Get in mah swamp!

• Stand-up comedian Chad Opitz (recurring guest on Doug Benson's podcast "Doug Loves Movies") not only tolerates, but embraces me this week (literally) as I go to The Original Pancake House in full Shrek make-up with him to make good on the bet I lost last week
• We cover the history of not just this week's restaurant, but the concept of pancakes in general, going wayyyy back
• The Secret Menu minigame category of the week: Breakfast Cinema
• Chad sells Michael on injera bread from Ethiopia
• Michael opens up about his first kiss in 6th grade while seeing Shrek in theaters
• A woman poverty-shames anyone who doesn't give the Original Pancake House 5 stars in this week's Yelp from Strangers
• "Fine" Dining is now on video! Head on over to our YouTube to watch this episode!

Make-up by: Mattea Ghaffary

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 Review [Part Two]! Chad Opitz is back, and it's time to talk about Shrekfast! The food and service were both wonderful, and breakfast is both these boys' favorite cuisine. Ever work at The Original Pancake House? Send your stories to [email protected].