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Restaurant Fiction

143 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings

Restaurant Fiction reviews the fictional restaurants, fictional bars, and fictional clubs featured in TV & Film and talks to the writers, directors, producers, executives and other talent who had a major hand in them.

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Marc Evan Jackson Unpacks 'Lessons in Chemistry' and Dishes on 'The Good Place' & 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' | Restaurant Fiction Explores

April 04, 2024 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Get ready to pull up a chair and join us at the Restaurant Fiction table as we welcome the incredibly versatile Marc Evan Jackson to our latest episode. Famous for his standout roles in "The Good Place," "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," and his latest venture into the intriguing world of "Lessons in Chemistry," Marc sits down with us to spill the beans on some of the most iconic fictional eateries he’s been a part of. In this warm and engaging chat, Marc takes us behind the scenes of TV's beloved din...

Lawman Bass Reeves The Checotah Saloon

March 21, 2024 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

🌟 Dive deep into the wild west with our latest episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we pull back the curtain on the hit 2023 series "Lawman Bass Reeves" on Paramount Plus. Join us as we explore the iconic Checotah Saloon, bringing the lore and allure of the Old West straight to your screen. 🎬 In this exclusive interview, we're thrilled to have Chad Feehan, the brilliant mind behind "Lawman Bass Reeves," join us to discuss everything from the gripping tales of Bass Reeves to the dusty trails...

Nashville's The Bluebird Cafe with Wendy Calhoun

March 12, 2024 00:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Dive into the heart of Nashville's iconic music scene with this special episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we explore the fictional version of The Bluebird Cafe from the beloved TV show "Nashville." Join us as we sit down with esteemed TV writer Wendy Calhoun for an in-depth discussion about the magic behind the show, the intricacies of The Bluebird Cafe, and what makes Nashville resonate with audiences worldwide. In this exclusive interview, Wendy shares her insights on drawing from her ...

Culinary Magic: Duff Goldman Dives into Spirited Away's Yubaba's Bathhouse - A Restaurant Fiction Exploration

February 19, 2024 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Welcome to another magical episode of **Restaurant Fiction**, where we bring the most iconic eateries from TV & Film to life! 🌟 This week, we've got a special treat for anime fans and foodies alike. 👨‍🍳 Join us as Food Network superstar, Duff Goldman, takes us on a culinary journey unlike any other. We're diving deep into the enchanting world of **Spirited Away**, the beloved film by Studio Ghibli that has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. 🍲 *In This Episode:* - **Behind the Scene...

Pulp Fiction through the Eyes of Chef Brian Malarkey

January 30, 2024 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Restaurant Fiction reviews the fictional restaurants, bars, and clubs in TV and Film. In addition, we bring on the writers, directors, chefs, and creative tastemakers to talk about the iconic fictional places. In this episode, we review and break down the fictional restaurant, Jack Rabbit Slims, from the Quentin Tarantino classic film, Pulp Fiction. And we talk to Food Network Celebrity Chef and owner of Chef’s Life, Brian Malarkey. Restaurant Fiction is created by Monis Rose. For more ...

Mooby's Culinary Paradoxes and Life's Puzzling Twists with Michael Ornelas

January 16, 2024 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Ever wondered if a fast food joint could be both iconic and mediocre? That's exactly the kind of culinary contradiction Monis Rose and special guest Michael Ornelas from the Fine Dining podcast chew on as we dissect Mooby's from the Kevin Smith View Askewniverse. Join us for an episode that promises to sprinkle your day with a dash of satire and a heap of cultural commentary, as we compare this fictional franchise to the spiritual undertones of real-world chains like In-N-Out Burger and Chic...

Los Angeles Comic Con 2023 LIVE Panel

December 13, 2023 22:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

Restaurant Fiction reviews the fictional restaurants, bars, and clubs in TV and Film. In addition, we bring on writers, directors, chefs, and creative tastemakers to talk about the iconic fictional places.  This is our special LIVE, REAL, and RAW episode from Los Angeles Comic Con 2023. Our panelists include the Executive Producer of the DC Universe show, Titans, Richard Hatem. Writer of The Simpsons, Donick Cary. And Food Network celebrity chef, Duff Goldman.  Restaurant Fiction is create...

