favorite & worst chain restaurant

renovation · 04-21-2008, 09:37 PM

what would say is your favorite one to eat at. mines Ruby Tuesday
worst one i will eat at is Jack in the Box (if push come to shove.

ramazank2 · 04-21-2008, 10:53 PM

Top and worst 3 (Fast Food):
Favorite - Del Taco,Chipotle,Jack in the Box
Worst - Starbucks,McDonalds,Burgerking

DarkFury · 04-21-2008, 11:01 PM

Favorite... hard to say, as I like alot of different things.

Worst: White Castles... hands down for me.

uncledaddy · 04-22-2008, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkFury

Favorite... hard to say, as I like alot of different things.

Worst: White Castles... hands down for me.

OMG...if only there was a White Castles here!

Favs: Panda Express, Pizza Hut, Burger Queen.
Worst: Taco Bell, El Torito, Applebee's.

Jeffbx · 04-22-2008, 06:02 AM

Fav: Corky's BBQ. Alas, there are none in Michigan...

Worst: Olive Garden

DarkFury · 04-22-2008, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncledaddy

OMG...if only there was a White Castles here!

Why subject your digestive system to that crap?

Seriously, I think they come with a razorblade in every pound of beef (or is that horsemeat?)

baggio248 · 04-22-2008, 09:26 AM

(I guess most of these are regional chains. You never really miss them until you can't have them...damn you Oregon)

Best: Wahoos, Fuddruckers, Zippys, Rubios

Worst: Taco Bell, Burger King, L&L

uncledaddy · 04-22-2008, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkFury

Why subject your digestive system to that crap?

Seriously, I think they come with a razorblade in every pound of beef (or is that horsemeat?)

It's probably the fact that I only taste the burgers if I buy them from the grocers freezer (not quite the same), which is like once every year or so. They were an acquired taste from my father, I guess. He loved them.

chrissy · 04-22-2008, 12:26 AM

My favorite is Memphis bbq ( a local chain, does that count?) It would be 17th street bar and grill in STL area, fast food would be sonic - when I really want something bad for me, it's cheesy, chili tots and a large diet

dr. pepper with vanilla

I can't stand McDonalds or dominoes or pizza hut.

cheapie · 04-22-2008, 06:38 AM

just fly through memphis on NWA. i think there's a corky's there.

mojo · 04-22-2008, 07:11 AM

favorite- texas roadhouse
worst- applebee's

cheapie · 04-22-2008, 10:51 AM

yeah. you poor thing. you've only got mt. hood, mt. bachelor, the columbia river, vineyards galore producing fantastic pinot noir, etc.

guiseppewv · 04-22-2008, 11:14 AM

Fav: Fuddruckers, Red Robin, Chik-Fil-A

Worst: Ruby Tuesday, Olive Garden, McDonalds

Showtime · 04-22-2008, 02:52 PM

1 kind is In & Out and the other is mcdonalds.

chrissy · 04-22-2008, 03:56 PM

uncle, try this:

Ho-made sliders

a pound of hamburger
1 packet of lipton onion soup mix
1egg
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup bread crumbs

mix together and press into a jelly roll pan (cookie sheet with lip)
bake for 15 minutes at 400 degrees

remove from oven and cut into small squares, look at your buns first to gage size. You can use most dinner rolls, hot dog buns cut into thirds.

Onions- mince onions (and you can use dried minced onions) and cook them in a little beef broth.

Place a pickle and mince onions and meat pattie on a bun.

uncledaddy · 04-23-2008, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrissy

uncle, try this:

Ho-made sliders

a pound of hamburger
1 packet of lipton onion soup mix
1egg
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup bread crumbs

mix together and press into a jelly roll pan (cookie sheet with lip)
bake for 15 minutes at 400 degrees

remove from oven and cut into small squares, look at your buns first to gage size. You can use most dinner rolls, hot dog buns cut into thirds.

Onions- mince onions (and you can use dried minced onions) and cook them in a little beef broth.

Place a pickle and mince onions and meat pattie on a bun.

Thanks, chrissy.

So this should be close right? I'll give it a try.

Markel · 04-23-2008, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrissy

uncle, try this:
...

Huh? No holes punched in the meat?

baggio248 · 04-23-2008, 11:56 AM

When I was in LA i never really ate at In N Out. In Pasadena we ate at Hi Life. It's better than In N Out, and its cheaper. But now that I can't get In N Out I plan on eating a lot when I come home to CA next month.

chrissy · 04-23-2008, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baggio248

When I was in LA i never really ate at In N Out. In Pasadena we ate at Hi Life. It's better than In N Out, and its cheaper. But now that I can't get In N Out I plan on eating a lot when I come home to CA next month.

