The Restaurant Guys

By Mark Pascal & Francis Schott

Arts Food

What's The Restaurant Guys about?

Food, wine, and the finer things in life make for great conversation with two of New Jersey's premier restaurateurs.

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The Restaurant Guys episodes:

12.19.2012
Sean Muldoon
Francis first encountered Sean Muldoon's work many years ago in Belfast City. We dare say that Francis may have been the first American Cocktailian to wander in to the cocktail palace built in that far away city by Mr....
11.07.2012
Robert Simonson (Author, Blogger)
In their first show post-Superstorm Sandy, the guys welcome New York Times cocktail columnist Robert Simonson to the show. Robert Simonson writes about spirits, cocktails, and wine for the New York Times, Imbibe, Edible Brooklyn and Manhattan, Wine Spectator,...
09.26.2012
Andrew Smith (Author of American Tuna: The Rise and Fall of an Improbable Food)
Mark and Francis discuss Francis's recent brunch outing in New York. Their guest is Andrew Smith, author of American Tuna: The Rise and Fall of an Improbable Food. They discuss the history of tuna in the US and...
09.21.2012
Barb Stuckey (Author of Taste What You're Missing)
Mark and Francis welcome Barb Stuckey, author of Taste What You're Missing. Barb Stuckey is a food developer at Mattson and outlines the kinds of tasters and how to train yourself to be a better taster in her book....
08.29.2012
Antoinette Bruno (Discussing the Star Chefs International Chefs Congres)
Mark and Francis welcome Antoinette Bruno on the show to discuss the Star Chefs International Chefs Congress. Star Chefs ICC is one of a kind, and it's back: a three-day culinary symposium that gathers more than 90 of the...
08.01.2012
Don Feinberg and Wendy Littlefield (Owners of the beer import company, Vanberg & De Wulf)
Mark and Francis welcome Don Feinberg and Wendy Littlefield, owners of the beer import company, Vanberg & De Wulf to the show. They discuss how Belgian beer became popular in the US, Belgian beer styles and beer aging....
07.25.2012
Michael Green and Ricky Crawford
Mark and Francis welcome Michael Green and Ricky Crawford to the show. Michael Green joins them to talk about his plays, as well as about the exciting Spanish wine region of La Mancha. Ricky Crawford joins them to...
07.18.2012
Dean Foster (Author of the "Global Etiquette Guide")
Mark and Francis welcome Dean Foster to the show. Dean Foster is the head of Dean Foster Associates and is the author of the "Global Etiquette Guide" series of books. Mr Foster joins the guys to discuss travel...
07.11.2012
Johnny Schuler (Pisco Porton)
Francis talks about his recent visit to Bulgaria. Mark and Francis welcome Johnny Schuler of Pisco Porton to the show to discuss Pisco Porton and the difference between Chilean and Peruvian Pisco and the history behind Pisco Porton....
07.03.2012
Ann Tuennerman (Founder of Tales of the Cocktail)
Mark and Francis discuss a recent slew of articles about cocktails from the New York Times food section, particularly an article about food and cocktail pairing. Their guest is Ann Tuennerman, founder of Tales of the Cocktail, a five...
06.27.2012
Michael Beattie (Head of the American Wagyu Association)
Mark and Francis talk about Niman Ranch beef and an event they went to recently. Their guest is Michael Beattie, the head of the American Wagyu Association. They discuss the recent article in Forbes Magazine by Larry Olmstead...
06.20.2012
Frank Brunacci
Mark and Francis welcome Frank Brunacci to the show to discuss truffles, namely the fantastic Australian truffles they are getting in the restaurant....
06.13.2012
Ron Cooper (Founder of Del Maguey)
Ron Cooper, founder of Del Maguey, a company specializing in single village Mezcals, joins Mark and Francis to discuss the differences between tequila, sotol, and mezcal, what these villages are like, what makes production different, and ways these different mezcals...
06.06.2012
Eric Ripert (Chef at Le Bernardin)
Mark and Francis welcome Eric Ripert back to the show to discuss Le Bernardin's most recent 4 star New York Times review, the new remodel of Le Bernardin, cocktails and their place in fine dining, creativity in the kitchen, and...
05.23.2012
Jim Lahey (Owner, Sullivan Street Bakery and Co. Restaurant in New York City)
Mark and Francis recap their visit to the Manhattan Cocktail Classic and profile some new spirits Francis discovered. Their guest is Jim Lahey, owner of Sullivan Street Bakery and Co. Restaurant in New York City. They discuss his...
05.09.2012
Sebastian Beckwith (Tea Expert)
Mark and Francis discuss tea with Sebastian Beckwith, one of the foremost tea experts in the United States and owner of the company, In Pursuit of Tea. They discuss the differences in kinds of tea, how to get the...
05.02.2012
Paul Virant (Author, The Preservation Kitchen: The Craft of Making and Cooking with Pickles, Preserves, and Aigre-doux)
