The comedic food show that explores the popular world of chain restaurants
Buca di Beppo’s Half Pound Meatballs
Buca di Beppo is known for its gigantic Half pound all beef meatballs. We are heading into Buca’s kitchen with Chef Scott and preparing the spaghetti and half pound meatballs. Buca’s eclectic vintage setting will have you fully emersed and feeling as If you are truly in Italy. Each room in the restaurant represents different Italian themes including the passion room, eggplant room, tomato room, and even the Pope room. In the Pope room you actually dine with the Pope.
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2021 Miss Hooters Pageant
We are in Orlando, Florida for the 24th Annual Miss Hooters Pageant. The 20 Hooters finalist competed for the title of 2021 Miss Hooters International. Before the Pageant Miss Hooters 2019/2020, Briana Smith, teaches Sam how to make a Long Island Ice Tea “LIT” Hooters Style. Congratulations to Gianna Tulio from Boca Raton, Florida who was crowned 2021’s Miss Hooters International.
Respect The Chain with Sam E. Goldberg Featuring Hooters
The Cheesecake Factory's CHICKEN PARMESAN “PIZZA STYLE”
The Cheesecake Factory's menu is huge with over 250 delicious dishes on its menu, more impressive is that all of these dishes are handmade, in house using only fresh ingredients. The Cheesecake Factory also prepares more than 150 Sauces and Dressings from scratch at each location every day. Respect The Chain is in The Cheesecake Factory's kitchen with Executive Kitchen Manager, Yahaira Lewis and we are preparing the CHICKEN PARMESAN “PIZZA STYLE."
RTC - Sneak Peak at New White Castle in Orlando, Florida
White Castle has a 1921 Slider that is only offered at a limited number of White Castle locations. You can try the 1921 slider that has been around for 100 years at the brand new White Castle in Orlando, Florida. Join us as we step into the White Castle Kitchen with Michael Guinan who shows us how to make the 1921 Slider & Original Slider. We also speak with Jamie Richards who will explain what it takes to get into the Craver Hall of Fame.
Respect The Chain with Sam E. Goldberg at White Castle
RTC Brooklyn Dumpling Shop with Stratis Morfogen
Respect The Chain with Sam E. Goldberg gets an exclusive look at the only 24 hour contactless chain in New York City called Brooklyn Dumpling Shop. They are serving up some of the most unique and fun dumpling combinations we have ever seen including French Onion Soup, Philly Cheesesteak, and the Reuben Dumpling. Not only are they serving up these fun Dumplings but they are bringing back the automat experience which means you literally can go there and have zero interaction with a person.
Dick’s Last Resort in Las Vegas
Dick’s Last Resort is known for the Big T-Boner! It’s a 48 oz 🥩 Steak, Nachos, Mashed Potatoes, & Broccoli 🥦 Get ready to have some fun and bring your thick skin because let’s just say you might get some friendly insults thrown you way 😀 If you want to visit a fun restaurant and have an unforgettable experience then Dick's Last Resort is the chain restaurant for you
Nothing like Eating the BurgerFi "CEO Burger" with the CEO
Nothing like Eating the "CEO Burger" with BurgerFi CEO, Julio Ramirez. Join us as BurgerFi's Chief Culinary Officer, Paul Griffin, takes us into the BurgerFi kitchen for an exclusive look at how the "CEO Burger" is created. The "CEO Burger" consists of Double Wagyu + Brisket Blend Burger, Homemade Candied Bacon-Tomato Jam, Truffle Aioli, Aged Swiss Cheese. After we create the CEO Burger, who better to enjoy the "CEO Burger" with other than the BurgerFi CEO, Julio Ramirez.
Tony Boloney's "Boloney Rex" with Owner Mike Hauke
Respect The Chain is in New Jersey for Tony Boloney’s epic sub called the “Boloney Rex.” Chain Foodies from all over including celebrities like Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have been mesmerized by this sub. The Boloney Rex is different from all other subs because its actually served with the rib inside of the sub. We head into the Tony Boloney kitchen with Owner and Boloney Rex creator , Mike Hauke, and he shows us how the Boloney Rex is created.
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila in South Florida
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila is not your ordinary Mexican restaurant. Bodega is bringing you some of the great tastes of Mexico combined with South Florida flair. Chef Jorge E. Ramos is showing us how Bodega creates the Elote “on a stick” & Tierra y Mar Quesadilla which is the ultimate surf and turf quesadilla. It includes shaved rib eye and shrimp. Disguised as a portapotty, Bodega also has a speakeasy that comes alive at night.
