Fantasy Birthday Brawl at Gyu-Kaku
It's Michael's 34th birthday dinner with almost a dozen friends! Michael & Garrett speculate why the bathroom is deafening Garrett sides with the waiter as a Dungeons & Dragons battle breaks out in the restaurant JUB will annoy your friends to ensure they're on time to their appointments 10 year-old Luke was snubbed by Gyu-Kaku in this week's Munchkin Menu Musings segment Michael & Garrett go in-depth on the expansive menu at Gyu-Kaku, even if they aren't always sure what they're eating Get our 5 Survival Tips for Casual Dining at www.finediningpodcast.com! Send us your Gyu-Kaku stories at finediningpodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @finediningpodcast Let us know where we should go next by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts. We read every one! Next time on Fine Dining: Rainforest Cafe! If you have ever worked for Rainforest Cafe and have a story to share, or if you'd like us to hear your child's review of the Rainforest Cafe kids menu, send it to finediningpodcast@gmail.com.
30 Nov 20221h 20min
"Officer Hot Dog" Pulls Michael Over at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Michael & Garrett are immensely disappointed by the churro stand next to Bubba Gump Michael tells the story of getting pulled over in Alabama "for having California license plates" Forrest Gump narrates the boys' adventure JUB makes souvenir pennies 7 year-old Nora "hates the man on the bench" in another adorable Munchkin Menu Musings segment Michael & Garrett go HAM on Forrest Gump trivia Get our 5 Survival Tips for Casual Dining at www.finediningpodcast.com! Send us your Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. stories at finediningpodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @finediningpodcast Let us know where we should go next by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts. We read every one! Next time on Fine Dining: Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ! If you have ever worked for Gyu-Kaku and have a story to share, or if you'd like us to hear your child's review of the Gyu-Kaku kids menu, send it to finediningpodcast@gmail.com.
23 Nov 20221h 14min
Perfectly Adequate: Our Olive Garden Musical
WELCOME TO OUR MUSICAL EPISODE! You're reading that correctly! Michael & Garrett review Olive Garden The boys think they can top Olive Garden's in-house soundtrack by creating one of their own! JUB gets a real job What's going on with there being SO MANY BIRTHDAYS at Olive Garden?? Former Olive Garden employee Trever Jones recounts meeting the love of his love on the job 3 year-old Yaretzi gives up on reviewing the kids menu, so her dad does it for her 7 full-length songs about Michael & Garrett's night at Olive Garden: "We're All Family Here" (10:15) Music by Kyle Schieffer Lyrics by Michael Ornelas & Garrett Zwerk Performed by Nick Adams, Cristina Bidagor, Michael Ornelas, Garrett Zwerk, & Kyle Schieffer Additional voices by Kyle Schieffer, Alessandra Hill, & Jonny from Fiverr "All We Want Is You (To Be Our Server)" (featuring alice the g00n) (26:45) Music by James McEnelly Lyrics by Garrett Zwerk & Michael Ornelas Performed by Michael Ornelas, Garrett Zwerk, & alice the g00n Additional voices by James McEnelly, Gabe Alvarez, Natalie Paniccia, & Caroline Paniccia "Send It Back!" (32:12) Music by Gabe Alvarez Lyrics by Gabe Alvarez Performed by Michael Ornelas & Garrett Zwerk Backing vocals by Gabe Alvarez Additional Voices by Alessandra Hill "Charge for Sauce" (42:39) Music by Kyle Schieffer Lyrics by Michael Ornelas Performed by Ben Valdmets, Michael Ornelas, & Garrett Zwerk Additional Voices by Kyle Schieffer "Room for Dessert" (featuring Ghettosocks) (52:48) Music by Fresh Kils Lyrics by Michael Ornelas & Darren Pyper Performed by Michael Ornelas, Garrett Zwerk, Ghettosocks, & alice the g00n "Perfectly Adequate" (featuring alice the g00n) (1:04:19) Music by Kyle Schieffer Lyrics by Michael Ornelas Performed by Michael Ornelas, Garrett Zwerk, & alice the g00n Backing vocals by Kyle Schieffer "We're All Family Here (Reprise)" (1:08:49) Music by Kyle Schieffer Lyrics by Michael Ornelas Performed by Michael Ornelas, Garrett Zwerk, Nick Adams, & Cristina Bidagor Backing vocals by Kyle Schieffer Additional voices by alice the g00n & Ghettosocks All songs mastered by Perrier Grey Get our 5 Survival Tips for Casual Dining at www.finediningpodcast.com! Send us your Olive Garden stories at finediningpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @finediningpodcast Let us know where we should go next by leaving us a 5-star review on iTunes. We read every one! TELL A FRIEND ABOUT OUR SHOW! Next time on Fine Dining: Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.! If you have ever worked for Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and have a story to share, or if you'd like us to hear your child's review of the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.'s kids menu, send it to finediningpodcast@gmail.com.
