Chain restaurants that are actually good
Dec 17, 2010 | 2:03 pm
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Dec 17, 2010 | 3:28 pm
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I'm also a big fan of Pret A Manger. Unfortunately, the U.S. locations don't have the tasty ingredients (as far as I know) on their sandwiches, like Branston pickle.
I also like Paul, the French bakery, in the U.K. In the U.S., they are only in FL so far.
Dec 17, 2010 | 3:59 pm
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Visited my first Nando's recently. It was indeed tasty - although surprisingly expensive (but then it is in the U.K.). Went to the Gloucester Road location and it was brutally cold in there during that recent cold spell.
I'm also a big fan of Pret A Manger. Unfortunately, the U.S. locations don't have the tasty ingredients (as far as I know) on their sandwiches, like Branston pickle.
I also like Paul, the French bakery, in the U.K. In the U.S., they are only in FL so far.
I'm also a big fan of Pret A Manger. Unfortunately, the U.S. locations don't have the tasty ingredients (as far as I know) on their sandwiches, like Branston pickle.
I also like Paul, the French bakery, in the U.K. In the U.S., they are only in FL so far.
Dec 20, 2010 | 9:26 am
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Sometimes the snobbery on this site is a bit much.
Dec 20, 2010 | 11:11 am
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That's the problem. Inexpensive fast food. Fried chicken sandwiches.
I'm not a food snob: I partake in $1 slices of pizza and cheap beer. But fried chicken sandwiches have no appeal to me.
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I'm not a food snob: I partake in $1 slices of pizza and cheap beer. But fried chicken sandwiches have no appeal to me.
HTSC
In terms of fast food, Chic-Fil-A is among the best IMO. Their chicken sandwiches are really good. Sonic is best for some of their breakfast food and their drinks. Their limeades are unique and delicious and the Ocean Water is a classic. I like the Creamslushes. we are not talking high class food here just good, fast, inexpensive comfort food.
Sometimes the snobbery on this site is a bit much.
Sometimes the snobbery on this site is a bit much.
Dec 20, 2010 | 11:17 am
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Visited my first Nando's recently. It was indeed tasty - although surprisingly expensive (but then it is in the U.K.). Went to the Gloucester Road location and it was brutally cold in there during that recent cold spell.
I'm also a big fan of Pret A Manger. Unfortunately, the U.S. locations don't have the tasty ingredients (as far as I know) on their sandwiches, like Branston pickle.
I also like Paul, the French bakery, in the U.K. In the U.S., they are only in FL so far.
I'm also a big fan of Pret A Manger. Unfortunately, the U.S. locations don't have the tasty ingredients (as far as I know) on their sandwiches, like Branston pickle.
I also like Paul, the French bakery, in the U.K. In the U.S., they are only in FL so far.
Dec 21, 2010 | 10:18 am
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But that doesn't make them bad. You'll just have to trust the folks that DO like them
Dec 21, 2010 | 10:35 am
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One of the best chain restaurants is Rutherford Grill, Los Altos Grill, Banderas, etc., all having a very similar menu. The hacked chicken salad, prime rib french dip, and corn bread are all amazing.
They are owned by the Hilstone Group which operates Houston's. http://www.hillstone.com/
They are owned by the Hilstone Group which operates Houston's. http://www.hillstone.com/
Dec 21, 2010 | 12:14 pm
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One of the best chain restaurants is Rutherford Grill, Los Altos Grill, Banderas, etc., all having a very similar menu. The hacked chicken salad, prime rib french dip, and corn bread are all amazing.
They are owned by the Hilstone Group which operates Houston's. http://www.hillstone.com/
They are owned by the Hilstone Group which operates Houston's. http://www.hillstone.com/
Dec 21, 2010 | 8:49 pm
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Don't know if 4 locations between two states (3 in Las Vegas area and 1 in San Diego) counts as a "chain" but Hash House a Go Go has never disappointed yet.
http://www.hashhouseagogo.com/location/
http://www.hashhouseagogo.com/location/
Jan 10, 2011 | 10:06 am
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If anyone is looking for a healthy Chinese option, I discovered you can order the Ginger Broccoli Chicken at Pei Wei with chicken 'wokked' in minimal oil and with the sweet sauce served on the side (which can be used for limited dipping of the broccoli). Paired with steamed brown rice, it's a healthy alternative to just about everything else on their menu.
Jan 10, 2011 | 4:10 pm
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Visited my first Nando's recently. It was indeed tasty - although surprisingly expensive (but then it is in the U.K.). Went to the Gloucester Road location and it was brutally cold in there during that recent cold spell.
I'm also a big fan of Pret A Manger. Unfortunately, the U.S. locations don't have the tasty ingredients (as far as I know) on their sandwiches, like Branston pickle.
I also like Paul, the French bakery, in the U.K. In the U.S., they are only in FL so far.
I'm also a big fan of Pret A Manger. Unfortunately, the U.S. locations don't have the tasty ingredients (as far as I know) on their sandwiches, like Branston pickle.
I also like Paul, the French bakery, in the U.K. In the U.S., they are only in FL so far.
I tend to favour EAT or Apostrophe over Pret in the UK, and the US version of Pret continues to disappoint.
Paul in France is good, moderately good in the UK (mostly lack of selection), variable elsewhere, and disappointing to me in the US (lack of selection as well I believe ingredients)
I used to enjoy Hale and Hearty in Manhattan but they seem to have declined.
Wasabi is a decent option in the UK.
(I consider all of the above to be 'fast food' by the way, although they don't really meet the definition of traditional US chain fast food)