For future posts.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on November 10, 2010, 02:31:47 PM
For future posts.
Seems unnecessary, since there are threads started for each of these places. I'm only here till Friday...so only one more lunch to review.
I did have Ra Sushi in Tempe two dinners in a row and am planning on getting Mexican food tonight...but that just seems too boring to post about.
Quote from: Oleg on November 10, 2010, 02:34:15 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on November 10, 2010, 02:31:47 PM
For future posts.
Seems unnecessary, since there are threads started for each of these places. I'm only here till Friday...so only one more lunch to review.
I did have Ra Sushi in Tempe two dinners in a row and am planning on getting Mexican food tonight...but that just seems too boring to post about.
How many times have you had to produce proof of residency?
Quote from: Oleg on November 10, 2010, 02:34:15 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on November 10, 2010, 02:31:47 PM
For future posts.
Seems unnecessary, since there are threads started for each of these places. I'm only here till Friday...so only one more lunch to review.
I did have Ra Sushi in Tempe two dinners in a row and am planning on getting Mexican food tonight...but that just seems too boring to post about.
So, Oleg's on the Rush Limbaugh diet now?
Quote from: Gilgamesh on November 10, 2010, 03:16:23 PM
Quote from: Oleg on November 10, 2010, 02:34:15 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on November 10, 2010, 02:31:47 PM
For future posts.
Seems unnecessary, since there are threads started for each of these places. I'm only here till Friday...so only one more lunch to review.
I did have Ra Sushi in Tempe two dinners in a row and am planning on getting Mexican food tonight...but that just seems too boring to post about.
So, Oleg's on the Rush Limbaugh diet now?
No. I like Xanax.
Really glad that you've spent your time in Arizona going to In N Out and Chik-Fil-A.
Next time I'm in Chicago I'll return the favor by spending all my time at Jimmy John's and Taco Burrito Palace #35 and posting my reviews.
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 12:14:07 AM
Really glad that you've spent your time in Arizona going to In N Out and Chik-Fil-A.
Next time I'm in Chicago I'll return the favor by spending all my time at Jimmy John's and Taco Burrito Palace #35 and posting my reviews.
Well way to show the guy around, Mr. Arizona Chamber of Commerce.
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 12:14:07 AM
Really glad that you've spent your time in Arizona going to In N Out and Chik-Fil-A.
Next time I'm in Chicago I'll return the favor by spending all my time at Jimmy John's and Taco Burrito Palace #35 and posting my reviews.
I've spent my time in Arizona working.
I've spent two lunch hours at fast food joints I don't get in Chicago that have gotten rave reviews from all corners of this country.
My co-worker did wind up in the hospital after eating lunch at Hooter's in Tempe on Monday. So, that was exciting.
Frankly, my disappointment in this God-forsaken dessert is on me. I should have known better than to spend any time in a place where PenWrong actually chose to live.
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 12:14:07 AM
Really glad that you've spent your time in Arizona going to In N Out and Chik-Fil-A.
Next time I'm in Chicago I'll return the favor by spending all my time at Jimmy John's and Taco Burrito Palace #35 with IAN at Baker's Square and posting my reviews.
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 06:30:40 AM
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 12:14:07 AM
Really glad that you've spent your time in Arizona going to In N Out and Chik-Fil-A.
Next time I'm in Chicago I'll return the favor by spending all my time at Jimmy John's and Taco Burrito Palace #35 and posting my reviews.
I've spent my time in Arizona working.
I've spent two lunch hours at fast food joints I don't get in Chicago that have gotten rave reviews from all corners of this country.
My co-worker did wind up in the hospital after eating lunch at Hooter's in Tempe on Monday. So, that was exciting.
Frankly, my disappointment in this God-forsaken dessert is on me. I should have known better than to spend any time in a place where PenWrong actually chose to live.
I figured you for the kind of guy that loved pies and cakes.
Quote from: PANK! on November 11, 2010, 01:11:42 AM
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 12:14:07 AM
Really glad that you've spent your time in Arizona going to In N Out and Chik-Fil-A.
Next time I'm in Chicago I'll return the favor by spending all my time at Jimmy John's and Taco Burrito Palace #35 and posting my reviews.
Well way to show the guy around, Mr. Arizona Chamber of Commerce.
PenFoe has a busy schedule of being a contrarian wrongtard. Why would he want to interrupt that for a common Oleg?
Quote from: Fork on November 11, 2010, 07:38:58 AM
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 12:14:07 AM
Really glad that you've spent your time in Arizona going to In N Out and Chik-Fil-A.
Next time I'm in Chicago I'll return the favor by spending all my time at Jimmy John's and Taco Burrito Palace #35 with IAN at Baker's Square Corner Bakery and Jimmy John's and posting my reviews.
On the "General Category" list this thread shows merely as "Oleg's Upscale Fast". It occurred to me that Oleg suddenly got religion and he has come upon some scheme to improve upon Yom Kippur (or Ramadan). If so, it would probably consist of avoiding bacon for the duration.
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 06:30:40 AM
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 12:14:07 AM
Really glad that you've spent your time in Arizona going to In N Out and Chik-Fil-A.
Next time I'm in Chicago I'll return the favor by spending all my time at Jimmy John's and Taco Burrito Palace #35 and posting my reviews.
I've spent my time in Arizona working.
I've spent two lunch hours at fast food joints I don't get in Chicago that have gotten rave reviews from all corners of this country.
My co-worker did wind up in the hospital after eating lunch at Hooter's in Tempe on Monday. So, that was exciting.
Frankly, my disappointment in this God-forsaken dessert is on me. I should have known better than to spend any time in a place where PenWrong actually chose to live.
Hooter's?
For chrissakes.
You don't deserve to have a good time here.
Quote from: PANK! on November 11, 2010, 01:11:42 AM
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 12:14:07 AM
Really glad that you've spent your time in Arizona going to In N Out and Chik-Fil-A.
Next time I'm in Chicago I'll return the favor by spending all my time at Jimmy John's and Taco Burrito Palace #35 and posting my reviews.
Well way to show the guy around, Mr. Arizona Chamber of Commerce.
And end the illusion that you're all just fictional characters?
DPD.
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 10:22:29 AM
You don't deserve to have a good time here.
I was in Phoenix a few years ago and ate at a Taco Bell in a strip mall, because I felt like eating some quality tacos.
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 10:28:03 AM
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 10:22:29 AM
You don't deserve to have a good time here.
I was in Phoenix a few years ago and ate at a Taco Bell in a strip mall, because I felt like eating some quality tacos.
(http://technoccult.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/scanners-headexplode.jpg)
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 10:31:40 AM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 10:28:03 AM
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 10:22:29 AM
You don't deserve to have a good time here.
