Second Helpings

Longtime General Manager, Katrina, joins the Cafarelli family to look back on the ghosts, celebrities, and Patriot's Day shenanigans of the Boston restaurant.

One of the original stars of 'Wicked Tuna' was also one of the original stars of Rustic Kitchen and House of Blues. This in-depth podcast with Scott Ferriero shares tons of true behind-the-scenes stories about building iconic venues with Jim Cafarelli all across the country. Hear all about the unions in Chicago, negotiations with Disney, innovations in Los Angeles, and even murder in Miami!

Technical Operations Guru, Jake Kassen, joins Kathy, Jim, and Michael Cafarelli to discuss their two decades of working together at Rustic Kitchen producing award-winning culinary entertainment.

Chef Liz Bramwell, the Emmy award-winning former host of the The Cooking Show at Rustic Kitchen, and later The Studio KItchen, joins Kathy Cafarelli, Jim Cafarelli, and Michael Cafarelli to look back their decade of working together.

Jim and Michael Cafarelli discuss the birth of Rustic Kitchen in 2001 in Boston's historic Faneuil Hall and look back on the history of the family restaurant business. They also discuss the beginnings of their Emmy award-winning food shows.