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Lee · 05-07-2004, 01:39 AM

Which is the best?

HootervilleFan · 05-07-2004, 01:47 AM

They are all garbage. But that's because I work as an Exec in the food industry. It's a travesty if anyone considers these Food Mills with pre-fabricated, pre-portioned and pre-seasoned microwaved entrees "dining out." The "cooks" do nothing more than open cryovac packages and heat it up. For exercise, they toss a salad. Please read newspapers in your local areas and take advantage of some real restaurants. The best food can often be found in your local diners and deli's. It doesn't have to be fancy.

diezman · 05-07-2004, 01:50 AM

I agree with Hooterville- I like the Mom and Pop places the best

I do like Appleby's however

HootervilleFan · 05-07-2004, 02:08 AM

The Dead Lobster is a restaurant that makes its diners feel they are eating fresh seafood. And unfortunately they lap it up. Funny you don't see Red Lobster establishments on the coasts of Maine, or in Boston, or anywhere *near* the actual sea.

For some dirt on what's clean and cool in restaurantland, hang on the words of Tony Bourdain. He'll tell you how the butter you're eatiing in your buerre blanc (on your Dead Lobster) was re-cycled from its former life as ash-tray filler. Of course now with non-smoking places, you're safer!!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/anth...6111%2C00.html

Cashodeen · 05-07-2004, 02:15 AM

I don't even know any of those places other than Olive Garden and Red Lobster. Most or all of the rest must not be around here. I choose red lobster because I will eat their seafood. I tend to prefer restaurants that aren't chains though.

Mr. Television · 05-07-2004, 02:19 AM

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Originally posted by Cashodeen
I don't even know any of those places other than Olive Garden and Red Lobster. Most or all of the rest must not be around here. I choose red lobster because I will eat their seafood. I tend to prefer restaurants that aren't chains though.

I never ate at Red Lobster but Long John Silver has good fish.Out of those listed the only one I've ate at has been Shoneys and thats pretty good.

Cashodeen · 05-07-2004, 02:19 AM

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Originally posted by HootervilleFan
The Dead Lobster is a restaurant that makes its diners feel they are eating fresh seafood. And unfortunately they lap it up. Funny you don't see Red Lobster establishments on the coasts of Maine, or in Boston, or anywhere *near* the actual sea. For some dirt on what's clean and cool in restaurantland, hang on the words of Tony Bourdain. He'll tell you how the butter you're eatiing in your buerre blanc (on your Dead Lobster) was re-cycled from its former life as ash-tray filler. Of course now with non-smoking places, you're safer!!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/anth...6111%2C00.html

Yowza. Looks like the two times I have actually eaten at Red Lobster is two times too many. Maybe I'll take back what I said.

HootervilleFan · 05-07-2004, 02:31 AM

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That's gross! What is buerre blanc?

Buerre blanc is a classic butter reduction sauce made with shallots and wine vinegar. Tony tells tales of butter pats on plates being used to tamp out cigarettes. The butter is melted, strained, and filtered and then flavored traditionally with the shallots and wine vinegar. Then it ends up turned into your hollandaise on your eggs benedict at brunch. His book is fascinating! You'll never eat in restaurants again! (of course...you will...just as I do....

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dawsongirl · 05-07-2004, 02:47 AM

Red Lobster. Yum. And no, I don't eat the fish. I hate seafood.

HootervilleFan · 05-07-2004, 03:04 AM

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Originally posted by dawsongirl
Red Lobster. Yum. And no, I don't eat the fish. I hate seafood.

LOL...I would think the above needs some clarification. One would think one dines at a Red LOBSTER for the seafood offerings. Why not tell us what you think is stellar at this restaurant other then the fish? What do you order habitually?

HootervilleFan · 05-07-2004, 03:23 AM

Fish/Seafood is the same thing to me. If someone says "I don't order the seafood at Red Lobster" they're telling me they don't order salmon, flounder (any gill fish) nor shellfish/mollusks and crustaceans.

sara · 05-07-2004, 03:55 AM

Red Lobster. I love the shrimp and those cheddar bay biscuits Yum.

robyrob · 05-07-2004, 07:06 AM

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Originally posted by HootervilleFan
Fish/Seafood is the same thing to me. If someone says "I don't order the seafood at Red Lobster" they're telling me they don't order salmon, flounder (any gill fish) nor shellfish/mollusks and crustaceans.

it makes a BIG difference if youre allergic to shellfish... of course i can't go anywhere NEAR Red Lobster anyways, and having lived on the west coast for many years i laugh at what those places call "fresh fish" (fresh outta the freezer's cardboard box?)

never been too impressed with anything else on that list either

HootervilleFan · 05-07-2004, 11:13 AM

I, too am allergic to shellfish. You're right--we shouldn't go near these Seafood Mills anyway. I am always concerned that some restaurants fry their shrimp and clams in the same oil as the fries. For people like us...that could spell a trip to the ER..or even DEATH.

