In-N-Out Burger (vs. Whataburger for Septemburger) feat. Raj Rawal (Tastemade)
Description
Septemburger rolls on!
- Formerly of Tastemade, producer Raj Rawal joins me to talk about a restaurant he's very passionate about: In-N-Out Burger
- The Eat Deets tackle everything from the founder's untimely passing in a plane crash and the struggles with substance abuse of the sons, to In-N-Out's brand loyalty with 7-Up surviving a rift with Pepsi
- The Secret Menu Mini-Game: Vehicular Goodies
- An injured employee is helped out of the restaurant by a manager mid-lunch rush in a noteworthy show of human decency
- What's Going On Over There with the overly competitive drivers in the parking lot?
- They gave us paper hats!
- Septemburger: In-N-Out faces off with Whataburger in the first round of the tournament
- What we ate:
- French Fries (Well Done)
- In-N-Out Hamburger
- Mustard Fried Hamburger with Toasted Bun
- Animal Style Hamburger with Grilled Onions
- Black & White Shake
- French Fries (Well Done)
- Raj details his worst and best restaurant experiences ever at the Calibration Station
- "Fine" Dining is now on video! Head on over to my YouTube to watch this episode!
Music by: James McEnelly (@Ramshackle_Music)
Theme Song by: Kyle Schieffer (@JazzyJellyfish)
Segment Transitions Voiced by: Sandy Rose
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Next week on "Fine" Dining: White Castle. I drove all the way to Las Vegas to eat at this notorious stoner destination with host of the Visit Vegas Places podcast, Coyal Harrison. I give a full review to the no. 8 seed in the Septemburger bracket one week before their showdown with the top-rated Shake Shack. Ever work at White Castle? Send in your stories to finediningpodcast@gmail.com