some hillarious dookie filled stories on this weeks episode, as well as a few announcements about the R2D Food pop up.... 


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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 bad tippers. The crew really gets deep into the anatomy of a clamcake, as well as the term "local seafood" and how its thrown around any beach town ever when you're usually eating frozen lobster. Scout went to JWU and probably tells the most about her experience there than a lot of our guests have for a deep inside look being a student at culinary school... A special shoutout to Jesse The Tree for his new album "Pigeon Man" as well!


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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 keep you laughing out loud in public as you listen on your commute ;) 




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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 do it. A revelation for Max with some Gatorade hot takes as well as a unique kitchen injury story, Jeff's lore keeps us laughing in this weeks edition of R2D as they dive into the crevasses of the service industry.

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 industry.  From Howdy Doody to cannibalism almost everything gets touched upon in this jam packed episode of R2D  

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 this episode. Aside from Diet Batman it really shows that John has risen higher than that billion dollar lifestyle so tune in for an true knee slapper of an episode

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 out by the water. in 2022 however our guest now owns his own spot in East Greenwich called Lowkey! with solid drinks, food, and overall vibes Lowkey is starting to help the EG nightlife scene to have a dope lounge for have a good night out! 



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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 difference between a Nutritionist and a Dietitian and where the credibility belongs in the field of health and eating. Some fun stories of the past as well as a Burger King Crew ranking in this weeks action packed episode of The Rags To Dishes Podcast! 



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