Scale the Great Wall of Chocolate!

• Andres Simonian (not from Home Economics or Mythic Quest) is back to plunge into our review of P.F. Chang's
• Michael thinks the atmosphere in a P.F. Chang's is "sexy"
• Michael tells the tale of the Cumbre Tunnel Massacre shootout that almost claimed his great-grandfather's life
• Andres makes a high-stakes Shrek-themed wager with Michael
• What's Going On Over There with the unnamed noodle crisps in the dishes?
• This week's Secret Menu theme: Tasty Tourist Traps
• What we ate:
  • Dynamite Shrimp
  • Chili-Garlic Green Beans
  • Hand-made Dumplings
  • Kung-Pao Dragon Roll
  • Fire-Braised Short Ribs
  • Crispy Honey Chicken
  • Signature Pork & Shrimp Lo Mein
  • The Great Wall of Chocolate
  • Chang's Apple Crunch
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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: The Original Pancake House History [Part One]! I'm joined by comedian Chad Opitz, and Shrekfast is upon us. Learn the history of this oft-overlooked franchise in the world of breakfast chains! Ever work at The Original Pancake House? Send your stories to [email protected].