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12. Such a boring life to lead. I love to be adventurous even if I end up disliking what I picked

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Mon Jun 17, 2013, 01:09 PM

Jun 2013

Atleast it was something different

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My girlfriends parents are visiting. So that means the yearly trip to some chain "restaurant" [View all] Arcanetrance Jun 2013 OP

I don't eat beef, but they have a salmon dish that is very good. n/t RebelOne Jun 2013 #1

I agree about the salmon. narnian60 Jun 2013 #38

why not take them to a nice local business. hollysmom Jun 2013 #2

I second this... Momgonepostal Jun 2013 #4

As I said they only do chains even when they are home. Arcanetrance Jun 2013 #14

lol, omg that is miserable! OriginalGeek Jun 2013 #57

I will say in defense of texas roadhouse they don't pretend to be a bbq place Arcanetrance Jun 2013 #61

BBQ Beef and Tex-Mex OriginalGeek Jun 2013 #62

My girlfriend is from the Houston area Arcanetrance Jun 2013 #63

They don't trust independent restaurants as odd as that sounds Arcanetrance Jun 2013 #8

That's dumb! Momgonepostal Jun 2013 #13

Have you ever seen Kitchen Nightmares or kurtzapril4 Jun 2013 #69

Carpet in a restaurant is generally a bad idea. Arugula Latte Jun 2013 #71

It could be that they don't trust Mediterranean food because they are not exposed to what it means hollysmom Jun 2013 #18

If you all maintain an exaggerated Australian accent, Ptah Jun 2013 #3

Why a chain? Populist_Prole Jun 2013 #5

It's really long and stupid and really only makes sense in her parents mind but I explained it in a Arcanetrance Jun 2013 #9

Aahh, I see. Their loss. Populist_Prole Jun 2013 #11

Such a boring life to lead. I love to be adventurous even if I end up disliking what I picked Arcanetrance Jun 2013 #12

Here's a link to the menu Momgonepostal Jun 2013 #6

Go to Doll's LiberalEsto Jun 2013 #7

I'll remember it next time I go visit my aunt Arcanetrance Jun 2013 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author Arcanetrance Jun 2013 #20

Did you ever try white rose system great cheeseburger with Taylor ham Arcanetrance Jun 2013 #24

Stay away from the Bloomin' Onion spinbaby Jun 2013 #15

I love onions but that's a coronary waiting to happen Arcanetrance Jun 2013 #17

I've read its the most caloric, fat filled item BainsBane Jun 2013 #41

I'd definitely believe it. But I'm weird I dislike almost all fried foods Arcanetrance Jun 2013 #42

A fried sausage or hot dog? BainsBane Jun 2013 #43

Hot dog personally I prefer them to still have the casing others don't Arcanetrance Jun 2013 #44

Go to Carrabbas - its' probably next door to the Outback ksoze Jun 2013 #16

Oh you are from New Brunswick - not too far from me hollysmom Jun 2013 #19

While I'm from New Brunswick I'm now residing in NYC Arcanetrance Jun 2013 #22

Never mind hollysmom Jun 2013 #25

You're right about it being more them being in NYC Arcanetrance Jun 2013 #26

Wow Populist_Prole Jun 2013 #46

That is unfortunately the attitude of far too many Texans alarimer Jun 2013 #48

I like to do that too OriginalGeek Jun 2013 #58

That's just sad... RevStPatrick Jun 2013 #21

The only plus to it is the outback we are going to I know alot of the people cause it's downstairs Arcanetrance Jun 2013 #23

Ha! RevStPatrick Jun 2013 #27

It's always been a point of amusement that a world famous culinary institute is located above Arcanetrance Jun 2013 #31

And there's an Olive Garden... RevStPatrick Jun 2013 #32

I'm cooking 6 out of the 7 days they are here Arcanetrance Jun 2013 #33

You went to culinary school and they don't trust your choice of restaurants ? eppur_se_muova Jun 2013 #55

I admit to picking things that are different from what they would normally eat Arcanetrance Jun 2013 #56

The steaks aren't bad sharp_stick Jun 2013 #28

+ 1 on the lamb. n/t Bertha Venation Jun 2013 #68

I've heard good things about the Olive Garden KamaAina Jun 2013 #29

Instigator. trof Jun 2013 #66

Consider this Populist_Prole Jun 2013 #67

Right wing... Fox News enthusiast -- that almost certainly narrows ALL mindsets... seriously MiddleFingerMom Jun 2013 #70

meat and salad, not that difficult Kali Jun 2013 #30

My parents refuse to visit chain restaurants. hunter Jun 2013 #34

I never conceived eating at a chain my dad always told me you live in the most diverse Arcanetrance Jun 2013 #37

My parents couldn't afford trips to Europe either. hunter Jun 2013 #39

Olive Garden for Italian that is so authentic that you would think nonna Maria cooked it for you srican69 Jun 2013 #73

My Nonna is named Gilda and nothing at olive garden could be mistaken for her cooking Arcanetrance Jun 2013 #76

Chili's. YUCK! Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2013 #50

It's edible. Just salty and not that great, but it's edible... Phentex Jun 2013 #35

I worked there for a few years dr.strangelove Jun 2013 #36

Take them anywhere tavernier Jun 2013 #40

I don't get this at all. I'm all for local non-chain restaurants when I go out out to eat, but... MiddleFingerMom Jun 2013 #45

And finally the most sensible post in the thread. n/t A Simple Game Jun 2013 #49

I agree entirely (but I still don't get it.) hunter Jun 2013 #54

!!! MiddleFingerMom Jun 2013 #64

Probably because it's the internet age The2ndWheel Jun 2013 #77

Outback has a chopped blue cheese / pecan salad. It's a side salad, but I'll order dinner size Flaxbee Jun 2013 #47

The one I went to had a full bar. nt ZombieHorde Jun 2013 #51

I find this ironic marzipanni Jun 2013 #52

I actually just finished eating there about 4 hours ago....... truegrit44 Jun 2013 #53

Blooming onions are good... Sancho Jun 2013 #59

The Flo's Filet, or whatever they call it, is great. Orsino Jun 2013 #60

We like the mahi gold medallion dish mithnanthy Jun 2013 #65

You should make a big show of how disgusted you are at their choice of venue Orrex Jun 2013 #72

If you wake up feeling like you have a major hangover tomorrow lunatica Jun 2013 #74

Ugh, yuck. a la izquierda Jun 2013 #75