Respect the Chain with Sam E. Goldberg
Loco Moco at the Rainbow Drive-In W/ CEO Chris Iwamura
Respect The Chain is in Hawaii and visits the legendary Rainbow Drive-In in Honolulu for their Loco Moco. Rainbow Drive-In has been a local favorite in Hawaii for over 60 years. Join us as third generation Owner and CEO Chris Iwamura takes us into the Rainbow Drive-In kitchen to create their famous Loco Moco. Just remember at the Rainbow Drive-In, it’s all about the gravy and we embrace “Gravy All Over.” If you are in Hawaii and in the mood for comfort food Rainbow Drive-In is for you.
Chef Roy Yamaguchi at the Original Roy’s in Hawaii
Respect The Chain is in Hawaii and visits Chef Roy Yamaguchi at the Original Roy’s in Hawaii Kai. Chef Roy Yamaguchi created Hawaiian fusion cuisine. Join us as Chef Roy invites us into the kitchen and we create the Roasted Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi which has been on the menu for thirty three (33) years. Respect the Chain with Sam E. Goldberg featuring Chef Roy Yamaguchi at the Original Roy’s in Hawaii Kai.
Respect The Chain with Sam E. Goldberg visits the Halal Guys
We speak with Andrew Eck who is the VP of Marketing for the Halal Guys. Andrew takes us through the Halal Guys kitchen for a behind the scenes look at how the rice, chicken, and beef gyro is created. We tried to get the white sauce recipe but were unsuccessful 😀
Mooyah’s Flagship Restaurant in New York City’s Times Square
Sam E. Goldberg visits Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes brand new flagship restaurant in New York City's Times Square at the ground floor of the Moxy Hotel. Mooyah is known for their fun, different and enticing menu items. Since we are in NYC and NYC is known for hot dogs, we felt it was only fitting to head into the Mooyah kitchen with owner Art Depole and create the Hamburdog. The Hamburdog is literally a cheeseburger topped with a hot dog
Krispy Kreme's 24 Hour Flagship Store in NYC’s Times Square
Respect the Chain - Sneak peak at the Krispy Kreme in Times Square that opens on September 15! We try the Big Apple Doughnut that is only available at the Times Square location. We also show you the world’s largest Hot Light, the doughnut-making theater, the largest and iconic Glazed Waterfall for spectators to watch doughnuts run through, stadium‑style seating inside a giant Krispy Kreme dozens box, and the 24-hour street-side pickup window where people can get doughnuts as they walk by!
RTC visits Primanti Bros with Owner Eric Kozlowski
Respect The Chain is ready for one of the biggest sandwiches of our lives at Primanti Bros. The original Primanti Brothers opened in Pittsburgh in 1933 and expanded all over the country with locations in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Respect The Chain was invited into the Primanti Bros kitchen with Primanti Owner, Eric Kozlowski to create their famous Pastrami Sandwich with all of the fixings including fresh Italian bread, fresh-cut french fries, cole slaw, tomatoes and provolone cheese.
Beyond Sushi with Chef Guy Vaknin
The meatless cheeseburger, tacos, taquitos, and sushi at Beyond Sushi in New York City are the most unbelievable meatless kosher Vegan dishes that we have ever had! Chef Guy Vaknin shares the amazing ingredients in his creations and teaches us how to make the ultimate vegan sushi at Beyond Sushi in NYC. Join Respect The Chain with Sam E. Goldberg in New York City as Chef Guy Vaknin shows us the most amazing vegan and kosher food at his restaurant in NYC!!
CEO Zak Omar of Atomic Wings
On this episode of Respect the Chain we head to New York City to meet up with Zak Omar who is the CEO of Atomic Wings. We create their signature Thai Chicken Wings and their Nuclear Chicken Wing which is the spiciest wing on the menu.
Best Ice Cream & Best Bathroom at Sloan's Ice Cream
As restaurants begin opening, marking the beginning of the post-pandemic phase of the Covid19 era, Sam E. Goldberg, host of Respect The Chain visits Sloan’s Ice Cream Parlor in Palm Beach, Florida. Check out the parlor’s popular toys and stuffed animals, the decadent array of homemade ice cream flavors and ice cream Sundays Sloan’s is known for, as well as its one of a kind restroom that put Sloan’s Ice Cream Parlor's restroom on the top 10 restrooms in America list a few years back.
Respect The Chain - Scorpion Shot at Nacho Daddy’s
Seven Magic Mountains gives Sam E. Goldberg the courage to take on the scorpion shot From Nacho Daddy in Las Vegas! We are proud to say we #GOTSTUNG
Respect the Chain interviews Miki Sudo & Nick Wehry
Sam E. Goldberg interviews Competitive Eater Nick Wehry who competed in the July 4th Nathan’s hot dog eating contest & Miki Sudo who has won the Nathan’s hot dog eating contest for her 7th year in a row and currently holds the world record for eating 48.5 hot dogs in 10 minutes! in the women's division.
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