FOH with Kelly Sullivan and Lillian DeVane

We Always Land on Our Feet

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:16:26 +0000

It's the final episode of our beautiful, crazy, wild podcast!! We appreciate all the years of listening, learning, and hearing from all of you!!

Misty

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 03:21:31 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the departure of a NYC millennial restaurant, and the changing tide of CULTURE

The Interview

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 19:07:40 +0000

After a long break, Kelly and Lillian interview each other to get reacquainted

HALLOWEEN VAULT One Cup Ant Poison

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:06:11 +0000

Another 2018 spooky gem, Kelly and Lillian present a food-related murder!

HALLOWEEN VAULTHave an Affair, Learn the Guitar

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 05:03:49 +0000

Straight from 2018, it's our spooky food and cults episode!

HALLOWEEN WEEK FROM THE VAULT!

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 03:34:43 +0000

It's a spooky throwback! Listen to our very first horror stories episode from way back in 2018!

Marked Safe from Roofies

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:50:53 +0000

A celebrity food quiz game from the FOH team you know and love! (Kelly has been in Europe so he's an ep we recorded before she left us!)

Living the Dream

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:02:59 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss an article by Eyal Press about tip credit/tipped wage policies and the power of the NRA (restaurant one)

Abuse of Power

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:14:48 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the Thomas Keller "incident"

Irish Hotep

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 20:20:50 +0000

Kelly and Lillian review the history of baseball game food

Primate Scientist Woman

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:47:49 +0000

Kelly and Lillian read their favorite NYT Cooking recipe notes

Dense Bean Salad

Mon, 19 May 2025 23:52:55 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss an academic paper detailing the rise of takeout and delivery and the ties to technological innovation

Anti-Woman Podcast

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:24:27 +0000

On the anniversary of the Dust Bowl, Kelly and Lillian prepare for our beautiful future with some foodways from our past....and future??

FROM THE VAULT: COVID ANNIVERSARY CLIP SHOW

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 22:33:47 +0000

You didn't ask for it, you don't want it, but here's our famed one year anniversary COVID show! We (thank you Ted) pieced together our show's timeline of NYC restaurant life during 2020, from jokes to tears and back again!

Stupid Gin

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 01:12:05 +0000

Kelly and Lillian put tariffs on the country's worst products

Your Only Friend

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:46:57 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss "ripped from the headlines" stories, covering the Shirley Temple King, recent ICE raids in NYC, and food horror

Southern Girls

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 22:42:56 +0000

Kelly and Lillian hate on a piece about delivery apps

Working Alcoholic

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:08:45 +0000

Lillian and Kelly discuss the Ins and Outs for 2025

Inshallah They Lose Him

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:29:27 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the latest beer trend

God Should Have Said No

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:01:51 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss art gallery "restaurants" and their cousin predecessor, the department store tea room

FOH: HORROR STORIES

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:34:38 +0000

For the (??) year in a row we bring you YOUR horror stories from the service front lines...turn off the lights if you dare!!

Lard Ass

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:42:06 +0000

It's SCARY EPISODE TIME!! Kelly & Lillian discuss some chocolate poisonings

The Sweet Nothings of Love Making

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:55:04 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss what restaurants will look like in a Trump or Harris presidency **Note** THIS WAS RECORED HOURS BEFORE MAYOR ADAMS WAS INDICTED

Caveman Stealing

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:57:52 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss what crimes they would commit for a good old-fashioned restaurant bribe

Forgive, Forget

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:40:43 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the Chipotle sentencing

Monogamy Culture

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 22:02:22 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss disguises for restaurant critics, and what establishments are best for cheating

Queequeg

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:51:32 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss hot dog champ Joey Chestnut

Nick's Mom

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:06:04 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss opioid use in the fishing industry and community solutions within occupations

State Dinners & Official Political Endorsement

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 22:49:57 +0000

Kelly and Lillian do a fake deep dive into the state dinner tradition, as well as make an official FOH presidential endorsement!

FROM THE VAULT Dogs and a Serial Sexual Harasser

Fri, 24 May 2024 22:44:46 +0000

Listen back to an episode from 2018 where we discuss our experiences with service dogs in restaurants!

Escalating Tension

Fri, 24 May 2024 22:33:58 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss DOGS in RESTAURANTS

Bev Trends

Mon, 20 May 2024 16:54:50 +0000

Kelly and Lillian give their predictions for the summer's hottest bev trends

Proposal Prank

Mon, 06 May 2024 19:40:58 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the new trend in bot and cretin-made reservations at trendy restaurants

Diet Beer

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 23:20:59 +0000

Kelly and Lillian begin the process of drafting their ideal union contract

Gotta Have It

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 21:55:28 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the David Chang chili crunch debacle

Lake Lady

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 21:37:55 +0000

WE'RE BACK!!! Kelly and Lillian discuss the latest NYC restaurant grifter and much much more

Flight Risk

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 22:52:06 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss some BAD BOSSES who have been in the news, plus an on-air reveal from Kelly

A Hole is a Hole

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 07:40:37 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss worst case scenarios while working Valentine's Day service

Captain's Platter

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:15:29 +0000

Lillian and Kelly discuss what dishes to bring in times of sickness and grief, but in a fun way!

Bug with a Wink

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 19:59:03 +0000

Kelly and Lillian bid 2023 adieu in an end of year wrap up/predictions for the New Year!