Mark and Francis discuss their recent trip to DeBragga and Spitler and what they learned about aging meat. Their guest is Michelin-starred chef, Paul Virant, author of the new book The Preservation Kitchen: The Craft of Making and Cooking...
04.18.2012
Tracie McMillan (author of The American Way of Eating: Undercover at Walmart, Applebees, Farm Fields, and the Dinner Table)
Mark and Francis discuss how summer camps are different from when they were kids. Their guest is Tracie McMillan, author of The American Way of Eating: Undercover at Walmart, Applebees, Farm Fields, and the Dinner Table. They discuss...
04.04.2012
Taggart Siegel (Director of Queen of the Sun: What are the Bees Telling Us?)
Mark and Francis welcome Taggart Siegel, director of Queen of the Sun: What are the Bees Telling Us? Their discussion covers everything related to the honeybee -- from how bees procreate to how monocultures effect bees and what's causing...
03.29.2012
Grant Achatz (Chef of Alinea, Next, and the Aviary)
Mark and Francis welcome Grant Achatz, acclaimed chef of Alinea, Next, and the Aviary in Chicago. They discuss molecular gastronomy, creativity in the kitchen and the dining room, and how being a little bit crazy helps when you're trying...
03.14.2012
Floyd Cardoz (Chef, North End Grill)
Mark and Francis welcome Chef Floyd Cardoz, of the newly open North End Grill in New York City. They discuss the different kinds of grills out there and how Chef Cardoz is putting them all to work....
03.07.2012
Gerald Asher (Author of A Carafe of Red)
Mark and Francis welcome Gerald Asher, author of A Carafe of Red, to the show to discuss Missouri wines, wine rating scales, and other interesting topics from his newest book...
02.29.2012
George Faison (Co-owner of DeBragga and Spitler)
George Faison, co-owner of DeBragga and Spitler, joins Mark and Francis to discuss sustainable meat production. They discuss antibiotic use in animals, as well as why hormones in beef production can be detrimental, as well as everyday ways people...
02.22.2012
Charles Neal (Calvados: The Spirit of Normandy)
Charles Neal joins the guys to discuss his new book, Calvados: The Spirit of Normandy. They discuss the people of Normandy, Cider, and the great spirit they produce there -- Calvados -- and the apples and pears that...
02.15.2012
David Hanson (Co-author of Breaking Through Concrete)
Mark and Francis welcome David Hanson, co-author of Breaking Through Concrete: Building an Urban Farm Revival with Edwin Marty and Michael Hanson. They discuss the problems people face when urban farming, as well as some of the great things...
02.08.2012
Steve Olson (Wine and Spirits Expert)
Mark and Francis discuss the "innovative" new packaging of whiskey in a can and its possible pitfalls. Their guest is wine and spirits expert Steve Olson. They discuss responsible drinking, artisanal products, and why mezcal and tequila are...
01.31.2012
Dale DeGroff (Cocktailian)
The guys are joined by preeminent cocktailian Dale DeGroff and talk about the State of the Cocktail Union and bar trends for 2012!...
01.18.2012
Bloody Marys; Brian Miller (Tiki Mondays at Lani Kai)
Mark and Francis discuss Bloody Marys and different garnishes that you could put on them. Their guest is Brian Miller, of Tiki Mondays at Lani Kai. They discuss all things Tiki and what makes a bartender different from...
01.04.2012
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from the Restaurant Guys!...
12.28.2011
Randy Clemens (The Craft of Stone Brewing Co: Liqud Lore, Epic Recipes, and Unabashed Arrogance)
Mark and Francis discuss the upcoming New Year's Eve celebrations across the US and specifically, in New Brunswick, NJ. Their guest is Randy Clemens, co-author of The Craft of Stone Brewing Co: Liqud Lore, Epic Recipes, and Unabashed Arrogance....
12.21.2011
Doug Frost, MS, MW (Wine Consultant and Writer)
Mark and Francis welcome Doug Frost, MS, MW to the show to discuss being a sommelier in today's market and the importance of cocktails in general. They talk about wine ratings, selling wine to consumers, differing palates, and the...
12.14.2011
Sam Mogannam (Author, Bi-Rite Market's Eat Good Food)
Mark and Francis welcome Sam Mogannam of Bi-Rite Market in San Francisco. They discuss the role of the supermarket in a community, why big business supermarkets are different from small supermarkets, and why produce from small farmers is better...
12.07.2011
Natalie MacLean (Author, Unquenchable: A Tipsy Quest for the World's Best Bargain Wines)
Mark and Francis welcome Natalie MacLean, the Canadian wine writer. They discuss Natalie's new book, Unquenchable: A Tipsy Quest for the World's Best Bargain Wines. They discuss what makes a wine a bargain wine, what some of the...
11.30.2011
Allegra McEvedy (Author of Bought, Borrowed, and Stolen: Recipes and Knives from a Travelling Chef)