I was in Phoenix a few years ago and ate at a Taco Bell in a strip mall, because I felt like eating some quality tacos.
(http://technoccult.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/scanners-headexplode.jpg)
To be honest, I feel lile Eli was kind of making fun of me. I apologize for nothing, however.
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 10:34:15 AM
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 10:31:40 AM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 10:28:03 AM
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 10:22:29 AM
You don't deserve to have a good time here.
I was in Phoenix a few years ago and ate at a Taco Bell in a strip mall, because I felt like eating some quality tacos.
(http://technoccult.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/scanners-headexplode.jpg)
To be honest, I feel lile Eli was kind of making fun of me. I apologize for nothing, however.
Well, to be fair you might as well eat at Taco Bell, because Arizona sure doesn't have the quality Mexican food you expect from Chicago.
What are the quality restaurants in that area Pen?
I was there when I was 18 and we of course went to Don and Charlie's. That's all I remember. My brother ate two prime ribs. And then finished our dinners.
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 10:34:15 AM
To be honest, I feel lile Eli was kind of making fun of me. I apologize for nothing, however.
No, I was attempting to give Pen a stroke as punishment for being such a wang about where people choose to eat meals.
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 10:46:28 AM
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 10:34:15 AM
To be honest, I feel lile Eli was kind of making fun of me. I apologize for nothing, however.
No, I was attempting to give Pen a stroke as punishment for being such a wang about where people choose to eat meals.
Stopping Pen from being a wang is like stopping Internet Chuck from being wrong. It's his thing. It's what he does.
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 10:46:28 AM
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 10:34:15 AM
To be honest, I feel lile Eli was kind of making fun of me. I apologize for nothing, however.
No, I was attempting to give Pen a stroke as punishment for being such a wang about where people choose to eat meals.
The issue is not where people eat their meals.
Just don't eat at crappy places and then complain about the food.
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 12:07:09 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 10:46:28 AM
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 10:34:15 AM
To be honest, I feel lile Eli was kind of making fun of me. I apologize for nothing, however.
No, I was attempting to give Pen a stroke as punishment for being such a wang about where people choose to eat meals.
The issue is not where people eat their meals.
Just don't eat at crappy places and then complain about the food.
People don't really travel to Arizona for the food. It's not about the food or the water. It's mostly about sand and dirt and little pissant looking trees that provide no shade from the flaming hot sun. That and golf. And I fucking love golf.
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 12:07:09 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 10:46:28 AM
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 10:34:15 AM
To be honest, I feel like Eli was kind of making fun of me. I apologize for nothing, however.
No, I was attempting to give Pen a stroke as punishment for being such a wang about where people choose to eat meals.
The issue is not where people eat their meals.
Just don't eat at crappy places and then complain about the food.
Who complained about what? In fact, both of my reviews so far have been pretty glowing. I'm sorry you're having such a hard time with the language, Pen.
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 01:53:38 PM
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 12:07:09 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 10:46:28 AM
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 10:34:15 AM
To be honest, I feel like Eli was kind of making fun of me. I apologize for nothing, however.
No, I was attempting to give Pen a stroke as punishment for being such a wang about where people choose to eat meals.
The issue is not where people eat their meals.
Just don't eat at crappy places and then complain about the food.
Who complained about what? In fact, both of my reviews so far have been pretty glowing. I'm sorry you're having such a hard time with the language, Pen.
I refer you to my earlier codicil about Pen being a wang.
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 11, 2010, 01:51:52 PM
People don't really travel to Arizona for the food.
Amen. Because if someone were dumb enough to do that, they'd be sorely disappointed. There's nothing there.
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 02:16:56 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 11, 2010, 01:51:52 PM
People don't really travel to Arizona for the food.
Amen. Because if someone were dumb enough to do that, they'd be sorely disappointed. There's nothing there.
People only travel to Arizona for Cubs' Spring Training BASEBAW!
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 02:16:56 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 11, 2010, 01:51:52 PM
People don't really travel to Arizona for the food.
Amen. Because if someone were dumb enough to do that, they'd be sorely disappointed. There's nothing there.
Which is why, earlier in this cesspool, I earnestly enquired as to WHERE a person is supposed to go eat to live up to Pen's arbitrary standards of dining. I have yet to receive an answer.
It appears this is all a ruse in order to mask Pen's ruthless hatred of our friend Oleg. I will not stand for this aggression.
Quote from: Slaky on November 11, 2010, 02:46:10 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 02:16:56 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 11, 2010, 01:51:52 PM
People don't really travel to Arizona for the food.
Amen. Because if someone were dumb enough to do that, they'd be sorely disappointed. There's nothing there.
Which is why, earlier in this cesspool, I earnestly enquired as to WHERE a person is supposed to go eat to live up to Pen's arbitrary standards of dining. I have yet to receive an answer.
It appears this is all a ruse in order to mask Pen's ruthless hatred of our friend Oleg. I will not stand for this aggression.
I've been hated by better...
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 02:51:51 PM
Quote from: Slaky on November 11, 2010, 02:46:10 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 02:16:56 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 11, 2010, 01:51:52 PM
People don't really travel to Arizona for the food.
Amen. Because if someone were dumb enough to do that, they'd be sorely disappointed. There's nothing there.
Which is why, earlier in this cesspool, I earnestly enquired as to WHERE a person is supposed to go eat to live up to Pen's arbitrary standards of dining. I have yet to receive an answer.
It appears this is all a ruse in order to mask Pen's ruthless hatred of our friend Oleg. I will not stand for this aggression.
I've been hated by better...
It's true. I can't stand you.
Quote from: Slaky on November 11, 2010, 02:46:10 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 02:16:56 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 11, 2010, 01:51:52 PM
People don't really travel to Arizona for the food.
Amen. Because if someone were dumb enough to do that, they'd be sorely disappointed. There's nothing there.
Which is why, earlier in this cesspool, I earnestly enquired as to WHERE a person is supposed to go eat to live up to Pen's arbitrary standards of dining. I have yet to receive an answer.
It appears this is all a ruse in order to mask Pen's ruthless hatred of our friend Oleg. I will not stand for this aggression.
Pen only likes Olive Garden.
At least, I remember him talking about it all the time.
Quote from: Fork on November 11, 2010, 02:52:29 PM
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 02:51:51 PM
Quote from: Slaky on November 11, 2010, 02:46:10 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 02:16:56 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 11, 2010, 01:51:52 PM
People don't really travel to Arizona for the food.
Amen. Because if someone were dumb enough to do that, they'd be sorely disappointed. There's nothing there.
