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The Bitter Bistro

Joey
I'm the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for an eternity and I know one thing is for certain... customers have lost their frickin' minds! I am taking the power back from them and putting it back where it belongs, in the hands of the servers and bartenders.
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Episodes

TBB--2019 Yelper of the Year

2019 was a great year for Yelpers! They were mad, frustrated, and hurt because they didn't get the attention that they deserved. I review the reviews and give Yelpers their just rewards. The time has come for the servers and bartenders to take back the power! Down with Yelp and the cowardliness it represents!

Jan 11, 202028 minSeason 4Ep. 1

TBB Podcast 322 w/ Danielle aka Beer Slinger

I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and the host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you work in the service industry. This show is "Inside the Actor's Studio," but for servers and bartenders. I am taking the the power away from customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the FOH staff. It doesn't get any BITTER than this! On thi...

Nov 25, 20151 hr 1 min

The Bitter Bistro Podcast Ep 321 w/ Dean Dobbs

I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and the host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you work in the service industry. This show is "Inside the Actor's Studio," but for servers and bartenders. I am taking the the power away from customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the FOH staff. It doesn't get any BITTER than this! Season...

Oct 14, 20151 hr 5 min

TBB 220--The Bitter Diaries

I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and the host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you work in the service industry. This show is "Inside the Actor's Studio," but for servers and bartenders. I am taking the the power away from customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the FOH staff. It doesn't get any BITTER than this! They s...

Oct 30, 201421 min

The Bitter Bistro Podcast 219 w/RuthAnn Thompson

I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you work in the service industry. This show is "Inside the Actor's Studio," but for servers and bartenders. I am taking the the power away from customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the FOH staff. It doesn't get any BITTER than this! On th...

Sep 11, 20141 hr 26 min

The Bitter Bistro Podcast 218--The Bitter Diaries

I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you clock-in at your restaurant job. I am taking the the power away from customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the servers. Welcome to The Bitter Diaries! On this episode, I rant about things that have happened over the past couple of week...

Aug 21, 201432 min

The Bitter Bistro Podcast 217

I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you clock-in at your restaurant job. I am taking the the power away from customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the servers. On Ep 217, I welcome Maite Schwartz to the Bistro. If you think some of the customer stories you've heard on previo...

Jun 07, 20141 hr 23 min

The Bitter Bistro Podcast 216

I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you clock-in at your restaurant job. I am taking the the power away from customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the servers. On Ep 216, I welcome Andy Ostroff. We discuss everything from selling hot-dogs, comedy club food, and training your...

Apr 27, 20141 hr 38 min

The Bitter Bistro Podcast 215

I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you clock-in at your restaurant job. I am taking the the power away from the customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the servers. On this episode I welcome my long time friend, Jake O'Ceallaigh. Jake and I go through our history in the servi...

Apr 08, 20141 hr 10 min

The Bitter Bistro Podcast 214

I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you clock-in at your restaurant job. I am taking the the power away from the customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the servers. What's it like to work for not one, but two celebrity chefs? Taylor Murphy-Sinclair tells us on Ep 214. We also...

Mar 12, 201458 min

The Bitter Bistro Podcast 213

I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you clock-in at your restaurant job. I am taking the the power away from the customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the servers. On this day-after-Valentine's-Day episode, I welcome T.K. Kelly to the podcast. T.K. and I discuss his trials a...

Mar 02, 20141 hr 13 min

The Bitter Bistro Podcast 212

I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you clock-in at your restaurant job. I am taking the the power away from the customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the servers. This episode's guest is Chris Smith. One of the lucky ones who has actually retired from the service industry, ...

Feb 19, 20141 hr 3 min

The Bitter Bistro Podcast 211

I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... you never know what to expect when you clock-in at your restaurant job. I am taking the the power away from the customers, and putting it back where it belongs, with the servers. The conclusion of my two-part podcast with Jen Kodros, and Kendra Thomas. Find out what Woman's Day Magazine ar...

Feb 13, 201440 min

The Bitter Bistro Podcast 107

I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... customers have lost their frickin' minds! I am taking the the power back from them and putting it back where it belongs, in the hands of the servers and bartenders. Today's reservations are Jen Ferraro, and Joe Kelly. I work with both of them at an "unnamed" international hotel. We dish ab...

Aug 24, 201352 min

The Bitter Bistro Podcast 106

I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... customers have lost their frickin' minds! I am taking the power back from them and putting it back where it belongs, in the hands of the servers and bartenders. Today's reservation is Jason James. DJ, Comedian, and Server. Jason and I discuss the problems with vegans, the double killing of...

Jul 31, 20131 hr 5 min

The Bitter Bistro Podcast 105

I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... customers have lost their frickin' minds! I am taking the power back from them and putting it back where it belongs, in the hands of the servers and bartenders. Continuing to give the power back to servers and bartenders, the bitter host Joey Rockenstein--a.k.a. "Bitter, Party of 1," along...

Jun 27, 201359 min

The Bitter Bistro Podcast 104

I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... customers have lost their frickin' minds! I am taking the power back from them and putting it back where it belongs, in the hands of the servers and bartenders. Broadcast live from the 1st Annual Los Angeles Scripted Comedy Festival at The IO West in Hollywood, my guests, Nora Wyman, Brian...

Apr 03, 201343 min

The Bitter Bistro Podcast 103

I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... customers have lost their frickin' minds! I am taking the power back from them and putting it back where it belongs, in the hands of the servers and bartenders. Just because you're a Pastor of the "Word Deliverance Ministries," doesn't mean that you still don't need to tip. This episode, M...

Feb 15, 201358 min

The Bitter Bistro Podcast 102

I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... customers have lost their frickin' minds! I am taking the power back from them and putting it back where it belongs, in the hands of the servers and bartenders. The holidays bring out the worst customers. Learn what it's like to deal with rich customers, celebrities, and games we play in t...

Dec 17, 201259 min

The Bitter Bistro Podcast 101

I'm Joey Rockenstein, a.k.a. "Bitter Party of 1," the leader of the server revolution and your host of The Bitter Bistro. I've worked in the service industry for 15 years and I know one thing is for certain... customers have lost their frickin' minds! I am taking the power back from them and putting it back where it belongs, in the hands of the servers and bartenders. Todays reservations include: Meredith Green, Katina Nikou, Fran Nichols, and Josh Macuga. Hear us dish about bad tips, waiting on...

Oct 27, 201256 min
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