Behind The Apron

In this episode of Behind The Apron, we sit down with our longtime friend and former colleague, Norby, to hear his incredible journey through the food service world. Starting out on the restaurant floor and working his way up to management, Norby shares the highs, lows, and lessons learned along the way. Join us as we go behind the apron to explore the dedicati...

Welcome to The 86’d Files — where your hosts Kassy & Manny spill the tea on the absolute wildest guests, managers, and coworkers the service industry has to offer. In this episode, we’re diving into true stories you couldn’t make up (but luckily... we didn’t have to 😏). These tales were submitted straight from our socials by fellow hospitality warriors who’ve seen it all — from entitled table-flippers to chaotic closers.
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Ep 9: FOOD FEUDS: This week, Kassy and Manny are serving up some sizzling hot takes! 🔥 Texas Roadhouse has officially dethroned Olive Garden after seven years as America’s #1 casual dining restaurant — but is it deserved? The duo dives deep into the drama of working behind the scenes at both chains, spilling secrets and sharing their own “Behind the Ap...

Ep. 8 This week, Kassy and Manny tackle a critical issue in the food industry: Food Safety. They take a deep dive into the serious dangers of food poisoning and discuss the tragic and sudden passing of young Miller Gardner, son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner. Drawing from their own experiences in the industry, they uncover eye-opening insights about food safety practices and the risks diners may not even realize th...

EP.7 This week, Kassy takes the mic solo and welcomes a special guest — a longtime childhood friend. Together, they go 'behind the apron,' reminiscing about their days working side by side at a hometown restaurant and swapping stories from similar spots across the country. Whether you're sipping on a strong coffee or cracking open a cold beer, make sure you're clocked in because they're serving up way more than just secrets!

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EP. 6 This week, Kassy and Manny welcome a special guest to unpack the good, the bad, the beautiful, and the brutal truths of the corporate food service world. From team member to team lead, corporate trainer to manager—they’ve lived it all. Tune in as they share how the grind for success can blur the line between balance and burnout. It's a real look at what happens when two driven women go from Texas Raised to Florida Phased. 

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BONUS EPISODE: Happy St. Patricks Day! This week Kassy & Manny are clocking in with a bonus episode for yall after a successful month since launching their first episode! Tune in to the horror stories of the restaurant industry from all POVs. 

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Ep 4: This week Kassy & Manny are giving you their opinion and view about the latest "controversial" ideas of the tipping culture in America and how its changed so much over the years. When is it okay to skip the tip? Tune in to find out from the POV of our food service veterans and where they stand on when it's OKAY to skip the tip. Cheers!

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EP 3: Welcome back y'all! This week we are talking all things MANAGERS and we can't talk about managers without talking about the "World's Best Boss".... Michael Scott. We discuss some of the most iconic scenes and storylines on The Office while tying it into real life scenarios from our experiences in the workplace. Who was the better "World's Best Boss"? Did Michael's manager style set up his team for success? Is Michael Scott a ...

Episode 2: This week we are back with a HOT topic, some would even say taboo and its all about mixing business with pleasure. Kassy and Manny deep dive on the controversial policy of fraternization in the corporate world. Is it a fair policy or completely out dated? Is it even realistic in today's world of social media? Could it be a deal breaker or no big deal for you in the work place? Tune in to find out all about it!

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Happy Premiere Day & Happy Valentine's Day! This week we are officially clocking-in and we hope you all will join us for a fun episode filled with lots of love and even more laughter. Kassy & Manny are breaking the ice and giving you all a little taste of what a hectic Valentine's Day shift feels like in the restaurant world.. Is Valentine's Day even worth working anymore? Who celebrates the day of? Is a bar-top an ideal Valentine'...