Which is why, earlier in this cesspool, I earnestly enquired as to WHERE a person is supposed to go eat to live up to Pen's arbitrary standards of dining. I have yet to receive an answer.
It appears this is all a ruse in order to mask Pen's ruthless hatred of our friend Oleg. I will not stand for this aggression.
I've been hated by better...
It's true. I can't stand you.
Like you're any better...
Quote from: CT III on November 11, 2010, 02:57:06 PM
Quote from: Slaky on November 11, 2010, 02:46:10 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 02:16:56 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 11, 2010, 01:51:52 PM
People don't really travel to Arizona for the food.
Amen. Because if someone were dumb enough to do that, they'd be sorely disappointed. There's nothing there.
Which is why, earlier in this cesspool, I earnestly enquired as to WHERE a person is supposed to go eat to live up to Pen's arbitrary standards of dining. I have yet to receive an answer.
It appears this is all a ruse in order to mask Pen's ruthless hatred of our friend Oleg. I will not stand for this aggression.
Pen only likes Olive Garden.
At least, I remember him talking about it all the time.
From what I remember, it's the only food within 15 miles of his tarpaper shack in the desert.
Quote from: Slaky on November 11, 2010, 02:46:10 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 02:16:56 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 11, 2010, 01:51:52 PM
People don't really travel to Arizona for the food.
Amen. Because if someone were dumb enough to do that, they'd be sorely disappointed. There's nothing there.
Which is why, earlier in this cesspool, I earnestly enquired as to WHERE a person is supposed to go eat to live up to Pen's arbitrary standards of dining. I have yet to receive an answer.
It appears this is all a ruse in order to mask Pen's ruthless hatred of our friend Oleg. I will not stand for this aggression.
According to Chowhound, the five best eating establishments in the metropolitan Phoenix area are:
1. Taco Bell, 3101 East Thomas Road (I can vouch for this)
2. Del Taco, 1628 North 44th Street
3. Front Row Sports Grill, 401 East Jefferson Street
4. Hard Rock Cafe, 201 East Washington Street
5. Wendy's, 1727 West Glendale Avenue
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 03:07:18 PM
Quote from: Slaky on November 11, 2010, 02:46:10 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 02:16:56 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 11, 2010, 01:51:52 PM
People don't really travel to Arizona for the food.
Amen. Because if someone were dumb enough to do that, they'd be sorely disappointed. There's nothing there.
Which is why, earlier in this cesspool, I earnestly enquired as to WHERE a person is supposed to go eat to live up to Pen's arbitrary standards of dining. I have yet to receive an answer.
It appears this is all a ruse in order to mask Pen's ruthless hatred of our friend Oleg. I will not stand for this aggression.
According to Chowhound, the five best eating establishments in the metropolitan Phoenix area are:
1. Taco Bell, 3101 East Thomas Road (I can vouch for this)
2. Del Taco, 1628 North 44th Street
3. Front Row Sports Grill, 401 East Jefferson Street
4. Hard Rock Cafe, 201 East Washington Street
5. Wendy's, 1727 West Glendale Avenue
That list is inaccurate. I distinctly remember seeing a P.F. Chang's somewhere on Camelback.
Quote from: Slaky on November 11, 2010, 03:17:14 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 03:07:18 PM
Quote from: Slaky on November 11, 2010, 02:46:10 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 02:16:56 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 11, 2010, 01:51:52 PM
People don't really travel to Arizona for the food.
Amen. Because if someone were dumb enough to do that, they'd be sorely disappointed. There's nothing there.
Which is why, earlier in this cesspool, I earnestly enquired as to WHERE a person is supposed to go eat to live up to Pen's arbitrary standards of dining. I have yet to receive an answer.
It appears this is all a ruse in order to mask Pen's ruthless hatred of our friend Oleg. I will not stand for this aggression.
According to Chowhound, the five best eating establishments in the metropolitan Phoenix area are:
1. Taco Bell, 3101 East Thomas Road (I can vouch for this)
2. Del Taco, 1628 North 44th Street
3. Front Row Sports Grill, 401 East Jefferson Street
4. Hard Rock Cafe, 201 East Washington Street
5. Wendy's, 1727 West Glendale Avenue
That list is inaccurate. I distinctly remember seeing a P.F. Chang's somewhere on Camelback.
There is a Cheesecake Factory at Bell Rd. and Scottsdale Rd.
Quote from: Slaky on November 11, 2010, 03:17:14 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 03:07:18 PM
Quote from: Slaky on November 11, 2010, 02:46:10 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 02:16:56 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 11, 2010, 01:51:52 PM
People don't really travel to Arizona for the food.
Amen. Because if someone were dumb enough to do that, they'd be sorely disappointed. There's nothing there.
Which is why, earlier in this cesspool, I earnestly enquired as to WHERE a person is supposed to go eat to live up to Pen's arbitrary standards of dining. I have yet to receive an answer.
It appears this is all a ruse in order to mask Pen's ruthless hatred of our friend Oleg. I will not stand for this aggression.
According to Chowhound, the five best eating establishments in the metropolitan Phoenix area are:
1. Taco Bell, 3101 East Thomas Road (I can vouch for this)
2. Del Taco, 1628 North 44th Street
3. Front Row Sports Grill, 401 East Jefferson Street
4. Hard Rock Cafe, 201 East Washington Street
5. Wendy's, 1727 West Glendale Avenue
That list is inaccurate. I distinctly remember seeing a P.F. Chang's somewhere on Camelback.
Intrepid Reader: Miss ValMmmmmmm.....
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 11, 2010, 03:28:07 PM
Quote from: Slaky on November 11, 2010, 03:17:14 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 03:07:18 PM
Quote from: Slaky on November 11, 2010, 02:46:10 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 02:16:56 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 11, 2010, 01:51:52 PM
People don't really travel to Arizona for the food.
Amen. Because if someone were dumb enough to do that, they'd be sorely disappointed. There's nothing there.
Which is why, earlier in this cesspool, I earnestly enquired as to WHERE a person is supposed to go eat to live up to Pen's arbitrary standards of dining. I have yet to receive an answer.
It appears this is all a ruse in order to mask Pen's ruthless hatred of our friend Oleg. I will not stand for this aggression.
According to Chowhound, the five best eating establishments in the metropolitan Phoenix area are:
1. Taco Bell, 3101 East Thomas Road (I can vouch for this)
2. Del Taco, 1628 North 44th Street
3. Front Row Sports Grill, 401 East Jefferson Street
4. Hard Rock Cafe, 201 East Washington Street
5. Wendy's, 1727 West Glendale Avenue
That list is inaccurate. I distinctly remember seeing a P.F. Chang's somewhere on Camelback.
