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"Fine" Dining

Michael Ornelas

Booking Overview

A casual food-and-comedy interview show focused on chain-restaurant history, tastings, and humorous comparisons, typically featuring recurring friends, comedians, food enthusiasts, and entertainment professionals. Credible pitches include restaurant and food-industry insiders, food creators, comedians with relevant culinary perspectives, and entertainment guests with strong restaurant stories; booking difficulty is likely low because the guest roster is informal and accessible rather than celebrity-driven.

Metrics

Episodes: 193

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 23.8k subscribers

Instagram: 1.8k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

finediningpodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Michael Ornelas - Comedian and creator focused on the stories, history, and food of major chain restaurants.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials: Β 
Relevant personal or professional experience with chain restaurants, fast food, food culture, comedy, or entertainment. Guests are generally approachable commentators, recurring contributors, or entertainment professionals rather than high-profile public figures.
Required Achievements: Β 

Recent Guest Discussions

VyVy Nguyen - The History Of Mcdonald's, The Oldest Operating Mcdonald's Location, Fried Apple Pies, Burgers, And Restaurant Service.

Andrew Carter - Burger King History, Whopper Variations, Fast-food Menu Items, And A Burger King Versus Burgerfi Tournament Matchup.

Seif Rahoumi - Burger-chain Matchups, Tournament Rules, Burger Rankings, And Competitive Restaurant Commentary.

Bennett Cohen - Burger-chain Matchups, Tournament Rules, Burger Rankings, And Competitive Restaurant Commentary.

Sandy Rose - Burger-chain Matchups, Tournament Rules, Burger Rankings, And Competitive Restaurant Commentary.

Recent Topics

Food, Chain Restaurants, Fast Food, Restaurant History, Food Criticism

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
"Fine" Dining
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Wienerschnitzel: Swearing Off Pretzel Buns for Good

October 14, 2026

🌭🍦 Wienerschnitzel Review: A Terrible Pretzel Dog, Froot Loops Ice Cream, and a Delicious Plushie 🍦🌭 This week, David Luong (@daviddluong) returns as we finally eat our way through Wienerschnitzel and put the world's largest hot dog chain to the Chili's Test! From a surprisingly fantastic Chicago-style dog to a pretzel bun that makes me quit pretzel buns forever, we're exploring the highs and lows of a menu that goes WAY beyond wieners. Plus, a beloved mascot comes home with me! 🌭 The Chili...

Wienerschnitzel: The Taco Bell of Hot Dogs

October 07, 2026

🌭🏰 Wienerschnitzel: Incorrect German, Taco Bell, and Iconic Chili 🏰🌭 This week, David Luong (@daviddluong) joins me to dig into the history of Wienerschnitzel, America's massive hot dog chain with a name that raises eyebrows. We trace the unlikely connections behind its creation, unpack the improper German that's been there since day one, and investigate how a restaurant named after schnitzel somehow went decades without actually serving any. πŸ”” Wienerschnitzel's Founder Was Close with Taco ...

Septemburger 2026: It Ends Here!!

September 30, 2026

πŸ”πŸ† Septemburger 2026: The Semi-Finals & FINALE! πŸ†πŸ” It all comes down to this! Joyce, Miranda Coker (@miranda_writes114), Sandy Rose, and Seif Rahoumi (@seifrahoumi) return as Septemburger 2026 reaches its conclusion! Four chains remain, two matchups stand between them and the championship, and naturally, everyone is still cutting wrestling promos like these burgers have personally wronged them. πŸ‘‘ BurgerFi's CEO Burger Enters the Semi-Finals with Joyce in Its Corner 🀠 Miranda & I Grade Fatbu...

Frequently asked questions

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"Fine" Dining
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How do I get in touch with "Fine" Dining?

"Fine" Dining is hosted by Michael Ornelas. Its publicly listed email is finediningpodcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for "Fine" Dining?

The publicly listed email for "Fine" Dining: finediningpodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does "Fine" Dining have?

Podseeker estimates "Fine" Dining reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for "Fine" Dining?

"Fine" Dining typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant personal or professional experience with chain restaurants, fast food, food culture, comedy, or entertainment. Guests are generally approachable commentators, recurring contributors, or entertainment professionals rather than high-profile public figures. Recent guests include VyVy Nguyen, Andrew Carter, and Seif Rahoumi.

How hard is it to get booked on "Fine" Dining?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does "Fine" Dining cover?

Recent episodes cover Food, Chain Restaurants, Fast Food, Restaurant History, and Food Criticism. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

finediningpodcast@gmail.com

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