Chain restaurants that are actually good
Dec 7, 2004, 9:28 pm
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Originally Posted by EchoVictor
Okay, this isn't your run-of-the-mill chain, but I pick Nobu. Anyone agree?? 
http://www.noburestaurants.com/
http://www.noburestaurants.com/
Dec 7, 2004, 10:17 pm
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When I was up in vancouver ate at a chain called white spot which is a BC only chain.The burgers there were quite good.Didnt try anything else on the menu...
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Dec 8, 2004, 12:34 am
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Originally Posted by QuietLion
Mastro's Steakhouse in Beverly Hills is my favorite in LA. It started in Phoenix and I believe they have opened a third location.
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Dec 9, 2004, 9:33 pm
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Oneworldboy - Why would you not consider Houstons to be an official chain? I think that they meet the very definition of a chain:
"a businesses under one management or ownership and offer similar goods or services but are found in different locations"
see: http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/featur...fid=1861596080
p.s. - Here is their website: http://www.houstons.com/
"a businesses under one management or ownership and offer similar goods or services but are found in different locations"
see: http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/featur...fid=1861596080
p.s. - Here is their website: http://www.houstons.com/
Dec 10, 2004, 4:55 am
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Another vote for Houston's
Originally Posted by Oneworldboy
Although they aren't an official "chain," I've always had great meals at Houston's and find it especially blows away Cheesecake Factory(esque) competition.
Dec 10, 2004, 7:03 am
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Despite living here in Texas where good Tex-Mex food abounds, my colleagues and I all go ga-ga over Chevy's when we are traveling out west (and their east coast cousin Rio Bravo).
Dec 10, 2004, 8:36 am
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Buffet wise, if you ever live in the areas where they have "Sweet Tomatoes" it's really good. It's an all you can eat soup, salad, pasta, and bread place. 6 differnet kinds of soups everyday, 3 different kinds of handmade salads, along with a full salad bar, and 3 different kinds of pastas everyday.
It started in 1977 and in the california area, it's called Soup Plantation.
http://www.sweettomatoes.com/
It started in 1977 and in the california area, it's called Soup Plantation.
http://www.sweettomatoes.com/
Dec 10, 2004, 8:55 am
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Originally Posted by techgirl
Despite living here in Texas where good Tex-Mex food abounds, my colleagues and I all go ga-ga over Chevy's when we are traveling out west (and their east coast cousin Rio Bravo).
Chevy's Fresh Mex is also here in the East.
That place pisses my wife off something good because of "El Machino".
Dec 10, 2004, 3:06 pm
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Originally Posted by steve100
Oneworldboy - Why would you not consider Houstons to be an official chain? I think that they meet the very definition of a chain:
"a businesses under one management or ownership and offer similar goods or services but are found in different locations"
see: http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/featur...fid=1861596080
p.s. - Here is their website: http://www.houstons.com/
"a businesses under one management or ownership and offer similar goods or services but are found in different locations"
see: http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/featur...fid=1861596080
p.s. - Here is their website: http://www.houstons.com/
Dec 10, 2004, 3:08 pm
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Krispy Kreme .... but only when the hot light is on 
I have found Outback to be inconsistant. In Anchorage the meat has little flavor, the atmosphere is good at all locations if that is what you're after.
Chili's for their tortilla soup
The Keg has been consistantly good in Oregon & Washington.
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I have found Outback to be inconsistant. In Anchorage the meat has little flavor, the atmosphere is good at all locations if that is what you're after.
Chili's for their tortilla soup
The Keg has been consistantly good in Oregon & Washington.
Alison
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Dec 10, 2004, 3:52 pm
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AlisoninAlaska and any other FT'ers:
Could you recommend any dishes at Outback and Chili's to someone who has never been to either but might want to try one of their Asian outlets one day? I did try TGI Friday's once but found it almost disgusting, cheap taste and feel, but this might have to do with the unfamiliarity of Asian cooks and staff with American (fast) food.
Are there any American chains in Asia /Europe that offer good "gourmet" burgers, especially of the more spicy variety?
Could you recommend any dishes at Outback and Chili's to someone who has never been to either but might want to try one of their Asian outlets one day? I did try TGI Friday's once but found it almost disgusting, cheap taste and feel, but this might have to do with the unfamiliarity of Asian cooks and staff with American (fast) food.
Are there any American chains in Asia /Europe that offer good "gourmet" burgers, especially of the more spicy variety?
Dec 10, 2004, 6:35 pm
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I am not a fan of Chili's, but have to admit they have really good tortilla soup.
Dec 10, 2004, 8:27 pm
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Originally Posted by stompoutloud
Buffet wise, if you ever live in the areas where they have "Sweet Tomatoes" it's really good. It's an all you can eat soup, salad, pasta, and bread place. 6 differnet kinds of soups everyday, 3 different kinds of handmade salads, along with a full salad bar, and 3 different kinds of pastas everyday.
It started in 1977 and in the california area, it's called Soup Plantation.
http://www.sweettomatoes.com/
It started in 1977 and in the california area, it's called Soup Plantation.
http://www.sweettomatoes.com/
I ate dinner at Sweet Tomatoes tonight in Houston. And yum! I've eaten at the Orlando, FL locations before and was happy when I saw a Sweet Tomatoes here in Houston.