No Rights Reserved

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 22:08:29 +0000

Kelly and Lillian create restaurant and bar centered Hallmark movie plots

An Invitation

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:04:16 +0000

**BONUS EP** Kelly and Lillian discuss non-traditional Thanksgivings

Don't Look At Me Twice

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 19:18:52 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss what it's like to work front of house on a cruise ship

FOH Tales of Terror!

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 20:06:26 +0000

We share our own nightmare tales, as well as yours! HAPPY HALLOWEEEEENNNNN

The Exorcist

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 01:29:13 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the TWA flight attendant strike of 1986

Catastrophe Hostess

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:13:53 +0000

Kelly and Lillian use their hospitality expertise to design the perfect climate crisis party

Say Less

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 00:06:10 +0000

Lillian and Kelly discuss the horrifying reality of corporate real estate's impact on local restaurants in Portland, OR

Big Arnold

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 03:26:33 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the phenomenon of gendered glassware

The Greatest Generation

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 20:37:32 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss a defamation lawsuit involving a fancy hotel and a crazed teen

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:31:27 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss ideal foods for transportation

Bitch Eating Crackers

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 06:03:35 +0000

Kelly and Lillian decipher the meaning of different foods in dreams

Girl Spending

Sat, 22 Jul 2023 20:03:33 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss girl dinner

Catholic Behavior

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 23:50:15 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss a piece about "new frugality"

Can You Please Cut It For Me

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 18:04:21 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the IHOP v Historical Society piece

Typhoid "Naked" Mary

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 02:22:45 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss a recent piece about nude dining in NYC

Girl Clowns

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 19:51:59 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the "Bad Waitress" piece by Becca Schuh

Anansi the Spider

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 02:35:29 +0000

Kelly and Lillian talk about the significance of seating in restaurants

Ben

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 04:34:38 +0000

Lillian and Kelly describe their drink order icks

Body Language

Sun, 28 May 2023 22:30:44 +0000

Kelly and Lillian do a classic "ripped from the headlines" episode featuring the chef from Horses debacle

The Whole Hog

Sun, 21 May 2023 20:30:45 +0000

Kelly and Lillian play their first voicemail from the hotline and discuss the 1972 Church's Chicken strike in Atlanta

Coupla Cowboys

Tue, 09 May 2023 23:24:53 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the new Glo union, the WGA strike, and tiny plastic beads

UNLOCKED Grey Gardens Patreon

Thu, 04 May 2023 19:06:34 +0000

The gals are a little behind schedule so here's a very special patreon episode to hold you over!

The Portal

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 16:38:32 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the phenomenon of "Disney food" and the people who love it

Bacteria Gummies

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:14:05 +0000

Kelly and Lillian do another one of their world-famous "hot or not" and trend prediction episodes

Beautiful Sardine

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 21:47:53 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the work of an Italian academic who questions the "traditions" of Italian food

Gavel Down

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 03:10:16 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the viral Craigslist job posting that made everyone lose their minds

The Kissinger of Deities

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 01:41:55 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the food and beverages of spring offerings and ritual

Calling All Cuties

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 19:56:06 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss some St. Paddy's Day Traditions

Take This Envelope and Shove It

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 18:18:02 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss their rules for dating in restaurant and bars

Scrimshaw Situation

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 22:50:26 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the recent unionization campaigns in the NYC restaurant industry

COINTELPRO Culture

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 21:30:01 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the big and annoying etiquette list!

UNLOCKED PATREON Conspiracy Game!

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 19:58:49 +0000

We're unlocking our very special patreon episode for all to hear! Please enjoy our conspiracy theory game!

Hard Seventeen

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 20:18:55 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the ServSafe/NRA link

The Woody Allen Effect

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:16:00 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss rats, restaurants, and their favorite people in the world: exterminators

Cocaine 10-15 Times

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 19:10:21 +0000

Lillian and Kelly discuss the fall of Noma

Suck It Up, Suck It In

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 22:28:24 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the wild world of fad diets and food conspiracies

Out of Necessity

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 02:07:15 +0000

Kelly and Lillian give their predictions for 2023

The Sop Store Called

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 20:39:55 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the history of holiday wassailing and wassail the beverage!

Game Theory

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 19:10:21 +0000

Kelly and Lillian test each other's server skills in a "wyd" restaurant game

It Was A Slay

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 22:27:23 +0000

Kelly and and Lillian discuss the recent Starbucks strike

Nothing Short of a Thrill

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:07:50 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the crypto-like scams of the food and bev world

Clap If You Know Who This Is

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:11:26 +0000

Lillian and Kelly discuss the NYC restaurant drama that's unfolded over the last month: McNally, Cordon, and Delvey!

HORROR STORIES: 4

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Listen in IF YOU DARE as we read our listeners' worst service stories!

FROM THE VAULT: Our Second Horror Story Episode!

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:25:16 +0000

For your nostalgic pleasure (and to get you in the mood for your own submissions!) Here's our second Horror Story Episode from 2019!

FROM THE VAULT: Our First Horror Story Episode!

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 20:28:20 +0000

For your nostalgic pleasure (and to get you in the mood for your own submissions!) Here's our very first Horror Story Episode from 2018!

Welcome to Hollywood

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:13:00 +0000

Lillian and Kelly discuss the culinary secret to becoming a zombie

Touched by a Pigeon

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 19:16:15 +0000

Kelly and Lillian "read" the latest food and restaurant obituaries

Peanut Butter Side Down

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 19:34:35 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the creeping fatigue of "bad restaurant" stories

No Emotion Fall

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 19:50:12 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the chaos fusion cooking trend

Tart Harvest

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 19:01:52 +0000

Lillian and Kelly discuss history's worst food and bev disasters

I Can't Do My Work!

