re: Olive Garden

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I am trying to figure out why we have transitioned away from these places. Maybe the society classes have separated further and further. Maybe people now want originality and a local town feel (like a Walk On's or Canes). I don't know anyone in my social circle that would go to these places anymore.

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I like to try to patron more local or regional restaurants. Olive Garden, Popeyes and Chick Fil A are probably our household's three favorite national chains, though, and Olive Garden is pretty darn good for what it is.

Chili's isn't bad, though it's been a couple years. We ate at Outback in Amarillo while on vacation earlier this year. Haven't been there is probably well over 10 years. Those wings were still pretty darn good and meaty.

Applebees is trash, though, like TGI Fridays. Won't waste money at those places.