Capo's (w/William Swanwick)
We head to Vegas for some authentic mafia fare. Email menus to youtalking2menu@gmail.com Follow us on IG @utalking2menu and, confusingly, @youtalking2menu on Twitter
You Talking to Menu?!
You Talking to Me(nu)?! is a show about wanting what you can’t have. In this case, what these Brooklyn-based hosts can’t have is easy access to the majority of America’s most beloved chain restaurants. So they talk about the menus instead.
Episodes
Beetle House (w/Tom Kosbau)
We travel across the country to go to the pop rocks-forward Beetle House. Email menus to youtalking2menu@gmail.com Follow us on IG @utalking2menu and, confusingly, @youtalking2menu on Twitter
Hurricanes Daiquiri Bar and Grill
We return to this show's spiritual birthplace, Myrtle Beach, for some 190 proof liquor and fried Oreos. Email menus to youtalking2menu@gmail.com Follow us on IG @utalking2menu and, confusingly, @youtalking2menu on Twitter
Boston Pizza (w/Marli Kaufmann)
We go to Canada for pizza from Boston. What we end up getting is sour cream and barrel-aged Sriracha. Email menus to youtalking2menu@gmail.com Follow us on IG @utalking2menu and, confusingly, @youtalking2menu on Twitter
Billy Bob's Texas Country Club (w/Tiffany Vann Sprecher)
Join us in Fort Worth as we ogle the beautiful people ordering Michelob Ultra. Email menus to youtalking2menu@gmail.com Follow us on IG @utalking2menu and, confusingly, @youtalking2menu on Twitter
Rice to Riches (w/Buck Wolf)
We head into Manhattan to enjoy a rice pudding classic, "Play It Again, Butter Pecan." Email menus to youtalking2menu@gmail.com Follow us on IG @utalking2menu and, confusingly, @youtalking2menu on Twitter
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater (w/Allison Kave)
We head back to Orlando (AGAIN!!) for some authentic 1950s fare at ye olde Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater. Email menus to youtalking2menu@gmail.com Follow us on IG @utalking2menu and, confusingly, on Twitter @youtalking2menu
Melting Pot (w/Kyle Huebbe, Brandon Sciarrotta, and Seth Scott)
We travel over 6 hours to Buffalo in order to dip our food in cheese. A lot of cheese. Email menu suggestions to youtalking2menu@gmail.com
Fatz Cafe (w/Tim Dempsey)
Join us on a Southern adventure as we explore all that Asheville's branch of Fatz Cafe has to offer. Email menu suggestions to youtalking2menu@gmail.com
T-Rex Cafe (w/Luke Smith)
We head (back) to Orlando for some pre-historic treats. Email menu suggestions to youtalking2menu@gmail.com
Sammy's Beach Bar and Grill (w/Jon Vann Sprecher)
We go from Myrtle Beach to Cleveland in this episode, eventually catching up with Simon's childhood idol, Sammy Hagar. Email menus to youtalking2menu@gmail.com
Jekyll and Hyde Club (w/Brandon Sciarrotta)
We break all the rules to go to this local #classic, the Jekyll and Hyde Club. Email menus to youtalking2menu@gmail.com
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville (w/Kyle Huebbe)
We head down to Atlantic City with a very special guest to enjoy some strong drinks and even stronger topics of conversation (it'll make sense if you listen). Email menus to youtalking2menu@gmail.com
Shooter's Grill (w/Alex Williams)
We travel to northwest Colorado for some chow with a side of conceal and carry. Email menu suggestions to youtalking2menu@gmail.com
Trader Vic's (w/Francesca Blueher)
We travel 3 days with a very special guest to experience the ORIGINAL mai tai. Email menus to youtalking2menu@gmail.com
Quaker Steak and Lube (w/Nick Anderson)
Steak is good on its own, but wait until you try it with lube. Email menus to youtalking2menu@gmail.com
Downtown Aquarium (w/Dan Lipcan)
Join us, special guest Dan, and a binturong that smells like popcorn in the Mile High City to enjoy an aquatic adventure like no other. Email menus to youtalking2menu@gmail.com
Rock and Brews (w/William Swanwick)
We're joined by special guest @swanwick_w to explore the menu of Kiss legend Gene Simmons's Orlando-based restaurant, Rock & Brews. Email menu suggestions to youtalking2menu@gmail.com
Mad Rex Restaurant and Virtual Reality Lounge (w/Seth Scott)
What's better than food? Virtual reality food. Maybe? Email us menus to youtalking2menu@gmail.com
Tommy Gun's Garage (w/Marli Kaufmann)
We're joined by a special guest for a night of...gangster-themed dinner theater. Email menu suggestions to youtalking2menu@gmail.com
Dick's Last Resort
Dick's puts the "F.U. in fun," and we put the 22 hours and 9 minutes into getting there #perfectMarriage Email menus to youtalking2menu@gmail.com
BJ's Restaurant
We hop on the LIRR for some trademarked "pizookie." Email menu suggestions to youtalking2menu@gmail.com
Saints and Sinners (w/ Abi Blueher)
We travel nearly two days to enjoy Channing Tatum's magnum opus: the brothel-themed Saints and Sinners. Email menus to you talking2menu@gmail.com
Black Lodge Restaurant (w/Hilary Hanson)
We take our first international journey in this episode to visit the Twin Peaks-themed restaurant The Black Lodge. Email menu recommendations to youtalking2menu@gmail.com
Señor Frog's (w/Clare Oliver)
We are joined by a special guest who introduces us - and the world - to chicken enchiladas with...swiss cheese. Email us menu suggestions at youtalking2menu@gmail.com
Scallywags Grub and Spirits
What's more appetizing than pirates? We couldn't think of anything either, which is why we travel over 13 hours by bus to enjoy some pirate-themed fare. Like chicken wings. And hamburgers. It's a really good time.
Bahama Breeze Island Grille
Do you like it when a restaurant adds an "e" to the word "grill"? Email your feelings about this (and, honestly, anything else) to youtalking2menu@gmail.com
Cheesecake Factory (w/Dan Lipcan)
Our special guest travels over 13 hours to join us at the Cheesecake Factory in Yonkers. Unsurprisingly, it was totally worth it.
Tilted Kilt Pub & Restaurant (w/Marli Kaufmann)
Please, PLEASE try to stop us from traveling 4 hours and 40 minutes to a Scottish-themed "breastaurant" in New Jersey. You. Will. Fail. Email us restaurant suggestions at youtalking2menu@gmail.com
SafeHouse
We travel 23 hours, 16 minutes to Milwaukee's "Most uniques spy bar & restaurant." Email restaurant suggestions to youtalking2menu@gmail.com