16 Nov 20221h 15min
The Pizza Hut You Grew Up With Is Dead
Michael & Garrett drive an hour away to review a Pizza Hut that still has a dine-in option The boys break their own rules because they were lied to by Yelp Why is Pizza Hut a magnet for cars crashing into them?? The boys discuss Pizza Hut's marketing plan from the '90s to laser their logo onto the surface of the moon Garrett gives a eulogy Michael & Garrett fight over whether or not this dessert item is eligible to be rated Get our 5 Survival Tips for Casual Dining at www.finediningpodcast.com! Send us your Pizza Hut stories at finediningpodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @finediningpodcast Let us know where we should go next by leaving us a review on iTunes. We read every one! Next time on Fine Dining: Olive Garden! If you have ever worked for Olive Garden and have a story to share, or if you'd like us to hear your child's review of the Olive Garden kids menu, send it to finediningpodcast@gmail.com.
9 Nov 20221h 7min
Denny's at 2AM is Pure Chaos
Michael & Garrett review Denny's (at 2 in the morning on a Saturday night) The Wild West of late night dining: college students and homeless people galore "What's Going on over There?" is the theme of the night as there are so many unanswerable mysteries from this wild night, but the boys do their best to solve them The restaurant erupts with applause for a blindfolded Garrett after he finally gets his dessert to his mouth due to the You Must Bowl JUB hocks Peace & Quiet™ 4 year-old Preston from Texas reviews the Denny's Kids Menu Super-Server Keith from Outback Steakhouse gets a run for his money from 85 year-old Shohreh, a battle-hardened veteran of the graveyard shift Michael & Garrett discuss a casting call for Milk Steve the Cream Lord Get our 5 Survival Tips for Casual Dining at www.finediningpodcast.com! Send us your Denny's stories at finediningpodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @finediningpodcast Let us know where we should go next by leaving us a 5-star review on iTunes. We read every one! Next time on Fine Dining: Pizza Hut! If you have ever worked for Pizza Hut and have a story to share, send it to finediningpodcast@gmail.com.
2 Nov 20221h 16min
Drunk Boomers, Affairs, and Break-Ups at Island's Fine Burgers & Drinks
Michael & Garrett review Island's Fine Burgers & Drinks Michael goes off-the-menu with a discontinued burger order The boys enter a lottery for a free bike JUB has yet another business ploy 10 empty mugs of beer on an older couple's table raise more questions than they answer The boys gush about THE BEST FRIES IN THE GAME 5 year-old Joaquin reviews the kids menu in this week's Munchkin Menu Musings TWO listener-submitted stories about break-ups and infidelity involving Island's Get our 5 Survival Tips for Casual Dining at www.finediningpodcast.com! Send us your Island's Fine Burgers & Drinks stories at finediningpodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @finediningpodcast Let us know where we should go next by leaving us a 5-star review on iTunes. We read every one! Next time on Fine Dining: Denny's! If you have ever worked for Denny's and have a story to share, or if you'd like us to hear your child's review of the Denny's kids menu, send it to finediningpodcast@gmail.com.
26 Okt 202258min
The Haunting of The Old Spaghetti Factory
Michael & Garrett review The Old Spaghetti Factory The most mediocre dinner so far takes a sharp turn when the boys discover the place is super haunted An interview with special guest, Paranormal Investigator/Psychic/Author Jeff Dwyer Michael raises some eyebrows when the You Must Bowl forces him to bring a pineapple to dinner and insist it's his son Michael & Garrett tell you all about why they nicknamed the guy sitting across from them "Milk Steve the Cream Lord" JUB offers to bust ghosts 7 year-old Julian reviews the kids menu in this week's Munchkin Menu Musings Will Michael go 3-0 against Garrett in The Headline Game? Get our 5 Survival Tips for Casual Dining at www.finediningpodcast.com! Send us your Old Spaghetti Factory stories at finediningpodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @finediningpodcast Let us know where we should go next by leaving us a 5-star review on iTunes. We read every one! The Search Continues: next time on Fine Dining we dine at Island's Fine Burgers & Drinks! If you have ever worked for Island's and have a story to share, or if you'd like us to hear your child's review of the Island's kids' menu, send it to finediningpodcast@gmail.com.
19 Okt 20221h 2min
Why Garrett Will Never Return to Buffalo Wild Wings
Michael & Garrett review Buffalo Wild Wings A ceiling leak rains on the boys' parade The atmosphere almost gives Garrett a panic attack The security feed lets the boys know THEY'RE BEING WATCHED Garrett sets his mouth on fire JUB is back with a brand new business Michael writes and performs B-Dubs's unofficial corporate birthday song Get our 5 Survival Tips for Casual Dining at www.finediningpodcast.com! Send us your Buffalo Wild Wings stories at finediningpodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @finediningpodcast Let us know where we should go next by leaving us a 5-star review on iTunes. We read every one! The Search Continues: next time on Fine Dining we dine at The Old Spaghetti Factory!
19 Okt 202251min
