Line Cook Thoughts

Line Cook Thoughts

Line cook thoughts

A podcast focusing on the everyday workers of the food service industry. I strive to promote cooks and other food service workers, and give an audio experience that help listeners relate to these stories. Send your stories to@linecookthoughts on Instagram.

38 minutes 4 seconds

Episode 215: Annoying Restaurant Trends, Part-Time Cooking Advice, and Coffee

In this episode, I start by discussing the viral response of a Threads I posted a few weeks ago, asking what annoying restaurant trends people want to see gone in 2025. I then go over a Reddit question on how to get better when you have limited cooking time in a kitchen. Finally, I share my thoughts on Taco Bell's new coffee concept and celebrate 6 years of the brand.

Links:

Viral Threads Post: https://www.threads.net/@linecookthoughts/post/DCzCboVuIzN

Reddit Thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/linecooks/comments/1gtlc1t/how_to_improve_fast_with_only_1_shift_a_week/?rdt=53431

Taco Bell: https://fortune.com/2024/12/09/taco-bell-live-mas-cafe-pilot-bellristas-mcdonalds-cosmc-starbucks/

7 Brew: https://7brew.com/about-us/

12 December 2024, 12:05 am
38 minutes 9 seconds

Episode 214: Restaurant Ghosting, Fire by Alinea, and 2025 Food Trends

In this episode, Ray Delucci discusses the latest trends in the food industry, focusing on insights from the National Restaurant Association for 2025. He highlights the issue of 'ghosting' in restaurant reservations, the importance of value deals, and the rise of wellness drinks and other cuisines. The conversation also touches on the impact of consumer behavior on restaurants and the need for a return to community-focused dining experiences.

4 December 2024, 12:14 am
34 minutes 12 seconds

Episode 213: The Return Of The Podcast, Chili's, And New Cooks

In this episode of the Line Cook Thoughts Podcast, Ray reflects on his return after a year-long hiatus, sharing insights on the restaurant industry, advice for new cooks, and the recent resurgence of Chili's. He emphasizes the importance of support in the kitchen, the value of learning from mistakes, and the significance of mental and physical health in the culinary profession. The episode also explores the evolving landscape of the food industry and the podcast's future direction, focusing on current trends and valuable lessons for both cooks and restaurant operators.

Links:

Chili's CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/14/heres-why-americans-are-going-back-to-chilis-.html

Chili's Read The Joe: https://readthejoe.com/business/chilis-serves-up-comeback-with-more-focused-menu-value-oriented-items/

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/cooks/comments/1gdogry/new_job/

21 November 2024, 4:10 am
50 minutes 17 seconds

Episode 212: Brooklyn Pasta Lab with Michael Pini

In this episode, I chat with Michael Pini on his business, Brooklyn Pasta Lab. Brooklyn Pasta Lab was established in 2017 and is run by Michael Pini, who has been a chef in NYC for over a decade. Michael has worked in NYC’s top restaurants including, Eleven Madison Park, The NoMad Hotel, Betony, as well as the famous Bruno e Franco La Salumeria in Bologna, Italy. Brooklyn Pasta Lab produces premium fresh pasta for top restaurants in NYC, saving chefs time and money so they can focus on running their kitchens more efficiently. Visit www.brooklynpastalab.com Check out the newsletter at linecookthoughts.com

1 January 2024, 9:37 pm
1 hour 1 minute

Episode 211: Interviews, Culinary Recruiting and More Job-Seeking Tips with Maura McMahon

In this episode, I chat with Maura McMahon. Maura McMahon is currently the Employment Manager at Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, NY. She recruits globally to build the best-in-class staff at one of the historic hotels of America. Mohonk's Food and Beverage team has earned accolades including the #2 Hotel Restaurant of the year 2023 by USA Today. She credits the professionalism of her culinary, pastry and dining services teams as a driver to attracting talent locally and worldwide. Maura has succeeded in the competitive space of college recruiting in the US and abroad. She manages J1 internship and trainee programs for Culinary, Pastry, Front Office and F&B as well as managing H2B recruiting for other departments of the resort. Before Mohonk, Maura managed the Career Advising office of The Culinary Institute of America where she worked for 18 years. Maura is a Certified Hospitality Educator from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute and earned her Master's degree in Organizational Development and Leadership from St. Joseph's University in 2023. In the episode we talk about why Maura enjoys recruiting so much, the art of the job interview, resume building and much more. You can connect with Maura on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauramcmahon845/ Subscribe to the Line Cook Thoughts newsletter here: linecookthoughts.com

18 December 2023, 10:25 pm
45 minutes 5 seconds

Episode 210: 5 Years of LCT, CosMc's and Customer Sentenced to Fast Food

On this solo episode, I start off by reflecting on the 5 years I have spent working on Line Cook Thoughts. A huge thank you to all those who listen and have supported this brand the last 5 years. I am truly grateful. After this, I talk about CosMc's, the new beverage-focused brand launched by McDonald's, and what we should take away from this launch. Finally, I discuss the sentencing of a customer to two months of fast food work after they threw their food at a Chipotle employee.

