We come bearing gifts!
- Arctic Circle seemed like the best place to review with Santa Claus in tow, so we took a road trip out to southern Utah to try it!
- The Good: the mini corn dogs were genuinely great, and Santa brightened a few patrons' days by having gifts for the children!
- The Not Good: Someone complained to management about aforementioned gift-giving, and we had to cease, also not all the food was great
- The Just There: To be honest, this whole chain was pretty mediocre
- What We Ate: Three burgers (standard, bacon, and pastrami), pumpkin pie milkshake, fries, Spanish onion rings, mini corn dogs, cheese curds, root beer ice cream (with a butterscotch topper), fry sauce
- Santa talks about eating "rabbit on a swing" during the fanciest meal he's ever had
- "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: Gabe Alvarez (@spooky.gabe)
Segment Transitions Voiced by: Sandy Rose
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We're off next week, but in 2 weeks on "Fine" Dining: IKEA Swedish Bistro History [Part One]! From Dropout TV, Chris Grace joins me to eat Swedish meatballs amidst cheap DIY furniture, and we learn how it all started! Ever work at IKEA? Send your stories to finediningpodcast@gmail.com.
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