![<description><p><strong>I love CPK, but not for the pizza!</strong></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;"><strong>California Pizza Kitchen </strong>is such a favorite of mine, I'm surprised it took 70 episodes to get to it! My guest, comedian <strong>Holly Brown</strong> is just as passionate about this chain as I am, so this was a great time<br /></span></li> <li aria-level="1">The Good includes my favorite salad ever, Holly & my pasta dishes, & the vibes</li> <li aria-level="1">The Not Good: The BBQ Chicken Pizza, the pasta plate real estate, the complimentary bread portions</li> <li>The Just There: This location didn't smell like a septic tank for once!</li> <li aria-level="1">What we ate: White Corn Guac & Chips, Bread & Oil, Thai Crunch Salad, Fettucine Alfredo, Spaghetti Bolognese, BBQ Chicken Pizza, Butter Cake, Mango Strawberry Lemonade</li> <li aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Holly's least favorite restaurant experience ever is every Californian's trauma</span></li> <li><strong>"Fine" Dining is now on video!</strong> Head on over to <a title=""Fine" Dining on YouTube" href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm6xjeSiRc-ykGvtAs9kKyg" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">my YouTube</a> to watch this episode!</li> </ul> <p><strong>Music by:</strong> James McEnelly (@Ramshackle_Music)</p> <p><strong>Theme Song by:</strong> Gabe Alvarez (@spooky.gabe)</p> <p><strong>Segment Transitions Voiced by:</strong><strong> </strong>Sandy Rose</p> <p>"Fine" Dining is on <strong><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/finediningpodcast/membership">Patreon</a>!</strong> Get an extra episode every month (My November Patreon exclusive episode about Pacific Northwest Seafood institution <strong>Ivar's Acres of Clams</strong> came out just a few weeks ago! From bomb threats to no working water, my guest, author <strong>Temple West</strong> and I went through a LOT just to eat here), extended Yelp from Strangers segments every other week, merch discounts, download access to our music including the 7 singles from our Olive Garden musical, and more!</p> <p><strong>Patreon Producers:</strong> Joyce Van, & Sue Ornelas</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Get the 5 Survival Tips for Casual Dining at <a href= "http://www.finediningpodcast.com">www.finediningpodcast.com</a>!</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Send in your California Pizza Kitchen stories at finediningpodcast@gmail.com.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow the show on TikTok and Instagram @finediningpodcast</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow Holly on Instagram @hollybrowncomedy<br /></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Let me know where I should go next by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, PodcastAddict, Overcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. I read every one!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Next week on "Fine" Dining:</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Arctic Circle History [Part One]</strong>! Yeah, I got him. <strong>Santa Claus</strong> joins as my guest as we talk about the history of the burger chain named after his homeland. Ever work at Arctic Circle? Send your stories to <a href= "mailto:finediningpodcast@gmail.com">finediningpodcast@gmail.com.</a></span></p></description>](https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/0/8/c/c08c817d1921c21616c3140a3186d450/FDP_COVER_ART_UPDATE_10_2023-20231102-89zur9earo.jpg&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA)
"Fine" Dining
Michael Ornelas
Best Chain Salad? California Pizza Kitchen Review feat. Holly Brown [Part Two]
Best Chain Salad? California Pizza Kitchen Review feat. Holly Brown [Part Two]
Description
I love CPK, but not for the pizza!
- California Pizza Kitchen is such a favorite of mine, I'm surprised it took 70 episodes to get to it! My guest, comedian Holly Brown is just as passionate about this chain as I am, so this was a great time
- The Good includes my favorite salad ever, Holly & my pasta dishes, & the vibes
- The Not Good: The BBQ Chicken Pizza, the pasta plate real estate, the complimentary bread portions
- The Just There: This location didn't smell like a septic tank for once!
- What we ate: White Corn Guac & Chips, Bread & Oil, Thai Crunch Salad, Fettucine Alfredo, Spaghetti Bolognese, BBQ Chicken Pizza, Butter Cake, Mango Strawberry Lemonade
- Holly's least favorite restaurant experience ever is every Californian's trauma
- "Fine" Dining is now on video! Head on over to my YouTube to watch this episode!
Music by: James McEnelly (@Ramshackle_Music)
Theme Song by: Gabe Alvarez (@spooky.gabe)
Segment Transitions Voiced by: Sandy Rose
"Fine" Dining is on Patreon! Get an extra episode every month (My November Patreon exclusive episode about Pacific Northwest Seafood institution Ivar's Acres of Clams came out just a few weeks ago! From bomb threats to no working water, my guest, author Temple West and I went through a LOT just to eat here), extended Yelp from Strangers segments every other week, merch discounts, download access to our music including the 7 singles from our Olive Garden musical, and more!
Patreon Producers: Joyce Van, & Sue Ornelas
Get the 5 Survival Tips for Casual Dining at www.finediningpodcast.com!
Send in your California Pizza Kitchen stories at [email protected].
Follow the show on TikTok and Instagram @finediningpodcast
Follow Holly on Instagram @hollybrowncomedy
Let me know where I should go next by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, PodcastAddict, Overcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. I read every one!
Next week on "Fine" Dining: Arctic Circle History [Part One]! Yeah, I got him. Santa Claus joins as my guest as we talk about the history of the burger chain named after his homeland. Ever work at Arctic Circle? Send your stories to [email protected].