The Restaurant Guys' Regulars
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The Restaurant Guys is one of the original food and wine podcasts, launched in 2005 by restaurateurs Mark Pascal and Francis Schott.
With roots as a daily radio show, the podcast features in-depth conversations with chefs, bartenders, winemakers, authors, and hospitality professionals—offering the inside track on food, cocktails, wine, and restaurant culture.
New episodes and vintage conversations because the best stories, like the best bottles, age well. Expect insightful, opinionated, and entertaining conversations about food, wine, and the finer things in life.
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The Restaurant Guys' Regulars
RGR Jon Ross (Master Sommelier and Stage Left Alum): Comes Home From Australia
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The Restaurant Guys' Regulars
Exclusive access to bonus episodes!The Banter
The Guys share a funny review of their restaurant, Catherine Lombari, that was rated in “gold chains.”
The Conversation
The Restaurant Guys are joined by Jon Ross, former employee, Master Sommelier now wine importer and author. They reminisce about time together early in Jon’s career and follow his path that led him to where he is today including a nearly-forgotten and surprising connection to The Restaurant Guys Podcast.
The Inside Track
The Guys hired Jon as a young adult and nurtured his interest in wine and hospitality. He rose up through their organization while experiencing professional wine tastings, the Union Square green market and a Tales of the Cocktail convention. Through the years they have kept in touch (The Guys proudly witnessing Jon’s accomplishments) and were happy to interview Jon about his book shortly before they hosted a consumer wine tasting of Jon’s portfolio.
On having Mark & Francis as mentors:
“I've always felt that your mentors are people who show you what you want to become, not tell you what you want to become,” Jonathan Ross on The Restaurant Guys Podcast 2024
Bio
Jonathan was a member of the award-winning wine team at Eleven Madison Park and held the title of Head Sommelier. In 2017, Jon passed the prestigious Master Sommelier exam. He makes his own wine in Australia under a label called Micro Wines, which is sold in Australia and the United States. Jon co-authored How to Drink Australian with wife Jane Lopes, a definitive modern guide to Australian wine.
Info
Legend Imports
John’s book is available on the Legend page
The NJ Wine & Food Festival @ Crystal Springs May 1-3
The Restaurant Guys will be podcasting from there May 2. Come see us!
https://shop.crystalgolfresort.com/collections/14th-annual-new-jersey-wine-food-festival
Our Places
Stage Left Steak
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Catherine Lombardi Restaurant
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Stage Left Wineshop
https://www.stageleftwineshop.com/
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