Intrepid Reader: Miss Val
Mmmmmmm.....
Only four people even know who that is. I'm not one of them.
Quote from: Slaky on November 11, 2010, 03:31:53 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 11, 2010, 03:28:07 PM
Quote from: Slaky on November 11, 2010, 03:17:14 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 03:07:18 PM
Quote from: Slaky on November 11, 2010, 02:46:10 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 02:16:56 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 11, 2010, 01:51:52 PM
People don't really travel to Arizona for the food.
Amen. Because if someone were dumb enough to do that, they'd be sorely disappointed. There's nothing there.
Which is why, earlier in this cesspool, I earnestly enquired as to WHERE a person is supposed to go eat to live up to Pen's arbitrary standards of dining. I have yet to receive an answer.
It appears this is all a ruse in order to mask Pen's ruthless hatred of our friend Oleg. I will not stand for this aggression.
According to Chowhound, the five best eating establishments in the metropolitan Phoenix area are:
1. Taco Bell, 3101 East Thomas Road (I can vouch for this)
2. Del Taco, 1628 North 44th Street
3. Front Row Sports Grill, 401 East Jefferson Street
4. Hard Rock Cafe, 201 East Washington Street
5. Wendy's, 1727 West Glendale Avenue
That list is inaccurate. I distinctly remember seeing a P.F. Chang's somewhere on Camelback.
Intrepid Reader: Miss Val
Mmmmmmm.....
Only four people even know who that is. I'm not one of them.
http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?action=profile;u=2761;sa=showPosts
Present relevance: she once told a story, completely unbidden, about giving her (now ex-) husband a hummer in a PF Chang's lav.
In California, if I'm not mistaken.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 11, 2010, 03:39:19 PM
Quote from: Slaky on November 11, 2010, 03:31:53 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 11, 2010, 03:28:07 PM
Quote from: Slaky on November 11, 2010, 03:17:14 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 03:07:18 PM
Quote from: Slaky on November 11, 2010, 02:46:10 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 02:16:56 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 11, 2010, 01:51:52 PM
People don't really travel to Arizona for the food.
Amen. Because if someone were dumb enough to do that, they'd be sorely disappointed. There's nothing there.
Which is why, earlier in this cesspool, I earnestly enquired as to WHERE a person is supposed to go eat to live up to Pen's arbitrary standards of dining. I have yet to receive an answer.
It appears this is all a ruse in order to mask Pen's ruthless hatred of our friend Oleg. I will not stand for this aggression.
According to Chowhound, the five best eating establishments in the metropolitan Phoenix area are:
1. Taco Bell, 3101 East Thomas Road (I can vouch for this)
2. Del Taco, 1628 North 44th Street
3. Front Row Sports Grill, 401 East Jefferson Street
4. Hard Rock Cafe, 201 East Washington Street
5. Wendy's, 1727 West Glendale Avenue
That list is inaccurate. I distinctly remember seeing a P.F. Chang's somewhere on Camelback.
Intrepid Reader: Miss Val
Mmmmmmm.....
Only four people even know who that is. I'm not one of them.
http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?action=profile;u=2761;sa=showPosts
Present relevance: she once told a story, completely unbidden, about giving her (now ex-) husband a hummer in a PF Chang's lav.
In California, if I'm not mistaken.
Good times... (uses misdirection and escapes through the fire exit)
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 01:53:38 PM
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 12:07:09 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 10:46:28 AM
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 10:34:15 AM
To be honest, I feel like Eli was kind of making fun of me. I apologize for nothing, however.
No, I was attempting to give Pen a stroke as punishment for being such a wang about where people choose to eat meals.
The issue is not where people eat their meals.
Just don't eat at crappy places and then complain about the food.
Who complained about what? In fact, both of my reviews so far have been pretty glowing. I'm sorry you're having such a hard time with the language, Pen.
Now that I've put my head back together so it can explode again...a few things.
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 06:30:40 AM
Frankly, my disappointment in this God-forsaken dessert is on me. I should have known better than to spend any time in a place where PenWrong actually chose to live.
1. This doesn't exactly sound like a glowing review.
Quote from: Slaky on November 11, 2010, 02:46:10 PM
Which is why, earlier in this cesspool, I earnestly enquired as to WHERE a person is supposed to go eat to live up to Pen's arbitrary standards of dining. I have yet to receive an answer.
It appears this is all a ruse in order to mask Pen's ruthless hatred of our friend Oleg. I will not stand for this aggression.
2. I'm not exactly sure where to start on this one - this is a city of over 4 million people, so the list of pretty good restaurants is awfully long.
If you'd like me to arbitrarily throw out a handful of names that won't mean anything to people, I'm happy to do so:
Barrio Cafe
Pizzeria Bianco
Spotted Donkey
Cibo
City Hall Steakhouse
Tarbell's
Arcadia Farms
3. (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jMCplra4Obw/SdI-9HkdumI/AAAAAAAAAo0/7LtEUfVSj9U/s400/teachers-head-explodes.jpg)
I assume this 4 million number is shored up by including coyotes, jackrabbits, and tumbleweeds on the census forms.
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 04:44:35 PMQuote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 06:30:40 AMFrankly, my disappointment in this God-forsaken dessert is on me. I should have known better than to spend any time in a place where PenWrong actually chose to live.
1. This doesn't exactly sound like a glowing review.
I think Oleg was trying to say that while its food doesn't necessarily suck, Arizona certainly does. Unless that isn't a typo and he was actually complaining about the milkshake he got at In N Out.
Quotethis is a city of over 4 million people
Rank City Population
1. New York, N.Y. 8,143,197
2. Los Angeles, Calif. 3,844,829
3. Chicago, Ill. 2,842,518
4. Houston, Tex. 2,016,582
5. Philadelphia, Pa. 1,463,281
6. Phoenix, Ariz. 1,461,575
7. San Antonio, Tex. 1,256,509
8. San Diego, Calif. 1,255,540
9. Dallas, Tex. 1,213,825
10. San Jose, Calif. 912,332
Quote from: flannj on November 11, 2010, 05:17:32 PM
Quotethis is a city of over 4 million people
Rank City Population
1. New York, N.Y. 8,143,197
2. Los Angeles, Calif. 3,844,829
3. Chicago, Ill. 2,842,518
4. Houston, Tex. 2,016,582
5. Philadelphia, Pa. 1,463,281
6. Phoenix, Ariz. 1,461,575
7. San Antonio, Tex. 1,256,509
8. San Diego, Calif. 1,255,540
9. Dallas, Tex. 1,213,825
10. San Jose, Calif. 912,332
Metro area - since Oleg is referencing Tempe and Chandler, I figured it was fair to include the entire metro.
