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Season 2

March 10, 2025

A Conversation with Award-Winning Producer Theresa Kowall-Shipp

In this special episode of The Late Night Restaurant Podcast , we sit down with Theresa Kowall-Shipp , an award-winning American/Canadian TV and media professional with an impressive career spanning networks like Nat Geo, PBS...

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March 9, 2025

BBQ, Business & Barrels of Laughs with Essi Tadrus

In this episode of The Late Night Restaurant Show , we fire up the conversation with Essi Tadrus, the mastermind behind Southern Luv BBQ. From his early days in the restaurant business to building a scalable barbecue empire, ...

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March 2, 2025

Beyond Oil and Into the Future of Frying

In this engaging episode of The Late Night Restaurant Show , we dive deep into the world of fryer oil innovation with the team from Beyond Oil. From the science behind oil degradation to the revolutionary powder that extends ...

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Feb. 23, 2025

Navigating Tariffs & Uniting the Industry with Samantha Scholefield

On this episode of The Late Night Restaurant Show , we sit down with Samantha Scholefield to dive into the real impact of tariffs on the Canadian foodservice industry. Samantha shares insights from her latest article, unpacki...

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Feb. 19, 2025

A Deep Dive into Industry Challenges with Vince Sgabellone

Join us for an engaging episode of The Late Night Restaurant Show , where Jay Ashton, Dominic Padula, and Michael Beck sit down with Vince Sgabellone, Canadian Food Service Industry Analyst at Circana. In this insightful disc...

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Feb. 16, 2025

Terroir Update 2025

Join us for another wild and insightful episode of The Late Night Restaurant Show , where food, hospitality, and industry stories collide with late-night energy and humor. In this special Terroir Update 2025 , we dive deep in...

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Feb. 11, 2025

The Urgent Recovery of Hospitality: A Deep Dive with Steve Fortunato

On this episode of The Late Night Restaurant Show , we sit down with Steve Fortunato , founder of Room Forty and author of The Urgent Recovery of Hospitality . Steve shares his insights on the true essence of hospitality, the...

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Feb. 9, 2025

Bill Oakley Joins The Late Night Restaurant Show for an Exclusive Cha…

Join us for an unforgettable episode of The Late Night Restaurant Show featuring the legendary Bill Oakley —former writer and showrunner of The Simpsons , food critic, and all-around pop culture connoisseur! In this special e...

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Feb. 4, 2025

Josh Kopel - Mastering Profitability, Marketing & Hospitality

In this powerhouse episode of The Late Night Restaurant Show , we sit down with the legendary Josh Kopel , a restaurateur-turned-industry coach, to talk about the levers that drive restaurant success. From marketing strategie...

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Jan. 28, 2025

Andrew Marino on Innovation and the Future of Foodservice

Join Canada's Restaurant Coach and the Late Night Restaurant Show team as they welcome Andrew Marino, CEO of Ghost Truck Kitchen , for an engaging conversation on reshaping the restaurant industry. Andrew shares his journey o...

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Jan. 24, 2025

Revolutionizing Restaurant Management with Cijoy Olickal of GM Pilot

In this episode of The Late Night Restaurant Show , we sit down with Cijoy Olickal , the innovative mind and COO behind GM Pilot , a platform revolutionizing restaurant operations. Cijoy shares his journey from engineering to...

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Jan. 12, 2025

Season Premiere with Domenic Pedulla, Michael Beck and Canada's Resta…

The Late Night Restaurant Show: Season Premiere with Dominic, Michael, and Jay The 2025 season kicks off with Dominic, Michael, and Jay bringing you insights, laughs, and innovation! Michael joins live from CES in Las Vegas t...

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Dec. 16, 2024

DINE and Destinations, Guest Chef Claudio Aprile

In the debut episode, Sara and Adam Waxman kick off Dine: From Table to Travel with a celebratory toast and delve into a lively discussion about food, travel, and hospitality. The episode features a special guest appearance b...

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