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 22:28:09 +0000

Kelly and Lillian play a game of emotions and food pairings

You Can't Cancel Dumb

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:44:23 +0000

Kelly and Lillian delve into the strange and mysterious world of the waiter's race

Rockstar

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 19:06:51 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the sinister "Servie" awards

Excellent Lovers

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 01:34:55 +0000

Kelly and Lillian ONCE AGAIN ARE FORCED to discuss the chef show

Fueled By Water

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 23:04:29 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the fair and its beautiful culture of disgusting food

Mozart for Babies

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 22:09:25 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the origins of sabotage and how it relates to labor

Are We Bad?

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 20:11:50 +0000

Kelly and Lillian describe their own personal worst nightmare dinner party, with some shocking results

First Stepdad

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 21:14:27 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss TikTok vs. IG food influencers

McBarge

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:04:48 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss floating restaurants

Lion of the Senate

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 20:22:45 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the trend of extreme, meat-centric diets

Beat Scurvy

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 01:22:15 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the new era of the signature drink

Hot or Not

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 21:02:55 +0000

Kelly and Lillian quit each other on current restaurant trends

Not Here for the Facts

Thu, 26 May 2022 18:57:57 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the recent trend of reinstating "strict" dress codes in restaurants

UNLOCKED PATREON Slumber Party!

Fri, 20 May 2022 15:51:02 +0000

Here's a modern classic patreon episode released from the vault! Pull up a pillow and join in on the gabfest!

Beezlebub's Foot Soldier

Fri, 13 May 2022 13:08:00 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss a restaurant that is based on Brutalist architecture

The Fog of War

Sat, 07 May 2022 05:27:40 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss May Day and its green and red roots

That's My Jam

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 19:39:09 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the new shaker inspired culinary scene in NYC

Bog Monster

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:26:35 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss rabbits, Easter, and the earthly delights of Spring herself

Virginia Woolf, Who's Afraid Of

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 15:36:10 +0000

**Apologies for zoom quality audio** Kelly and Lillian have some thoughts on mead, the ancient drink of the gods

Pull the Plug

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:20:00 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss an invite-only bar that they obviously think is sad and lame

Debunk Koko

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Kelly and Lillian are BACK from their mini break, and have LOTS of news! They discuss the changing rhythm of dining out, trends and probably too many personal anecdotes!

Great Value Speed

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:06:00 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss a piece about New Yorkers who left the city and...are sad!

Babies and Lambs

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 18:14:26 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the Grub Street Diet series

Shadows and Whispers

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:37:39 +0000

Kelly and Lillian dissect the Vespertine expose

Laying Hands

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 20:22:25 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss an absolutely INSANE service story, and food in the Sims universe

The Juul Dilemma

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 21:15:18 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss an article about Salt Fat Acid Heat being Marxist (??) and accidentally have a good time!

100 Years of FOH

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:40:54 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss a piece about restaurants surviving a hundred years in NYC and wonder...do they have what it takes?

The Decline of "It"

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 22:25:57 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the rise of the baristas

Baby Bell

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 19:09:05 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the new NYC mayor, the NFT restaurant, and food as slime!

Sloppy Gloop Person

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 18:42:17 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss DISGUST and the trend of sloppy gloppy food

You Old Lang Sign

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 20:20:16 +0000

It's the end of an insane year and Kelly and Lillian give you their predictions for 2022!

Kelly's Search For The Trashcan

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 20:33:00 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the DAWN program/cafe, where robots are controlled remotely by people with disabilities

To Protect and To Serve

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 21:14:24 +0000

Kelly and Lillian talk about a new "e-zine" called Food Activist

Jackals At My Heels

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:01:31 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the fad of family, food, and a very mafia holiday tradition

FROM THE THANKSGIVING VAULT: DIE HARD: BUTTERBALL EDITION

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 19:54:19 +0000

This holiday week we are re-releasing our favorite Thanksgiving episodes for you to listen to while chopping chestnuts. Happy FOH-giving!

FROM THE THANKSGIVING VAULT: Eels and Corn

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 19:48:09 +0000

This holiday week we are re-releasing our favorite Thanksgiving episodes for you to listen to while chopping chestnuts. Happy FOH-giving!

You're No Billy Crystal

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:46:17 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the history of the lunch box

The Simple Switchboard

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 19:27:47 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the ideal Thanksgiving...with some twists!

New Bitch In Town

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:19:16 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the concept of a freelance/gig economy restaurant model and how much it sucks

Mate, You're Sick

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000

It's the RETURN OF THE LIVING HORROR STORIES! Your own tales of terror as told to crypt keepers Kelly and Lillian!

Big Jerk-Off

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 20:19:16 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the recent spike in labor strikes and the strange world of the regular customer relationship

Suicide By Kelly

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:57:36 +0000

Kelly and Lillian take you on a journey through the restaurant of your NIGHTMARES

Show Us Your Papers

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 20:41:59 +0000

Kelly and Lillian are BACK after a month off and discussing the trend that everyone loves to write about: the espresso martini!

UNLOCKED Hit List Patreon Episode!

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 17:14:36 +0000

A special episode from the vault to keep you satisfied while Kelly and Lillian are on break!

