Originally Posted by
DenverBrian
....snippagio....And I don't automatically discount a "chain" because it's a "chain." Virtually every chain started as a single restaurant. Even Wolfgang Puck has a chain.
I also don't assume the food at a one-off is superior just because it's a single unit. I've had some truly egregious food at some supposedly elitist restaurants.
Well writ, sirrah!
Recalling the days when necessity took me the the one and only, Thank God no chain, Fadal's, "Grub 6 bits a plate, Tums free!", not all, no not even many "free standers are to rave over. The difference between elitist "BS" and that from actual bulls, is that the bulls are more attractive, able to tup any freshened cow in site, while most of the elitists are rarely able to get laid at all, and then rarely by a female desirous of carrying their offspring.
How well do I recall that now mediocre but once crowd pleasing Steak & Ale chain which revolutionized road warrior dining in America in the late 60s/early 70s. Some of the deadliest encounters with food I've ever had have taken place in "free standing" US Oriental restaurants, a couple more damaging that a Saigon cyclist throwing hand grenades.