"Fine" Dining

Author: Michael Ornelas

Comedian Michael Ornelas dives deep into the stories behind your favorite chain restaurants like Cracker Barrel, McDonald's, and Dunkin' before determining if they are better or worse than Chili's: the most mediocre restaurant in America.
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Jollibee Is a Filipino Treasure
Episode 18
Wednesday, 9 July, 2025

🍗 Jollibee Is a Filipino Treasure 🍗 This week, we dive into the sweet, crunchy, culturally iconic legacy of Jollibee, the Filipino fast food chain with a bee mascot, a cult following, and a spaghetti recipe that would confuse most Americans. But to millions of Filipinos, it’s more than just a restaurant—it’s home. Joining me is Jason Patrick Galit (JPG) from InterMyth, who grew up with Jollibee and has the love to prove it. From his first spaghetti to a fried chicken hand towel, this episode is deeply personal as he offers a lot of amazing insights into Jollibee's cultural significance. 🍝 Sweet Spaghetti with Hot Dogs: Where It Came From 🇵🇭 Jollibee = Cultural Ownership & Diaspora Pride 💃 A Bee Mascot That's Slightly H*rny 🎤 The Chicken Outage That Brought a Country to Its Knees 💥 A Deep-Fried Hand Towel Can't Ruin Jollibee's Image 🍞 Michael's Garlic Bread Spaghetti Sandwich Recipe (!!!) 📱 Benny Blanco Got Dragged for Disrespecting the Bee 🤝 How Jollibee Connects Families Across Generations 💬 COMMENT BELOW: What was your first Jollibee experience? 📢 SUPPORT THE SHOW & JOIN THE COMMUNITY: 🎉 Patreon (Bonus episodes, full Yelp segments & more): https://www.patreon.com/finediningpodcast 💬 Discord (Food talk, memes, cursed Yelp): https://discord.gg/6a2YqrtWV4 🎥 Watch full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@finediningpodcast 🔗 All links: https://www.linktree.com/finediningpodcast 🎤 JPG on IG: @SpeakerJPG | Website: https://www.intermyth.org Patreon Producers: Sue Ornelas & Joyce Van 👉 NEXT WEEK: We taste the real deal—fried chicken, spaghetti, palabok, and more—as we visit Jollibee in-person to see how it stacks up to Chili’s.