(http://oi55.tinypic.com/2vnjki9.jpg)
Quote from: R-V on November 11, 2010, 05:00:23 PM
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 04:44:35 PMQuote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 06:30:40 AMFrankly, my disappointment in this God-forsaken dessert is on me. I should have known better than to spend any time in a place where PenWrong actually chose to live.
1. This doesn't exactly sound like a glowing review.
I think Oleg was trying to say that while its food doesn't necessarily suck, Arizona certainly does. Unless that isn't a typo and he was actually complaining about the milkshake he got at In N Out.
Yep.
Furthermore, since I was only talking about national chains (not sure about Fatburger), I didn't even say anything about Phoenix food specifically.
Pen is being awfully defensive about Geriatric City.
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 05:21:42 PM
Quote from: flannj on November 11, 2010, 05:17:32 PM
Quotethis is a city of over 4 million people
Rank City Population
1. New York, N.Y. 8,143,197
2. Los Angeles, Calif. 3,844,829
3. Chicago, Ill. 2,842,518
4. Houston, Tex. 2,016,582
5. Philadelphia, Pa. 1,463,281
6. Phoenix, Ariz. 1,461,575
7. San Antonio, Tex. 1,256,509
8. San Diego, Calif. 1,255,540
9. Dallas, Tex. 1,213,825
10. San Jose, Calif. 912,332
Metro area - since Oleg is referencing Tempe and Chandler, I figured it was fair to include the entire metro.
(http://oi55.tinypic.com/2vnjki9.jpg)
So it's
not a city of over 4 million?
Just wanted to make sure I got that right.
But it is a Metro area similar to #11 above.
Quote from: flannj on November 11, 2010, 05:35:22 PM
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 05:21:42 PM
Quote from: flannj on November 11, 2010, 05:17:32 PM
Quotethis is a city of over 4 million people
Rank City Population
1. New York, N.Y. 8,143,197
2. Los Angeles, Calif. 3,844,829
3. Chicago, Ill. 2,842,518
4. Houston, Tex. 2,016,582
5. Philadelphia, Pa. 1,463,281
6. Phoenix, Ariz. 1,461,575
7. San Antonio, Tex. 1,256,509
8. San Diego, Calif. 1,255,540
9. Dallas, Tex. 1,213,825
10. San Jose, Calif. 912,332
Metro area - since Oleg is referencing Tempe and Chandler, I figured it was fair to include the entire metro.
(http://oi55.tinypic.com/2vnjki9.jpg)
So it's not a city of over 4 million?
Just wanted to make sure I got that right.
But it is a Metro area similar to #11 above.
I'd rather be dead in Detroit, than an alive WrongFoe in Phoenix.
If Arizona was being tried for murder and had PenFoe as its lawyer, it'd receive the death penalty. This is coming from someone who woke up today liking Phoenix.
Quote from: PANK! on November 11, 2010, 05:40:54 PM
If Arizona was being tried for murder and had PenFoe as its lawyer, it'd receive the death penalty. This is coming from someone who woke up today liking Phoenix.
I think Phoenix would be granted a mistrial on the basis of questionable representation.
Quote from: flannj on November 11, 2010, 05:35:22 PM
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 05:21:42 PM
Quote from: flannj on November 11, 2010, 05:17:32 PM
Quotethis is a city of over 4 million people
Rank City Population
1. New York, N.Y. 8,143,197
2. Los Angeles, Calif. 3,844,829
3. Chicago, Ill. 2,842,518
4. Houston, Tex. 2,016,582
5. Philadelphia, Pa. 1,463,281
6. Phoenix, Ariz. 1,461,575
7. San Antonio, Tex. 1,256,509
8. San Diego, Calif. 1,255,540
9. Dallas, Tex. 1,213,825
10. San Jose, Calif. 912,332
Metro area - since Oleg is referencing Tempe and Chandler, I figured it was fair to include the entire metro.
(http://oi55.tinypic.com/2vnjki9.jpg)
So it's not a city of over 4 million?
Just wanted to make sure I got that right.
But it is a Metro area similar to #11 above.
Yes, similar in total size.
Extremely dissimilar in the direction of growth from 2000-2009.
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 05:49:18 PM
Quote from: flannj on November 11, 2010, 05:35:22 PM
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 05:21:42 PM
Quote from: flannj on November 11, 2010, 05:17:32 PM
Quotethis is a city of over 4 million people
Rank City Population
1. New York, N.Y. 8,143,197
2. Los Angeles, Calif. 3,844,829
3. Chicago, Ill. 2,842,518
4. Houston, Tex. 2,016,582
5. Philadelphia, Pa. 1,463,281
6. Phoenix, Ariz. 1,461,575
7. San Antonio, Tex. 1,256,509
8. San Diego, Calif. 1,255,540
9. Dallas, Tex. 1,213,825
10. San Jose, Calif. 912,332
Metro area - since Oleg is referencing Tempe and Chandler, I figured it was fair to include the entire metro.
(http://oi55.tinypic.com/2vnjki9.jpg)
So it's not a city of over 4 million?
Just wanted to make sure I got that right.
But it is a Metro area similar to #11 above.
Yes, similar in total size.
Extremely dissimilar in the direction of growth from 2000-2009.
But similar in shitholedness?
Quote from: flannj on November 11, 2010, 05:58:26 PM
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 05:49:18 PM
Quote from: flannj on November 11, 2010, 05:35:22 PM
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 05:21:42 PM
Quote from: flannj on November 11, 2010, 05:17:32 PM
Quotethis is a city of over 4 million people
Rank City Population
1. New York, N.Y. 8,143,197
2. Los Angeles, Calif. 3,844,829
3. Chicago, Ill. 2,842,518
4. Houston, Tex. 2,016,582
5. Philadelphia, Pa. 1,463,281
6. Phoenix, Ariz. 1,461,575
7. San Antonio, Tex. 1,256,509
8. San Diego, Calif. 1,255,540
9. Dallas, Tex. 1,213,825
10. San Jose, Calif. 912,332
Metro area - since Oleg is referencing Tempe and Chandler, I figured it was fair to include the entire metro.
(http://oi55.tinypic.com/2vnjki9.jpg)
So it's not a city of over 4 million?
Just wanted to make sure I got that right.
But it is a Metro area similar to #11 above.
Yes, similar in total size.
Extremely dissimilar in the direction of growth from 2000-2009.
But similar in shitholedness?
Call us when you need real water, Pen! Instead of recycled pee.
After thinking about it, I came to the conclusion that I may have felt differently about this Penhole if I wasn't on the wagon.
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 06:06:50 PM
After thinking about it, I came to the conclusion that I may have felt differently about this Penhole if I wasn't on the wagon.