Link to the newsletter: linecookthoughts.com

Link to QSR Magazine CosMc's coverage: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/story/mcdonalds-unveils-cosmcs-its-answer-to-the-growing-beverage-segment/

Link to National Post Fast Food Sentencing Story: https://nationalpost.com/news/woman-sentenced-to-fast-food-job-after-hurling-burrito-bowl-at-chipotle-employee

9 December 2023, 6:53 pm
54 minutes 58 seconds

Episode 209: The Return of Hanalei Souza

In this episode, I chat with Hanalei Souza aka @ladylinecook. We discuss why the Sous Chef role is one of the hardest positions in the kitchen, how leadership and career progression is key for the next generation of chefs, how Hanalei is thinking about content creation now and much more.

You can find her website, link to memoir and all other information here: https://www.ladylinecook.com/

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3 December 2023, 11:00 pm
1 hour 10 minutes

Episode 208: Andrew Friedman On His New Book "The Dish"

In this episode, I talk to Andrew Friedman, author of "The Dish: The Lives and Labor One Plate of Food." We discuss his writing process, how the book came to be, the true dedication it takes to create food, and much more. You can find his book here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-dish-andrew-friedman?variant=41006183645218 Find his podcast here: https://andrewtalkstochefs.com/about/ IG handle: toquelandandrew

23 October 2023, 10:37 pm
35 minutes 48 seconds

Episode 207: Street Food Dominance in CPG, Staffing Levels And Medication Affecting The Food Industry

In this solo episode, I discuss the recent news that many major financial analysts are concerned over weight loss drugs leading to a loss in revenue for the food industry within the next few years. I then discuss the popularity of "Street Food" items on menus and CPG products. Finally, I end with the news on staffing in the restaurant industry and where we might go from here. (This is not medical or investment advice. For entertainment purposes only) Links: https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/05/investing/ozempic-food-companies/index.html https://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultivating-health/ozempic-for-weight-loss-does-it-work-and-what-do-experts-recommend/2023/07#:~:text=Ozempic%20works%20by%20mimicking%20a,the%20effect%20of%20bariatric%20surgery https://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultivating-health/ozempic-for-weight-loss-does-it-work-and-what-do-experts-recommend/2023/07#:~:text=Ozempic%20works%20by%20mimicking%20a,the%20effect%20of%20bariatric%20surgery https://news.yahoo.com/ozempic-may-impact-food-industry-134803034.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABggXgUCYg2z3bhUk87B5itBFqNTfPMqhno783zhd7LfYcvSvR_heqiEIeTKhCzBGEZZGlgPwEHBQr2fZtWL0uvIUmkgHoe8chrGO-TWnOUrFqQxad7xXbZnyeKIlgla_4WOek_fCchYqLZ0e-xnLkXsA4DKVkwH3I91n877Nh3S https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/launch-pad/companies-monetize-consumer-demand-for-street-food https://restaurant.org/research-and-media/research/economists-notebook/analysis-commentary/restaurants-surpassed-pre-pandemic-employment-peak-in-september/ Find the newsletter at linecookthoughts.com

16 October 2023, 2:09 am
1 hour 31 minutes

Episode 206: Culinary School Enrollment, Web 3.0 Restaurant Impacts and More with Justin Khanna

In this episode, Justin Khanna returns to discuss many, many topics. We start out with the potential decline in culinary school enrollment and interest due to effects of the industry and the high cost of entry. We then discuss the Michelin Guide in Denver and its overall effect on food scenes. We then discuss an interesting topic on a recent David Chang podcast episode. We go into Web 3.0 opportunities for restaurants, discuss the Mr. Beast lawsuits and much more. Find Justin's work at https://www.justinkhanna.com/ and find him on socials @justinkhanna Washington Post Culinary School Article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2022/08/30/culinary-school-enrollment-down/ Michelin Guide Costs Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/12/dining/michelin-star-restaurants-america.html How Michelin Affects Dining Scene Article: https://www.eater.com/23671647/michelin-effect-restaurants-vancouver-stars NY Times Blackbird funding announcement: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/04/dining/blackbird-resy-founder-ben-leventhal.html David Chang Podcast Clip: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cxd62XnSk46/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Subscribe to the newsletter at linecookthoughts.com

8 October 2023, 11:14 pm
44 minutes 30 seconds

Episode 205: Hot Topics In The Food Industry with Mary King

On this episode of the podcast, Mary King returns to talk all things food industry. Mary King is a restaurant veteran with over fourteen years of hospitality experience, most of them in management. With experience in everything from coffee shops to Michelin-star fine dining, she has seen multiple operations from the inside. She now shares her industry knowledge on the small-business-focused digital publication Fit Small Business as a staff writer and restaurant specialist. You can find her on LinkedIn or Fitsmallbusiness.com. We chat about ghost kitchens, food AI, restaurant stories, food writing and much more. Checkout https://fitsmallbusiness.com/ for many helpful resources for food business operators Subscribe to the newsletter at linecookthoughts.com

1 October 2023, 2:14 pm
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