Restaurant Fiction

Shenaniganz is the fictional restaurant in the Ryan Reynolds film, Waiting. In this very special part one, we talk to the Co-Producer of Waiting, Dean Shull. He talks about the origin of Waiting, the behind the scenes info on the grossest scenes, and the coolest religion ever created. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savore...

This is the bonus review and interview of the fictional restaurant in Beverly Hills 90210 called The Peach Pit. In this episode, we talk to former current programming executive of Spelling Television, Jen Grisanti. She shares her insight on the importance of a familiar meeting place and how a fictional restaurant and real one can connect characters and people alike. Hungry for more culinary advent...

The creator of the acclaimed fictional restaurant, The Peach Pit, and showrunner of the tv show, Beverly Hills 90210, Charles Rosin, dives deep into the making of the fictional restaurant as well as provide wisdom of the 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...

A bowling alley in Ohio is a special place to everyone. Stuckeybowl is that bowling alley. And on this episode, Restaurant Fiction talks to Jon Beckerman, co-creator of that bowling and all things Ed, the NBC TV series from the early 2000s. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction , whe...

Chicago Bars and Cops, they go hand in hand with the police procedural on TV. In this episode, we talk to Kevin Townsley, known for his work on the police FOX TV show, The Chicago Code. Kevin talks about his time on the show, the all importance of the bar in a cop procedural, and his time spent with Shawn Ryan, creator of one of the most famous cop shows, The Shield. Hungry for more culinary adven...

Jeff Miller, former editor of the Los Angeles Edition of Thrillist and host of Travel Channel's, Trip Testers, discusses and shares his knowledge of the iconic fictional restaurant in the film, Pulp Fiction, Jack Rabbit Slims. Talks about his love for the film, food writing in general, and his worst restaurant experience. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite T...

Graham Yost, creator and showrunner of hit FX show Justified, talks about The High Note Bar, prominently featured in Seasons 3 and 4. He also chats about the screenwriting craft and his love of Galaxy Quest. 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...

Executive Producer of 1990s ultra emo FOX drama, Party of Five, Mark B Perry, sits down with Restaurant Fiction to talk about Salinger's, the bay-city restaurant the 5 Salinger kids owned. 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 icon...

On this episode we are reviewing the road trip food featured in the CW television show, Supernatural, as well as talking again with writer, Richard Hatem, who was instrumental in Supernatural's first season. Besides going in deep into Supernatural and especially Dean's character, Richard breaks down the important road trip foods as well as the different roles of a writer's room. Enj...

This is Part 1 of a very special episode covering the Exotic Spice and Tea Shop prominently featured in the NBC show, Grimm. This is only the tip of the iceberg of the interview with Co-EP, Richard Hatem. 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 th...

In this special episode we discuss what Restaurant Fiction is all about, who our core audience is, what our mission is, how we review restaurants, and previews of what's going to be a great 2018. 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 mo...

The Genoa City Athletic Club is the dominant set in the Young and Restless soap opera. Every major player on the show has worked out and dined in the club. Two time EMMY Award winning Hair Stylist for Y&R, Huyen Tran, talks about her time on the show, hair tips, and EMMYs. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored anothe...

In this episode, we talk to Donick Cary, a Co-EP on The Simpsons (1996-2000) to discuss the fictional burger joint. Donick wrote 2 of my all time favorite Simpsons episodes. He has also written on The Late Show with David Letterman, Just Shoot Me, Parks and Rec, and New Girl. The Krusty Burger reviewed is solely based on the version featured in the TV show, non of the amusement park live-action cr...

Jonathan Tropper, famed novelist and Co-Creator of hit Cinemax Show, Banshee discusses the iconic bar in the series The Forge. He also talks about the bar in his new Cinemax show, Warrior. 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 fi...

Nipsey's was the fictional bar featured in the FOX sitcom, Martin. We talk to Phil Kellard, the Co-EP of the show about his time at Nipsey's and other past iconic fictional restaurants he's worked on. Plus, Phil provides insight and tips for aspiring and veteran television writers. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've...