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I gained ten lbs just reading that post, Ally.
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Here's a simple anecdote as to why I so dislike most chains.
Near our old place in Irvine, we found a wonderful little Italian place. The decor was pleasant, the food was excellent, and the prices were reasonable. Unfortunately, one of its other charms was that it was always nearly empty. You can guess what happened to it. One of the reasons it was always empty was that there was what I would describe as a chain-level restaurant just down the road. I don't think it was actually a chain, but it had the "feel" of a chain in terms of its trendy atmosphere and the quality of the food (slightly better than Olive Garden, but not particularly good). And here's the kicker. Not only was the food not as good as our favorite little place, nor was the decor anywhere near as classy, but it was more expensive. And yet that place had a line. I'm sure we can get all chicken-and-egg with this, but it's getting harder and harder to find truly good food in the casual dining price range, and that ticks me off.
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Seriously, though, isn't that just foul?? I'm totally ashamed. I might have to press the edit button and post that I ordered nothing but side salads with oil & vinegar. Except that I did order side salads. With each burger. Topped with gut-busting bleu cheese.
![]() I'm trying to think of chains that I dine at & I really can't think of any besides TGI's & Islands. My boyfriend doesn't care for Islands, but I think it's fun & tasty. I haven't been to an Olive Garden in 7 forevers, so I'm not familiar with their menu. To be honest, I don't dine out a whole bunch & I won't touch fast food, so I'm no expert! I do like the Macaroni Grill, however. My younger cousin Brooke is a server at Macaroni Grill, so it's an added bonus if I get to see her! ![]() I also think Wood Ranch & The Oudoor Grill are tasty! However, my BFF Mikey that I mentioned in my above post always mentions that you can get much better food at comparable prices at non-chain eateries. It's all a matter of opinion. If you like the place, then dine away! Whether it be Cut or Denny's. Saddleback Ranch just popped into my mind. I ♥ that place! ![]() |
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