Comedian Rhys Nicholson joins the hosts to discuss culinary adventures, unique dining experiences, and encounters with celebrities. The conversation includes exploring food culture, algorithm recommendations, and speculating on a fictional character named Jeff Tata. They also share anecdotes about fine dining, dinner parties, and wine preferences, along with promoting Rhys's book and other podcasts.
Ribeye steak cooked to perfection with beer-infused cereal-fed beef for unique marbly taste.
Revamped lasagna with rolled pasta strips filled with meat and fish for mesmerizing flavors.
Fried chicken burger as ultimate comfort food, paired with potato bun and tangy coleslaw.
Deep dives
Favorite Main Course: Ribeye Steak
A delicious ribeye steak was mentioned as a top choice, cooked perfectly to create a mouth-watering dining experience. During a South of France holiday, a steak restaurant allowed selection by weight, featuring beef from cows fed with beer-infused cereal, creating a unique marbly beef taste.
Favorite Main Course: Lasagna
Lasagna holds a special place, noted for a father's expertly made lasagna, a consistent birthday dinner choice growing up. A culinary experience at a notable restaurant featured a revamped lasagna design, involving rolled up pasta strips filled with meat and fish, delivering a mesmerizing taste for those indulging.
Favorite Main Course: Fried Chicken Burger
The ultimate comfort food, a fried chicken burger stands out as a top preference, reminiscing about a Palm Springs trip where one was consumed every day, reflecting a true love for this classic dish. The ideal combination includes a potato bun, mayo, pickles, and a tangy coleslaw, paired perfectly with thick curly fries for a satisfying meal.
Appetizing Food Descriptions and Dining Preferences
The podcast episode delves into detailed descriptions of various dishes, highlighting preferences for sitting at the bar, observing the food being served, and exploring favorite desserts like bruleed pecorino. Imaginative scenarios of dining experiences with a long spoon or an anteater's tongue to savor every bite add a whimsical touch.
Exploration of Beverage Choices and Tasting Experiences
The discussion covers a range of beverage choices, including cold sparkling water with lime, mint fernet branca, Austrian Riesling, and an old-fashioned or Manhattan cocktail. The emphasis on digestive liqueurs for after-meal palate cleansing adds a sophistication to the dining experience.
Nostalgic Reflections and Multiverse Dining Adventure
The episode touches on nostalgic moments of past dining experiences and acknowledgments in a book, along with a desire to share meals with a multitude of friends in a multiverse setting. The intricate details of diverse culinary delights and personal dining rituals create a warm and interactive podcast journey.
‘Drag Race Down Under’ judge and ‘Taskmaster Australia’ star Rhys Nicholson is our guest diner this week. And they’ve brought along their pal Jeff Tartare.
Rhys brings their new show ‘Huge Big Party Congratulations’ to the Edinburgh Fringe this August and then is touring the UK. For dates and tickets go to rhysnicholson.com.au
