Diners, Drive-Ins, Dives, and the Show’s Creator, David Page

This week’s guest, David Page, is a well-known expert on American cuisine, culture, and entrepreneurship.

The two-time Emmy-award winner and veteran broadcast journalist is best known for creating the Food Network hit Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and serving as its executive producer for eleven seasons.

David, president and executive producer of Page Productions, understands why some restaurants succeed while many don’t. Every owner, executive, and entrepreneur, regardless of their business sector, will take away actionable intelligence from David’s insights.  

If you’ve ever dreamed of opening your own restaurant, it’s absolutely essential to hear the cautions that David offers.

For foodies in the audience, David shares some of his favorite foods and restaurants, and the one dish he has a strong aversion to.

David is the author of Food Americana: The Remarkable People and Incredible Stories Behind America’s Favorite Dishes. The book is a literary feast of fascinating characters, food culture, pop culture, and nostalgia.

And stay tuned for David’s new podcast, Culinary Characters Unlocked, which is scheduled to debut in early May and feature inside stories of the food world from its most fascinating people.

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: David Page, Page Productions
Posted: March 25, 2024
Monday Morning Run Time: 58:15
Episode: 12.38

SPECIAL NOTE:

Founding host Dean Rotbart’s most recent book, Dedication and Service: 50 Years on Call with the Volunteers of Colorado’s Genesee Fire Rescue has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal from the national Nonfiction Authors Association. It is Dean’s second Gold recognition.