Every drink has a story, and behind every great bar is a legendary kitchen! Welcome back to another episode of Bartender Bangaz with your host, Mark "The Shark"! 🦈🍸 This week, Mark is sitting down with his longtime friend and culinary powerhouse, Joe Rago! A graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Joe spent over 30 years in the trenches running high-volume, fine-dining, and elite restaurant kitchens across New York City. From surviving line-cook chaos to what really goes on behind kitchen doors in NYC, Chef Joe pours out the truth straight—no chaser! 🥃🍳 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: • Culinary School vs. NYC Kitchen Reality: Is a CIA degree actually worth it? • 30 Years on the Line: Secrets to surviving three decades in the NYC restaurant industry. • Kitchen vs. Bar: The real dynamic between chefs, bartenders, and line staff. • ...