The Bear's The Bear with Chef Carlos Anthony

November 29, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

Restaurant Fiction reviews the fictional restaurants, bars, and clubs in TV and Film. In addition, we bring on the writers, directors, chefs, and creative tastemakers to talk about the iconic fictional places.  The Bear is the best TV series of 2023. In the 2nd season, Carmy leads his crew to open his dream restaurant, The Bear. Restaurant Fiction breaks down the fictional restaurant from The Bear and talks to celebrity chef, Carlos Anthony. Restaurant Fiction is created by Monis Rose. Fo...

RF Special Ep - Part 3

November 01, 2023 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.02 MB

Restaurant Fiction reviews the fictional restaurants, bars, and clubs in TV and Film. In addition, we bring on the writers, directors, chefs, and creative tastemakers to talk about the iconic fictional places.  In this episode, we pick a little bit more about who the host of RF is and why food, movies, tv, restaurants, and writing make up who the fuck he is. Restaurant Fiction is created by Monis Rose. For more Restaurant Fiction episodes, go to: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rest...

Queen of Hearts' Lucky Cafe with Director Jon Amiel

September 27, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Jon Amiel mentored Quentin Tarantino and directed movies like The Core, Entrapment, and Copycat. In this Restaurant Fiction episode, Jon breaks down his first major motion picture directorial debut, Queen of Hearts and we discuss the main fictional restaurant, The Lucky Cafe.  Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eate...

The Bear's "EMP" with Matt Rodbard

August 22, 2023 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Restaurant Fiction reviews the fictional restaurants, bars, and clubs in TV and Film. In addition, we bring on the writers, directors, chefs, and creative tastemakers to talk about the iconic fictional places.  In this episode, we break down and review the fictional restaurant the character Carmy works at 1 year before he works at The Beef in Season 1. We bring along Matt Rodbard. Who is Matt?  Matt Rodbard is a seasoned writer and editor specializing in food and culture. He's penned New ...

RESTAURANT FICTION SPECIAL REMIX - TY THE PIE GUY/MY DINNER WITH ANDREA

July 31, 2023 20:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Susan Lambert Hatem is not only a dear friend to Restaurant Fiction but also an incredible writer, director, and producer in TV, Film, and Theatre. After talking about her first fictional restaurant series Ty the Pie Guy, she returns to talk about her new play, My Dinner with Andrea. This is a Restaurant Fiction Special REMIX. RUxPQS8gCjti9oUj8BOe Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fict...

RF Special Ep - Part 2

July 03, 2023 21:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

In this episode, we pick a little bit more about who the host of RF is and why food, movies, tv, restaurants, and writing make up who the fuck he is.  Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't let the journey end here: 🍽️ **Subscribe**: Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and join...

Guy's Grocery Games Flavortown Market with Hilary Kinzler

June 16, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Flavortown Market is the fictional grocery store in the long-running series, Guy's Grocery Games. Restaurant Fiction talks all things Flavortown, Guy Fieri, and cheese with one of the show's epic producers, Hilary Kinzler.  Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't let the journey end here: 🍽️ **Subscribe*...

Roseanne's Lanford Lunch Box with George Motz

May 26, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

The loose meat sandwich is the only burger at the fictional restaurant from Roseanne's Lanford Lunch Box. Who better to share his knowledge of the Loose Meat sandwich than Burger Scholar, Cook Book Author, First We Feast celebrity, and restauranteur George Motz?  Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't le...

Eat Drink Man Woman's Family Dinners with Jerry Ying

May 05, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Eat Drink Man Woman is a 1994 film made by Ang Lee. Some think that it's the ultimate culinary film. One of those awesome people is Producer, Showrunner, Director, Actor, and Executive Jerry Ying. He breaks the meaningful family dinners down while providing exposition on the weight and influence they carry. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind...

