In this episode of Dine & Dish, Michele DiMeo and Krista Lepore know there’s a world of difference between a true allergy, an intolerance or a restriction. This week, we’re breaking down the rules of the game: how the kitchen really handles allergies, why clear Guest–Server–Chef communication is the golden ticket, and what happens when it all goes sideways. Plus, a little "Sex and the City" for garnish—because service talk is always better with a pop culture twist. Shout out to Findmeglutenfree.com for all of our Celiac friends.

In this episode of Dine & Dish, Michele DiMeo and Krista Lepore dive into one of the most hotly debated topics in hospitality: should servers clear plates before everyone at the table is finished eating? From fine dining to fast casual outings, we break down the do’s, don’ts, and unspoken rules of service that can make or break a guest’s experience. Plus, we share real stories from the floor, industry secrets, and our unfiltered takes on what’s hot (and not) in today’s restaurant world.

Pull up a chair—it’s time to dish.

On this debut episode of Dine and Dish, Michele and Krista step into the chaos of FX’s The Bear to separate restaurant reality from TV drama. From Carmy’s high-pressure kitchen to Richie’s FOH antics, we’re breaking down what the show gets right (and what it doesn’t) about hospitality. Expect hot takes on FOH etiquette, family meal culture, and the unspoken rules of service that only industry insiders truly know.

We dish on FX’s The Bear — what it gets right (and wrong) about real FOH life, hospitality, and unspoken restaurant rules.