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Outback - Pleasantly Surprised

Philly Ray — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:03:03 GMT

My daughter's dance recital was this afternoon and we needed a place that was close to the venue and open (relatively) early for lunch on a Sunday. We found an Outback Steakhouse that fit both criteria and decided to give it a shot. My mother and I both had burgers and we both thought they were pretty good. Bonus points for cooking to order as some places won't go below medium well/well done. I ordered mine medium and there was a nice shade of pink inside. My daughter order mac & cheese and again a nice surprise. They actually use penne pasta with cheese sauce. We have been to some chain restaurants where they just serve Kraft mac & cheese and charge $5 for it. My wife ordered steak and shrimp and while the shrimp didn't look very impressive, she ordered her steak medium and, again, a nice shade of pink. And the bill was just under $40 before tip. I haven't been to an Outback in years, and while I'm not running to go back, it's nice to have the option if I'm stuck.

Trader Joe's Yay/Nay Thread - May 2013

littleflower — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:02:09 GMT

All of you that have the Almond Danish Ring are lucky...for some reason here in the South Mid-Atlantic region our area TJ's don't carry it. I know the almond croissants are a good substitute, but like 51rich said, it's nice to have the convenience of just a few minutes warming up in an oven at anytime without advanced planning.

What's your order at Chipotle?

Heatherb — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:05:57 GMT

Salad with steak and black beans. Cheese, corn salsa, pico de gallo and salsa verde. Guac if I'm feeling indulgent. Dressing on the side (I dip my fork in).

Costco Food Finds - 2nd Quarter 2013

liza219 — Sun, 19 May 2013 06:23:52 GMT

Yum....chocolate tapioca pudding....I hope they have it in N.Y.

Pizza Hut Chicken Wings

schrutefarms — Sun, 19 May 2013 06:08:32 GMT

I LOVE them! I also love Pizza Hut. And I know that grosses most people out. It's my I'm hungover/I'm depressed/I'm turning my phone off and watching The Housewives of Orange County all night kind of meal. 1 medium cheese pan pizza, extra sauce, with ranch to dip, and a 10 (oh, why am I lying?) 20 piece boneless mild wings. They're like chicken nuggets covered in an extremely mild, shiny dark ruby glaze of buffalo goodness. Kind of. Not sure if it should be put in the same category as buffalo wings. It's kind of like...craving a flimsy little McDonalds burger when there's an In N Out just down the street. Sometimes there's just a certain taste that you crave, and it ain't always gourmet...

Grocery Outlet

pdxgastro — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:51:15 GMT

I love my GroceOut! (<-loving nickname) -Go often. -as their jingle says, shop there first (then you can go to your regular supermarket) -they often have primo items. Like prosciutto mozzarella rolls for like $2. When they have those I buy 6. -Their markdowns are RIDICULOUS There is a Bargainista blog that not only highlights new items but also gives recipes. http://groceryoutlet.com/default/bargainistablog.aspx So yeah, 2 thumbs up.

ALDI Stores: Quality Products at Deep Discount??

HillJ — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:16:05 GMT

Overnight our local Aldi's was transformed! The crew rearranged the aisles and merchandise, added new refrigeration units, there's a new bread dept. New products in every aisle, a larger home appliance/housewares dept., countless new cheeses and dairy products, more produce and fresh flowers to select, on and on. I even found fresh herbs today. More jarred imports too. Well...I've been a fan of this location since it opened but my loyalty meter just went up. Has anyone else experienced a remodel at their Aldi location?

Hot Head Burritos

mucho gordo — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:17:50 GMT

Baja Fresh uses the same rubbery tortilla.

Best Sandwich at Subway?

Clams047 — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:53:30 GMT

Fully agree.

I don't care if I never set foot again in a...............

Atomic76 — Sat, 18 May 2013 07:15:42 GMT

Hot Head Burritos - crappy Chipotle knock off, tasted awful and their signature sauces made it worse. Long John Silvers - way too much MSG and salt in their food Cracker Barrel - their food tastes too artificial, it all tastes like processed TV dinner stuff. I had their "brisket" once which looked nothing like the picture. It looked like pre-sliced lunch meat, had this really strong artificial smoke flavor and red food dye to give it a fake smoke ring. Disgusting.