Tampopo's Tampopo with Food Network Chef and Personality Justin Warner - Part 2

April 15, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

Chef and Food Network personality Justin Warner speaks like he is the Yoda of all things Tampopo because he is. If you've never heard of the fictional restaurant or film Tampopo before, after part 2 of this incredible conversation, you're going to have the most major FOMO you've probably ever had and get an education on true ramen. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we di...

Tampopo's Tampopo with Food Network Chef and Personality Justin Warner - Part 1

March 29, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

Justin Warner is a chef, Food Network personality, owner with his wife of the ramen restaurant, Bokujo Ramen, cookbook author, and expert in all things Tampopo. Tampopo is the fictional restaurant in the film Tampopo. Justin breaks down Tampopo like no one's business.  Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Do...

From Scratch's Ristorante Vigna Vecchia with Attica Locke

March 10, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 19.9 MB

Ristorante Vigna Vecchia is the fictional restaurant from the hit Netflix series, From Scratch. This is our conversation and review of the fictional restaurant with the series showrunner, Attica Locke. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't let the journey end here: 🍽️ **Subscribe**: Never miss an episo...

Cooking, Writing, & ChatGPT

March 02, 2023 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

In this more personal episode, I (the host) open up on the importance and benefits to using the AI disruptor, ChatGPT. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't let the journey end here: 🍽️ **Subscribe**: Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and join us as we explore new dimensions...

Ratatouille's Gusteau's with Michael Ruhlman - PART 2

January 05, 2023 23:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Michael Ruhlman is an acclaimed fiction and culinary nonfiction writer, as well as a TV personality. In this New Year episode, he breaks down the importance of the fictional restaurant, Gusteau's, in Pixar's film, Ratatouille.   Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't let the journey end here: 🍽️ **Subsc...

Ratatouille's Gusteau's with Michael Ruhlman

December 20, 2022 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Michael Ruhlman is an acclaimed writer both in fiction and culinary nonfiction, as well as a TV personality. In this special end-of-the-year episode he breaks down the importance of the fictional restaurant, Gusteau's, in Pixar's film, Ratatouille.   Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't let the journey...

The Menu's Hawthorn with Seth Reiss and Will Tracy - PART 2

November 16, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

This is Part 2 of our chat with Seth Reiss and Will Tracy, the screenwriters behind the fictional restaurant, Hawthorn, featured heavily in the 2022 film, The Menu. This conversation breaks down the importance of the food and how The Menu was brought from the page to the screen.  Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional e...

The Menu's Hawthorn with Seth Reiss and Will Tracy - PART 1

November 11, 2022 21:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Fox Searchlight's 2022 film, The Menu is in theaters on November 18. The fictional restaurant in The Menu is called Hawthorn. We are talking to the writers and creators of Hawthorn, Seth Reiss, and Will Tracy. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't let the journey end here: 🍽️ **Subscribe**: Never miss ...

Avalon's Thanksgiving Dinner with AE Jones

September 20, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

The most important fictional restaurant scenes in Barry Levinson's film, Avalon, are the Thanksgiving dinner scenes. We bring along literary manager, AE Jones, an expert in all things Avalon Thanksgiving scenes to break an iconic movie and holiday down.  Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't let the jou...

The Bear's The Original Beef of Chicagoland with Joanna Calo

July 21, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

The Bear is a 2022 TV series on FX. It's about a former chef from the fine-dining world who is thrust into fictional restaurant dive called The Original Beef of Chicagoland. Restaurant Fiction breaks down the fictional restaurant from The Bear and talks to its showrunner/head writer: Joanna Calo. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most i...

Jerry Maguire's Paco's Tacos with Novelist Syrie James

June 30, 2022 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Paco's Tacos is the quintessential meet-cute for Jerry and Dorothy. We break down the awesome fictional Mexican restaurant with Culver City neighbor and acclaimed novelist, Syrie James. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't let the journey end here: 🍽️ **Subscribe**: Never miss an episode. Subscribe on...

American Psycho's Dorsia with Director Mary Harron

May 19, 2022 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Film Director Mary Harron directed Christian Bale talking about Dorsia's sea urchin ceviche back in the late 90s. Here is Restaurant Fiction's fictional review on Dorsia and our interview with American Psycho's director, Mary. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't let the journey end here: 🍽️ **Subscri...

