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RevStPatrick

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32. And there's an Olive Garden...

Mon Jun 17, 2013, 02:03 PM

Jun 2013

...around the corner in the same building!

Why don't they let YOU cook dinner for them?
Or is that all wrapped up in the same issue as why they go to chain places?

Make the most of it...

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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