Winter is in full swing, mask mandates are being lifted, staffing issues remain. Local restauranteurs and restaurant industry folks alike are juggling an assortment of exciting and challenging factors as springtime approaches. On this episode of “Together We Win,” the MRA team looks towards an exciting future. Bob Luz sits down with Charlie Noyes, President of all 103 Ninety Nine Restaurant & Bar locations, to chat about how to keep a brand relevant over decades. Steve Clark chats with Joe P...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Out with 2021 and in with 2022! On this episode of “Together We Win,” the Massachusetts Restaurant Association crew talks about sports, politics, and lifestyle TV in the New Year. Bob Luz is joined by NBC’s Lifestyle Expert, Anna Rossi, as they discuss her journey to becoming one of Boston’s most beloved TV personalities. Steve Clark talks with Doug Bacon of Red Paint Hospitality Group about a changing financial climate within the restaurant industry and beyond, and the role legislation plays in...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 13
On this holiday episode of “Together We Win,” The Massachusetts Restaurant Association’s podcast, the crew sits down to discuss the holidays and end of year happenings with exciting guests. Bob Luz is joined by the Food and Entertainment Editor of Boston Magazine, Scott Kearnan, as they discuss restaurant ratings and the…fluffernutter? Steve Clark has the honor of chatting with the podcast’s first repeat guest, Frank McLaughlin, Partner at Antares Group, about prepping for end of year financials...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 12
Have time on your hands while the turkey is in the oven? Pop in and listen to this special Thanksgiving episode of “Together We Win,” the official podcast of The Massachusetts Restaurant Association. Family is in town! Bob Luz interviews his brother, David Luz, about his vast experience working at everything from the national level at The Cheesecake Factory, a local, independent brand, and now his newest venture out in Arizona. Steve Clark interviews MRA’s own Jennifer Almeida, Director of Educa...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 11
On this month’s spooky Halloween episode, the “Together We Win” crew from The Massachusetts Restaurant Association chats about everything from trick-or-treating and the Red Sox the lack of diversity in Massachusetts’s restaurant scene and to preparing for crises post-pandemic. Bob Luz sits down with Darryl Settles, President and Partner of Catalyst Ventures Development, to talk about his experience enhancing Boston while providing economic opportunities and increasing diversity. Steve Clark talk...
Oct 31, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 10
With kids back in school, Congress back in session, & the Patriots back on the field, this episode of “Together We Win” – The Massachusetts Restaurant Association Podcast covers new Fall beginnings and the end of the summer season. Bob Luz interviews Rhonda Kallman, Founder & CEO of Boston Harbor Distillery, about whiskey & her journey through the beverage world. Steve Clark talks with Arpit Patel of Baramor in Newton Centre about his experience as a local restaurant owner during the...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 9
Temperatures are rising on this episode of “Together We Win” – The Massachusetts Restaurant Association Podcast, as the team discusses final summer happenings. Bob Luz interviews former Red Sox legend, Kevin Youkilis, about his transition from the baseball field to the craft beer world. Steve Clark talks all about restaurant-centric politics with Shannon Meade, VP of Public Policy & Legal Advocacy at the National Restaurant Association. And Kerry Miller speaks with Leanne Gordon of ServeUp S...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 8
With summer in full swing, on this episode of “Together We Win” – The Massachusetts Restaurant Association Podcast, the team discussed getting back to normal in the restaurant industry and beyond. Bob Luz interviews the ‘Nightlife King’, Ed Kane, Owner of Big Night Entertainment Group. Steve Clark talks with MRA publicist and CEO of Image Unlimited Communications, JP Faiella. And Kerry Miller speaks with Jeff Koons, VP of Construction Services at Trimark United East, about how restaurants and re...
Aug 05, 2021•1 hr 5 min
On this episode of “Together We Win” – The Massachusetts Restaurant Association Podcast, the team celebrates life after vaccinations and discusses the past, present, and future of the restaurant industry. Bob Luz interviews Cindy Brown, CEO of the Boston Duck Tour Group, about her experience working with a Boston tourism staple. Steve Clark speaks with MRA Chairman and Acquitane Group Partner, Jeff Gates, and Kerry discusses staffing shortage solutions with Todd Snopkowski, Founder and CEO of Sn...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 6
On this episode of “Together We Win” – The Massachusetts Restaurant Association Podcast, the team celebrates the arrival of Spring in Boston and talks what a post-covid Massachusetts looks like. Bob Luz interviews Billy Shore, the founder and executive chair of Share Our Strength, the parent organization for the No Kid Hungry campaign. Steve Clark talks tax time with Frank McLaughlin, Partner and CPA at Antares Group and Kerry speaks with Lisa Flores Founder & President at SERV - Society for...
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 5
On this episode of “Together We Win” – The Massachusetts Restaurant Association Podcast, the team talks March Madness and laments about the upcoming Spring in Boston. Bob Luz interviews Shayna Seymour co-host from the iconic show Chronicle on WCVB. Steve Clark interviews Mike Whatley, Vice President, State Affairs and Grassroots Advocacy at the National Restaurant Association and Kerry chats up Ryan Jones, Vice President of Operations at the Lyons Group.
Mar 18, 2021•58 min•Ep. 4
On this episode of “Together We Win” – The Massachusetts Restaurant Association Podcast, the team records the day before the 2021 presidential inauguration. Bob Luz interviews Chef Jason Santos. Chef Santos talks about coming up in the industry, his early days, Hell’s Kitchen, about his restaurants, opening his newest venture during the COVID-19 Pandemic (B&B Fish) and becoming the Sous Chef for Chef Gordon Ramsey. Steve sits down with Massachusetts State Senator Nick Collins and talks all t...
Jan 22, 2021•59 min•Ep. 3
On this episode of “Together We Win” – The Massachusetts Restaurant Association Podcast, Bob Luz interviews Jenny Johnson from NESN’s Dining Playbook, Steve Clark interviews John Schall from El Jefe’s Taqueria about the truth behind third party delivery including fees and “ghosting” and Kerry Miller chats with Energy Partner Sprague Energy about how COVID-19 has impacted restaurants.
Dec 21, 2020•57 min
On the inaugural episode of “Together We Win” – The Massachusetts Restaurant Association Podcast, Bob Luz interviews Mayor Marty Walsh Mayor of Boston and Kerry Miller chats with Martignetti Companies on the state of the beverage industry.
Dec 09, 2020•51 min•Ep. 1