All that desert, and you didn't go on one Vision Quest?
Quote from: Bort on November 11, 2010, 06:12:47 PM
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 06:06:50 PM
After thinking about it, I came to the conclusion that I may have felt differently about this Penhole if I wasn't on the wagon.
All that desert, and you didn't go on one Vision Quest?
and that talking coyote must have been this talking dog.
Quote from: Gilgamesh on November 11, 2010, 06:21:50 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 11, 2010, 06:12:47 PM
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 06:06:50 PM
After thinking about it, I came to the conclusion that I may have felt differently about this Penhole if I wasn't on the wagon.
All that desert, and you didn't go on one Vision Quest?
and that talking coyote must have been this talking dog.
Intrepid Reader: HueyBut dogs are only capable of barking, not human-like speech.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 11, 2010, 06:46:43 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on November 11, 2010, 06:21:50 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 11, 2010, 06:12:47 PM
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 06:06:50 PM
After thinking about it, I came to the conclusion that I may have felt differently about this Penhole if I wasn't on the wagon.
All that desert, and you didn't go on one Vision Quest?
and that talking coyote must have been this talking dog.
Intrepid Reader: Huey
But dogs are only capable of barking, not human-like speech.
Ha.
You're such a dick.
Quote from: flannj on November 11, 2010, 05:17:32 PM
Quotethis is a city of over 4 million people
Rank City Population
1. New York, N.Y. 8,143,197
2. Los Angeles, Calif. 3,844,829
3. Chicago, Ill. 2,842,518
4. Houston, Tex. 2,016,582
5. Philadelphia, Pa. 1,463,281
6. Phoenix, Ariz. 1,461,575
7. San Antonio, Tex. 1,256,509
8. San Diego, Calif. 1,255,540
9. Dallas, Tex. 1,213,825
10. San Jose, Calif. 912,332
Wait a minjute. Los Angeles is a city?
Quote from: PANK! on November 11, 2010, 05:40:54 PM
If Arizona was being tried for murder jaywalking and had PenFoe as its lawyer, it'd receive the death penalty. This is coming from someone who woke up today liking Phoenix has no fucking idea where Phoenix is.
Fixed.
Quote from: Slaky on November 11, 2010, 10:42:58 AM
What are the quality restaurants in that area Pen?
I was there when I was 18 and we of course went to Don and Charlie's. That's all I remember. My brother ate two prime ribs. And then finished our dinners.
The places this guy suggests is a good start:
http://www.skilletdoux.com/
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 04:44:35 PM
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 01:53:38 PM
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 12:07:09 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 10:46:28 AM
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 10:34:15 AM
To be honest, I feel like Eli was kind of making fun of me. I apologize for nothing, however.
No, I was attempting to give Pen a stroke as punishment for being such a wang about where people choose to eat meals.
The issue is not where people eat their meals.
Just don't eat at crappy places and then complain about the food.
Who complained about what? In fact, both of my reviews so far have been pretty glowing. I'm sorry you're having such a hard time with the language, Pen.
Now that I've put my head back together so it can explode again...a few things.
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 06:30:40 AM
Frankly, my disappointment in this God-forsaken dessert is on me. I should have known better than to spend any time in a place where PenWrong actually chose to live.
1. This doesn't exactly sound like a glowing review.
Quote from: Slaky on November 11, 2010, 02:46:10 PM
Which is why, earlier in this cesspool, I earnestly enquired as to WHERE a person is supposed to go eat to live up to Pen's arbitrary standards of dining. I have yet to receive an answer.
It appears this is all a ruse in order to mask Pen's ruthless hatred of our friend Oleg. I will not stand for this aggression.
2. I'm not exactly sure where to start on this one - this is a city of over 4 million people, so the list of pretty good restaurants is awfully long.
If you'd like me to arbitrarily throw out a handful of names that won't mean anything to people, I'm happy to do so:
Barrio Cafe
Pizzeria BiancoSpotted Donkey
Cibo
City Hall Steakhouse
Tarbell's
Arcadia Farms
3. (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jMCplra4Obw/SdI-9HkdumI/AAAAAAAAAo0/7LtEUfVSj9U/s400/teachers-head-explodes.jpg)
Um, you could just stop the list there.
Quote from: BBM on November 13, 2010, 01:14:37 PM
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 04:44:35 PM
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 01:53:38 PM
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 12:07:09 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 10:46:28 AM
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 10:34:15 AM
To be honest, I feel like Eli was kind of making fun of me. I apologize for nothing, however.
No, I was attempting to give Pen a stroke as punishment for being such a wang about where people choose to eat meals.
The issue is not where people eat their meals.
Just don't eat at crappy places and then complain about the food.
Who complained about what? In fact, both of my reviews so far have been pretty glowing. I'm sorry you're having such a hard time with the language, Pen.
Now that I've put my head back together so it can explode again...a few things.
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 06:30:40 AM
Frankly, my disappointment in this God-forsaken dessert is on me. I should have known better than to spend any time in a place where PenWrong actually chose to live.
1. This doesn't exactly sound like a glowing review.
Quote from: Slaky on November 11, 2010, 02:46:10 PM
Which is why, earlier in this cesspool, I earnestly enquired as to WHERE a person is supposed to go eat to live up to Pen's arbitrary standards of dining. I have yet to receive an answer.
It appears this is all a ruse in order to mask Pen's ruthless hatred of our friend Oleg. I will not stand for this aggression.
2. I'm not exactly sure where to start on this one - this is a city of over 4 million people, so the list of pretty good restaurants is awfully long.
If you'd like me to arbitrarily throw out a handful of names that won't mean anything to people, I'm happy to do so:
Barrio Cafe
Pizzeria BiancoSpotted Donkey
Cibo
City Hall Steakhouse
Tarbell's
Arcadia Farms
3. (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jMCplra4Obw/SdI-9HkdumI/AAAAAAAAAo0/7LtEUfVSj9U/s400/teachers-head-explodes.jpg)
Um, you could just stop the list there.
Yes, I guess I could if I didn't want to list all those other really good places too.
Quote from: PenPho on November 15, 2010, 11:14:37 AM
Quote from: BBM on November 13, 2010, 01:14:37 PM
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 04:44:35 PM
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 01:53:38 PM
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 12:07:09 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 11, 2010, 10:46:28 AM
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 10:34:15 AM
To be honest, I feel like Eli was kind of making fun of me. I apologize for nothing, however.
No, I was attempting to give Pen a stroke as punishment for being such a wang about where people choose to eat meals.
The issue is not where people eat their meals.
Just don't eat at crappy places and then complain about the food.
