In this episode of Potluck, Chris and Will talk about the Great Slider Showdown in Franklin, TN, which had 10 chefs from around the south competing for ultimate slider glory. Then, they discuss a list put together by Robb Report of the 30 Most Influential Restaurants of Last 30 Years. It includes some surprises from the South. Chris puts Will on the spot, and the both say 5 restaurants which have impacted their lives. Then Chris tells a story about a recently lost pet.

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