R.J. Melman's guest appearances

R.J. Melman

Andrew Talks to Chefs

Roy Choi

Matt Rodbard

Phil Rosenthal

Anthony Bourdain

Alex Guarnaschelli

David Burke

Bradley Cooper

Alison Roman

Matt Sartwell

Tom Colicchio

Michael Anthony

Brooke Williamson

Michael Lomonaco

Daniel Holzman

Gabe McMackin

OwlTail

Vicki Freeman

Rich Melman

Jerrod Melman

During a recent book research trip to Chicago, Andrew made time to sit down with industry legend Rich Melman, founder of Lettuce Entertain You; Lettuce Entertain You president R.J. Melman; and executive partner Jerrod Melman. On the occasion of the company's 50th year in business, the family open up about the company's origins, evolution, and management style, as well as other aspects of running restaurants and managing teams. This is a rare and fascinating chance to learn about a philosophy of hospitality from some of the best in the business.And in The Line-Up, our news and commentary segment, NYC restaurateur Vicki Freeman of The Bowery Group calls in to talk about their new restaurant Shukette (with chef Ayesha Nurdaja at the helm), and the ups and downs of opening and operating restaurants at this delicate moment in time.In our jobs-of-the-week segment, we share some of the great positions our sponsor Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions (BMRS) is currently looking to fill.  (Andrew Talks to Chefs listeners are encouraged to reach out to BMRS at the special, dedicated email address created just for you at ATC@restaurant-solutions.com.)Andrew Talks to Chefs is sponsored in part by meez; please check out this revolutionary new interactive recipe database and tool for professional chefs and cooks.Andrew Talks to Chefs is a fully independent podcast and no longer affiliated with our former host network; please visit and bookmark our official website for all show updates, blog posts, personal and virtual appearances, and related information.

During a recent book research trip to Chicago, Andrew made time to sit down with industry legend Rich Melman, founder of <a href="https://www.leye.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lettuce Entertain You</a>; Lettuce Entertain You president R.J. Melman; and executive partner Jerrod Melman. On the occasion of the company's 50th year in business, the family open up about the company's origins, evolution, and management style, as well as other aspects of running restaurants and managing teams. This is a rare and fascinating chance to learn about a philosophy of hospitality from some of the best in the business.And in The Line-Up, our news and commentary segment, NYC restaurateur Vicki Freeman of The Bowery Group calls in to talk about their new restaurant <a href="https://www.shukettenyc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shukette</a> (with chef <a href="https://andrewtalkstochefs.com/podcasts/ayesha-nurdjaja/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ayesha Nurdaja</a> at the helm), and the ups and downs of opening and operating restaurants at this delicate moment in time.In our jobs-of-the-week segment, we share some of the great positions our sponsor <a href="https://www.restaurant-solutions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions</a> (BMRS) is currently looking to fill.  (Andrew Talks to Chefs listeners are encouraged to reach out to BMRS at the special, dedicated email address created just for you at ATC@restaurant<a href="http://-solutions.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">-solutions.com</a>.)<a href="https://www.getmeez.com/andrew" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrew Talks to Chefs is sponsored in part by meez; please check out this revolutionary new interactive recipe database and tool for professional chefs and cooks.</a>Andrew Talks to Chefs is a fully independent podcast and no longer affiliated with our former host network; <a href="https://andrewtalkstochefs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">please visit and bookmark our official website</a> for all show updates, blog posts, personal and virtual appearances, and related information.

Episode 174: Rich Melman, R.J. Melman, and Jerrod Melman (Lettuce Entertain You); Vicki Freeman (The Bowery Group, NYC) on Operating and Opening Restaurants Right Now