tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11920826.post7863170897586023270..comments2024-03-18T05:15:30.666-04:00Comments on Foma*: Training Dayyellojkthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09592683505688819187noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11920826.post-22291146691916067702007-11-09T07:26:00.000-05:002007-11-09T07:26:00.000-05:00I like places like Chili's and Red Robin...but I d...I like places like Chili's and Red Robin...but I don't look for anything other than good eats. I also love Rock Bottom and Bravo! when I can afford them.The Mistress of the Darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16923975714269274370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11920826.post-74230346490386140822007-11-08T12:23:00.000-05:002007-11-08T12:23:00.000-05:00I'm not a big chain restaurant fan -- I don't eat ...I'm not a big chain restaurant fan -- I don't eat meat and most of them don't offer any vegetarian options -- but I LOVE California Pizza Kitchen. Lots of delicious pizzas & salads. (Good thing I'm not a vegan.) Pasta Pomodoro, which I believe is only in California & Arizona, is pretty good too, and you can order appetizer sized plates of most of their menu items -- much appreciated, since I don't necessarily want a giant trough o'pasta.Sue T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18178527899514406682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11920826.post-24041025338071912732007-11-07T08:17:00.000-05:002007-11-07T08:17:00.000-05:00At some chains the food can be torture.At some chains the food can be torture.yellojkthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592683505688819187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11920826.post-32201613930447590482007-11-06T23:58:00.000-05:002007-11-06T23:58:00.000-05:00A sit-down chain? Is this some sorta S&M blog?A sit-down chain? Is this some sorta S&M blog?2fshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17813487704459856169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11920826.post-61356144358223417642007-11-06T20:09:00.000-05:002007-11-06T20:09:00.000-05:00Most chain restaurants are of the fast food variet...Most chain restaurants are of the fast food variety Down Under, although there are quite a few chain cafes. I'm not quite sure of the difference between a restaurant and cafe except perhaps the atmosphere of a cafe - which serves anything a restaurant would - is slightly more casual.<BR/><BR/>I won't pass up a place just because it's a franchise, nor will I go to one for that reason. I want good food at a reasonable price in a place that is clean, well lit and has good service.<BR/><BR/>My fav chain restaurants back in Massachusetts were Friendly's, Olive Garden (or 'clog your arterties garden') and oddly enough the Outback Steakhouse (which, incidentally, is light on real Australian food).Mooselethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16874418427786990740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11920826.post-70136218864953742782007-11-06T16:15:00.000-05:002007-11-06T16:15:00.000-05:00In Beaverton, OR, the OSF is (or at least was; it'...In Beaverton, OR, the OSF is (or at least was; it's been 8 years) really close to the cineplex. Not close enough where you could park once and hit both, but still it made for a reasonably inexpensive evening for a family of 5. My particular poison was the Meat Lover's Special.<BR/><BR/>Chevy's was a pretty good chain for Mexican. Not terrific, they lacked a real selection of combinations and had no chorizo, but adequate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11920826.post-28287025019186857122007-11-06T14:31:00.000-05:002007-11-06T14:31:00.000-05:00Yeah, the Mimi's French theme was pretty kitschy. ...Yeah, the Mimi's French theme was pretty kitschy. And the menu wasn't particularly French like La Madeline.<BR/><BR/>Old Spaghetti Warehouse/Factory always seems to be in touristy districts. They make a good lasagna though.yellojkthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592683505688819187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11920826.post-64975712002570647112007-11-06T14:25:00.000-05:002007-11-06T14:25:00.000-05:00Here in Germany, chain restaurants are pretty thin...Here in Germany, chain restaurants are pretty thin on the ground unless their decorating schemes involve twin yellow parabolas, crowns, or NYC public transportation.<BR/><BR/>For me, though, I don't look for anything other than what I look for in any restaurant: decent food (plus points for stuff we wouldn't cook ourselves) and a decent price to portion and quality ratio. For chains, I think I'd add minimum kitsch.<BR/><BR/>I remember eating at Mimi's a few times in the early to mid 90s. The only thing French about the place was the decor, and that was pretty fake. I don't think the French do a lot with beribboned geese.<BR/><BR/>Old Spaghetti Factory was probably my favorite. Chili's was good until they became popular and revamped their menu. Acapulco is a local chain in the LA area that has varied from good to horribly mediocre over the years. (I really miss good Mexican food. There are a couple of decent places nearby, but they're lacking something.) Souplantation/Sweet Tomato is another that I miss. Germans just don't get salads, let alone salad bars. The less said about other all-you-can-eat buffets like Country Kitchen, the better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11920826.post-78935245464033566772007-11-06T08:57:00.000-05:002007-11-06T08:57:00.000-05:00cham,A lot of this food isn't healthy. No sooner d...cham,<BR/>A lot of this food isn't healthy. No sooner did I read your comment than I ran across <A HREF="http://consumerist.com/consumer/food/many-olive-garden-and-macaroni-grill-dishes-are-over-1000-calories-319338.php" REL="nofollow">this item</A>.yellojkthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592683505688819187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11920826.post-78118901894615741042007-11-06T07:31:00.000-05:002007-11-06T07:31:00.000-05:00What do I look for in a restaurant chain? The near...What do I look for in a restaurant chain? The nearest exit and then the nearest supermarket. Yikes, poison.Chamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06353036103471800904noreply@blogger.com