3 Course Meal
Food
About
Three friends in the restaurant industry get together to discuss the nuance and hilarity that ensues within their day to day at work.
Episodes
- The Old Cuban, Mr. James Beard & The Michelin Tire Man, & Eating Tiny Birds
The 3 Course Meal podcast discusses awards season, including the James Beard Awards and the Michelin Guide. The hosts explore the nomination and selection process within the food industry and share personal food bucket lists.
- The Paloma, Tax Season, the Psyche of the Customer, & Not Splitting the Check 16 Ways
The hosts of 3 Course Meal discuss tax season while drinking Palomas. They also delve into the psychology of customers and questionable restaurant policies.
- The Daiquiri, No Elbows on the Table & a Salute to the Vets
This episode of 3 Course Meal covers rum daiquiris, the relevance of table manners, and how to identify industry veterans. The hosts also touch upon childhood food and drink memories.
- The Ever Prevailing Shift Drink, Mocktail Popups, & Do I Have to Ask If You Want Dessert?
In this episode, guest Jamaica joins the hosts to discuss her experiences in the hospitality industry. Topics include working as a sober bartender, the role of shift drinks, and launching a side business while working in hospitality.
- The Moscow Mule, Holiday Season Scrooge's, & How Clean Are Your Hands?
The 3 Course Meal podcast hosts discuss the holiday season, Moscow Mules, and the challenges of maintaining cleanliness in a restaurant setting, despite rigorous hand washing.
- The Jungle Bird, What Grade is Your Butter?, and Being Weeded
The hosts of 3 Course Meal reunite to discuss the Jungle Bird cocktail, navigating challenges, and customer service expectations. They also touch on exploitative customer tactics.
- Chafing Through A Shift, Ghost Kitchens & Urban Farming, and What Does Squirrel Really Taste Like??
The 3 Course Meal podcast hosts discuss the Whiskey Sour, the evolution of food production, and share their experiences with foods they would not eat again.
- The Canned Cocktail Craze, New Beginnings, and Bittersweet Ends
In their first remote episode, hosts are joined by guest Shef Mimi to discuss canned cocktails, new beginnings, change, and goodbyes.
- The Manhattan, The Industry in Media, & Fake Foods Made Real
The hosts of 3 Course Meal discuss television shows and movies centered on the restaurant industry, evaluating the authenticity of their portrayals. They also share which animated foods they wish were real.
- The Gimlet, Getting Arrested on the Clock, and the Corporate Grind
This episode of 3 Course Meal features friends discussing the differences between corporate and independent restaurants, covering the good and the bad aspects of the corporate grind. They also share 'on shift' stories from chain restaurant…
- The Division Bell, Immersive Dining & Waitstaff in Diapers
This episode of 3 Course Meal explores the world of immersive dining experiences. The hosts discuss whether these unique events are worthwhile or merely gimmicks, and ponder the creative process behind designing them.
- The Aviation, Server Voices, & “You Should've Been Here Last Week!"
This episode of 3 Course Meal covers the Aviation cocktail, international dining culture, and common industry complaints. The hosts discuss topics relevant to the food and beverage industry.
- The Mintiest Mojito, Being a Boss, & Unreasonable Reasonable Requests
This episode features industry professionals discussing minty mojitos, odd skills, restaurant management, and unreasonable customer requests.
- Brandy Alexander’s in the Hotel Lounge, a Bathtub Full of Toys, & Hospitality You Can’t Shut Off
The 3 Course Meal podcast episode features guest Matt discussing hotel hospitality and its relation to the restaurant industry, including anecdotes from his time as a hotel manager.
- Mocktails & Mental Health ft. The Diet Coke Car Bomb
3 Course Meal features Chef Mimi Weissenborn discussing her career as a female chef, the rise of mocktails, unusual customer demands, and the importance of mental health within the culinary field.
- Espresso ‘Tinis, Brunchin’ and Munchin’ & Foam Parties
The hosts of 3 Course Meal discuss brunch, Espresso Martinis, and their opinions on the meal. The episode is titled 'Espresso ‘Tinis, Brunchin’ and Munchin’ & Foam Parties'.
- Tom Collins, Making Tartar Sauce to Order, & The Dissemination of Chaos
This episode of 3 Course Meal features guest discussions on front of house versus back of house operations, common customer mistakes during service, and enjoyment of Tom Collins cocktails.
- Negroni's & Drinking Out of Dog Bowls
In this episode, restaurant workers discuss the Negroni cocktail and share their favorite places to eat and drink. They also reminisce about their first experiences with alcohol.
- Old Fashioneds & Bathroom Sink Escapades
In this episode of 3 Course Meal, servers and bartenders gather to enjoy Old Fashioneds. They delve into conversations about the slow season in the restaurant industry, discuss closures, and share some of their most memorable and unusual g…
- The Margarita feat. Big Ice & Dirty Dumps
This episode of 3 Course Meal features a discussion about the restaurant and hospitality industry, offering a behind-the-scenes look from the perspectives of career servers, bartenders, chefs, and industry professionals. The conversation s…