To Review or Not to Review - that is the question! In this episode, we are pulling back the curtain on the world of online reviews. From glowing five-star love notes to the "food was great but three stars" mysteries, we have seen it all. We talk about when feedback helps, when it hurts. and how to keep your cool when the internet forgets we are human. Because in hospitality, every star counts.

In this episode, we are talking about BYO - bottles, cake, food, etc - and when it's cool.... and when it's not cool. Sure, we get it, Aunt Linda makes a killer cheesecake, and you want to share it, but at the end of the day, restaurants and caterers are still businesses. That seat you are sitting in keeps the lights on, pays the staff, and funds the next great meal you didn't have to make yourself. Join us as we unpack the fine line between hospitality and hustling to stay afloat.

In this episode, we welcome Kathy McDonald from Celebrate Wellness, an organization dedicated to helping those in the hospitality industry take care of their mental health. Let's be honest - our industry runs on caffeine, chaos, and the occasional meltdown, and Kathy is here to remind us that recharging ourselves is just as important as serving others. We talk about finding help to manage stress and find balance because taking care of yourself isn't selfish, it's essential.

In this episode, we dive into the magic of the shoulder season at the beach - when the tourists finally pack up their coolers, the traffic disappears at least during the week, and the ocean feels like it belongs to us again. It's festival time, wedding season, and the perfect moment to enjoy a quiet weekday stroll on an almost empty shoreline. Join us as we talk about the joys and challenges of living in a beach town after the summer rush fades.

Summer at the beach means sunshine, salty air, cold drinks, and of course... dining alfresco. Nothing says "vacation mode" like eating outside - until the flies arrive and remind you they , too, came for the seafood special. In this episode, we dig into the joys and the buzzkills of open air dining at the beach, from the picture perfect sunsets to the less than perfect winged freeloaders who won't leave your fries alone. Pull up a chair, swat away a fly or two, and join us for some breezy summer hospitality talk.

This week, we welcome the sugar sorcerer himself - the winner of the Food Network's Season Nine Holiday Baking Championship, Pastry Chef Dru Tevis from Brulé. From cakes to delicate tarts, to bruléed perfection, Dru shares the sweet (and not so sweet) realities of life in the pastry lane. We talk inspiration, precision, and the pressure of plating edible art. Warning: listening may cause intense dessert cravings!

It's August at the beach, which means the tourists are hot, hangry, somehow more extra than ever. In this episode, we dive into the annual madness that is serving August visitors. Join us as we vent, laugh, and try not to hide in the walk-in while surviving the last sweaty stretch of tourist season.

This week we packed our bags - and our wine glasses - and headed to Virginia Wine Country for a birthday getaway full of grapes, ghosts, and gorgeous views. From sipping local wines in the rolling hills to spending a couple of nights in a definitely haunted bed and breakfast (yes, there were noises... no it wasn't just the wine)., we embraced it all. We even squeezed in a visit to Shenandoah National Park and took a ride down Skyline Drive for some fresh air and mountain magic. Tune in for travel tips, wine recs, and maybe a story that will make you keep the lights on at night.

It's summertime in our little resort town, and the tourists are hot, hungry, and tipsy by 3pm. In this episode, we are diving into the chaos, charm, and comedy of working in restaurants during the peak season. From slammed patios and frozen drink meltdowns to parking nightmares and mystery tan lines, we are serving up stories that prove summer in hospitality is a whole different beast. Whether you are running on adrenaline, espresso, or regret, this one is for you.

A listener hit us with the ultimate hospitality dilemma: the service was bad... like, "did they just ghost our table?" bad - but should you still leave 20%? In this episode, we dive fork-first into the messy world of tipping, swap stories of service gone sideways, and try to answer the age-old question: do you tip for effort, existence, or just to avoid being haunted by your conscience?