The debut of a brand new game: The Secret Menu!!

• Michael hits a place about as Mexican as he is for Cinco de Mayo, Chipotle Mexican Grill with long-time friend and burrito enthusiast, stand-up comedian Zara Mizrahi
• Chipotle can't shake the stigma of having been owned by McDonald's
• Learn about the legendary Chipotle burrito coins in Eat Deets
• Zara wants to tithe her income to Chipotle
• Chipotle forayed into soul food, pizza, and burgers in other failed restaurant experiments
• The debut of The Secret Menu: this week's category is Chipotle-Borne Illnesses
• Corporate greed and tip culture have turned employees into panhandlers
• A Yelper finds it "off" when the Chipotle employee seems happy to be alive
• The full review comes next week!
• "Fine" Dining is now on video! Head on over to our 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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Patreon Producers: Sean Spademan, Joyce Van, & Sue Ornelas

 

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Next week on "Fine" Dining: Chipotle Review [Part Two]! Zara returns to review her one true love: Chipotle burritos. We'll talk all about our lunch at this fast-casual juggernaut. Ever work at Chipotle? Send your stories to [email protected].