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Season 2 Episode 26

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Cook Out feat. Scott Philbrook (Astonishing Legends Podcast)

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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'm cross-country again as this week I'm covering the beloved Southern burger chain Cook Out with host of the Astonishing Legends podcast, Scott Philbrook

○ Scott talks his history with Cook Out from back when he was in college, as most locations are open until 3 in the morning

○ Learn the history of Cook Out and their expansive menu that sells at a fraction of the cost of most fast food brands' offerings

○ A couple incidents at Cook Out got managers and employees fired for either refusing or giving poor service to the police
○ A Yelper complains of a "chemically" hot dog that's unfit for dogs

○ Part 2: The Secret Menu Category: Spooky Restaurants

○ A liminal space with Cheerwine decor

○ What's Going On Over There with the handwashing station on the customer side of the ordering station?

○ There's back of house and front of house, and never the two shall meet

○ What we ate: Onion Rings, Hush Puppies, Cajun Fries, Cook Out Style Burger, Out West Style Burger, Steak Style Burger

○ Scott details a restaurant experience so bad, his whole party left with dire stomach issues in this week's Calibration Station

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Location: Greensboro, NC

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Michael's Score:                                   4.76

Scott's Score:                                     4.72

Tchotchke of Mediocrity Score:     4.74

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Host: Michael Ornelas

Guest Host: Scott Philbrook

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Music by: James McEnelly

Theme Song by: Kyle Schieffer

 

Segment Transitions Voice by: Sandy Rose