"Fine" Dining

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.

"Fine" Dining is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 184 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts "Fine" Dining, a arts show with 184 episodes published.

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  Episode #17

  Jinya Ramen History with "Obsession" Crew

  Aug 19, 202644 minS4

  ✈️ 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 ramen from a regional specialty to a major national restaurant concept. We talk about the appeal of bringing JINYA to "Hollywood," some unexpected celebrity clientele, and how the brand grew into one of the biggest names in American ramen. And somehow, as all good restaurant history podcasts do, we eventually find ourselves having a serious conversation about an app that maps human poop. How JINYA Became the First Major National Ramen Chain The Irresistible Allure of Opening a Restaurant in "Hollywood" Keanu Reeves Has Eaten at this JINYA, So We're Basically Best Friends Now ✈️ JINYA Ramen Takes to the Skies with a First-Class Collaboration The Poop Map App Sends Us Down a MUCH Deeper Rabbit Hole Than Expected Grayson Has VERY Specific Rules for Silverware Placement at Catering ⏱️ Yelp from Strangers Sparks a Debate About Hostile Customer Turnover Tactics ☎️ ANSWER YOUR PHONES, BUSINESSES! COMMENT BELOW: What's the longest you're willing to wait for a table before giving up? SUPPORT THE SHOW & JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Patreon (Bonus episodes, extended Yelp segments & more): patreon.com/finediningpodcast Discord (Food talk, memes, cursed Yelp): discord.gg/6a2YqrtWV4 Watch full episodes: youtube.com/channel/UCLbraNhL6KhDPkdSWt2yiuw All links: linktree.com/finediningpodcast Guest: Grayson Alamango Shapiro | IG: @grayson.a.shapiro Patreon Producers: Sue Ornelas, Joyce Van, & Robert McLaughlin Patreon Subscribers: David Ornelas, Kellie Baldwin, Jeremy Horwitz, Herbert Amaya, Simone Davalos, Scott Bennett, Amy Reinhart, Josef Castaneda-Liles, Travis Langley, & Michelle Elmer Free Patreon Followers: Joe Warszalek, Lauren Cummings, Grace Krainak, Keri Estes, Robert Duran, Patrick Elliott, Dave Plummer, Nicholas Volney, Michael Gerard, Tracy Molino, Phuong Duong, Tyler Robinson, Brandon Gully, Mason Cruz, Michael Milito, Mez, Aaron Hubbard, Steff, Renae Michael, Crystal C., NiZ, Science Broe, Jahid Ahmed, Jewell Hermann, & Macky Markar NEXT WEEK: Grayson and I actually eat at JINYA Ramen Bar and put one of America's biggest ramen chains to the Chili's Test ! ️

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  Episode #16

  We Ate ALL the Pizzas at Slice House

  Aug 12, 202644 minS4

  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 mastery of different pizza styles, of course we're going to try them all. Four different crusts, wings can tear friendships apart, and mooooore! We Try So Many Pizzas Court and I Are Quite Far Apart on the Wings A Chocolate Chip Cookie That Is More Bread than Chocolate Our Kind-Eyed Cashier Has Some Concerningly Cut-Up Hands As a Bearded Wing-Eater, I NEED Paper Towels in That Bathroom Brick Walls Remain a Great Restaurant Vibe A Small Child Makes Sure the Entire Restaurant Knows They're Upset Wait...Is Court Crying? Calibration Station: From Sending Food Back to Old Reliables COMMENT BELOW: Which pizza style is your fav: New York, Grandma, Detroit, or Sicilian? SUPPORT THE SHOW & JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Patreon (Bonus episodes, extended Yelp segments & more): patreon.com/finediningpodcast Discord (Food talk, memes, cursed Yelp): discord.gg/6a2YqrtWV4 Watch full episodes: youtube.com/channel/UCLbraNhL6KhDPkdSWt2yiuw All links: linktree.com/finediningpodcast Guest: Court McGowan | IG: @the_courtjester_ Patreon Producers: Sue Ornelas, Joyce Van, & Robert McLaughlin Patreon Subscribers: David Ornelas, Kellie Baldwin, Jeremy Horwitz, Herbert Amaya, Simone Davalos, Scott Bennett, Amy Reinhart, Josef Castaneda-Liles, Travis Langley, & Michelle Elmer Free Patreon Followers: Joe Warszalek, Lauren Cummings, Grace Krainak, Keri Estes, Robert Duran, Patrick Elliott, Dave Plummer, Nicholas Volney, Michael Gerard, Tracy Molino, Phuong Duong, Tyler Robinson, Brandon Gully, Mason Cruz, Michael Milito, Mez, Aaron Hubbard, Steff, Renae Michael, Crystal C., NiZ, Science Broe, Jahid Ahmed, Jewell Hermann, & Macky Markar NEXT WEEK: I dive into JINYA Ramen Bar with Grayson Alamango Shapiro from Obsession!