Say More

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:02:03 +0000

It's the last NYC episode for Kelly and Lillian and they discuss the general state of the service industry as well as feelings about the cliff ahead

Blood Uncle

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:03:52 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the current labor market, a wedding they went to, and killing dogs

Call Rebecca

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 17:41:48 +0000

Kelly and Lillian scour the want ads and see what employers are *really* offering potential employees

167: I'M THE PRESIDENT NOW

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:07:47 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the arsonist somm.

166: Brad's Drink

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:44:04 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the soda wars and the wild history of cola

165: Before I've Had My Coffee

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:08:34 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the insanity that is Keith McNally and somehow link it to right wing coffee...how do they do it??

164: Resy x DOD

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:45:00 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss a piece of tech reporting that wonders why we don't replace the service jobs no one wants with technology we don't have!

163: Moxie

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss a passage from a 1933 George Orwell book and debate the perfect time in history to be a server

162: Everybody Here Loves You

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 15:26:25 +0000

Kelly and Lillian talk about the gin craze in jolly ole London, and share service stories from our newly opened world

161: It's Bubble

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:07:45 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the COVID housing crisis and its relationship to the service industry/tourist season

160: Ya-ling Ya-ling

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:19:00 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the new vaccine honor code at bars and how everything feels weird

159: Summer Of Vomit

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:35:47 +0000

It's the FOH "official" "summer" guide! Kelly and Lillian discuss predictions, anxiety, and food and bev recs for the summer!

158: The Washington

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:56:04 +0000

Lillian and Kelly discuss the employee walk out at Dc restaurant Del Mar

157: Big White Sunglasses

Thu, 27 May 2021 15:47:00 +0000

Kelly and Lillian tackle three pieces of food/restaurant news: the craft beer take down, sabotage in the Rockaways, and a tragic NYTimes piece

156: Havana Syndrome

Thu, 20 May 2021 16:24:24 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the House of Prime Rib's recent food poisoning allegations

155: Back On The Horses

Thu, 13 May 2021 15:36:10 +0000

Kelly and Lillian reflect on what they want and miss from the service industry and the new scary fashions in NYC

154: Stick Her Sous

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:44:25 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the downfall of the faux sustainability restaurant on Lummi Island

153: Chally Chat

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:43:39 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss SPACE FOOD and the very idea of being in space!!

152: Lord Dracula

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:42:02 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss a piece about neofeudalism that is depressing yet also horrifying

151: Don't Make Me Tap The Sign

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:12:53 +0000

BACK TOGETHER LIVE IN PERSON Lillian and Kelly unpack the current labor shortage narrative and how much B.J. Novak sucks

150: No Regrets

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:36:36 +0000

Kelly and Lillian take a listener question and discuss their humble beginnings in restaurant work

149: Oat Tillman

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 19:11:40 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss OAT MILK and what the hell is going on with it

148: Doublespeak

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:15:51 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the recent workplace incidents at Jing Fong and Tate's Bake Shop.

147: CLIP SHOW: The Best Of The Worst

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:42:14 +0000

Go on a magic COVID ride with Kelly and Lillian as they look back on a year of nightmares!

146: Party Girl

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:55:09 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the food news of the week in this very special ripped from the headlines episode

145: Nerd Problem

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 20:42:57 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the new wave of food media, and what that means about them personally!!!!

144: Original Computer

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:53:12 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the shadowy world of corporate restaurant charity in the COVID era

143: All Moms Are Sponsored Moms

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:16:24 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss tik tok food videos, the internet spiral, and the popular treatment of food

142: UNLOCKED Art Bell & John Lear Patreon

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 19:10:48 +0000

Enjoy a little **bonus** content this week and enjoy the smooth sounds of Kelly and Lillian talking about AM radio! Imagine paying for it on Patreon! Could be cool!

141: Shortlisted

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:22:15 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss how horrible Cuomo is and how his hideous decision to reopen indoor dining is going to kill people!!

140: Know Your Watershed

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:19:51 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss automats and their exploitation of labor, and how that's...bad!

139: Annihilation of Fun

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:26:22 +0000

Kelly and Lillian talk chef culture, the $15 minimum wage, and sexual harassment preferences

138: Hollywood Wine Agents

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:02:53 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the art of the wine label, and how the people of France are disgusting

137: Over The Top

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 17:12:58 +0000

Kelly and Lillian tackle the phenomenon of the SoHo house, and the evil of corporate media control :)

136: Downtown

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:41:18 +0000

It's the official FOH end of the year wrap up! The second annual Kelly Awards! Happy New Year!!!

135: What's The Grog

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 17:45:10 +0000

Kelly and Lillian offer some tips on how to make the most of this weird holiday season

134: Dark Money

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:37:47 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the dark world of restaurant merch!

133: Gere Heads

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:23:38 +0000

What's going on at Mac's Pub in Staten Island? A whole lotta chaos! Plus the latest Bon App drama we all crave!

132: UNLOCKED CULTURE CLUB EPISODE!

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 16:56:49 +0000

We are unlocking the first episode of our new monthly Patreon feature for the masses! Sorry we were drunk!

131: Leading The Witness

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 19:26:13 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss how they would create the perfect restaurant/bar...a classic conversation between industry friends, but this time there's no cocaine!

130: The Papal Ring

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 16:51:14 +0000

Locked and loaded, Kelly and Lillian discuss the culture of hunting from a New York City apartment

129: Nostradamus Wells

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:34:57 +0000

What does the oracle (Pete Wells) say about the future of outdoor dining? It's the weird and wild world of a completely changed NYC and all the people determined to ruin it!

128: Footnote, Me

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 16:58:53 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss recent blunders in the food/food media world in this time capsule episode recorded the day before the 2020 election!

