Chain restaurants that are actually good
Jan 11, 2011 | 11:10 am
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....TooJay's Gourmet Deli. When I was living in South Florida, there were restaurants in Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach, Lake Worth, maybe a couple of other cities. I think they've since opened one in Orlando.
I loved almost everything on their menu, especially the pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, "specialized."
I loved almost everything on their menu, especially the pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, "specialized."
Predictable, tasty (if not unhealthy) deli fare. Not as authentic or delicious as a single-location NY deli (like Katz's), but for South Florida, you can't go wrong here.
Jan 11, 2011 | 12:27 pm
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Jan 11, 2011 | 2:22 pm
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MOSburger to me isn't about an American style burger but rather a Japanese interpretation of a burger. Puka Dog and Japa Dog are similar concepts but I don't think that they do as good a job as MOSburger with the interpretation.
Then again, I am not the best judge of altered fast food as I was a long time fan and still mourn the loss of the original Wienerwald chain. On the subject of fast food, my mother votes for Nordsee, a German fish chain.
Then again, I am not the best judge of altered fast food as I was a long time fan and still mourn the loss of the original Wienerwald chain. On the subject of fast food, my mother votes for Nordsee, a German fish chain.
Jan 12, 2011 | 3:42 am
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Jan 12, 2011 | 4:22 am
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Relatively new UK chain Cte does a very decent version of brasserie staples. Have visited the Cambridge one a few times now, and been very impressed by both the food and ambience. Good value, too, and frequently on the 'online voucher' circuit.
Jan 12, 2011 | 4:39 am
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Relatively new UK chain Cte does a very decent version of brasserie staples. Have visited the Cambridge one a few times now, and been very impressed by both the food and ambience. Good value, too, and frequently on the 'online voucher' circuit.
Jan 12, 2011 | 10:55 am
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Relatively new UK chain Cte does a very decent version of brasserie staples. Have visited the Cambridge one a few times now, and been very impressed by both the food and ambience. Good value, too, and frequently on the 'online voucher' circuit.
Jan 12, 2011 | 10:56 am
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MOSburger to me isn't about an American style burger but rather a Japanese interpretation of a burger. Puka Dog and Japa Dog are similar concepts but I don't think that they do as good a job as MOSburger with the interpretation.
Then again, I am not the best judge of altered fast food as I was a long time fan and still mourn the loss of the original Wienerwald chain. On the subject of fast food, my mother votes for Nordsee, a German fish chain.
Then again, I am not the best judge of altered fast food as I was a long time fan and still mourn the loss of the original Wienerwald chain. On the subject of fast food, my mother votes for Nordsee, a German fish chain.
Jan 12, 2011 | 10:58 am
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordsee
Jan 12, 2011 | 11:13 am
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There is a takeaway counter with fish sandwiches, fried shrimp and fries, etc as well as now basic sushi. But there is also a restaurant with fish dishes, and a deli type counter with items to take home such as a variety of shrimp and herring salads.
They also have kids meals with kids items, and seasonal sushi such as Hallowe'en themed sushi, believe it or not!
Jan 12, 2011 | 11:54 am
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What Travelsig said - they are in Austria as well (albeit it more expensive than in Germany) and a few other countries. Coverage in Germany varies; some cities have one everywhere it seems, others have very few or no locations. There are locations in DUS and MUC as well, and at some train stations.
There is a takeaway counter with fish sandwiches, fried shrimp and fries, etc as well as now basic sushi. But there is also a restaurant with fish dishes, and a deli type counter with items to take home such as a variety of shrimp and herring salads.
They also have kids meals with kids items, and seasonal sushi such as Hallowe'en themed sushi, believe it or not!
There is a takeaway counter with fish sandwiches, fried shrimp and fries, etc as well as now basic sushi. But there is also a restaurant with fish dishes, and a deli type counter with items to take home such as a variety of shrimp and herring salads.
They also have kids meals with kids items, and seasonal sushi such as Hallowe'en themed sushi, believe it or not!
Jan 12, 2011 | 10:42 pm
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Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes when I am traveling. They have a huge salad bar that is very fresh and different types of fresh soup, pasta, breads and dessert. But mainly it's the salad and soup I'm after.
After weeks of on-the-road dinners with clients and then lunches at Pizzeria Uno, Appleby's and Wendy's with co-workers, I end up having a Pepcid daily for desert. I will go out of my way for Sweet Tomatoes just to give my poor stomach a break.
In some places I look for a Nordstrom and see if they have a Nordstrom Cafe. It's like an upscale (healthy) cafeteria with table service and is only a few dollars above the Food Court at a mall.
Whole Foods is always a good bet for salads, paninis, and other prepared foods to go.
While I love Five Guys and In and Out as much as the next person, it's usually day-4 in convention-land hell that I actively look for certain restaurants.
After weeks of on-the-road dinners with clients and then lunches at Pizzeria Uno, Appleby's and Wendy's with co-workers, I end up having a Pepcid daily for desert. I will go out of my way for Sweet Tomatoes just to give my poor stomach a break.
In some places I look for a Nordstrom and see if they have a Nordstrom Cafe. It's like an upscale (healthy) cafeteria with table service and is only a few dollars above the Food Court at a mall.
Whole Foods is always a good bet for salads, paninis, and other prepared foods to go.
While I love Five Guys and In and Out as much as the next person, it's usually day-4 in convention-land hell that I actively look for certain restaurants.