Your Top 5 Trader Joe's Products?

CarrotTea — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:40:07 GMT

Just 5? Impossible: (In no particular order) 1. S'mores Frozen Sandwiches 2. Pre-cooked Lentils 3. Mar Poix Mix 4. Chicken Tikki Masala and Frozen Garlic Naan 5. Chicken Bouillon (comes in small packets like ketchup) Why stop now? 6. Low Sugar Apricot Preserves 7. English Cheddar w/Carmalized Onions 8. Organic All Purpose Flour (better and so much cheaper) 9. Frozen French Onion Soup 10. Trader Joe Joes Candy Cane (Seasonal) Special mention to the Peppermint Bar of Soap!!! LOVE! But I know it isn't TJ, but I've never found it anywhere else. LOVE.

Costco Hot Dog Combo switching to Pepsi

jrvedivici — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:36:40 GMT

Great user name!! Lol

Shake shack

fara — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:39:05 GMT

Lol, I guess you're right. I just think "hamburger" when I hear the name.

$10 Family Combo at McDonald's

ipsedixit — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:54:35 GMT

I count calories at McDonald's. I need to know how much I've eaten, and whether I need to eat more.

Souplantation Trauma

schrutefarms — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:46:26 GMT

I'm a fan of Souplantation (or the SPT, as I like to call it). But I wouldn't expect most of my friends to go with me, as they feel the same way the OP does. I get it. It's not for everyone. But I will say this-go back in March, because thats creamy tomato soup and grilled cheese foccacia dipper month, and its awesome!!!! I also like their chocolate chip cookies that you can buy by the bag.

What do you think of the prepared foods at Whole Foods?

fldhkybnva — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:11:16 GMT

I love the marinated mushrooms on the olive bar as well as the marinated roasted tomatoes.

Boston Market Removed Salt Shakers from Tables: Your Thought?

aynrandgirl — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:50:47 GMT

Certainly not an endearing move, just like their dropping ham from their regular menu (I loved the ham sandwiches).

Need Olive Oil recommendation

fldhkybnva — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:01:33 GMT

Yea, I was wondering the same thing. I love my imported olive oil from my local Italian deli although many domestic brands are great as well.

KFC's Boneless Chicken

malibumike — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:10:12 GMT

I've got to think that when you debone a leg or thigh you must loose at least 10% of the meat and with the bone in at 10 pieces for 12 bucks(coupon) a better deal than 10 boneless for 15 bucks with(coupon)

BOO! Trader joe's organic peanut butter change

Robert Lauriston — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:50:28 GMT

I don't care that TJ's organic peanut butter is organic, only that it tastes the best. The new version comes from Canada, which might or might not affect what the "organic" label means.

Corner Bakery & Cafe?

jeanmarieok — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:50:14 GMT

There are things on the menu that I like - the Swiss Oatmeal, most of the soups, the ham and cheese on pretzel bread. I think it's a solid lunch offering.

See's Candies discount coupon

ayazahmad — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:51:57 GMT

this deal I have seen also at http://promocodeshop.com/old-time-candy/ and also at http://yespricer.com/old-time-candy/ and I made 2 shoping 1 from 1st one and 2 from 2nd one and I am happy to get these discounts

Famous Dave's Burnt Ends

cwdonald — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:09:04 GMT

They have them in Wilmington DE... they are not even as good as Jack's Stack let alone LC's ....

Food Franchises That Don't Suck

njmarshall55 — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:05:00 GMT

Miami Subs...never disappointed with the one in West Palm.

Baskin Robbins: Chocolate Mousse Royale?

aynrandgirl — Mon, 13 May 2013 07:52:20 GMT

I wonder why they're using Chocolate Mousse Royale. It's not in the regular, seasonal, or deep freeze section of the US Baskin Robbins website so anybody who doesn't remember the flavor will have no idea what the heck they're talking about. In case they were selling it now, I checked with the people at the local BR. They had never heard of the Chocolate Mousse Royale. Disappointing.