Family Meal
Justin Morales & Ben Dubow
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Family Meal episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Family Meal for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Family Meal episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
The CRAZIES AWARDS AAR (After Action Review)
Family Meal
12/10/23 • 33 min
The 2023 CRAZIES AWARDS by the Connecticut Restaurant Association was at Foxwoods Resort & Casino on December 4, 2023. We were there along with 1400 of our closest industry friends! In this episode, we talk about the event, the winners, the losers, the food, the fun, and all things CRAZY!
Family Meal is a podcast about the hospitality industry by two industry vets, Ben and Justin. Between the two of them, they have well over 40 combined years of experience in just about every position available in a restaurant. They are also pretty funny.
Quiet Quitting
Family Meal
12/19/22 • 40 min
In this episode, Justin and Ben talk about the dynamics of "quiet quitting", current challenges with finding quality staff who want to work, and other labor-related issues. As an industry, along with cost of goods, labor is pretty much our largest cost. Add to that the challenge of even finding people who not just want to work, but also want to grow in this industry --- you can see the big challenge restauranteurs are facing right now. Sharing from their stories and experiences, join us on this Family Meal, as did deep into labor, quiet quitting, and more.
Family Meal is a podcast about the hospitality industry by two industry vets, Ben and Justin. Between the two of them, they have well over 40 combined years of experience in just about every position available in a restaurant. They are also pretty funny.
Things Are Going CRAZIES!
Family Meal
11/06/23 • 35 min
On this episode, Ben and Justin talk about the upcoming CRAZIES AWARDS, the annual awards celebrating the hospitality industry in CT sponsored by the Connecticut Restaurant Association.
Family Meal is a podcast about the hospitality industry by two industry vets, Ben and Justin. Between the two of them, they have well over 40 combined years of experience in just about every position available in a restaurant. They are also pretty funny.
Show Me the Money!
Family Meal
01/30/23 • 40 min
In this episode, responding to questions from listeners, Ben and Justin get down and dirty, digging in to issues surrounding compensation, benefits, tipping culture, equity, and fairness within the restaurant industry. They also share some of the ideas they are working on to address some of these issues in their latest project together.
Family Meal is a podcast about the hospitality industry by two industry vets, Ben and Justin. Between the two of them, they have well over 40 combined years of experience in just about every position available in a restaurant. They are also pretty funny.
Hot Plate: How to use a menu
Family Meal
07/16/23 • 17 min
Out first Hot Plate episode. A short take from Ben and Justin
"A menu is an instruction manual for your time in a restaurant"
Just about everything you need to know is on the menu. Its not an inspirational guide for you to interpet but more of a non fiction.
And, no, if you are a grwon a$$ human, you can NOT order off the kids menu,
Cheers
Family Meal is a podcast about the hospitality industry by two industry vets, Ben and Justin. Between the two of them, they have well over 40 combined years of experience in just about every position available in a restaurant. They are also pretty funny.
Hot Plate: Sandwich Art
Family Meal
08/14/23 • 12 min
In this Hot Plate short take, Ben and Justin explore the art of sandwiches...
"Imagine the perfect sandwich.
Do you see the beauty?
The delicious combination of flavors? Perfect.
Now imagine the perfect You. Do you see the beauty?
The delicious combination of flavors?
Or Do you only see the imperfections? The flaws? The mistakes?
Sometimes we all get trapped in prisons Of our own self-loathing.
But how do we get out? How do we break free?
When the world tells us we’re nothing,
How do we remember that we’re more Than just the sum of our parts?
Why is it so hard to believe
That we are nothing less than Perfect, Just as we are?
Try again."
– Mikael Burke
Family Meal is a podcast about the hospitality industry by two industry vets, Ben and Justin. Between the two of them, they have well over 40 combined years of experience in just about every position available in a restaurant. They are also pretty funny.
It's a Bear to Open a Restaurant!
Family Meal
07/31/23 • 45 min
In this mouth-watering episode, Justin and Ben, seasoned culinary experts, share their insights and lessons learned from opening over 20 restaurants. From tackling permits, supply chain issues, to perfecting the menu and marketing strategies, they unveil the secrets of surviving the challenging journey of launching a new restaurant. Whether you're a restaurant enthusiast or dream of owning one, this episode is a must-listen for valuable advice and delicious stories from the culinary world. Join us at the table and satisfy your appetite for knowledge!
Family Meal is a podcast about the hospitality industry by two industry vets, Ben and Justin. Between the two of them, they have well over 40 combined years of experience in just about every position available in a restaurant. They are also pretty funny.
Jill Cockson - "A Friend of Ours"
Family Meal
07/07/23 • 54 min
Jill is one of the region’s, most celebrated bartenders and business owners.
She rocks hospitality levels and has a refreshing take on what we do. She speaks the language and shares the love to us all. She is deep in the life and "A friend of ours" ...Yes,
A hospitality gangster
Family Meal is a podcast about the hospitality industry by two industry vets, Ben and Justin. Between the two of them, they have well over 40 combined years of experience in just about every position available in a restaurant. They are also pretty funny.
That's a Wrap
Family Meal
02/20/23 • 40 min
In this final episode of Season 1, we have fan-favorite Chef Christiane from Arugula back! We talk about social media/online reviews in the restaurant business, as well as putting a final wrap on Season 1 -- check it out,
Family Meal is a podcast about the hospitality industry by two industry vets, Ben and Justin. Between the two of them, they have well over 40 combined years of experience in just about every position available in a restaurant. They are also pretty funny.
The Legislative Matrix
Family Meal
02/13/23 • 61 min
As an industry, the restaurant world faces a lot of regulation and oversight. From health and zoning codes to changes to the minimum wage, potential erasure of the tip credit, and more -- it can be a complex matrix to navigate for restaurant owners and operators.
In this episode, Justin and Ben talk with Connecticut Restaurant Association President/CEO Scott Dolch. Scott shares about some of the most relevent issues coming up that owners/operators need to be aware of. Additionally, we dig deep on these issues and the different sides of the debate.
Family Meal is a podcast about the hospitality industry by two industry vets, Ben and Justin. Between the two of them, they have well over 40 combined years of experience in just about every position available in a restaurant. They are also pretty funny.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Family Meal have?
Family Meal currently has 19 episodes available.
What topics does Family Meal cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Foodie, Hospitality, Podcasts and Food.
What is the most popular episode on Family Meal?
The episode title 'It's a Bear to Open a Restaurant!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Family Meal?
The average episode length on Family Meal is 40 minutes.
How often are episodes of Family Meal released?
Episodes of Family Meal are typically released every 7 days, 9 hours.
When was the first episode of Family Meal?
The first episode of Family Meal was released on Dec 11, 2022.
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