HOSPITALITY, ‘IN THE WEEDS’
ABOUT
STORIES WORTH A SECOND ROUND
Welcome to Table Touch Notes — a podcast where hospitality takes center stage, but the “RECIPE” gets tossed out the window. Sure, we love a good origin story, but we’re not here to just ask, “So, how did you get started?” We’re here for the stories that don’t make it to the press release. The moments behind the curtain. The grit behind the glamour.
Hosted by Dana Cifone who lives and breathes the business, Table Touch Notes digs into the real, raw, and often hilarious world of hospitality. From restaurant owners and hotel managers to consultants, vendors, and the unexpected characters who keep the industry alive, we’re talking to the people who’ve seen it all — and are willing to spill.
Expect conversations that go beyond career timelines. We’re diving into the chaos of Saturday night service, the beauty of a perfect guest interaction, the missteps, the pivots, the burnout, the breakthroughs — and everything in between. Whether you’re in the industry or just fascinated by the world behind your favorite meals, experiences, and spaces, this podcast is for you.
No fluff. No filters. Just hospitality, ‘in the weeds’.
CURRENT COURSE
‘COMING SOON’
Table Touch Notes goes beyond the cookie-cutter questions and digs into the real, unfiltered side of the service industry. The chaos, the comebacks, the weird sh*t that happens mid-shift and the heart that keeps it all going. Table Touch Notes features candid, cheeky, and brutally honest conversations.
You’ll hear: Battle stories from the floor, wins, fails, and WTF moments, insights you won’t find in a LinkedIn post, and yes…maybe a few confessions from the walk-in
Whether you’re in it, left it, or just love peeking behind the curtain, this podcast is your front-row seat to the beautifully chaotic world of hospitality.
Come for the stories. Stay for the honesty.
MEET the HOST
Meet Dana Cifone — hospitality lifer, operator, and your brutally honest guide through the beautiful chaos of the service industry.
With a career spanning corporate restaurants, hotels, and her very own concepts (yep, conceptualized, designed, and operated), Dana knows the business from every angle. She’s led teams, opened doors, dealt with chaos in heels, and somehow still loves this beautifully dysfunctional industry enough to talk about it — unfiltered — on a mic.
With years of experience across every corner of the industry (and a sixth sense for sniffing out BS), Dana created Table Touch Notes to get past the polished stories and into the gritty, hilarious, and very real world of hospitality. She knows the pressure, the passion, the people — and she’s not afraid to ask the questions that actually matter.
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‘COMING SOON’
You’ve heard the stories — now you can wear them, sip from them, or scribble down your own.
The Table Touch Notes merch line is made for the real ones — the industry pros, the service warriors, the walk-in philosophers, and the hospitality lovers who speak fluent “in the weeds.” We’re talking clothing, stationery, journals, and drinkware, all stamped with the most iconic, unhinged, and beloved terms from the service world.
It’s a little cheeky, a little chaotic, and totally recognizable to anyone who’s ever survived a Saturday night shift or dropped a tray with a straight face. Whether you’re looking to rep your roots or gift something that says “IYKYK,” our merch brings the language of hospitality to life — no translation needed.