Do you keep an Epi-Pen on your person at all times? I should get a new one. You never know when someone's gonna slip a clam in your food.

Janice · 05-07-2004, 01:45 PM

We go to some very nice local privately owned restaurants that have really good food. For chain restaurants, I'll say the Outback. Their salads are out of this world and served with mini loaves of hot bread. I love their coconut shrimp appetizer, and it's impossible to get a bad steak there, although I mostly order the chicken. For dessert, the cinnamon oblivion is the best!

View Poll Results: Best Non-Fast Food Restaurant
Olive Garden	10	40.00%
Red Lobster	7	28.00%
Cracker Barrel	5	20.00%
Ryan's Family Steakhouse	1	4.00%
Quincy's Steakhouse	0	0%
Shoneys	2	8.00%
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05-07-2004, 01:39 AM	#1
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,768	Best sit-down restaurant Which is the best?

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sara Member Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2002 Location: grandville michigan Posts: 2,296	Red Lobster. I love the shrimp and those cheddar bay biscuits Yum.
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05-07-2004, 01:47 AM	#2
HootervilleFan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 01, 2004 Posts: 186	They are all garbage. But that's because I work as an Exec in the food industry. It's a travesty if anyone considers these Food Mills with pre-fabricated, pre-portioned and pre-seasoned microwaved entrees "dining out." The "cooks" do nothing more than open cryovac packages and heat it up. For exercise, they toss a salad. Please read newspapers in your local areas and take advantage of some real restaurants. The best food can often be found in your local diners and deli's. It doesn't have to be fancy.

05-07-2004, 01:50 AM	#3
diezman why the long face? Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 03, 2004 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan (da UP eh?) Posts: 248	I agree with Hooterville- I like the Mom and Pop places the best I do like Appleby's however

05-07-2004, 02:08 AM	#4
HootervilleFan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 01, 2004 Posts: 186	The Dead Lobster is a restaurant that makes its diners feel they are eating fresh seafood. And unfortunately they lap it up. Funny you don't see Red Lobster establishments on the coasts of Maine, or in Boston, or anywhere near the actual sea. For some dirt on what's clean and cool in restaurantland, hang on the words of Tony Bourdain. He'll tell you how the butter you're eatiing in your buerre blanc (on your Dead Lobster) was re-cycled from its former life as ash-tray filler. Of course now with non-smoking places, you're safer!! http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/anth...6111%2C00.html

05-07-2004, 02:15 AM	#5
Cashodeen Hi. Forum Star Join Date: Aug 30, 2001 Posts: 11,363	I don't even know any of those places other than Olive Garden and Red Lobster. Most or all of the rest must not be around here. I choose red lobster because I will eat their seafood. I tend to prefer restaurants that aren't chains though.

05-07-2004, 02:47 AM	#9
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Red Lobster. Yum. And no, I don't eat the fish. I hate seafood.

05-07-2004, 03:23 AM	#11
HootervilleFan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 01, 2004 Posts: 186	Fish/Seafood is the same thing to me. If someone says "I don't order the seafood at Red Lobster" they're telling me they don't order salmon, flounder (any gill fish) nor shellfish/mollusks and crustaceans.

05-07-2004, 11:13 AM	#14
HootervilleFan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 01, 2004 Posts: 186	I, too am allergic to shellfish. You're right--we shouldn't go near these Seafood Mills anyway. I am always concerned that some restaurants fry their shrimp and clams in the same oil as the fries. For people like us...that could spell a trip to the ER..or even DEATH. Do you keep an Epi-Pen on your person at all times? I should get a new one. You never know when someone's gonna slip a clam in your food.

05-07-2004, 01:45 PM	#15
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	We go to some very nice local privately owned restaurants that have really good food. For chain restaurants, I'll say the Outback. Their salads are out of this world and served with mini loaves of hot bread. I love their coconut shrimp appetizer, and it's impossible to get a bad steak there, although I mostly order the chicken. For dessert, the cinnamon oblivion is the best!