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Restaurant PunkAuthor: Kara Restaurant Group
When you work in the restaurant industry, sometimes you just need to cut the s*** and get a little toasted so that you can spill the tea and shake off that saltiness. Simply stated - sometimes you need to flip the f*** out! Cut through the noise and tune in to hear hilarious anecdotes, humbling advice on how to create a hospitality business that doesn't suck, and whatever the hell else we come up with after decades in the industry. Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Business, Entrepreneurship, Food Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Restaurant Etiquette: Is Name Dropping the Owner Ever Okay?
Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
What does it really mean when a guest says, “I know the owner”?In this episode of Restaurant Punk, the crew breaks down the unspoken etiquette of name-dropping in restaurants and why it often does more harm than good. Drawing from real experiences on the floor, the conversation explores guest entitlement, the desire to feel special, and the difference between genuine connection and performative status.The episode also tackles hospitality consistency, why expectations can be dangerous, and how the smallest interactions shape a guest’s overall perception of a restaurant.At its core, this episode delivers a simple but powerful message: the biggest flex in a restaurant is not needing to flex at all.Raw, funny, and deeply relatable for both diners and hospitality professionals, this is one of Restaurant Punk’s most practical conversations yet.
