Soooo....

[wendybeth]

I gained ten lbs just reading that post, Ally.

[Ghoulish Delight]

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.

[katiesue]

Originally Posted by AllyOfTheDolls

However, Chin-Chin is the bomb. That's my all-time favorite.

I love Chin Chin - oh how I miss it.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

I just got done looking on the NHL store website. They start their shirts in medium. My mom said she may be able to redo the seams to make them smaller. We'll see.

Maybe just eat a lot and gain weight to fit the shirt

Originally Posted by Ponine

soooooo....
I just got off the phone with someone at the park.
They said the crowds are HUGE.

Supposedly half of Tomorrow Land is closed off, and the line for subs is Five Hours long. (But subs doesn't open till noon?)
They were leaving the island as I spoke to them, and they hadn't been able to enter the caves at all for the amount of people in them.

anyone know whats going on? Or is it just opening day of Nemo crowd?

I would speculate that it is just the Nemo opening

[AllyOops!]

Originally Posted by wendybeth

I gained ten lbs just reading that post, Ally.

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!

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

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.

I completely agree with you.

Originally Posted by katiesue

I love Chin Chin - oh how I miss it.

There is one across the street from my house

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Maybe just eat a lot and gain weight to fit the shirt

No, that's ok.

[katiesue]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

There is one across the street from my house

You suck

[AllyOops!]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

There is one across the street from my house

Ooh, I'm thinkin' an afternoon of Sephora & Chin Chin. Operation Sephin- phin.

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by katiesue

You suck

.....

Come visit me.

Originally Posted by AllyOfTheDolls

Ooh, I'm thinkin' an afternoon of Sephora & Chin Chin. Operation Sephin- phin.

LOL. You're on.

And remind me to write a trip report about my Vegas Sephora Adventure.

(because we all know why I really go to Vegas...)

[AllyOops!]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

LOL. You're on.

And remind me to write a trip report about my Vegas Sephora Adventure.

(because we all know why I really go to Vegas...)

You got it!

I totally thought of you when I was in Las Vegas this weekend! My boyfriend & I walked by Coyote Ugly at the New York, New York! I didn't get to witness any bar top dancin', however.

Please spill about adventures in Sephoraland!