Rookie Restaurateur
Dive into the world of culinary entrepreneurship with 'Rookie Restaurateur'! 🎙️
"Rookie Restaurateur" is a light hearted podcast where young restaurateur Quincy Randolph sits down with emerging restaurateurs and industry professionals to explore their stories, challenges, and personal journeys.
With a focus on storytelling, practical wisdom, and a bit of tomfoolery, "Rookie Restaurateur" is your window into the diverse world of culinary entrepreneurship. Tune in as Quincy guides you through the inspiring narratives of those who are on the way to making their mark in the industry.
Episodes
43 episodes
Interview Highlights (Part 2) - Chopped Champion Noam, Jeff Farmer, JP & Hunter, Tyler Thomas, Cam Terry
Hello Listeners! As we take some time to enjoy the holidays and prepare for the New Year, we have another recap episode featuring some great moments from older episodes that we highly suggest you go back and give a listen to!
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38:24
Jason Martin - Martin's, Sidecar, Jaybird Tavern
We have a powerhouse restaurateur as our special guest on the podcast today! Jason Martin, of the beloved Roanoke staple Martin's, AND perhaps the coolest bar in town Sidecar AND owner of Jaybird Tavern, one of the newest independent restaurant...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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56:23
Tara Sharpes - Rabbit Head Farms (Thanksgiving Episode!)
For this Thanksgiving episode, Lisa & Quincy are joined by Tara Sharpes. Tara is the co-owner of Rabbit Head Farms. A regenerative livestock farm. In addition to sharing various Turkey facts, and answering Thanksgiving trivia, Tara sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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1:14:18
Interview Highlights! (Part 1)
Hey Listeners! We’ve garnered a lot of new listeners lately, and for that we are super thankful. This is a compilation episode featuring some of our favorite interview questions and responses from guests we’ve had on the show. You’ll hear a ...
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47:42
The Rookie Restaurateur Halloween Special!
On this episode, things get a bit spoooky. Lisa and Quincy chat about scary things like kitchen horror stories…and taxes! Afterwards, Quincy gives you the DEFINITIVE candy tier list. This episode brought to you by
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52:45
Ryan Pfeiffer - Quincy's Friend, Mentor, and Former Michelin Star Chef
Welcome back, listeners! This week Quincy and Lisa sit down with Ryan Pfeiffer. Ryan has earned many culinary accolades, including serving on the teams of multiple Michelin star restaurants. Ryan is a formative mentor of Quincy's from his time ...
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58:37
Jesse Feldberg - Owner & "Spicy Boi" of Fermented Fire Hot Sauce
Lisa's partner Jesse joins Quincy and Lisa on the podcast to discuss the founding of Fermented Fire, hot sauce making, and the upcoming "Hot Ones" inspired event happening at Golden Cactus Brewery on Oct.10th.Host:
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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54:21
Wine Night 3 - Caviar Bumps, Movie Theater Popcorn, and Stump the Somm!
Lisa and Quincy round out this Wine Night Triple Threat by dishing out some food trend gripes and settling an age-old debate, is movie theater popcorn overrated? Once tensions die down, Quincy hits Lisa with a new segment, Stump the Somm, and t...
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45:10
Wine Night 2 - Restaurant Opening Emotions, Brown Bagged Lunches, and Breaking Down "White People Tacos"
Quincy and Lisa are back at it again, leading off the episode talking about the feelings of opening and closing of restaurants. They also dive into two different childhood meals "Brown Bagged Lunches" and "White People Tacos". Lastly, Qui...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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45:53
Cam Terry - Lead Farmer at Garden Variety Harvests
Cam Terry, Owner/Lead farmer of Garden Variety Harvests joins Quincy and Lisa on the podcast! Cam has been investing in the local Roanoke food and farm scene for years, and has been continuing to grow his outreach. Focusing on hyper-local, Cam ...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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50:04
Wine Night - Pure Vibes, Industry Talk, and LOTS of Tomfoolery!
Lisa and Quincy are BUSY!! As such they cut loose and record a podcast in the evening for the first time, and enjoy a couple of glasses of wine while doing so. Along with some wine vibes, this episode is chock full of food tomfoolery games, and...
