Dine & Dish

Welcome to Dine & Dish, the podcast hosted by Michele DiMeo, the Restaurant Diva. Join Michele as she dives into the heart of hospitality, service, and the restaurant world, sharing stories, trends, and insights from chefs, restaurateurs, and industry insiders and leaders. From dining culture and behind-the-scenes tales to tips for guests and professionals alike, Dine & Dish celebrates the art, passion, and joy of great food and exceptional service. Whether you’re a foodie, a hospitality professional, or simply love a good story from the table, this is your front-row seat to the world of dining — with a little diva flair.

Food as Medicine, Nutritional Science & the Future of Dining 02/11/2026

Design That Sells: Feng Shui, Flow & Creating Restaurants People Feel 02/04/2026

Branding, Social Media, Grand Openings & Restaurant Marketing That Actually Works 01/28/2026

Building It Right: From Blueprint to Grand Opening 01/21/2026

The Lease Can Make or Break You: Navigating Commercial Legal advice for Restauranteurs 01/14/2026

Steps to Success: What It Really Takes to Open a Restaurant from Scratch 01/07/2026

New Year, New You (DiMeo Edition) 12/31/2025

Allergens, Menu Transparency & the State of the Restaurant Industry 12/24/2025

Buying Power, Margins & Making Every Dollar Count with John Opdahl 12/17/2025

Year-End Money Matters with Jill Risbon 12/10/2025

Hiring & Staffing for the Holidays 12/03/2025

Thanksgiving Edition with Michele DiMeo & Gennaro DiMeo 11/26/2025

Hospitality Tech: Helpful or Hurtful? 11/19/2025

Location, Location, Location 11/12/2025

More than a Stay: The Emotion Behind Exceptional Service 11/05/2025

To Tip or Not to Tip? The Real Story Behind the Service Charge 10/29/2025

The Vibe Shift – What’s Hot in Restaurants Right Now 10/22/2025

FOH Role: Starting with Servers 10/15/2025

The Power of Reviews: Yelp, Google & Your Restaurant’s Reputation 10/08/2025

When Things Go Wrong....And They Will 10/01/2025

Table for Two: The Art of Dining & Dating 09/24/2025

Allergies / Intolerances / Restrictions, Oh My!” 09/17/2025

Don’t take my plate yet: Dining Etiquette Dilemmas 09/10/2025

Poking The Bear - TV vs Real Life Restaurants 09/03/2025