"Outback Steakhouse with Jon Gabrus" is Episode 4 of Doughboys, hosted by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger. "Outback Steakhouse with Jon Gabrus" was released on June 4th, 2015.
Synopsis[]
The boys are joined by Guy Code’s Jon Gabrus to review the Aussie inspired steak chain.
Nick's intro[]
In the late 1980s, nothing was bigger in America than Australia. The success of the films Crocodile Dundee and Young Einstein along with music acts like INXS and Midnight Oil put the former penal colony at the forefront of the American consciousness.
In 1988, a group of Florida-based restaurateurs saw an opportunity to capitalize on this trend, settling on an Australian theme for their new steakhouse concept.
On the back of its aggressively-seasoned meats, Aussie-accented marketing, and signature app, the Blooming Onion, this Down Under steakery now boasts nearly 1000 locations across five continents, including Australia.
This week on Doughboys, we're talking Outback Steakhouse.
Fork rating[]
| guest / host | ordered | rating |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Wiger |
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4 forks |
| Mike Mitchell |
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3.5 forks |
| Jon Gabrus | - | 4 forks |
| Nick & Mitch shared |
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Gabrus had not visited Outback recently for this episode, but had gone in the past to the Outback in Long Island, NY. -ed.
Wiger Challenge[]
AriZona Watermelon Fruit Juice Cocktail
In this challenge, Nick presents Mitch and the guest a mystery beverage, and they try to guess what it is. The closest guess is declared the winner and receives the remainder of the drink.
The drink was described as pink, smells like Bubble Tape, and tastes like "aged Hawaiian Punch." Mitch finds a flaw in Wiger's game when he points out that he can tell what brand it is due to the size of the can.
Despite knowing the brand, neither Mitch nor Gabrus are able to guess the correct flavor: AriZona Watermelon Fruit Juice Cocktail.
| guest / host | guess | result |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Mitchell | AriZona Strawberry Kiwi Iced Tea | winner! |
| Jon Gabrus | Strawberry Kiwi Lemonade |
Unsatisfied Yelper[]
| “ | "My friends and I were enjoying our meal on 6-7-2014, when a man asked to speak to the manager. He was reporting a vehicle out front that had dogs in it with the windows only rolled down about 2 in and it was over 90 degrees outside. The immature and very unprofessional manager went and got the owner of the van and escorted her to the man's table. They insulted and humiliated this man in front of patrons. I lost my appetite. My friends and I had enough and left shortly after he did. The food was okay, not the best and service was awful, even worse after the incident. They did nothing to help the poor dogs outside and nobody in the Outback called the police until after the fact. Lady, a complaint was made to the police with your license plate number and your vehicle make and model. My friends and I used to dine here frequently. We will no longer dine here and boycott Outback due to lack of professionalism and lack of care for animals trapped in hot cars." | ” |
–Doesn't S. review of an Outback Steakhouse in Cumming, GA | ||
Quotes[]
| “ | Nick, you said that you enjoyed going there as an adult, but last night why were you dressed up like a little boy with a big lollipop? | ” |
–Mike Mitchell | ||
| “ | It's a good thing your dad passed away. Now you can finally go to Australia. | ” |
–Jon Gabrus | ||
| “ | I'm so high right now, I can barely articulate what I like about wings. | ” |
–Jon Gabrus | ||
| “ | I think you'll find, as this podcast goes on, that Nick secretly hates me. | ” |
–Mike Mitchell | ||
The Feedbag[]
| “ | Have you guys been to Green Burrito? Very weird. I think they only exist when attached to a Carl's Jr location, but there are so few menu items that they may as well add those burritos and tacos to the Carl's menu like Jack In the Box does. Plus Carl's has breakfast burritos. So you can be standing at a Green Burrito and order a Carl's Jr breakfast burrito? To me, that is weird. My question is, what do you guys think of Green Burrito? | ” |
–Tim Kalpakis | ||
| guest / host | thoughts on Green Burrito |
|---|---|
| Nick Wiger | remembers when Green Burrito was more 'upscale'
also recalls a combination Arby's/Green Burrito |
| Mike Mitchell | took his family to a Green Burrito once. the food is sloppy. |
| Jon Gabrus | had never been to Green Burrito (nor Carl's Jr. and Del Taco) |
| “ | Can I get a Carl's Jr. recommendation from you Mitch? And can I get a Del Taco recommendation? What should I try when I go? I'll do this in the next six hours. | ” |
–Jon Gabrus | ||
| guest / host | recommendations |
|---|---|
| Nick Wiger | Del Taco rec:
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| Mike Mitchell | Carl's Jr. rec:
Del Taco rec:
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Restaurants[]
| official visit | location | notes |
|---|---|---|
| Outback Steakhouse | Glendale, CA | Nick and Mitch went together to this location (with Jack Allison) |
| Outback Steakhouse | Long Island, NY | Gabrus didn't go for the ep, but had gone to this one many times |
| restaurants referenced | location | notes |
|---|---|---|
| Belcampo | Santa Monica, CA | Nick and his wife went to this upscale restaurant for steaks |
| Arby's / Green Burrito | Long Beach, CA | Nick mentions this odd combination restaurant |
| Carl's Jr. / Green Burrito | Glendale, CA | Mitch took his family to this combination restaurant once |
Related Episodes[]
Photos (via @doughboyspod)[]