Who complained about what? In fact, both of my reviews so far have been pretty glowing. I'm sorry you're having such a hard time with the language, Pen.
Now that I've put my head back together so it can explode again...a few things.
Quote from: Oleg on November 11, 2010, 06:30:40 AM
Frankly, my disappointment in this God-forsaken dessert is on me. I should have known better than to spend any time in a place where PenWrong actually chose to live.
1. This doesn't exactly sound like a glowing review.
Quote from: Slaky on November 11, 2010, 02:46:10 PM
Which is why, earlier in this cesspool, I earnestly enquired as to WHERE a person is supposed to go eat to live up to Pen's arbitrary standards of dining. I have yet to receive an answer.
It appears this is all a ruse in order to mask Pen's ruthless hatred of our friend Oleg. I will not stand for this aggression.
2. I'm not exactly sure where to start on this one - this is a city of over 4 million people, so the list of pretty good restaurants is awfully long.
If you'd like me to arbitrarily throw out a handful of names that won't mean anything to people, I'm happy to do so:
Barrio Cafe
Pizzeria BiancoSpotted Donkey
Cibo
City Hall Steakhouse
Tarbell's
Arcadia Farms
3. (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jMCplra4Obw/SdI-9HkdumI/AAAAAAAAAo0/7LtEUfVSj9U/s400/teachers-head-explodes.jpg)
Um, you could just stop the list there.
Yes, I guess I could if I didn't want to list all those other really good places too.
Bitch, bitch, bitch.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 11, 2010, 09:07:02 AM
Quote from: Fork on November 11, 2010, 07:38:58 AM
Quote from: PenPho on November 11, 2010, 12:14:07 AM
Really glad that you've spent your time in Arizona going to In N Out and Chik-Fil-A.
Next time I'm in Chicago I'll return the favor by spending all my time at Jimmy John's and Taco Burrito Palace #35 with IAN at Baker's Square Corner Bakery and Jimmy John's and posting my reviews.
Oh, how humiliating (http://maps.google.com/maps/place?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=corner+bakery+chicago+st.+clair&fb=1&gl=us&hq=corner+bakery+chicago+st.+clair&hnear=Chicago,+IL&cid=789671714285310155).
(http://i.imgur.com/9TtCo.jpg)
That seems about right.
Bump.
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Quote from: Gilgamesh on June 13, 2011, 05:06:43 PM
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Holy fucking cow.
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 14, 2011, 11:34:38 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on June 13, 2011, 05:06:43 PM
(http://selfishgiving.com/secure/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kfc-mug.jpg)
Holy fucking cow.
Is it the works of a guy transitioning from the public sector? (http://articles.sfgate.com/2007-11-06/bay-area/17270480_1_tax-credits-health-care-cent-per-pack-tax)
Or is it as authentic as this unfortunate photoshop?
(http://assets.nydailynews.com/img/2011/06/14/alg_twitter_mc-ds.jpg)
Apex reviews Wendy's.
(http://i.imgur.com/BSrh6.gif)
http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/231419/
(http://i.imgur.com/f79OT.jpg)
QuoteTHE EATBEAT: Long-awaited Olive Garden receives warm welcome
All in all, Eatbeat columnist Marilyn Hagerty writes, the new Olive Garden "is the largest and most beautiful restaurant now operating in Grand Forks. It attracts visitors from out of town as well as people who live here."
By: Marilyn Hagerty, Grand Forks Herald
After a lengthy wait for Olive Garden to open in Grand Forks, the lines were long in February. The novelty is slowly wearing off, but the steady following attests the warm welcome.
My first visit to Olive Garden was during midafternoon, so I could be sure to get in. After a late breakfast, I figured a late lunch would be fashionable.
The place is impressive. It's fashioned in Tuscan farmhouse style with a welcoming entryway. There is seating for those who are waiting.
My booth was near the kitchen, and I watched the waiters in white shirts, ties, black trousers and aprons adorned with gold-colored towels. They were busy at midday, punching in orders and carrying out bread and pasta.
It had been a few years since I ate at the older Olive Garden in Fargo, so I studied the two manageable menus offering appetizers, soups and salads, grilled sandwiches, pizza, classic dishes, chicken and seafood and filled pastas.
At length, I asked my server what she would recommend. She suggested chicken Alfredo, and I went with that. Instead of the raspberry lemonade she suggested, I drank water.
She first brought me the familiar Olive Garden salad bowl with crisp greens, peppers, onion rings and yes — several black olives. Along with it came a plate with two long, warm breadsticks.
The chicken Alfredo ($10.95) was warm and comforting on a cold day. The portion was generous. My server was ready with Parmesan cheese.
As I ate, I noticed the vases and planters with permanent flower displays on the ledges. There are several dining areas with arched doorways. And there is a fireplace that adds warmth to the decor.
Olive Garden has an attractive bar area to the right of the entryway. The restaurant has a full liquor license and a wine list offering a wide selection to complement Italian meals. Nonalcoholic beverages include coolers, specialty coffees and hot teas.
On a hot summer day, I will try the raspberry lemonade that was recommended.
There's a homemade soup, salad and breadstick lunch available until 4 p.m. daily for $6.95.
An olive branch on menu items signified low-fat entrees. There is a Garden Fare Nutrition Guide available for customers seeking gluten-free food. And for those with food allergies, Olive Garden has an Allergen Information Guide.
All in all, it is the largest and most beautiful restaurant now operating in Grand Forks. It attracts visitors from out of town as well as people who live here.
Olive Garden is part of the Darden chain of restaurants that also operates Red Lobster. There are about 700 restaurants, including four Olive Gardens in North Dakota's major cities.
Olive Garden has gained a following since 1982 with its ample portions and relaxed ambience. It's known for its classic lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo and chicken Parmigiana.
Quote from: R-V on July 04, 2011, 10:02:22 PM
Apex reviews Wendy's.
(http://i.imgur.com/BSrh6.gif)
I don't know how I missed this earlier, this is glorious.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on March 08, 2012, 03:45:36 PM
http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/231419/
(http://i.imgur.com/f79OT.jpg)
QuoteTHE EATBEAT: Long-awaited Olive Garden receives warm welcome
All in all, Eatbeat columnist Marilyn Hagerty writes, the new Olive Garden "is the largest and most beautiful restaurant now operating in Grand Forks. It attracts visitors from out of town as well as people who live here."
By: Marilyn Hagerty, Grand Forks Herald
After a lengthy wait for Olive Garden to open in Grand Forks, the lines were long in February. The novelty is slowly wearing off, but the steady following attests the warm welcome.
My first visit to Olive Garden was during midafternoon, so I could be sure to get in. After a late breakfast, I figured a late lunch would be fashionable.
