In this episode we talk with Oakwood GM and over all great guy Tristan Young on his experiences running a top Vancouver restaurant as well as his start in the industry. Mick and Tristan reminisce on working for the trend setting restaurant chain Glowbal Group, then we get in to a bunch of industry stories and chit chat...Jamie gives us the questions and we have the answers! Also, management styles and horror stories.

In this episode we reminisce on fun times spent in Portland, Oregon. Then, we dive into Jamie’s new column about price misperception in the restaurant industry. NBA basketball gets some serious love and we touch on the legacy of American celebrity chef, author, travel documentarian, and television personality Anthony Bourdain. Jamie schools Mick on wine as usual and cocktails are back!

In this episode we talk with Bruce Nollert about his start in the industry and his new chef consulting business Ono here in Vancouver. Bruce shares his thoughts on everything from family values to the problems facing our food industry right now. Jamie gives Mick the gears about fake meat and veganism and we somehow solve all of the worlds problems. not talking cocktails was nice......

In this episode we chat with Lobby Lounge Bar Manager Sean McGuigan on his rise in the cocktail scene, fine spirits and the ups and downs of competing on the biggest stage. Sean then distills us with his insane knowledge of Rum and Amari. Brunch talk gets heated and Mick joins the "Sean's home bar" club