Cracker Barrel

[RoseRed]

You say that like it's a bad thing... some folks like the dependability knowing they will like what they order.

I get that too. I know of someone who's favorite restaurant is Red Robin. Although, I do eat at the chains on occassion, I guess I am a bit of a food snob when I want a nicer meal. Something outside of the box.

Even girl, who was so excited that Crackle Barrel (her words) was opening, shot down an invite to go yesterday. We opted for pizza instead.

 

[ItalianScallion]

I am going to the cracker barrel for lunch today and will be writing my phone number on the bathroom wall.

In the mens room?

I know of someone who's favorite restaurant is Red Robin.

Jennifer?

 

[vraiblonde]

I get that, but like I said, no matter which one you to go for a meal, it all tastes exactly the same.

That's because it all comes out of a bag and they just warm it in the microwave. Kind of like at 7-11 when you get a frozen burrito. Why people pay good money to eat that crap instead of just nuking a Totino pizza at home, I'll never know.

 

[ItalianScallion]

That's because it all comes out of a bag and they just warm it in the microwave. Kind of like at 7-11 when you get a frozen burrito. Why people pay good money to eat that crap instead of just nuking a Totino pizza at home, I'll never know.

For the same reason I hang out with you on Friday. It's the people, not the food, silly...

 

[ginwoman]

That's because it all comes out of a bag and they just warm it in the microwave. Kind of like at 7-11 when you get a frozen burrito. Why people pay good money to eat that crap instead of just nuking a Totino pizza at home, I'll never know.

For the ambiance

 

[GWguy]

For the ambiance

Is the food that bad???? Who called the am'blance???

 

[Merlin99]

All you food snobs, Fogo de chao and Ruths Chris are chain restaurants.

 

[vraiblonde]

All you food snobs, Fogo de chao and Ruths Chris are chain restaurants.

Those are special and not Appleby's or Olive Garden. Plus Ruth's Chris isn't all that.

 

[Hank]

Plus Ruth's Chris isn't all that.

Agree.... The Chophouse blows that place away.. I need to try this Fogo place everyone raves about.

 

[vraiblonde]

For the same reason I hang out with you on Friday. It's the people, not the food, silly...

Oh please. People who eat at chain restaurants pile the kids and spousal unit into the grocery-getter and eat burgers or grilled chicken - same food and people as every other night. That's why they call them "family" restaurants. The only reason they go out is because they either don't want to cook or they forgot to thaw out the pound of ground for their Hamburger Helper.

Wait! I think I'm on a rant!

Mig posted awhile back that she doesn't order in restaurants what she can make at home - meatloaf, I believe, was the offending dish. Since I can cook most anything a restaurant has on the menu, I like to eat at places with atmosphere as Ginwoman said. I also like to eat at places where they actually prepare the food as opposed to opening a can or bag and warming it up like so much chicken a la king.

I like a water view. I like drinks on the deck. I like specials of the day. I like unique menu offerings. You cannot get any of that at a chain restaurant, and therefore I hate them.

 

[Merlin99]

Oh please. People who eat at chain restaurants pile the kids and spousal unit into the grocery-getter and eat burgers or grilled chicken - same food and people as every other night. That's why they call them "family" restaurants. The only reason they go out is because they either don't want to cook or they forgot to thaw out the pound of ground for their Hamburger Helper.

Wait! I think I'm on a rant!

Mig posted awhile back that she doesn't order in restaurants what she can make at home - meatloaf, I believe, was the offending dish. Since I can cook most anything a restaurant has on the menu, I like to eat at places with atmosphere as Ginwoman said. I also like to eat at places where they actually prepare the food as opposed to opening a can or bag and warming it up like so much chicken a la king.

I like a water view. I like drinks on the deck. I like specials of the day. I like unique menu offerings. You cannot get any of that at a chain restaurant, and therefore I hate them.

Unless there's a coupon involved.

 

[ginwoman]

Waterview and/or coupons are both goot!
Usually you won't get both though

 

[vraiblonde]

Unless there's a coupon involved.

Decent restaurants do not offer coupons. :sniff:

I also do not like restaurants that take a chicken breast, grill the living #### out of it, melt some Pepper Jack and sprinkle it with dried herbs, throw it on top of some soggy tasteless noodles, then act like it's some culinary achievement.

Oh, and I REALLY hate "vegetable medley" with liquified zucchini and yellow squash. Hate hate hate!

 

[ginwoman]

We had dinner @ Cap't Leonards this evening. It was very good and I love the waitress. She's been there forever and is such a sweet soul.

 

[ItalianScallion]

Oh please. People who eat at chain restaurants pile the kids and spousal unit into the grocery-getter and eat burgers or grilled chicken - same food and people as every other night. That's why they call them "family" restaurants. The only reason they go out is because they either don't want to cook or they forgot to thaw out the pound of ground for their Hamburger Helper.

Oh please yourself; I'm talking about the staff. I don't go there to talk to the patrons unless Libby or Jennifer show up. I'm not concerned with those "family folks" unless they have little screamers with them

I also like to eat at places where they actually prepare the food as opposed to opening a can or bag and warming it up like so much chicken a la king. I like a water view. I like drinks on the deck. I like specials of the day. I like unique menu offerings. You cannot get any of that at a chain restaurant, and therefore I hate them.

Yes; prepared food is waayyy more better than the shake & bake stuff.