I hear ya. We haven't ate there (In and Out) in a while and now that we are moving away, I KNOW I need to go at least once more and then *cry* miss it for ever!

Maarchk · 04-23-2008, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baggio248

When I was in LA i never really ate at In N Out. In Pasadena we ate at Hi Life. It's better than In N Out, and its cheaper. But now that I can't get In N Out I plan on eating a lot when I come home to CA next month.

I never knew of hi life. But then again it's in S. Pasadena, and we don't go down there...

I'll have to try that place next time I'm around.

Why do people love In n Out so much. It's better than mcD's but what isn't. I guess it never really did anything for me. The shakes are probably the best part.

uncledaddy · 04-24-2008, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maarchk

Why do people love In n Out so much. It's better than mcD's but what isn't. I guess it never really did anything for me. The shakes are probably the best part.

I always thought it may be the sort of nostalgic atmosphere, that they make everything fresh themselves from grinding their own chuck to baking their own buns, and fresh in-store cut fries.

And it seems trendy to eat at IN & Out.

baggio248 · 04-24-2008, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maarchk

I never knew of hi life. But then again it's in S. Pasadena, and we don't go down there...

It's good and cheap. Bring cash, it's cash only.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markel

Does Morton's count as a chain?

How about Ruth's Criss??

ski · 04-22-2008, 06:08 PM

Pros:
In-N-Out (unavailable in DC)
Fazoli's (unavailable in DC)
Chipotle
Del Taco (unavailable in DC)

Cons:
McDonald's
KFC

Sit-down: Chili's huge bacon burgers really impressed me. Red Robin never lets you down. I love the Zuppa Toscana soup at Olive Garden!

oblongmelon · 04-22-2008, 07:10 PM

worst: MCDONALDS-GROSS
best: texas roadhouse, applebees (for their pecan crusted chicken salad)

ShawnLee · 04-22-2008, 07:17 PM

I'm in Korea... I miss all my back home foods and won't disparage a single one while I'm out of the country.

I miss too many... Ah...

Sirrich3 · 04-22-2008, 11:19 PM

Pros: In/Out, Joey's BBQ, Chilis, Fridays

chrissy · 04-23-2008, 09:32 AM

it's very close. I mean, there is no White Castle here and I *might* get it when I visit STL once a year.
They are much better than the frozen variety.

GraingerGuy · 04-23-2008, 11:56 AM

Best: Taco Bell, Chili's, CPK, and Acapulcos

Worst: McD, Applebees,

Paymaster · 04-24-2008, 09:18 AM

"I'm so hungry, I could eat at Arby's!" - Homer Simpson (and I have to agree).

Fav? Maybe BJs. For the beer.

Markel · 04-24-2008, 10:25 AM

Does Morton's count as a chain?

04-21-2008, 09:37 PM	#1
renovation Vice Admiral Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: by a lake in michigan Posts: 4,271	favorite & worst chain restaurant what would say is your favorite one to eat at. mines Ruby Tuesday worst one i will eat at is Jack in the Box (if push come to shove. __________________ be careful of what you wish for . you may get a ton of junk e-mail ! smile or f-off

04-21-2008, 11:01 PM	#3
DarkFury Secretary of the Navy Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Chillin' N Da 'Hood Posts: 34,390	Favorite... hard to say, as I like alot of different things. Worst: White Castles... hands down for me. __________________ DarkFury's Pimptopia - Don't Hate the Playa, Hate the Game! Home of the Original OG Pimp (accept NO imitations)

04-22-2008, 09:26 AM	#7
baggio248 Captain Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Aurora, OH Posts: 1,967	(I guess most of these are regional chains. You never really miss them until you can't have them...damn you Oregon) Best: Wahoos, Fuddruckers, Zippys, Rubios Worst: Taco Bell, Burger King, L&L __________________ Peter: Lois, you've got a sick mind! Lois: Peter, I'm talking about making love. Peter: Oh, I thought you wanted us to murder the children and harvest their organs for beer money.

