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Season 2 Episode 20

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Popeyes feat. Sierra Katow  (Stand-Up Comedian, TV Chef Fantasy League)

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In this episode of Fine Dining: The Search for the Most Mediocre Restaurant in America:

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○ Part 1: I went to Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen with stand-up comedian Sierra Katow, but before reviewing the place we have to go over the franchise history

○ The Eat Deets unveil founder Al Copeland's master plan to charge the company a "spice royalty" after he was ousted from leadership

○ The Secret Menu: Villainous Treats

○ Beyoncé has a "free Popeyes for life" situation going, but she's too embarrassed to use it
○ A chronicling of the abject chaos that erupted upon the release of Popeyes chicken sandwich

○ A Yelper expresses grave concern over a manager in front of the restaurant working on their black Mercedes in their work-issued gloves and apron

○ Part 2: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen makes it clear that you're not supposed eat it there. But I powered through with my guest, stand-up comedian Sierra Katow

○ Popeyes goes overboard on the signage in the store, outside the restaurant, and on the door

○ What's Going On Over There with the complete silence inside the establishment?

○ The chicken sandwich: is it really that good?

○ Sierra opens up about a stressful Denny's experience

○ What we ate: Strawberry Lemonade, Sweet Tea, Biscuits, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Cole Slaw, Signature Fried Chicken, Honey Lemon Pepper Wings, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, & Apple Pie

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Location: Burbank, CA

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Michael's Score:                                   4.71

Sierra's Score:                                    4.33

Tchotchke of Mediocrity Score:     4.52

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Host: Michael Ornelas

Guest Host: Sierra Katow

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Music by: James McEnelly

Theme Song by: Kyle Schieffer

 

Segment Transitions Voice by: Sandy Rose