Big Night's Paradise with Food Network's Simon Majumdar - PART 2

April 05, 2022 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Food Network's Simon Majumdar is back, breaking down Paradise from the film Big Night as well as breaking down his favorite restaurants across LA. This is the continuation of an amazing conversation.  Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't let the journey end here: 🍽️ **Subscribe**: Never miss an episod...

Big Night's Paradise with Food Network's Simon Majumdar

March 16, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

Simon Majumdar is a published author, Food Network personality, podcast host, influencer, travel extraordinaire, and above all else, an aficionado on the fictional restaurant from the film Big Night, Paradise. We break down the restaurant and chat all things career and Guy Fieri's Tournament of Champions.

Big Night's Paradise with Food Network's Simon Majumdar

March 16, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

Simon Majumdar is a published author, Food Network personality, podcast host, influencer, travel extraordinaire, and above all else, an aficionado on the fictional restaurant from the film Big Night, Paradise. We break down the restaurant and chat all things career and Guy Fieri's Tournament of Champions. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind t...

Deadwood's The Gem (Saloon) with Chef Justin "Wild Card" Warner - PART 2

March 02, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

This is PART 2...THE SEQUEL...of our fantastic amazing conversation with Food Network personality and Chef Justin Warner. We go deep into who Justin is as a person and how everything he does is in line with his devotion for The Gem and all things Deadwood. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't let the j...

Deadwood's The Gem (Saloon) with Chef Justin "Wild Card" Warner - PART 1

February 15, 2022 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

HBO's TV show and TV movie, Deadwood, doesn't exist without The Gem. It was so pivotal to not only the show but Justin Warner's life, he uprooted and moved to South Dakota. Justin Warner is a Food Network TV personality judging, reporting, and being a contestant and emcee on a number of shows including season 3 of Guy Fieri's Tournament of Champions. He is also a self-taught chef, restauranteur, cookbook author, and knows The Gem more than even Restaurant Fiction:) Hungry for more culinary ...

Hook's Food Fight with K. Lee Marks

January 31, 2022 00:00 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MB

1991 Hook came out. Still one of, if not, THE best Steven Spielberg film all because of the food fight. Restaurant Fiction breaks down and reviews the food scene as well as talk to podcast consultant and coach of The Podcast Farm, K. Lee Marks. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't let the journey end h...

Pig's Eurydice with David Knell

January 12, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

The most important fictional restaurant in the 2021 Nicolas Cage film, Pig, is Eurydice. David Knell, plays Chef Finway, the opposing force to Nicolas Cage's character, Robin. This is the chat with David and the importance of the most pivotal culinary scene of the film. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. D...

The Handmaid's Tale Food from the Gilead with Executive Producer Kira Snyder

November 24, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

The Handmaid's Tale is an Emmy award-winning series on Hulu. Food is just as important to the world of The Gilead as all of the characters. Executive Producer Kira Snyder chats with Restaurant Fiction about the importance and significance of the food as well as her writing career. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional ...

Mean Streets' Volpe's Bar and Grill with KCRW DJ Dan Wilcox

November 08, 2021 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Martin Scorcese's Mean Streets heavily relies on the fictional bar, Volpe's, to tell the story. KCRW DJ and Music Supervisor, Dan Wilcox, shares his knowledge of the fictional bar and the role the music plays. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't let the journey end here: 🍽️ **Subscribe**: Never miss ...

Villas Tacos from the documentary, Échale Ganas

October 21, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MB

Villas Tacos is a REAL taco stand in Highland Park - Los Angeles. it is also the main character in the documentary called Échale Ganas. In this episode, Restaurant Fiction talks to the film's star, Victor Villas as well as the director, Shirley Yumeng He, and the film's producer, Ulysses James Salcido III Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind t...

Schitt's Creek Café Tropical with Hypnotherapist Isaiah McGee

September 20, 2021 21:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Café Tropical is the main fictional restaurant in the tv show, Schitt's Creek. Los Angeles-based hypnotherapist Isaiah McGee sits down with Restaurant Fiction and breaks down the importance of the restaurant as well as the creative process. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't let the journey end here:...