Mark and Francis being the show with a discussion of spirits competitions and a spirit they recently tried blind and is now coming onto the market. Their guest is Allegra McEvedy, author of Bought, Borrowed, and Stolen: Recipes and...
11.23.2011
Kathleen Flinn (Author of the Kitchen Counter Cooking School)
Mark and Francis reminisce about their days of eating fast food in high school and college. Their guest is Kathleen Flinn, author of the Kitchen Counter Cooking School, a book that followed home cooks as Kathleen taught them how...
11.16.2011
Daniel Humm (Co-Author, The Eleven Madison Park Cookbook)
Mark and Francis welcome Daniel Humm to the show to discuss the book he's written with Will Guidara, the Eleven Madison Park Cookbook. They talk about the book, about running a four star restaurant, and about some of the...
11.09.2011
Jim Meehan (Author of the PDT Cocktail Book)
Mark and Francis discuss spirits, especially Calvados and Eau de Vie and some of the exciting things they're doing with them in the restaurants. Their guest is Jim Meehan, author of the PDT Cocktail Book. They discuss the...
11.02.2011
Kathy Gunst (Author of Notes From a Maine Kitchen: Seasonally Inspired Recipes)
Mark and Francis discuss why super fine dining restaurants are on the decline in popularity and how what people are looking for in restaurants has changed over the years they've been in the business. Their guest is Kathy Gunst,...
10.19.2011
Jon Taffer (Star of the Spike TV show Bar Rescue)
Mark and Francis begin the show with a discussion on the place of migrant workers in the American economy and the role they play on farms across America. For their interview, they welcome Jon Taffer, star of the Spike...
10.12.2011
Lucy Lean (Author, Made in America: Our Best Chefs Reinvent Comfort Food)
Mark and Francis discuss Francis's recent visit to the New York City restaurant Tertulia. Their guest is Lucy Lean, author of the new book Made in America: Our Best Chefs Reinvent Comfort Food. They discuss recipes from over...
10.05.2011
Gerald Asher (Wine writer at Gourmet Magazine; author, A Vineyard in My Glass)
Gerald Asher joins Mark and Francis to discuss his years as wine writer at Gourmet Magazine and his new book, A Vineyard in My Glass. They talk a lot about the importance of place when it comes to wine...
09.29.2011
Antoinette Bruno (StarChefs.com)
Antoinette Bruno of StarChefs.com joins the guys to discuss the upcoming Chef's Congress happening in New York City October 2, 3 & 4. They discuss mixology, the various events, and the Rising Stars Awards....
09.28.2011
Jennifer McLagan (Two-time James Beard Award winning cookbook author)
In their debut on the Heritage Radio Network, Mark and Francis interview Jennifer McLagan, a two-time James Beard Award winning cookbook author. Her new book is Odd Bits: How to Cook the Rest of the Animal. They discuss...
07.15.2011
Heather Shouse (Author: Food Trucks:Dispatches and Recipes from the Kitchens on Wheels)
Heather Shouse joins the guys to discuss her book, Food Trucks: Dispatches and Recipes from the Kitchens on Wheels. Food Trucks is a book that profiles some 50 different food truck operations from across the United States. The...
06.20.2011
John Mariani (Food Writer for Esquire Magazine)
John Mariani, food writer for Esquire Magazine, joins Mark and Francis to discuss his new book, How Italian Food Conquered the World. They discuss Italian food, both in the United States and abroad; how, over the years, Italian food...
05.04.2011
Gabrielle Hamilton (Chef and author)
Are there still great Mom and Pop restaurants out there? Mark and Francis discuss the lack of truly great everyday restaurants in resort areas and ask that you send us your favorites. Their guest today is Gabrielle Hamilton,...
04.28.2011
Bob Waggoner (Host of U Cook! with Chef Bob)
Today's show is all about chefs. Mark and Francis start the show by discussing a reviewer who wasn't as impartial as he should have been when reviewing restaurants for his college newspaper. Their guest is Bob Waggoner, host...
03.28.2011
Kevin Zraly (Author of The Ultimate Wine Companion: The Complete Guide to Understanding Wine by the World's Foremost Wine Authorities)
Mark and Francis announce their guest judging appearance on Ucook! with Chef Bob, which is coming soon to a PBS station near you. Their guest is Kevin Zraly, author of the Windows on the World Complete Wine Course and...
03.14.2011
Aki Kamozawa (Co-author, Ideas in Food: Great Recipes and Why They Work)
Aki Kamozawa, co-author of Ideas in Food: Great Recipes and Why They Work joins Mark and Francis to discuss the science behind recipes and why bread rises, how to make sauces have a certain mouthfeel, how to cook meat perfectly,...
02.24.2011
Nick Fauchald (Editor-in-Chief of TastingTable.com)
Mark and Francis start the show with a discussion of genetically modified foods and the effect they are having on weeds and the advent of roundup resistant weeds and corn as a weed. Their guest is Nick Fauchald, editor-in-chief...

