The Trash Talking and Giving Back Podcast - Ted Tomlinson, The Spanked Puppy Restaurant & Pub

In this podcast, hosts Erin and Joe interview Ted Tomlinson, owner of The Spanked Puppy Restaurant & Pub in Colchester, Vermont. They discuss the etiquette of keeping mistakenly delivered food, with Ted supporting a "finders keepers" stance. He shares updates on the restaurant’s football season pick-em pool, new video wall, and popular brunch, alongside their food scrap management with Myers Containers to comply with Vermont’s landfill laws. Ted highlights the restaurant’s charity work with First Step Recovery and KidSafe. The episode ends with a "Trashy or Not" debate, concluding that taking abandoned souvenir cups from events is not trashy.

The Spanked Puppy Restaurant & Pub is Vermont’s go-to spot for good vibes and great grub. With a twinkle in his eye and over 30 years steering the ship, Ted’s turned this cozy haunt into a local legend, where the staff’s as friendly as a barrel of puppies and the live music keeps toes tapping. Whether he’s rallying the team through wild times like the COVID take-out frenzy or hosting epic community shindigs, Ted’s knack for fun and connection makes every visit feel like a party with your best pals.

Myers Container Service Corp. is the area's most reliable in garbage removal and recycling services. We are a locally owned company with 12 years of industry experience.
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