127: Hyde Your Identity

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:34:02 +0000

For their annual sPoOkY episode, Kelly and Lillian discuss a very shady haunted themed restaurant, and the mysterious baron of badly run businesses....

126: Get Me To Quantico

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 15:34:50 +0000

Is the food media world changing with the times? Yes but obviously they are fucking it up!

125: Hot Spots

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 15:54:30 +0000

What's happening with restaurants in NYC? What's happening with the podcast? What's HAPPENING?? It's a full update!

124: Good Reaping

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:01:34 +0000

Lillian and Kelly welcome the bounty of fall with their extended musings on the reasons for the seasons

123: Interview//Audio Fuck Up

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:09:36 +0000

WELL we tried to do a fun episode of us fucking around and Lillian's computer blows and deleted part of the audio in the second half but we kept it anyway and if you listen closely you can hear her in the background when Kelly is talking!!!! Buying a new computer!!!!!!

122: Ariana On The Beach

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:36:50 +0000

It's the Mission Chinese drama, it's people as brands, it's everything that's fucked up!!

121: Gulliver In The City

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:57:35 +0000

The gals are talking soup kitchens, Al Capone, the Unabomber, sex ed, and just straight up feeding people

120: Conversion Therapy

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 19:11:14 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the pandemic eating habits of celebrity run restaurants, how much Cuomo sucks, and other FASCINATING things

119: In God's Hands

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 14:44:46 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the abuse allegations from employees of Archie's pizza, and the abrupt closure of the business.

118: Bad Writing

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:50:22 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the recent uptick in pieces about about bad guest behavior and what that means for the service industry and HUMANITY

117: Always Has Been

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 16:05:41 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss their new project and also Jax Taylor

116: ACABBA

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 14:56:00 +0000

Kelly and Lillian return from their summer vacation gun blazing!! We talk Italian labor rights, wine people, The Bon App shake up...and so much more

115: Fake Episode/Break Time

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 01:21:52 +0000

The gals are taking a quick summer break!

114: Devil You Do, Devil You Don't

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the Sqirl jam drama, general restaurant drama, and update last week's episode with new information

113: Mention It All

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 18:16:41 +0000

Kelly gives the blow by blow of her former job's handling of the COVID crisis and it ain't pretty!

112: Day By Day

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 19:45:38 +0000

It's a catch up, catch all episode!! Kelly goes back to work, the 4th of July happened, and everyone is being bad

111: Hillbilly Industrial Complex

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 15:01:45 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the lies cops tell about fast food workers

110: Starlight

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 22:12:32 +0000

Kelly and Lillian express their feelings about the current state of reopenings and a NYTimes piece about restaurant memories

109: BONUS FOOD MEDIA EP

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 16:16:54 +0000

Kelly and Lillian get drunk and talk about the recent shakeup in food media

108: Torso Drip

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:39:24 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the ways in which we care for each other in this moment, through food and community

107: Mary, Don't Eat That

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 17:23:31 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss various brands' responses to and support of Black Lives Matter

106: The Room Got Smaller

Mon, 25 May 2020 18:20:16 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss a few of the recent "let the restaurant industry die" hot takes...with some takes along the way

105: Chef, Gay

Mon, 18 May 2020 18:44:47 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the very future of the restaurant industry, which mostly involves mannequins

104: Mind Palace

Mon, 11 May 2020 18:54:03 +0000

Kelly and Lillian **diplomatically** weigh in on the Roman/Kondo/Teigen drama, plus talk about the NRA and other celeb chefs

103: Thousands Of Twins

Mon, 04 May 2020 14:32:19 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss how the 90s changed food culture

102: Tomfoolery

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:08:47 +0000

Kelly and Lillian explore the G*brielle H*milton piece from the N*Times

101: Sonja Leading The Sonja

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 17:35:16 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the restaurant bailout, A PETE WELLS ENCOUNTER, and the future of restaurants!

100: Masturbation Cereal

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 16:47:32 +0000

Kelly and Lillian talk about public health, food as medicine, and the horrors of the clean living movement

99: The Ledge Is Our Home

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 16:54:02 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the dangers of being a private chef in plague times

98: We'll Always Have Zoom

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 16:56:46 +0000

Kelly and Lillian try Zoom and tell the sad tale of BOH rebel Mary Mallon, AKA Typhoid Mary

97: Terminal Screen Time

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:39:22 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss our crazy times and the state of the service industry

96: Quarantine Update!

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 15:41:14 +0000

Kelly and Lillian in their separate houses give everyone a quick update on life post service industry

95: EMERGENCY COVID-19 EPISODE

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 21:43:13 +0000

a special episode to address the impact of COVID-19 on our industry

94: I Want Yentl

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 20:24:26 +0000

It's time the gals talk coronavirus and what that means for the service industry!

93: The Crounche

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:27:35 +0000

The gals talk Bon App and the culture of elevated food journalism

92: Six Years, No Results

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:22:48 +0000

On the heels on the Nevada caucus, Kelly and Lillian discuss the role of the Culinary Union in Bernie's victory

91: Dangling The Gun Carrot

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 19:28:08 +0000

The gals are talking NY minimum wage for tipped workers, someone who was an asshole, and BERNIE

90: Manja, Manja

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:48:02 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss working on Valentine's Day as well as their personal Valentine's experiences.

89: High On Summer Solstice

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:05:20 +0000

It's time for Kelly and Lillian to really come down on an Eater piece from 2019! They discuss some complaints about the NYC dining scene, and it gets personal!

