
Jacques Torres | Mr. Chocolate Loves NY
This is a Vintage Selection from 2007 The Banter The Guys talk about the idea of “forbidden foods” and the ethics of whether to seek them out as a travel article suggests. The Conversation The Resta...
19 Sep 202435min

Jacques Torres | A World of Chocolate
The Banter The Guys discuss the fall of one of Mark’s old employers where you may have enjoyed a "fest." The Conversation The Restaurant Guys have a talk with Jacques Torres, Mr. Chocolate, while enjo...
17 Sep 202446min

Charlie Trotter | Restaurants, Recession and Real Advice
The Banter The Guys reply to a listener email about a faux pas in his favorite restaurant. They address how to craft a complaint for the best result including ingratiating yourself with the management...
12 Sep 202448min

Grandmothers, Restaurants and Latin Evolution | Jose Garces
The Banter The Guys talk about fast food and the Super Size Me guy, Morgan Spurlock, a former guest on the show whose work impacted their lives. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys catch up with Che...
10 Sep 202452min

The PDT Cocktail Book | Jim Meehan
The Banter The Guys talk about Calvados, what makes it special and why we should taste a wide range of spirits to find the ones you truly enjoy. To this end they run The Spirits Project at their resta...
5 Sep 202449min

The Bartender’s Pantry and Better Cocktails at Home | Jim Meehan
The Banter The Guys talk about sourcing products for their restaurants through relationships with local farms and hobbyists. Catherine Lombardi, Mark’s grandmother and the inspiration for his restaura...
3 Sep 202457min

A Wild Take on Escoffier | Steven Rinella
This is a Vintage Selection from 2006 The Banter The Guys discuss new trends in desserts as Francis nurses his sugar hangover. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys hear the tale of Steven Rinella’s e...
29 Aug 202435min

How to Drink Australian | Master Sommelier Jon Ross Comes Home
The Banter The Guys share a funny review of their restaurant, Catherine Lombardi, that was rated in “gold chains.” The Conversation The Restaurant Guys are joined by Jon Ross, former employee, Master ...
27 Aug 202431min



















