Mike Boyle Restaurant Show Podcast

Mike brings on Jason Hubbard to talk about Dicky's BBQ Grand opening Nov 7th and then Talks with Mike Kirkwood about his new Book, "God Unshackled."

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Mike Shares a story about a dog adoption event at a baseball game, and shares how Waffle House is a dependable weather gage!!!

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Mike is at Dickeys in Littleton with Jason Torres of the Chatfield Youth Football Assoc. Where a prion of today's profits goes to youth football!!   More than a restaurant show!

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Mike is a t Dickeys in Littleton...nothing else needs to be said!!!! EXCEPT there'll be another one! 

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Mike closes The Restaurant Show with a mix of travel, restaurant news and one of his more unusual Colorado day trips. He highlights a St. Pete–Clearwater promotion offering selected travelers $10,000 to eat, explore, photograph sunsets and create social media content along Florida’s Gulf Coast, then heads closer to home for a visit to the Longhopes Donkey Shelter in Bennett. From there, Mike discovers Los Charros, a small-town Mexican restaurant serving poblano enchiladas, fresh salsa and a memorable neighborhood dining experience. The hour also covers KFC testing breakfast and a new restaurant format. Mike wraps with television recommendations, book club updates, Castle Rock Restaurant Week and another reminder that some of the best food and travel experiences start with simply getting out of your usual routine.

Mike opens the second hour of The Restaurant Show with road-trip advice through southern Colorado, including the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, San Luis and the historic Stations of the Cross. He then breaks some major restaurant news as Chicken Salad Chick begins opening its Colorado locations on Sundays, while also covering the chain’s rapid national expansion, new Culver’s menu items and changes at Ivywild School. Mike continues his countdown of America’s top foodie cities, with stops ranging from Miami and Las Vegas to Denver, San Antonio and Pittsburgh, and explains why dining should be part of the travel experience. The hour takes a dramatic turn when author Bob Drury joins the show to discuss The Phantom, the true story of Marine Pierre “Pete” Ortiz and his extraordinary missions behind Nazi lines during World War II. From restaurant trends and travel ideas to military history and remarkable true stories, the hour covers plenty of ground.

Mike kicks off The Restaurant Show with a packed hour of Colorado restaurant news, road-trip ideas and upcoming dining events across the Front Range. He shares updates on Berry’s Basket Cafe expanding into Topeka, the new Homegrown Tap & Dough location in Colorado Springs and Border Burger Bar bringing its Manitou Springs concept north to Castle Rock. The conversation heads south for a scenic fall trip on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, complete with tips for riding between Chama and Antonito and recommendations for Mexican food and margaritas along the way. Mike also highlights fall colors, upcoming Boyle Meal Deals, local pizza and barbecue events and the continued growth of the Colorado Springs and Castle Rock dining scenes. The hour wraps with a look at WalletHub’s latest ranking of America’s best foodie cities and how Colorado stacks up.

Mike talks about the absence of or the lack of customer service and how it'll damage your business, then talks about a few different Paramount plus shows callers have recommended!

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Mike is serving it up with callers and a little customer svc. story and  Denver Chick Fil-a's Ken Brock making a  generous contribution to local charity!   Plus Baily has his own Facebook page . " Bailey the Mexican Street Dog"!! 

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Mike spend the hour with Larry and Sandy Shore of the Red Cedar Bistro and the story of how their menu evolved!!

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Along with caller reviews, Mike Shares a miracle story of prayer and Bailey the Mexican Street Dog and Mike reminds us that he predicted a 100 game loss Rockies season.

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Mike closes The Restaurant Show with a special hour focused on advertising, restaurant marketing and how businesses reach customers in 2026. He talks with longtime Colorado advertising executive Pocky Marranzino of Karsh Hagan Madden about decades of work with major brands, tourism campaigns, the Colorado Lottery and restaurant clients, while tracing the shift from newspapers, radio and television to social media, search, digital advertising and AI. The conversation turns practical for independent restaurants, covering Google Business profiles, consistent social media content, customer loyalty, online reviews, email marketing and the importance of giving diners a reason to act. Mike and Pocky also discuss restaurant value, personal service and why successful operators still need to market their businesses every single day. The hour wraps with a look at how technology has changed advertising without eliminating the need for creativity, relationships and a strong connection with customers.

Mike takes a deep dive into restaurant complaints, social media reviews and how the relationship between diners and restaurants has changed over the last several decades. Drawing on 30 years in Colorado Springs radio and his own restaurant background, he explains why The Restaurant Show focuses on recommendations and experiences instead of traditional restaurant criticism, while sharing stories about Yelp-style complaints, customer expectations and how operators respond to negative reviews. Mike also looks at the evolution of the Colorado Springs dining scene, from neighborhood restaurants and Italian lunch specials to Michelin recognition and longtime local establishments. The hour includes restaurant industry history, dining value, customer service, the importance of first-hand experience and why one bad online review rarely tells the whole story. Mike also branches into television with Fauda and Reacher before previewing a conversation about modern advertising, algorithms and how restaurants now compete for attention online.

Mike opens The Restaurant Show with updates from around Colorado Springs, including Berry’s Basket Cafe, the International Association of Fire Fighters memorial and a recent visit to the new Guadalajara Mexican Buffet on South Academy. That buffet sparks a much bigger conversation about restaurant reviews, social media criticism and why diners can have wildly different expectations about food, price and value. Mike and the crew break down the buffet’s Mexican dishes, military discount, service and overall experience while discussing the difference between sharing a recommendation and acting as a traditional restaurant critic. He also looks at how social media algorithms encourage outrage, why negative comments can overwhelm otherwise simple restaurant posts and how businesses should respond when customers complain publicly. The hour mixes Colorado Springs dining, restaurant industry insight, customer service and marketing into a spirited discussion about how people decide where to eat in the social media era.

Mike tempt the taste buds and the truth over donuts, especially The Donut House..."Who doesn't like donuts?" Then Mike brings the top 10 list of everything the "older" generation had at every home table!!! Did you get all 10?

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Mike gives us a great narrative on the fall colors and the best places to see them and then Book Club author Ryan Steck gives the break down on his newest book and his desire to keep writing and entertaining! Don't forget to reserve your spot with Mike at Granelli's for Bronco's Season Opener...free burgers after 6PM

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Mike closes out The Restaurant Show with Colorado fall-color updates, Broncos talk and a look at the surprising impact football can have on local restaurants. He then talks with The Donut House about its $10 surprise boxes, specialty donuts, gift-card promotions and a creative approach to reducing food waste across its Colorado locations. Author Ryan Steck joins the show to discuss his new thriller Target Down, the evolution of recurring characters and what keeps readers turning pages late into the night. Mike also counts down classic American meals including hamburger helper, sloppy joes, tuna noodle casserole, beef stroganoff, fried chicken, steak and potatoes, spaghetti and meatballs and pizza. The hour wraps with more leaf-peeping advice, Colorado road-trip ideas, upcoming travel plans and one final invitation to the Broncos watch party at Grannelli’s.