In-N-Out Burger (vs. Whataburger for Septemburger) feat. Raj Rawal (Tastemade)

"Fine" Dining

Septemburger rolls on!

• Formerly of Tastemade, producer Raj Rawal joins me to talk about a restaurant he's very passionate about: In-N-Out Burger
• The Eat Deets tackle everything from the founder's untimely passing in a plane crash and the struggles with substance abuse of the sons, to In-N-Out's brand loyalty with 7-Up surviving a rift with Pepsi
• The Secret Menu Mini-Game: Vehicular Goodies
• An injured employee is helped out of the restaurant by a manager mid-lunch rush in a noteworthy show of human decency
• What's Going On Over There with the overly competitive drivers in the parking lot?
• They gave us paper hats!
• Septemburger: In-N-Out faces off with Whataburger in the first round of the tournament
• What we ate:
  • French Fries (Well Done)
  • In-N-Out Hamburger
  • Mustard Fried Hamburger with Toasted Bun
  • Animal Style Hamburger with Grilled Onions
  • Black & White Shake
• Raj details his worst and best restaurant experiences ever at the Calibration Station
• "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: Kyle Schieffer (@JazzyJellyfish)

Segment Transitions Voiced by: Sandy Rose

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Next week on "Fine" Dining: White Castle. I drove all the way to Las Vegas to eat at this notorious stoner destination with host of the Visit Vegas Places podcast, Coyal Harrison. I give a full review to the no. 8 seed in the Septemburger bracket one week before their showdown with the top-rated Shake Shack. Ever work at White Castle? Send in your stories to [email protected]