88: They're Calling Em Waitmares

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:32:13 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the "science" around the fact that most people continue to have nightmares about working in the service industry

87: Bagel Fuckin First-Part 2

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 17:56:02 +0000

Bagels, labor unions, the mob, time travel, the movie Jackie...we're all over it!

86: Bagel Fuckin First-Part 1

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 17:47:49 +0000

Kelly and Lillian go on AT LENGTH about guests and bosses in this extended gossip episode, see Part 2 for bagel content!

85: Ration Me, Daddy

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:49:22 +0000

Kelly and Lillian explore wartime food, rations, and American exceptionalism!!!!

84: Upstairs Downstairs

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:55:33 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the history of the servant class in the UK and also Clive Owen

83: Salami In 2020

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 18:16:00 +0000

Kelly and Lillian have a holiday special and also discuss the bread price fixing scandal that follows presidential candidate MAYOR PETE and are very hungover.

82: A Million Little Things

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 17:22:11 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the kiwi and other "exotic" food items that changed the face of the NYC food scene in the 1980s

81: Die Hard: Butterball Edition

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 16:33:45 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the marketing genius of the Butterball hotline

80: The Fatty, Fatty Crown

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 20:03:42 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the recent foie gras ban in NY, and how geese and ducks can develop eating disorders, cruelty free.

79: You're All Artists

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 18:17:14 +0000

What and how will we be eating in the future? Some NYC chefs pretend to know, and we pretend to know better!

78: Albert DeSalvo

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 17:49:54 +0000

Lillian and Kelly explore the wild world of the first food related reality show "The Restaurant."

77: Inhumane Treatment Of Me

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:02:20 +0000

Why is everyone obsessed with Wegmans? Is it a bad thing? What does it mean when suburbia comes to town?

76: HORROR STORIES 2

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:11:43 +0000

Happy Halloween! We read some listener horror stories and scare ourselves into a new career path!

75: Bigfoot Has A Bindle

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:13:17 +0000

In this "blooper reel" episode Lillian and Kelly play a spooky food related game that goes horribly wrong!!!

74: Chris Farley Is Tiny

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 15:09:58 +0000

Should kids be allowed in fancy restaurants? What is a parent's responsibility if things head south? Do you want a bathroom attendant to slap you?

73: Zodiac Stuff

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 15:20:37 +0000

It's a deepish dive into the wild world of professional restaurant reviewers, obviously feat. our boy Pete Wells!

72: Kiss Her On The Bouche

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:08:33 +0000

Food awards are some of the dumbest things on the planet: discuss! James Beard awards and Michelin stars RUIN LIVES

71: Home For Wayward Guests

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 17:05:26 +0000

Restaurants are the perfect place to scam and be scammed, and we take a closer look at the beautiful art known as grifting!

70: Good Will Hunting?

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:27:15 +0000

What does it mean to be a regular? What are the responsibilities? WE LET YA KNOW

69: God's Restaurant

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 16:15:53 +0000

It's the chicken sandwich of summer 2019!! What exactly does a craze like that look like to the workers of Popeye's? What is God's real restaurant??

68: An Obese Beagle

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 16:00:00 +0000

What's it like to work and love in a resort town? We guessed!

67: Are You There God? It's Me, An Editor

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 15:12:16 +0000

Is there an impending recession? What does that mean for all of us and for restaurants? Plus, a rape riff!

66: Two Total Losers

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 16:55:39 +0000

What is being "sober curious" and how do White Claws fit into this new lifestyle? Also, what exactly did Kelly say to Ira Glass?

65: Sushi Pizza Place! Sushi Pizza Place!

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 16:17:45 +0000

Restaurants claim that rising labor costs cause them to close...is that true or are they just bad restaurants???

64: You Goin Swimmin?

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 17:15:33 +0000

What does restaurant burn out feel like and what can we do to fix it? We try to tell you!

63: Godwin's Law, Baby!

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 16:20:51 +0000

Our summer programming continues with a look at the eating habits of fascists and what that means for our hideous world!

62: The Panopticon

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 16:42:35 +0000

The days of true celebrity resto hang outs are over, and we bask in their gorgeous glory! Plus, pedophiles!

61: Everyone Loves To Get Drunk

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 17:27:33 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the regional delicacy known as the nutcracker!

60: I'd Rather You Be A Rapist

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 16:28:22 +0000

What do the presidential hopefuls eat for comfort food? What do their bad, fake answers say about them??

59: Live At Hojoko!

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 16:32:21 +0000

We went LIVE again, this time in Boston! We talk Puritans, lack of happy hour, and the dreaded potato famine!

58: Gladly Pay You Tuesday

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 16:15:12 +0000

Lobsters and oysters used to be food eaten by the poor, what changed? We barely know!

57: A Goosebumps Review

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:59:00 +0000

What terrors have been built on the west side on NYC? What disgusting food do they serve in a billionaire's mall? Listen in to find out!

56: The Pouring Water Of Jobs

Thu, 30 May 2019 15:03:45 +0000

We toss around the term "emotional labor" around a lot, but turns out we are mostly using it incorrectly! Guess what industry does a whole lot of it?

55: I Don't Think About You At All

Thu, 23 May 2019 16:39:04 +0000

Why are brands becoming more "personal" online and why are they preying on our isolation? It sucks!

54: One Year Itch

Fri, 17 May 2019 13:47:00 +0000

For our one year anniversary episode we discuss the glamorous and dangerous world of RAISINS!

53: Dirty Work

Fri, 10 May 2019 16:21:16 +0000

Are bartenders responsible for the actions of the people they serve? We don't freakin know!

