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Overrated chain restaurants

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  1. TEmbry

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    Don't sit there and tell me chicken fingers cooked the same way as a chicken wing don't taste better... Lol pure white meat without the fat, skin, and gristle.
     
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    I really don't do restaurants very often. Not a fan of any chain ones. I think McDonald's is the most overrated. I don't understand why people flock there. It's gross.

    Worst experience at a chain was at the Golden Corral... stuff of nightmares. The food was crappy as can be expected but the clientele was exceptionally scary. We were by far the classiest people there.... and that's saying something! ;)

    K and I did eat at an Outback a few weeks back. (we had gift certs) I was actually impressed with my sirloin steak. It was cooked and seasoned just right and was of pretty good quality. However, barring more gift certificates, I'm not about to run back there and wait the two hours to be served an over priced steak.

    I love wings.. but not the chain type ones. I'm not even sure I've ever been to a BWW. If I have it might have been with JZ and Graf... which would have jaded my opinion anyhow.
     
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    The golden coral in my town is really good. Across the bridge, not so much.

    The outback across the bridge isn't bad.

    Applebee's in my town also sucks.

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    Bob Evans is the worst food in the history of the world!


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    I think I went to one in Paducah that wasn't too bad. But avoid the one in Springfield IL. Maybe it's not always that bad.. but it was like Wifebeater-shirt Wednesday with extra body odor. Unattended children sticking arms into the chocolate fountain. People taking piles of food and just nibbling here and there and throwing the rest out. Lots of pajamas and low baggy pants. It was awesome.
     
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    Not touching the chocolate fountain. ;)

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    I like the wings and there sauces. that's about the only time I ever eat from there is when I crave some wings
     
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    Yep, I always get the asian zing. :tu: Hopefully you don't get called out in the middle of eating. Ive had that happen it sucks.
     
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    Plus OG doesn't even have the pastas that you want on their menu! I had to ask if they had chicken Alfredo... Unless I just went to a bad one. I personally like small town bars that give you a true 1/2 burger and a plate full of fries for 8 bucks


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    I prefer the full burger when selecting meals personally.... :lol:
     
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    Are you comparing boneless wings and chicken fingers? If so, they're exactly the same cut of meat, but one is smaller and has sauce on it.
     
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    No I was comparing real wings to boneless. Around here most places just serve full chicken fingers tossed in wing sauce rather than cutting them up into smaller nuggets. Either way, they are better than traditional wings tho! Lol
     
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    Where do you like to eat, Dan?


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    There's good food at some local dive bars and supper clubs in the area here. I honestly can't tell you the name of a chain restaurant that I really like much.

    Edit: There's some good restaurants in the twin cities that I don't mind going to. Oceanaire, Brit's Pub just to name a couple.
     
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    Oceanaire is DAMN good!
     
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    Not a single chain food you like? Crazy.

    If you ever travel to central Minnesota take a look at Goodfellas Bar and Grill for an amazing burger... IMO better than the 5-8 club in Minneapolis.

    I want to try a supper club... First time I've heard of them. Which is crazy.


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    Honestly, I would rather eat fish and seafood over any chicken, pork, beef or wild red meat. I live in the wrong part of the country for my palate.
     
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    I'm sorry, but saying "supper" is waaaayyyy more redneck than saying "y'all"
     
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    Supper is redneck? Now I've heard it all.


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    Wait... So y'all are being serious when you use the term "supper club"?! Wtf is that exactly? A potluck? :lol:
     

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