The place is impressive. It's fashioned in Tuscan farmhouse style with a welcoming entryway. There is seating for those who are waiting.
My booth was near the kitchen, and I watched the waiters in white shirts, ties, black trousers and aprons adorned with gold-colored towels. They were busy at midday, punching in orders and carrying out bread and pasta.
It had been a few years since I ate at the older Olive Garden in Fargo, so I studied the two manageable menus offering appetizers, soups and salads, grilled sandwiches, pizza, classic dishes, chicken and seafood and filled pastas.
At length, I asked my server what she would recommend. She suggested chicken Alfredo, and I went with that. Instead of the raspberry lemonade she suggested, I drank water.
She first brought me the familiar Olive Garden salad bowl with crisp greens, peppers, onion rings and yes — several black olives. Along with it came a plate with two long, warm breadsticks.
The chicken Alfredo ($10.95) was warm and comforting on a cold day. The portion was generous. My server was ready with Parmesan cheese.
As I ate, I noticed the vases and planters with permanent flower displays on the ledges. There are several dining areas with arched doorways. And there is a fireplace that adds warmth to the decor.
Olive Garden has an attractive bar area to the right of the entryway. The restaurant has a full liquor license and a wine list offering a wide selection to complement Italian meals. Nonalcoholic beverages include coolers, specialty coffees and hot teas.
On a hot summer day, I will try the raspberry lemonade that was recommended.
There's a homemade soup, salad and breadstick lunch available until 4 p.m. daily for $6.95.
An olive branch on menu items signified low-fat entrees. There is a Garden Fare Nutrition Guide available for customers seeking gluten-free food. And for those with food allergies, Olive Garden has an Allergen Information Guide.
All in all, it is the largest and most beautiful restaurant now operating in Grand Forks. It attracts visitors from out of town as well as people who live here.
Olive Garden is part of the Darden chain of restaurants that also operates Red Lobster. There are about 700 restaurants, including four Olive Gardens in North Dakota's major cities.
Olive Garden has gained a following since 1982 with its ample portions and relaxed ambience. It's known for its classic lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo and chicken Parmigiana.
http://www.twitlonger.com/show/gaf1i3
QuoteI asked a former Grand Forks Herald editor whether the Olive Garden review (http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/231419/) was real. His response:
"Oh, that's for real. Marilyn has been reviewing restaurants for the Herald for decades. She also writes a sort of celebrity column and has a sewage lift station named for her, as does Dave Barry.
By the way, her readers will recognize that as a fairly negative review since she spent a lot more time on the ambience than the food:
"The chicken Alfredo ($10.95) was warm and comforting on a cold day. The portion was generous. My server was ready with Parmesan cheese."
Taco Bell is debuting the Dorito Taco at locations throughout our fine Republic today.
So, there's that too. However, nothing beats that Olive Garden review.
Quote from: Gilgamesh on March 08, 2012, 05:01:31 PM
Taco Bell is debuting the Dorito Taco at locations throughout our fine Republic today.
So, there's that too. However, nothing beats that Olive Garden review.
How many times have you dined with Presidents, Gil? (http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/231591/)
QuoteAnd, she noted, although chain restaurants, buffets and truck stops have been subjects of her reviews, she has eaten at The White House. Twice.
Sign me up as a Marilyn Haggerty fan. While I'm sure she sucks for not reviewing Grant Achatz's latest restaurant in Grand Forks, her restaurant review did seem rather tepid for a place that had lines out the door.
Quote from: Brownie on March 09, 2012, 10:09:08 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on March 08, 2012, 05:01:31 PM
Taco Bell is debuting the Dorito Taco at locations throughout our fine Republic today.
So, there's that too. However, nothing beats that Olive Garden review.
How many times have you dined with Presidents, Gil? (http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/231591/)
QuoteAnd, she noted, although chain restaurants, buffets and truck stops have been subjects of her reviews, she has eaten at The White House. Twice.
Sign me up as a Marilyn Haggerty fan. While I'm sure she sucks for not reviewing Grant Achatz's latest restaurant in Grand Forks, her restaurant review did seem rather tepid for a place that had lines out the door.
Honestly, to me the appeal was the utter genuineness of it.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on March 09, 2012, 11:10:09 AM
Quote from: Brownie on March 09, 2012, 10:09:08 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on March 08, 2012, 05:01:31 PM
Taco Bell is debuting the Dorito Taco at locations throughout our fine Republic today.
So, there's that too. However, nothing beats that Olive Garden review.
How many times have you dined with Presidents, Gil? (http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/231591/)
QuoteAnd, she noted, although chain restaurants, buffets and truck stops have been subjects of her reviews, she has eaten at The White House. Twice.
Sign me up as a Marilyn Haggerty fan. While I'm sure she sucks for not reviewing Grant Achatz's latest restaurant in Grand Forks, her restaurant review did seem rather tepid for a place that had lines out the door.
Honestly, to me the appeal was the utter genuineness of it.
It's perfect.
I must have sent the link to a dozen people this morning.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on March 29, 2011, 01:45:34 PM
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4th fattest? Keep keepin' on, Rockford.
http://www.newser.com/story/143086/americas-fattest-city-is.html
Quote from: CT III on April 01, 2012, 01:48:54 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on March 29, 2011, 01:45:34 PM
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4th fattest? Keep keepin' on, Rockford.
http://www.newser.com/story/143086/americas-fattest-city-is.html
Quote
America is the fattest country in the world, and Mississippi the fattest state.
As I'm sitting here in a casino in Mississippi, I can confirm this to be 100% fact.
Paging Yettoe. . .
http://uproxx.com/webculture/2015/01/meet-kfcs-latest-fast-food-abomination-the-double-down-dog/
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on January 27, 2015, 09:42:14 AM
Paging Yettoe Gil. . .
http://uproxx.com/webculture/2015/01/meet-kfcs-latest-fast-food-abomination-the-double-down-dog/
Proper Meme'd
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Quote from: PenFoe on January 27, 2015, 01:18:28 PM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on January 27, 2015, 09:42:14 AM
Paging Yettoe Gil. . .
http://uproxx.com/webculture/2015/01/meet-kfcs-latest-fast-food-abomination-the-double-down-dog/
Proper Meme'd
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God rest his soul.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on March 29, 2011, 08:38:14 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on March 29, 2011, 01:45:34 PM
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Thanks for the LOL.
Bumped for news that... Dunkin' Donuts is back in Rockford! (http://www.wrex.com/story/28059018/2015/02/09/dunkin-donuts-is-back-in-rockford)*
*I was not aware that Rockford had previously had a DD embargo. Rockford really is a horrible place, isn't it?