The Ruth’s Chris-Chili’s Dress Code Feud, Michelin’s Identity Crisis, and Wonton Lasagna!!

About this episode

Adrienne and Joe discuss the Michelin Guide's new approach to American restaurants, the dress code feud between Ruth’s Chris and Chili’s, and Wonton Lasagna.

The Michelin Guide is taking a new tack with American restaurants, but is it just diluting their brand? Adrienne and Joe discuss the “recommended” restaurant approach, Michelin plaques with no stars, and why they just don’t get the American Market. In this episode, we also discuss: Ruth’s Chris battling it out with Chili’s over dining room dress codes Whether or not you should be allowed to wear a hoodie and hat to a steakhouse Michelin’s latest ploy to represent southern food in America What Joe chose to do with his new Michelin plaque Fork It or Forget It: Wonton Lasagna Follow the show: @chefscutpod Follow Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham Follow Joe: @insta.flamm

People in this episode

Hosts: Adrienne, Joe

Topics covered

• Michelin Guide
• restaurant dress codes
• American dining
• southern food
• Wonton Lasagna

Keywords

• Michelin Guide
• Ruth’s Chris
• Chili’s
• dress code
• southern food
• Wonton Lasagna

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Michelin Guide, Ruth’s Chris, Chili’s

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