52: Mr. Gorbachev, Tip Me 20%

Fri, 03 May 2019 16:07:45 +0000

What was it like to work as a server at the Playboy Bunny Club? Kelly and Lillian discuss being sexy as hell while just doing your job.

51: I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 16:58:06 +0000

Food allergies are scary for everyone, especially the people in charge of making sure you don't die in a restaurant! Kelly and Lillian discuss ways people can ensure their survival.

50: You Should Be Dead

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 17:51:05 +0000

Would you tamper with a war criminal's food? The answer should be yes!

49: Directed By A Woman

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 18:24:53 +0000

Are meal kits a sustainable business model? Kelly and Lillian discuss their boom and possible bust.

48: You Got Juiced

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 16:01:08 +0000

You've heard the term "natural wine" but what does that really mean? The gals take a stab at explaining the natural wine movement!

47: Live For Lillian

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 15:37:42 +0000

This week Lillian and Kelly the issues surrounding dining out while fat, and what, if any, obligations the hospitality industry has in dealing with this now commonplace issue.

46: The Inmates Are Running The Asylum

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 17:33:04 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss Mario Batali and his fallen empire, and what the future holds for other disgraced men.

45: Live At Gertie!

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 17:17:53 +0000

It's the first ever FOH live show! Kelly and Lillian drank maybe one too many cocktails and discussed the Three Martini Lunch Law.

44: Google Hell

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 16:44:43 +0000

Ever wonder why the same "joke" about food bloggers writing too much comes from? Kelly and Lillian discuss gender bias in food writing criticism and expertly "go off."

43: Negociación

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 17:29:14 +0000

This week the gals are talking all things brunch: the history, why we hate working it, and why if you hate it as a general civilian you are boring!

42: A Little Money Goes A Lot Of Ways

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 18:12:14 +0000

The gals are talking dive bars and what makes or breaks em! Anecdotes abound!

41: Glover V. Delorean

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 18:05:39 +0000

Get high my dudes and check out this very chill ep where Kelly and Lillian discuss the recent NY ban on CBD in food products!

40: Cesar Chavez Is Bae

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 17:18:48 +0000

Berries, grapes, they're all covered in blood! Listen this week as Kelly and Lillian discuss some of the issues surrounding migrant farming communities, Big Berry, and the Delano grape strike.

39: Self-Flagellation

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 17:56:14 +0000

Kelly and Lillian take a light-hearted romp into the hideous world of gentrification in NYC, namely one specific evil coffee shop landlord!

38: A Beautiful Sieve

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:50:56 +0000

We all know restaurants are filled with a bunch of hot heads, so what happens when they actually get into fights? This week Kelly and Lillian explore some of New York's best restaurant feuds, and go a little off the deep end in the process.

37: Eyes Up, Sally!

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 17:13:36 +0000

Adam and Eve on a raft, give em legs! Kelly and Lillian delve into diner lingo and the language of restaurants, and Lillian gets to talk about Waffle House for half an hour!

36: Doctors Are Nerds

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 17:31:51 +0000

It's dry January and it's ruining our lives! Kelly and Lillian discuss the effects of being temporarily sober and being sober in the service industry.

35: An Undercurrent Of Darkness

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 17:41:42 +0000

Happy New Year, we live in hell! Kelly and Lillian do their best to deconstruct the intersection of tech bro and food, like Soylent, bro bread, and the future of restaurants. It's a nightmare!

34: Ever Heard Of David Duchovny?

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 17:58:09 +0000

It's our very special NYE episode! Kelly and Lillian discuss ways to beat the craziness of the holiday and tell tales of parties past.

33: The Kellys

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 17:00:00 +0000

It's the best and wort of the year according to Lillian and Kelly! What did they love about food and drink? What did they hate? Let's find out together!

32: A Humblebrag Christmas

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:46:31 +0000

It's a festive episode where Kelly and Lillian discuss their favorite Christmas foods, gifts, and songs! Get cozy!

31: Fuck You, Pay Me

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 18:12:50 +0000

Lillian and Kelly finally let everyone know just how they feel about a gratuity free model! It's...bad!

30: The Burger Article

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 18:13:03 +0000

An article in Thrillist describes the fall of a beloved burger joint due to the complications of food tourism. Kelly and Lillian discuss the hazards of food listicles, the dawn of Big Weed, and Lillian tells her ghost story from New Orleans! Also the burger joint owner turned out to be a domestic abuser! We didn't know until after we recorded this episode!

29: Eels and Corn

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 17:47:01 +0000

What was the first Thanksgiving about, really? Kelly and Lillian barely try to answer this question but do talk a lot about one of their favorite holidays and do some catching up!

28: Me No Trusty

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 18:38:11 +0000

You love getting delivery, you love how fast and delicious it is but are you also calling the COPS on the guys who get it to you? Well stop! Kelly and Lillian discuss the economic and social repercussions of ebike legislature! It's HILARIOUS and INTERESTING!

27: God Hates Somms

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 17:28:38 +0000

Kelly and Lillian watched the 2012 documentary "Somm" so you don't have to! They discuss the Master Sommelier test and all the prep work that rich white guys in San Francisco have to do to get ready for it!

26: BONUS SPOOKY EPISODE The Scottish Play

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 16:10:00 +0000

In this lighthearted bonus episode, Lillian and Kelly discuss ghosts in restaurants and the paranormal in general! Scary!

