If you were wondering whether the venue of the Dundee’s was real, now it is! Chili’s is opening a new branch in Scranton, Pennsylvania, home of the Dunder Mifflin Paper Co.’s most iconic office. In The Office, Chili’s is known as the home of the Dundee Awards, which are held yearly. This real Chili’s contains callbacks to its in-show heritage with references to different episodes when the gang went to Chili’s and other special features. Watch a promotional video for the new branch below.
Promotions for the new branch feature many stars from The Office, including Melora Hardin who plays Jan Levinson, Andy Buckley who is David Wallace, Brian Baumgartner who plays Kevin, and Kate Flannery who plays Meredith.
To match with the show, this Chili’s has 2000s decor since the show aired on NBC back in 2005. From the retro sign out front to the tiled tables, it’s just like when Michael Scott was there. Chili’s even got the original artist of their interiors back in 2005 to create the interior of the Scanton Chili’s. There is also a special photo booth so you can commemorate your time at the special Chilis. However, the greatest thing of all is that this will be the only Chili’s in the country to serve the Awesome Blossom appetizer. You may remember Michael giving it to a client while he told a joke that almost had “Awesome Blossom coming out of [his] nose.”
The restaurant opens for business April 7. If you can’t get to Scranton, Pennsylvania, there’s a way to celebrate at any Chili’s nationwide. For one day only, on April 7, a $5 “Scranton Marg” will be available at all Chili’s establishments. You can also go to the Chili’s website on opening day for exclusive Chili’s Scranton Branch merchandise.
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