Driving into work this morning on the pike and a massive chain reaction accident literally happened all around me. It was like something out of CHIPS, with cars sliding into each other and cutting across lanes to try and avoid hitting the person in front of them.
There was a big accident on my commute in where Im at this morning.Driving into work this morning on the pike and a massive chain reaction accident literally happened all around me. It was like something out of CHIPS, with cars sliding into each other and cutting across lanes to try and avoid hitting the person in front of them.
Driving into work this morning on the pike and a massive chain reaction accident literally happened all around me. It was like something out of CHIPS, with cars sliding into each other and cutting across lanes to try and avoid hitting the person in front of them.
Are you all right?
@DKH, anyone that has ever worked at an Outback has no interest in eating a Bloomin' Onion or the cheese fries. I say this because they slotted how many of each they typically sold in an hour and they had them waiting if and when an order came in. After a certain time though, they'd put it out for the servers to eat as dead food, so I've had enough of both for a lifetime.
found out from his 16 yr old daughter he doesn't act that way in real life, and he's been instructed to tone the insults on Masterchef, JuniorI've been binge watching Gordon Ramsey YouTubes before bed this week. I know hes a bit of a mensch, but what he finds in restaurants is gross. It makes me not want to eat out ever again.
I actually had my first Outback experience Monday night in Mesa, AZ. It was meh.....I prolly wouldnt go back.
I've been binge watching Gordon Ramsey YouTubes before bed this week. I know hes a bit of a mensch, but what he finds in restaurants is gross. It makes me not want to eat out ever again.
I actually had my first Outback experience Monday night in Mesa, AZ. It was meh.....I prolly wouldnt go back.
Outback has even scaled back team sponsorship too, as they had been an associate with Kevin Harvick/SHR until this seasonThey play up that stuff for his show and even go so far as to plant some of the more egregious things he "finds". So don't let that stop you from going out. Outback is really struggling as a franchise. It's expensive compared to places like the 99s or Chillis, and if you're taking the family out, it's not a good value.
We have both a Longhorn and an Outback in town. If given the choice, I'd choose Longhorn 8 days out of 7.They play up that stuff for his show and even go so far as to plant some of the more egregious things he "finds". So don't let that stop you from going out. Outback is really struggling as a franchise. It's expensive compared to places like the 99s or Chillis, and if you're taking the family out, it's not a good value.
We have both a Longhorn and an Outback in town. If given the choice, I'd choose Longhorn 8 days out of 7.
Two things. We don't have red Lobster ads in AZ (That I see anyway). And why on Gods green earth would there be a Red Lobster in Maine, where you are? Who in their right mind goes to a Red lobster in Maine?and then there's the incessant or seems to be, Red Lobster and Sonic ads nationally
@DKH, anyone that has ever worked at an Outback has no interest in eating a Bloomin' Onion or the cheese fries. I say this because they slotted how many of each they typically sold in an hour and they had them waiting if and when an order came in. After a certain time though, they'd put it out for the servers to eat as dead food, so I've had enough of both for a lifetime.
Interesting, how many people are harping on Outback. I always liked it, but haven't been to it recently. Never found the experience in Texas Roadhouse, Longhorn or Outback significantly different from each other. Bugaboo Creek, funny enough, was the first actual restaurant my wife and I went to when we moved to the US (on my teaching fellow stipend all I could afford was Burger King...). It was the one by Watertown Mall, right under their parking structure. Either that was my first proper steak or the food was good, but it is one of my fondest memories.We have both a Longhorn and an Outback in town. If given the choice, I'd choose Longhorn 8 days out of 7.
Yeah, I drove right through the heart of it and came out the other side just fine. It was super crazy to see the chain reaction happening around me though.
I need to go back.
found out from his 16 yr old daughter he doesn't act that way in real life, and he's been instructed to tone the insults on Masterchef, Junior
I need to go back.
All of your photos are making me jealous.
sounds about right, I have countless Restaurant horror stories, I have been writing a book about the biz now for over 8 months, there`s been a few books about the restaurant biz but they speak too often from the chef`s perspective, Bourdain`s Kitchen Confidential was one, the few others I have read were mildly funny but written by some who seemed to have only worked in the biz a short time and for only a few restaurants, doesn`t really give you a true sense of what the biz is like.
The book I`m working on follows my travels, have also sat down with countless servers/cooks/chef`s and yes there is a difference (last count was over 100)who have been in the business who have shared their stories. Not a clue if I`ll just post it up online or what , not sure I`d get a bite from any publisher, thus far it, one of those I interviewed compared it to the adult film industry (not sure how he knows this), saying it`s a busy filled with shady characters who once they are done with ya, are more than ok with tossing you aside and bringin` on the next one.
This is my 31st year in the biz, worked in numerous places, have done my share of less than stellar things, have dealt with first rate dirtbag owners, managers and restaurant guests.....might only sell it to family or friends but it`s been a fun experience for one who is not close to being a polished writer to try to put together
I worked in restaurants and bars starting in college, and through my first real adult job. I've worked in mom and pop places as well as chains. And the movie Waiting with Ryan Reynolds really nails it from a waitstaff and cook perspective. If you haven't seen it, definitely check it out.