PART 2 Queen of the South's Siete Gotas with Co-Showrunner Ben Lobato

September 13, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

This is Part 2 of Restaurant Fiction's amazing chat with Ben Bobato, Co-Showrunner of the USA Network show, Queen of the South. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't let the journey end here: 🍽️ **Subscribe**: Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and join us as we explore new d...

PART 1 Queen of the South's Siete Gotas with Co-Showrunner Ben Lobato

September 07, 2021 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

Queen of the South was a long-running TV series on the USA Network. Siete Gotas is the fictional tequila bar, the lead character Teresa, owned and operated. This is the review of the tequila and our interview with co-showrunner, Ben Lobato!

PART 1 Queen of the South's Siete Gotas with Co-Showrunner Ben Lobato

September 07, 2021 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

Queen of the South was a long-running TV series on the USA Network. Siete Gotas is the fictional tequila bar, the lead character Teresa, owned and operated. This is the review of the tequila and our interview with co-showrunner, Ben Lobato! Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't let the journey end here:...

The Restaurant from Michael Mann's Heat with Daniel Hickman

August 12, 2021 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

In 1995, Michael Mann had Al Pacino and Robert De Niro face off in the same scene for the first-ever time at a fictional restaurant. It was in the film Heat. This is the review of the restaurant and our interview with our good friend, Daniel Hickman Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't let the journey ...

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's Paddy's Pub with Matt Ryan

June 15, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

Paddy's Pub is the fictional dive bar in the long-running FX show, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Cinematographer and Director of Photography Matt Ryan breaks down the iconic fictional bar and dive bars in general. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't let the journey end here: 🍽️ **Subscribe**: Ne...

Undateable's Black Eyes Bar with Ryan Kemp

May 05, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Undateable is a TV show on NBC. Black Eyes Bar is the fictional Detroit bar from Undateable. Ryan Kemp is a writer from Undateable and talks all things Black Eyes Bar and writing. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't let the journey end here: 🍽️ **Subscribe**: Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple...

Road House's The Double Deuce with Rowdy Herrington

April 15, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

The Double Deuce is the fictional bar featured in the 80s action film, Road House with Patrick Swayze. Restaurant Fiction reviews the fictional bar with Road House's director, Rowdy Herrington. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't let the journey end here: 🍽️ **Subscribe**: Never miss an episode. Subs...

Martin Scorcese's After Hours Terminal Bar with Maggie Mackay

March 29, 2021 21:43 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

The Terminal Bar is the fictional bar in Martin Scorcese's film, After Hours. Restaurant Fiction sits down with Vidiots Executive Director, Maggie Mackay, to review, analyze, and chat about why the Terminal Bar is the most historic fictional 1980s NYC bar of all time. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't...

Rocko's modern life Chokey Chicken with Joe Murray

March 15, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Restaurant Fiction reviews the fictional restaurant, Chokey Chicken. It's featured in the Nickelodeon and Netflix TV show and film, Rocko's Modern Life. Restaurant Fiction talks to the show's creator, Joe Murray all the way in Belgium. We break down the genesis of the name and deep dive into the evolution of Chokey Chicken. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the...

American Beauty's Mr. Smiley's with Producer Dan Jinks

March 01, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

The fictional restaurant in the 1999 Best Picture winner, American Beauty, is Mr. Smiley's. Producer Dan Jinks joins Restaurant Fiction to talk all things Mr. Smiley's as well as his other works: Pushing Daisies, Milk, Big Fish. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't let the journey end here: 🍽️ **Subscr...

The Avengers Shawarma Palace with The Nerd Lys Christopher Ly

February 15, 2021 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

In this episode, Restaurant Fiction talks to the best pop culture podcast on all things Marvel, Disney, Cosplay, video games, and toys, The Nerd Lys own, Christopher Ly. We discuss, break down, and review the famous fictional restaurant from the first Avengers film, Shawarma Palace Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional e...