25: One Cup Ant Poison

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 15:00:00 +0000

It's more spooky content! Lillian explores the case of Anjette Lyles, murderer, waitress, and restaurant owner!

24: Have An Affair, Learn The Guitar

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 17:21:17 +0000

Get ready for another *spooky* episode because what's scarier than...hippies...and health food??? Kelly and Lillian discuss cult controlled restaurants like The Yellow Deli, and how restaurants are also cults!

23: Horror Stories

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Kelly and Lillian kick off October and tell some of their own horror stories from spooky, nightmare guests! They even read a couple of listener tales of terror!

22: DEPRAVED CONTENT Rat People

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 17:28:08 +0000

It's been a long week, and Kelly and Lillian roughly lay out some reasons why Australians are becoming more prevalent in NYC's coffee scene. But they mostly yell.

21: Shooting Dogs In The Alley

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:48:16 +0000

Restaurant unions, fast food worker strikes, and hot anarchists are this week's topics and Kelly and Lillian deliver the cold, hard, historical facts! But it's fun!

20: Burger Flipping Robots

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Happy birthday to Kelly and happy 20th episode to all of us! Lillian and Kelly tackle the topic of cashless businesses, automation in the restaurant industry, and robots as a threat to our way of life!

19: Roll Your Meat

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 18:12:32 +0000

In 2013 journalist and government surveillance critic Michael Hastings was killed in an automobile accident in Los Angeles, under what some believe to be suspicious circumstances. Also, Kelly and Lillian give you tips on how to host a party in your home!

18: It's Fire Season!

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 15:38:03 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the growing wildfire problem in California and how climate change is changing the lives of farmworkers, restaurants, and life as we know it. Lillian discusses bad Colorado wine.

17: The Boys Like Whiskey And The Girls Like Seafood

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the ancient habit of gendering guests in fine dining and how some restaurants are working toward gender blind service. Come for that, stay for Lillian's hatred of the west coast and Kelly's hatred of Frank Bruni!

16: Hangover Pros

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 16:00:00 +0000

What really cures a hangover? Thankfully Lillian and Kelly have tested the limits of every home remedy and share them with you!

15: Can You Be A Feminist And A Waitress?

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Kelly and Lillian rip into an opinion piece in the New York Times that asks this very question, and the answer is obviously fucking yes! Watch out Britney Bronson, we're coming for both your jobs!

14: Hello, Suckers!

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:36:49 +0000

Moonshiners! Speakeasies! Illegal Abortions! The 1920s were a real mixed bag, including the infamous laws that gave us the Prohibition. Find out how an everyday server became a millionaire peddling bogus hooch! Discover why everything was super racist! It's the 1920s!

13: Pearl Jam Means Cum

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 17:51:20 +0000

Kelly and Lillian get a little intimate and contemplate the best ways to pick up people both behind and in front of the bar! Kelly learns what pearl jam means! Not family friendly!

12: Courting The Sea Turtle Vote

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:04:08 +0000

You (sort of) asked for it! This week Kelly and Lillian tackle plastic straws, the ever popular straw ban, and what that means in terms of hospitality and accessibility.

11: Cut To The Feeling

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 18:11:59 +0000

This week Kelly and Lillian discuss why they work in restaurants, and the importance of the "third space" in our society. Plus, babyccinos are discussed and properly ridiculed.

10: From Crime To Table

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 18:07:09 +0000

For their tenth episode, Kelly and Lillian switch it up a little, and reveal the nefarious organizations behind the food we eat! From pizza to olive oil to sushi...we've all got blood in our mouths!

9: Back To Business, Mr. Bond

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 15:25:17 +0000

What do you order at a bar, and why? Kelly and Lillian think they have the answers, as well a offer some advice on how to arrive at your own signature drink!

8: Dogs And A Serial Sexual Harasser

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:57:06 +0000

This week Kelly and Lillian discuss the misuse of service dogs in restaurants by rich people, Ken Friedman and Gabrielle Hamilton, and round it out with a couple tales of their own worst service mistakes. Truly a wild ride!

7: Bad Boy Army

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 15:38:22 +0000

Kelly and Lillian pay tribute to Anthony Bourdain, discuss mental health in the service industry, and question if doctors are actually doing work!

6: Not Too Sweet

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 04:52:01 +0000

Kelly and Lillian discuss the cocktail boom and subsequent bust, maybe apologize for saying plastic straws are okay, and accidentally think about kicking dogs.

5: BONUS EPISODE Pet Peeves

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 15:15:14 +0000

In this special bonus episode Kelly and Lillian discuss what really makes them tick when serving you. Also, they love plastic straws and you will pry them from their cold dead hands!

4: Patio Ghouls

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 15:13:03 +0000

This week the gals dive into patio culture, why people lose their minds when sitting outside, unions, inflatable rats, and going to the doctor while buzzed! It's not a great idea!

3: City Mouse, Country Mouse

Fri, 25 May 2018 03:36:23 +0000

Lillian and Kelly dive deep into the larger issues surrounding tips and sexual harassment, but don't worry, it's still hilarious!

2: Celebrities We Have Served And Loved

Fri, 18 May 2018 04:23:05 +0000

Kelly and Lillian dish on their favorite celebrity restaurant encounters, and even forget their names! We're talkin Colin Kaepernick, John Slattery, Kim Gordon, David Harbour and Bob Saget!

1: Death By Brandy Bottle

Thu, 17 May 2018 23:27:21 +0000

In this very special pilot episode, we meet server Kelly and bartender Lillian as they discuss service industry representation in the media and also how a French person was a total weirdo! We forgot who Rob Schneider was!