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  Episode #16

  Slice House: The Pizza World Champion, Pizza Acrobatics, and a Riot in Italy

  Aug 5, 202643 minS4

  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 of the most decorated pizza makers on Earth. From world championship dough tossing to an American winning a pizza competition in Naples (which almost caused a riot), this episode is full of a prestigious history! Tony Gemignani Becomes a Pizza World Champion in Naples An American Winning Best Pizza in Italy Earned Tony a Police Escort Pizza Acrobatics Are Somehow a Competitive Sport ( Here's the link we talk about) The Mario Lopez Collaboration: Meet the "Hot Mario" Court and I Debate the Proper Way to Pronounce Nevada The Heat Lamp: Court Thinks All Food Should Be Shared Yelp from Strangers: One Customer Is Absolutely SUF-FER-ING from the Pizza Oils How Slice House Grew from Championship Pedigree to Expanding Pizza Chain COMMENT BELOW: Would you ever compete in pizza acrobatics, or are you keeping both feet firmly on the ground? SUPPORT THE SHOW & JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Patreon (Bonus episodes, extended Yelp segments & more): patreon.com/finediningpodcast Discord (Food talk, memes, cursed Yelp): discord.gg/6a2YqrtWV4 Watch full episodes: youtube.com/channel/UCLbraNhL6KhDPkdSWt2yiuw All links: linktree.com/finediningpodcast Guest: Court McGowan | IG: @the_courtjester_ Patreon Producers: Sue Ornelas, Joyce Van, & Robert McLaughlin Patreon Subscribers: David Ornelas, Kellie Baldwin, Jeremy Horwitz, Herbert Amaya, Simone Davalos, Scott Bennett, Amy Reinhart, Josef Castaneda-Liles, Travis Langley, & Michelle Elmer Free Patreon Followers: Joe Warszalek, Lauren Cummings, Grace Krainak, Keri Estes, Robert Duran, Patrick Elliott, Dave Plummer, Nicholas Volney, Michael Gerard, Tracy Molino, Phuong Duong, Tyler Robinson, Brandon Gully, Mason Cruz, Michael Milito, Mez, Aaron Hubbard, Steff, Renae Michael, Crystal C., NiZ, Science Broe, Jahid Ahmed, & Jewell Hermann NEXT WEEK: Court and I head to Slice House to review the food and put it to the Chili's Test.

