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"Fine" Dining

Michael Ornelas
Yelp
Chili's
Fast Food
Cracker Barrel
Wendy's
Dairy Queen
Whataburger
Casa Bonita
Texas Roadhouse
Papa John's
Culver's
California Pizza Kitchen
Mcdonald's
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

🍜🔥 JINYA Ramen Bar Review: Tableside Birria, Garlic Heaven, and a One-in-a-Million Mishap 🔥🍜 Grayson Alamango Shapiro (@grayson.a.shapiro), first AD of Obsession, is back as we finally eat our way through JINYA Ramen Bar and put it to the Chili's... more

🍜✈️ JINYA Ramen Bar: The Allure of Hollywood, First-Class Collaboration, and Keanu Reeves ✈️🍜 This week, Obsession first AD Grayson Alamango Shapiro (@grayson.a.shapiro) joins me to dig into the history of JINYA Ramen Bar, a chain that helped take ... more

🍕🧱 Slice House Review: We Tried All the Pizza Styles, and Is Court Crying?! 🧱🍕 Court McGowan (@the_courtjester_) is back as we put Slice House by Tony Gemignani to the Chili's Test! And if you're going to review a place built around Tony's master... more

🍕🏆 Slice House by Tony Gemignani: World Champion Pizza, "Hot Mario (Lopez??)," and Pizza Acrobatics 🏆🍕 This week, Court McGowan (@the_courtjester_) joins me to dive into the history of Slice House by Tony Gemignani, the pizza empire built by one ... more

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Recent Guests

Court McGowan
Actor, performer, and musician featured on improvised teams; introduced as a friend joining the discussion
Unsupervised and Guest Lecture (improvised teams)
Episode: We Ate ALL the Pizzas at Slice House
Seif Rahoumi
Friend and performer invited to discuss Five Guys, comedy background
Shared Experience Studio / Upright Citizens Brigade Theater
Episode: Five Guys Was Actually Six Guys and a Lady
D'Angelo Reyes
Improviser, performer at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles
Episode: Raising Cane's: Named After a Dog, Assumed to Fail, and Post Malone
Bennett Cohen
Performer and improviser; performs with Orion's Belt
UCB (Univeristy of California, San Francisco? actually Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre)
Episode: Smashburger Comes From Fast Food Royalty
Sabrina Carmichael
Former improv teammate, actress with a calm, entertaining presence
Episode: Fazoli's: Fast Food Italian, Wayne Gretzky, and a Roving Breadstick Bus
Jon Durnell
Comedian and improviser
UCB and comedian circuit
Episode: Korean BBQ's Fascinating History and the Rise of Gen KBBQ House
Gabe Legg
Actor, writer, director; featured guest discussing Tony Roma's
Episode: Tony Roma's: King of (Chain) Ribs
Alex Stedman
Improviser and friend of the host
Friend of the host
Episode: Zaxbys: Good Egg Rolls, Terrible Fries, Mid Chicken
Sue Ornelas
Mother of the host and discussion participant
Episode: Torchy's Tacos: The Next Great Mexican Chain?

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 States6 months ago
  • A real costumer

    If I could give this zero stars, I would.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Superdasher92
    United States7 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 States8 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 States8 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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Apple Podcasts
#40
Russia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#44
South Korea/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#150
Philippines/Arts/Food

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We Ate ALL the Pizzas at Slice House
Q: What didn't work for you the most?
Pizzas cooled off too quickly across nearly all slices, which made flavors and textures suffer, and there were notable inconsistencies between hot, freshly served slices and those that cooled while we ate.
Slice House: The Pizza World Champion, Pizza Acrobatics, and a Riot in Italy
Q: All right. Do you have any history with Slice House specifically?
I have no history with Slice House specifically, and little history with pizza in Los Angeles.
Raising Cane's: Named After a Dog, Assumed to Fail, and Post Malone
Q: What is your restaurant hot take?
The host and guest agree that kitchy themed restaurants are often more engaging and memorable than Michelin-star prestige, arguing that whimsy and story-telling can elevate a dining experience even when the food isn't exceptional.
MOOYAH: A Funny Burger That's Expensive But Delicious
Q: Sandy, do you have a history with MOOYAH?
No, I had never heard of it until we went.
Tony Roma's: King of (Chain) Ribs
Q: What would you score as a zero out of ten and a ten out of ten in calibration terms?
Gabe explains his extremes: a nostalgic ten rooted in personal experiences at Melting Pot and similar fond memories, and a zero that likely ties to a particularly disappointing or off menu experience (the exact restaurant isn't stated in this excerpt). The hosts then pivot to apply a balanced, context-rich rubric to Tony Roma's, acknowledging both high moments (surprising rib quality) and low moments (dull sides, confusing menu).

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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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1. Court McGowan
2. Seif Rahoumi
3. D'Angelo Reyes
4. Bennett Cohen
5. Sabrina Carmichael
6. Jon Durnell
7. Gabe Legg
8. Alex Stedman

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