Season 3 Episode 16

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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken feat. Dave Theune

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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: Before Gus’s was world famous, it was just spicy chicken sold out the back of a bar in the segregated South. But that secret recipe grew into a Southern staple, complete with 40+ locations, a chicken-loving superfan turned CEO, and even a rogue rooster who hangs out outside one of their Memphis spots.

In this episode, I’m joined by improvisor, actor, and all-around delight Dave Theune (NBC’s St. Denis Medical) to go deep on the wild rise of Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken, the hearse they use for advertising, and why you’ll never know what’s in their spice blend. Plus, Dave pitches a double-restaurant concept where Italian comfort meets a dessert diner, and it's all Rocky-themed.

Is Gus’s really chicken to die for? Or just another chain in a hearse-shaped hat?

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○ Part 2: Coming next week!

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Location: Burbank, CA

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Michael's Score:                                     ???

Dave's Score:                                        ???

Tchotchke of Mediocrity Score:       ???

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Host: Michael Ornelas

Guest Hosts: Dave Theune

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Music by: James McEnelly

Theme Song by: Gabe Alvarez

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Segment Transitions Voice by: Sandy Rose