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1:02:06
Tyler Thomas - Chef/Owner of Yard Bull Meats
Tyler Thomas (potentially Roanoke's most handsome chef) joins Lisa and Quincy on the podcast to talk about his culinary journey, and being the executive chef at The River and Rail while ow...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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51:41
Jeff Farmer - Executive Chef of STOCK
Jeff Farmer joins Quincy and Lisa on the "Rookie Restaurateur" podcast to talk about his career, running restaurants, his future, and he partakes in a few of our podcast games!Host: Lisa...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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58:50
What Makes A Good Cookout? Hot Dog Talk, Novelty Ice Cream Tier List!!
A little bit of everything on this episode. First, technical difficulties. Then Lisa shares a brief memory of Chef James Kent who recently passed. From there Lisa and Quincy discuss what makes a good cookout + they wonder how they would f...
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44:55
Is Eating Outside Overrated?? Blind Lemonade Taste Test, and MORE Game Segments!
On this episode of Rookie Restaurateur Lisa & Quincy have an easy breezy summertime episode in store! They discuss summer dining trends from eating outside to what kind of menu items they expect to see in the summer. They blind taste some l...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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45:35
Chili Crunch DRAMA? What Makes a Casserole? Blind Dessert Ranking!
On this episode, Quincy and Lisa review some of the ongoing developments regarding the Momofuku Chili Crunch drama. The duo dives into casseroles, an apparent love/hate relationship for Quincy. And lastly Lisa and Quincy try their hand at...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:01:36
Is Lunch The Worst Meal Of The Day? Ice Cream Tier List & More!!
This is Rookie Restaurateur's First LIVE! podcast. Thank you to GetToKnowNoke for this opportunity. On this episode, Quincy and Lisa do some crowd work to get a feel on their first live audience, and then Quincy goes on an unscripted ran...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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52:45
Lee Campbell - Sommelier and Partner in Common Wealth Crush
Lee Campbell is a sommelier who has been featured in Bon Appetit, Charleston Food + Wine, and many other publications. She has a passion for all things wine, but especially natural wines, and has now become a champion promoting Virginia w...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:02:19
Alex Eliades - Chef/Owner of "Bread Craft"
Lisa and Quincy are joined by Alex Eliades Chef/Owner of Breadcraft Roanoke. Alex shares his restaurateur journey with Breadcraft, tips on baking bread and pretzels, and ranks the best type of bread.
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:00:22
Food Movies, Re-Thinking Spaghetti and Meatballs, Utensil Tier List!
Lisa and Quincy bounce around the culinary world, diving into a variety of culinary topics to discuss on the podcast today!From their favorite culinary movies, to a new segment called "Family Dinner Dish Up" , and Lisa rounds out the ep...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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41:45
Madison Ruckel - Mama Jean's Barbecue
Mama Jean's Barbecue has been one of Rookie Restaurateur's most requested businesses to interview. Well, we were finally fortunate enough tog et some time to sit down with Madison Ruckel the restaurateur behind Mama Jean's Barbecue! Pro...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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41:59
Tipping Culture, Blind Mayo Tasting, and The BEST Egg Tier List!
Quincy and Lisa dive right into tipping culture, and all the complexities that come with it. Followed up by a light hearted blind Mayo tasting. With the episode being rounded out with Quincy absolutely nailing another tier list segment.
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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42:08
"Rookie Q's", What Makes A Good Wine List? 'Berbere' & More!
Lisa and Quincy roll right into some new more polished podcast segments. What are "Rookie Q's"? What Makes a good Wine List? How do you pronounce "berbere"? And why aren't more people eating Cauliflower?!?!?Lisa and Quincy t...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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54:03
Food Trends, Diet Coke Tasting, and More! (We Got Segments Now!)
Lisa and Quincy kick off their official co-hosting debut by launching right into untested podcast segments. We'll see what sticks, and it'll be a fun ride to figure out which segments YOU the listener relate to. Drop a comment and/or send us a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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49:15
New Co-Host? Big Egos? Superbowl Snack Tier List? - Ft. Quincy Randolph
Big things are in the works for the "Rookie Restaurateur' podcast. We have so many exciting things planned for 2024, but I'm not sure anything is more exciting than introducing the shows new official co-host Lisa Archer. You already kno...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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57:14