What's The Restaurant Guys about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Restaurant Guys episodes:

Sean Muldoon

Robert Simonson (Author, Blogger)

Andrew Smith (Author of American Tuna: The Rise and Fall of an Improbable Food)

Barb Stuckey (Author of Taste What You're Missing)

Antoinette Bruno (Discussing the Star Chefs International Chefs Congres)

Don Feinberg and Wendy Littlefield (Owners of the beer import company, Vanberg & De Wulf)

Michael Green and Ricky Crawford

Dean Foster (Author of the "Global Etiquette Guide")

Johnny Schuler (Pisco Porton)

Ann Tuennerman (Founder of Tales of the Cocktail)

Michael Beattie (Head of the American Wagyu Association)

Frank Brunacci

Ron Cooper (Founder of Del Maguey)

Eric Ripert (Chef at Le Bernardin)

Jim Lahey (Owner, Sullivan Street Bakery and Co. Restaurant in New York City)

Sebastian Beckwith (Tea Expert)

Paul Virant (Author, The Preservation Kitchen: The Craft of Making and Cooking with Pickles, Preserves, and Aigre-doux)

Tracie McMillan (author of The American Way of Eating: Undercover at Walmart, Applebees, Farm Fields, and the Dinner Table)

Taggart Siegel (Director of Queen of the Sun: What are the Bees Telling Us?)

Grant Achatz (Chef of Alinea, Next, and the Aviary)

Floyd Cardoz (Chef, North End Grill)

Gerald Asher (Author of A Carafe of Red)

George Faison (Co-owner of DeBragga and Spitler)

Charles Neal (Calvados: The Spirit of Normandy)

David Hanson (Co-author of Breaking Through Concrete)

Steve Olson (Wine and Spirits Expert)

Dale DeGroff (Cocktailian)

Bloody Marys; Brian Miller (Tiki Mondays at Lani Kai)

Happy New Year!

Randy Clemens (The Craft of Stone Brewing Co: Liqud Lore, Epic Recipes, and Unabashed Arrogance)

Doug Frost, MS, MW (Wine Consultant and Writer)

Sam Mogannam (Author, Bi-Rite Market's Eat Good Food)

Natalie MacLean (Author, Unquenchable: A Tipsy Quest for the World's Best Bargain Wines)

Allegra McEvedy (Author of Bought, Borrowed, and Stolen: Recipes and Knives from a Travelling Chef)

Kathleen Flinn (Author of the Kitchen Counter Cooking School)

Daniel Humm (Co-Author, The Eleven Madison Park Cookbook)

Jim Meehan (Author of the PDT Cocktail Book)

Kathy Gunst (Author of Notes From a Maine Kitchen: Seasonally Inspired Recipes)

Jon Taffer (Star of the Spike TV show Bar Rescue)

Lucy Lean (Author, Made in America: Our Best Chefs Reinvent Comfort Food)

Gerald Asher (Wine writer at Gourmet Magazine; author, A Vineyard in My Glass)

Antoinette Bruno (StarChefs.com)

Jennifer McLagan (Two-time James Beard Award winning cookbook author)

Heather Shouse (Author: Food Trucks:Dispatches and Recipes from the Kitchens on Wheels)

John Mariani (Food Writer for Esquire Magazine)

Gabrielle Hamilton (Chef and author)

Bob Waggoner (Host of U Cook! with Chef Bob)

Kevin Zraly (Author of The Ultimate Wine Companion: The Complete Guide to Understanding Wine by the World's Foremost Wine Authorities)

Aki Kamozawa (Co-author, Ideas in Food: Great Recipes and Why They Work)

Nick Fauchald (Editor-in-Chief of TastingTable.com)