Restaurant Industry Podcast: for anyone who’s ever been stiffed on a tip, survived a busy brunch, or just loves asking to speak with the chef. We sit down with line cooks, servers, owners, and the occasional burnout with great stories to talk about what it’s really like.
On todays episode Vas fanboys out over his favorite EAV pop up, SoSo Fed with Chef Molli. We get into menu creation, laotian recipes, pizza hut, Paris and throwing Golf Clubs!
Check out @sosofed for upcoming news and subscribe to get the latest menus. The pop up operates out of Ok yaki in East atlanta village on Sundays and Mondays from 5-11pm. Go check them out!
Enjoy!
23 Oct 2026
EP - 12 - "RIP GPT"
On today’s ep, Vas and Tyler get lost in the sauce of AI & tipping, Trader Joe’s and aldi, and Sysco, Cisco, & Sisqo!
To tip or not to tip?
Enjoy!
12 Oct 2026
Ep - 11 - "More Señor Crickets!" (Tio Luchos - PART 2)
On this ep we keep the conversation going with Chef Arnaldo! We share laughs and get in to travel, more cultures, food textures, and more!
Be sure to follow chef on instagram @tioluchos for all menu and event updates!
Enjoy!
24 Sept 2026
EP - 10 - "Señor Crickets!" (Tio Luchos Part 1)
On this, the 10th episode of RIP we speak to a beloved friend and incredible restauranteur; Chef Arnaldo from the wildly popular ATL hotspot Tio Luchos! We talk about industry wear and tear, health and happiness, reflecting on culture, and maybe if youre lucky, even more for part 2!
Follow Arnaldo for menu drops and drink specials @tioluchos on instrgam and dont forget to check out his Peruvian chicken pop up, @hermanita_atl on Mondays!
Enjoy!
11 Aug 2026
Ep 9 - "Plenty of Fish in the "A"
Today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Chef turned food salesman, Ben Papageorge! From back of the house, kitchen work to boots on the ground food sales, we get into beef danishes, sheet meats, plate costs, and dish pigs, so if you’re wanting to know more, give it a listen
Enjoy!
28 Jul 2026
Ep 8 - "Hot Bean Juice"
How do you like your coffee? Today we talk all things cafe life and coffee world with our dear friend Dale Donchey. Dale owns Spiller Park coffee here in ATL and it was an aboslute joy to talk with him about where this industry is headed, bagels, caramel being hot garbage and the overall idea that adding one's culture to the mix might just be the thing that a lot of places need!
Follow @spillerpark on instagram and all social media platforms for any and all upcoming specials, events, and some of the best coffee in the "A"!!
Enjoy!
14 Jul 2026
Ep 7 - "Unbreakable Beurre Blanc"
The industry discussion deepens when we discuss budget, P&Ls, volume, labor, production and weird sausage with one of the sharpest minds we've had the pleasure of chatting with. Alan has worked his way up from the bottom into research and development at the worlds busiest airport, Hartsfield Jackson. This could be our most "Inside Baseball" episode yet. If you hear something you don’t know, ask us in the comments.
Enjoy!
30 Jun 2026
Ep 6 - "Righteous Hidden Gemstone"
Hello hello hello! Today we hang out with Stina and Jed from one fo Atlantas greatest dive bars, The Righteous Room. Im not gonna lie, there were no rails for us to even go off of but we managed to do so in true RIP fashion. Discussing all things from origins to ownership, from Van Damme to Bar Fam its a silly ride!
Follow @therighteousroom for daily drink specials, hours and location!
See you at the bar!
Enjoy!
17 Jun 2026
Ep 5 - "Introspective ass Bartender"
On this weeks episode we get into it with introspective comedian and bartender, Partrick Dalton! The ideas of just being a positive force, getting what you give and spinach dip are all mulled over in the philosophical musings of said guest. Sometimes it really is all about the little moves that are made to ensure people are content and at ease while chillin at a bar.
Follow Patrick @yagaganga on instagram for upcoming shows and local drink specials!
Enjoy!
28 May 2026
Ep 4 - "Hummus and Them"
Todays guest is stand up comedian and Brunch floor manager, Khaled Elchoufi! Khaled gives us some hot takes about the wild misunderstandings of "middle Eastern food", protecting your cultural identity through food, and James Brown!
Follow Khaled for showtimes on instagram @thekhaledelchoufi
Enjoy!
12 May 2026
EP 3 - "Hidden Evidence"
Today Tyler learns that Vas' definition of "evidence" is very different from his, while the boys pick bones over food prep, bagels, ingredients, and the potential issues with hierarchy and notoriety in the industry.
Enjoy!
2 May 2026
EP 2 - "Competition Of Self Abuse" :: Guest :: Kathryn DiMenichi
On Todays episode we chat with long time friend and Atlanta industry bad ass, Kathryn DiMenichi! We touch on Parking, traffic, Vices and whether or not Speakeasies are a thing!
Feel Free to follow Kathryn @Dimenichi on instagram.
Enjoy!
17 Apr 2026
EP 1 - RIP - Is this Episode 1?
Hello hello hello... Welcome to RIP Restaurant Industry Podcast! On this Ep, come get to know us and have some laughs as we begin our discussion into an industry that made us and sometimes broke us!
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