The Old Spaghetti Factory: "Why the Trolley?", Mizithra Cheese, & the Nashville Bombing
"Fine" Dining3 Dec 2025

The Old Spaghetti Factory: "Why the Trolley?", Mizithra Cheese, & the Nashville Bombing

🍝🚋🕯️ The Old Spaghetti Factory: Trolleys, Mizithra, and Guss Dussin's Dream 🕯️🚋🍝

This week, VyVy Nguyen (@cest_la_vyvy) joins me for a deep dive into the charming, old-world history of The Old Spaghetti Factory. We uncover how a humble warehouse filled with antiques became one of America's most distinctive restaurant chains, complete with a refurbished trolley car centerpiece and chandeliers that make every meal feel like a special occasion. From its signature mizithra cheese and brown butter pasta to a story of explosive disaster, this chain has us asking the question: is "meat sauce" a good euphemism for jizz?

🏭 Founded in a Real Warehouse Filled with Antique Décor
🚋 The Iconic Refurbished Trolley Car in Nearly Every Location
🧀 The Legendary Mizithra Cheese & Brown Butter Dish
🔥 How the Nashville Bombing Led to a Lost Lease
👑 Founder Guss Dussin Has the Best Name in Restaurant History
🍽️ A Reviewer So Petty He Roasted a Waiter from Another Restaurant Too

💬 COMMENT BELOW: Have you ever eaten inside one of The Old Spaghetti Factory's trolleys?

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