This week on You're Not Special, Erin and Dr. Sizzle dive into the culinary battlefield of sending food back to the kitchen. From questionable steak temps to cockroach hash browns and spring mix surprise bugs, they share the highs, lows, and WTF moments of restaurant life. Is the customer always right? (Spoiler: No.) Will your food really get "special sauce" if you complain? (Probably not.) Join us for a passive-aggressive welfare warfare on entitled diners, kitchen karma, and why ordering a well-done filet mignon should be illegal. Bon appétit—if you dare! 🍴🔥

In this episode of the You’re Not Special podcast, Erin and Dr. Sizzle dive fork-first into the world of perfect pairings—where wine and food are meant to be soulmates, but sometimes end up in messy divorces. From crafting wine dinners that would make sommeliers swoon, to battling the chaos of beer pairings gone horribly wrong (we’re looking at you, Huckleberry Sour), this episode serves up plenty of laughs, industry insights, and a few spicy rants. Plus, why dark beer and steak might just save your taste buds, and a PSA: Don’t be that person at the wine dinner. Cheers! 🍷🍴

Step into the wild world of food service where the heat of the kitchen meets the absurdity of customer requests. Erin and Dr. Sizzle tackle the epidemic of fake food allergies and laugh through the madness of veal-specific sensitivities, "spicy" Dijon mustard, and the mysterious age when old people lose all temperature perception. From debunking garlic powder allergies to boiling soup at volcanic temps, this episode serves up a full plate of hilarity, industry truths, and a side of sass.

PS: Don’t forget, Karen, we’re still taking your “allergies” seriously. Sort of.

In this side-splitting episode of You're Not Special, Erin Lomondjek and Dr. Sizzle dive fork-first into the wild world of catering vs. restaurant life. From juggling tri-tips and salmon for 100+ guests to the audacity of star-shaped butter at weddings, they serve up hilarious anecdotes and spicy industry truths. Whether you’re a holiday host or a wedding guest wondering why your steak wasn’t medium rare, this episode will have you laughing, learning, and maybe questioning your next menu choices. Order up and dig in!

Join Erin and Dr. Sizzle as they dive balls deep into the art (and agony) of menu design. From the great pork tenderloin mystery to why salmon just doesn’t need a fruity sauce (according to Erin, anyway), this episode unpacks the wild world of restaurant menus, food costing, and customer psychology. Why don’t people want pork chops but can’t get enough of bacon? And how does one upsell shrimp like a pro without feeling like a car salesman? Spoiler: You just do. So sit back, grab some toast points (not pork tacos), and enjoy the carnage of menu creation.

In this episode of 'You're Not Special,' Erin and Dr. Sizzle tackle the real heroes of the restaurant industry: servers who deal with everything from Nazi fashion statements to ‘health-conscious vegans’ who still manage to ask for dessert. We also explore how ordering a $38 Malbec can turn into an existential crisis, and why nothing says class like eating toast points with huckleberry sauce while demanding a second order. It’s all the cringe, all the chaos, and yes, some smoking on the golf course. Buckle up, this one's spicy (but don't worry, it's vegan).

Join Erin, Dr. Sizzle, and the infmaous Pants as they sauté their way through the chaos of restaurant injuries—from knives with names (because you know, they deserve respect) to hot water shoe baths and a side of deep-fried hands. Ever wondered what it's like to crack a rib falling into a vat of marinara? Spoiler: it’s exactly as glamorous as you’d think. We also tackle the big question—how much hot food can you carry on your arms before they melt? This episode is a perfect blend of humor, pain, and... questionable life choices. Grab a fire extinguisher, it’s going to be a hot one!

In this masked memoir of 'You're Not Special,' we're diving into the chaotic chronicles of the restaurant industry's wildest plot twist - when dining out became more forbidden than your server's face tattoos.

Strap in, folks! This week on 'You're Not Special,' we dive deep into COVID, but not in that depressing, been-there-done-that way. Ever wondered what happens when a pandemic shuts down the world, restaurants close, and you get really creative with weed and bruschetta? Join Erin and Dr. Sizzle as they recount the 'joys' of lockdown in Seattle, from illegal to-go margaritas to discovering how much time you can spend watching MasterClass before you start thinking you're a Michelin-star chef. Bonus: listen as Erin discovers the magic of fake vaccine cards and shares how nothing says rebellion like creating them on Canva. Whether you were crying over missing restaurants or just losing your mind in lockdown, this episode is for you.