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"Fine" Dining

Michael Ornelas
Yelp
Chili's
Fast Food
Cracker Barrel
Wendy's
Dairy Queen
Whataburger
Mcdonald's
Casa Bonita
Texas Roadhouse
Papa John's
Culver's
California Pizza Kitchen
IHOP
Friendly's
Domino's Pizza
Subway
Papa Murphy's
California
Panera Bread

Comedian Michael Ornelas dives deep into the stories behind your favorite chain restaurants like Domino's, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, and Long John Silver's before determining if they are better or worse than Chili's: the most mediocre restaurant in America.

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Latest Episodes

🍳🥞 Another Broken Egg Cafe Review: C*m Gravy, "Huevos," and a Vehement Dessert Disagreement 🥞🍳 This week, Juliet Kaufman (@jewlkoff) returns as we finally sit down for brunch at Another Broken Egg Cafe and put it to the Chili's Test! We're diving... more

🍳🥂 Another Broken Egg Cafe: Boozy Brunch, Private Equity, and the Egg Price Police 🥂🍳 This week, Juliet Kaufman (@jewlkoff) joins me to crack open (like an egg, get it??) the history of Another Broken Egg Cafe, a brunch chain that started in a tu... more

🌭🍦 Wienerschnitzel Review: A Terrible Pretzel Dog, Froot Loops Ice Cream, and a Delicious Plushie 🍦🌭 This week, David Luong (@daviddluong) returns as we finally eat our way through Wienerschnitzel and put the world's largest hot dog chain to the ... more

🌭🏰 Wienerschnitzel: Incorrect German, Taco Bell, and Iconic Chili 🏰🌭 This week, David Luong (@daviddluong) joins me to dig into the history of Wienerschnitzel, America's massive hot dog chain with a name that raises eyebrows. We trace the unlikel... more

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Recent Guests

Juliet Kaufman
Comedian and performer with the improv group Unsupervised, with experience working on The Simpsons
Unsupervised
Episode: Another Broken Egg Cafe: You Used to Be Great...
David Luong
Improv comedian who performs at Upright Citizens Brigade Theater
Upright Citizens Brigade Theater
Episode: Wienerschnitzel: Swearing Off Pretzel Buns for Good
Miranda Coker
Fatburger reviewer providing commentary
Fatburger
Episode: Septemburger 2026: It Ends Here!!
Sandy Rose
Guest on Mooyah segment
Episode: Septemburger 2026: It Ends Here!!
Seif Rahoumi
Guest referenced in pre-episode banter
Episode: Septemburger 2026: It Ends Here!!
VyVy Nguyen
Recurring guest known for her energetic insights and previous Chili's episode appearances
Independent creator, frequent guest on Fine Dining Podcast
Episode: The Oldest McDonald's Still in Operation (It Has a MUSEUM!!)
Andrew Carter
Director and writer, met on studio tours at Paramount Studios
Independent/Paramount connections implied
Episode: Burger King: Is the Upgraded Whopper Good?
Luke Pace
Guest from the April Patreon episode
Fine Dining Podcast
Episode: Septemburger 2026 Begins NOW!
Bennett Cohen
Guest from the Smashburger episode
Smashburger episode guest
Episode: Septemburger 2026 Begins NOW!

Host

Michael Ornelas
Host of Fine Dining podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 254 ratings
  • I miss Garrett

    Love this podcast but i miss him, some of the other guests are funny luckily

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ksnsnzns
    United States8 months ago
  • A real costumer

    If I could give this zero stars, I would.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Superdasher92
    United States9 months ago
  • If I could give this podcast less stars than zero I would!

    The audacity the ego the humanity of this host to make a show about restaurants that most of us have visited at one time or another to discuss its history and whether its still worth participating with our presence how dare you sir with entertaining shows that I enjoy, no one and I mean no one tells me what I should like but you sir help me make that choice 5 stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    samwise san
    United States10 months ago
  • If I could give this zero stars I would!

    I’m offended as a costumer of this show. The “manager” told me to give this 5 stars! How impulsive! If I could give this zero stars I would

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PodcastListener56
    United States10 months ago
  • Isn’t this just dough boys?

    Why would I want a second version of my least-favorite podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    My Dooood
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the witty banter and detailed brand histories.
Some reviews note the show's unique take on chain restaurants compared to peers.
Fans like the mix of humor with genuine restaurant critique.

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#60
South Korea/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#66
Philippines/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#122
Switzerland/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#145
Russia/Arts/Food

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Another Broken Egg Cafe: You Used to Be Great...
Q: What was your personal worst dining experience ever, and your best dining experience?
Juliet names a penne alla vodka meal at an Italian restaurant in Vienna as her best; her assessment of Chili's as a vegetarian with dairy sensitivity informs her low-end calibration.
Another Broken Egg Cafe: You Used to Be Great...
Q: Is Another Broken Egg Cafe better or worse than Chili's?
Michael rates it 6.42 and Juliet 5.38, producing a combined score of 5.90 and placing it slightly above Chili's.
Wienerschnitzel: Swearing Off Pretzel Buns for Good
Q: Is Wienerschnitzel better or worse than Chili's?
Michael Ornelas and David Luong give it an average score of 4.24 and conclude that it is not as good as Chili's.
Another Broken Egg Cafe: King of Brunch
Q: So you don't like mushrooms generally, or you don't like them when they are in place of, like, a Portobello burger.
Kaufman clarifies that she likes mushrooms by themselves, but objects to restaurants treating them as a filling vegetarian replacement for a burger or other substantial entrée.
Another Broken Egg Cafe: King of Brunch
Q: Juliet, dish, what is your food hot take?
Kaufman says mushrooms are not a substantial plant-based entrée because they contain little protein and are often not filling, even though she likes mushrooms on their own.

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Humor and hospitality collide as a host dissects the lore, branding, and menu tactics of popular chain restaurants, aiming to determine where each stands on a humorous, made-up scale of quality. Episodes blend deep dives into origins, marketing stunts, and real-world experiences with guests from comedy, improv, and entertainment to add color, banter, and practical tasting notes. The show stands out for its fast-paced, riff-heavy format, mix of nostalgia and data, and a playful willingness to critique big brands with candid humor. Potential listeners will likely enjoy sharp humor, witty brand analysis, and relatable dining anecdotes, especially if they're into food culture, branding, and pop-culture humor.

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Recent guests on "Fine" Dining include:

1. Juliet Kaufman
2. David Luong
3. Miranda Coker
4. Sandy Rose
5. Seif Rahoumi
6. VyVy Nguyen
7. Andrew Carter
8. Luke Pace

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