04-22-2008, 06:38 AM	#10
cheapie Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: raising my pimp hand strong Posts: 12,766	just fly through memphis on NWA. i think there's a corky's there. __________________ 70% of the world is covered by water. The rest is covered by Bob Sanders

04-22-2008, 07:11 AM	#11
mojo Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: about 2 min away Posts: 8,063	favorite- texas roadhouse worst- applebee's __________________ say "hi" to lumbergh for me

04-21-2008, 10:53 PM	#2
ramazank2 Commander Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,269	Top and worst 3 (Fast Food): Favorite - Del Taco,Chipotle,Jack in the Box Worst - Starbucks,McDonalds,Burgerking

04-22-2008, 06:02 AM	#5
Jeffbx Fleet Admiral Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,065	Fav: Corky's BBQ. Alas, there are none in Michigan... Worst: Olive Garden

04-22-2008, 12:26 AM	#9
chrissy Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Location: OKC Posts: 5,017	My favorite is Memphis bbq ( a local chain, does that count?) It would be 17th street bar and grill in STL area, fast food would be sonic - when I really want something bad for me, it's cheesy, chili tots and a large diet dr. pepper with vanilla I can't stand McDonalds or dominoes or pizza hut.

04-22-2008, 10:51 AM	#12
cheapie Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: raising my pimp hand strong Posts: 12,766	yeah. you poor thing. you've only got mt. hood, mt. bachelor, the columbia river, vineyards galore producing fantastic pinot noir, etc.

04-22-2008, 11:14 AM	#13
guiseppewv Admiral Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: East coast Posts: 6,955	Fav: Fuddruckers, Red Robin, Chik-Fil-A Worst: Ruby Tuesday, Olive Garden, McDonalds

04-22-2008, 02:52 PM	#14
Showtime Lakers fanatic Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: L.A. ->SoCal<- O.C. Posts: 7,207	1 kind is In & Out and the other is mcdonalds. __________________ Your LOS ANGELES LAKERS are the NBA CHAMPIONS!!!

04-22-2008, 03:56 PM	#15
chrissy Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Location: OKC Posts: 5,017	uncle, try this: Ho-made sliders a pound of hamburger 1 packet of lipton onion soup mix 1egg 1/3 cup water 1/3 cup bread crumbs mix together and press into a jelly roll pan (cookie sheet with lip) bake for 15 minutes at 400 degrees remove from oven and cut into small squares, look at your buns first to gage size. You can use most dinner rolls, hot dog buns cut into thirds. Onions- mince onions (and you can use dried minced onions) and cook them in a little beef broth. Place a pickle and mince onions and meat pattie on a bun.

04-23-2008, 11:56 AM	#18
baggio248 Captain Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Aurora, OH Posts: 1,967	When I was in LA i never really ate at In N Out. In Pasadena we ate at Hi Life. It's better than In N Out, and its cheaper. But now that I can't get In N Out I plan on eating a lot when I come home to CA next month.

04-22-2008, 06:08 PM	#23
ski Admiral Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 5,419	Pros: In-N-Out (unavailable in DC) Fazoli's (unavailable in DC) Chipotle Del Taco (unavailable in DC) Cons: McDonald's KFC Sit-down: Chili's huge bacon burgers really impressed me. Red Robin never lets you down. I love the Zuppa Toscana soup at Olive Garden! __________________ And closer...

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Sirrich3 Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In Sunny Southern California Posts: 3,945	Pros: In/Out, Joey's BBQ, Chilis, Fridays __________________

04-23-2008, 09:32 AM	#27
chrissy Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Location: OKC Posts: 5,017	it's very close. I mean, there is no White Castle here and I might get it when I visit STL once a year. They are much better than the frozen variety.

04-23-2008, 11:56 AM	#28
GraingerGuy Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Working....and working...and working some more Posts: 3,556	Best: Taco Bell, Chili's, CPK, and Acapulcos Worst: McD, Applebees, __________________ potato gun + marshmallow gun = FLAMING MARSHMALLOWS OF DOOM!!!!! -Welfareloser 4/13/05 Time to switch to AMD now I guess... (just kidding... ) -Darkfury 5/23/05 I don't think this'll stop anything though - the better you idiot-proof a system, the more impressive the idiot becomes. -ShawnLee 5/30/08

04-24-2008, 09:18 AM	#29
Paymaster Commander Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Middle Earth Posts: 1,366	"I'm so hungry, I could eat at Arby's!" - Homer Simpson (and I have to agree). Fav? Maybe BJs. For the beer. __________________ "eh, take your opinion and shove it... somewhere else other than this thread" ~ welfareloser

04-24-2008, 10:25 AM	#30
Markel Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 11,270	Does Morton's count as a chain?

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