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  Episode #15

  Five Guys: Avoid Their Bacon, But Seek Out the Cajun Fries

  Jul 29, 202653 minS4

  Five Guys Review: Worst Bacon Ever, Amazing Fries, and Competitive Burgers This week, Seif Rahoumi (@seifrahoumi) returns as we put Five Guys to the Chili's Test. With Five Guys entering Septemburger 2026 as the No. 2 seed , it's time to find out whether one of America's most beloved burger chains can live up to the hype. Between three tournament burgers, fresh-cut fries, and a shockingly bad hot dog, there's a lot to unpack. Three Burgers Enter the Septemburger Conversation Seif Opens a Peanut for the First Time Ever Fresh-Cut Fries and Cajun Fries Continue to Carry the Reputation The Hot Dog Was a Bigger Disappointment Than I Am to My Parents The Bacon Ruined Everything It Touched The Bulletin Board Is Out of Cards, So Seif Can't Cook (Artistically Speaking) ‍ Open Kitchen vs. FOH/BOH Segregation Seif Thinks the Walls Have Way Too Many Self-Congratulatory Awards Calibration Station Reveals Seif's Biggest Restaurant Green Flag: Acknowledge Him Is a Cashier Rude for Saying *He* Wouldn't Eat What We Ordered? COMMENT BELOW: What's your go-to Five Guys burger order? SUPPORT THE SHOW & JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Patreon (Bonus episodes, extended Yelp segments & more): patreon.com/finediningpodcast Discord (Food talk, memes, cursed Yelp): discord.gg/6a2YqrtWV4 Watch full episodes: youtube.com/channel/UCLbraNhL6KhDPkdSWt2yiuw All links: linktree.com/finediningpodcast Guest: Seif Rahoumi | IG: @seifrahoumi Patreon Producers: Sue Ornelas, Joyce Van, & Robert McLaughlin Patreon Subscribers: David Ornelas, Kellie Baldwin, Jeremy Horwitz, Herbert Amaya, Simone Davalos, Scott Bennett, Amy Reinhart, Josef Castaneda-Liles, Travis Langley, Jewell Hermann, & Michelle Elmer Free Patreon Followers: Joe Warszalek, Lauren Cummings, Grace Krainak, Keri Estes, Robert Duran, Patrick Elliott, Dave Plummer, Nicholas Volney, Michael Gerard, Tracy Molino, Phuong Duong, Tyler Robinson, Brandon Gully, Mason Cruz, Michael Milito, Mez, Aaron Hubbard, Steff, Renae Michael, Crystal C., NiZ, Science Broe, & Jahid Ahmed NEXT WEEK: It's the history of Slice House by Tony Gemignani with Court McGowan!

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  Episode #15

  Five Guys Was Actually Six Guys and a Lady

  Jul 22, 202641 minS4

  Five Guys: Shaq's Five Guys Empire, The Secret Sixth Guy, and An Old Yelper Yells at Clouds This week, Seif Rahoumi (@seifrahoumi) joins me to look into the history of Five Guys , a family burger business that has scaled massively. Faced with a choice between college and burgers, the Murrell brothers helped build one of America's biggest fast-casual success stories...despite the fact that there are actually six guys, plus one very important woman who didn't make it into the name. "College or Burgers?" ‍ Who's the Sixth Guy? Shaquille O'Neal's Massive Five Guys Empire Peanuts While You Wait The Heat Lamp: Seif Drags Picky Eaters (While I Defend Us) Yelp from Strangers: One Reviewer Absolutely HATES Food Influencers Who Eat in Their Cars COMMENT BELOW: Would you have chosen college... or opening a burger restaurant with your family? SUPPORT THE SHOW & JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Patreon (Bonus episodes, extended Yelp segments & more): patreon.com/finediningpodcast Discord (Food talk, memes, cursed Yelp): discord.gg/6a2YqrtWV4 Watch full episodes: youtube.com/channel/UCLbraNhL6KhDPkdSWt2yiuw All links: linktree.com/finediningpodcast Guest: Seif Rahoumi | IG: @seifrahoumi Patreon Producers: Sue Ornelas, Joyce Van, & Robert McLaughlin Patreon Subscribers: David Ornelas, Kellie Baldwin, Jeremy Horwitz, Herbert Amaya, Simone Davalos, Scott Bennett, Amy Reinhart, Josef Castaneda-Liles, Travis Langley, Jewell Hermann, & Michelle Elmer Free Patreon Followers: Joe Warszalek, Lauren Cummings, Grace Krainak, Keri Estes, Robert Duran, Patrick Elliott, Dave Plummer, Nicholas Volney, Michael Gerard, Tracy Molino, Phuong Duong, Tyler Robinson, Brandon Gully, Mason Cruz, Michael Milito, Mez, Aaron Hubbard, Steff, Renae Michael, Crystal C., NiZ, Science Broe, & Jahid Ahmed NEXT WEEK: We put Five Guys to the Chili's Test before its Septemburger 2026 showdown as the tournament's No. 2 seed against Smash Burger.

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