re: What are the F&amp;DB&#39;s approved Chain restaurants?

Posted by Gris Gris

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Posted on 6/7/16 at 2:33 pm to Tigertown in ATL

quote:

Better way to have phrased it would have been something like
"what are the chains that people on the F&DB board usually think are good," but I think everyone understood what he was asking.

Guess people missed the humor in my question. Sounded like one of those silly "I need the approval of the OT to make my every move" threads.

Posted by TigerWise

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Posted on 6/7/16 at 2:34 pm to Gris Gris

El Rey

Posted by Matisyeezy

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Posted on 6/7/16 at 2:35 pm to TigerWise

Long John Silver's or Captain D's?

Posted by unclebuck504

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Posted on 6/7/16 at 2:41 pm to Tigertown in ATL

Oh, I've been to the one in Buckhead. One in Gwinnett would be awesome, but I'm good regardless. I'm just saying that if I still lived where there wasn't one (like Baton Rouge) and I found out they were opening one, I would be excited.

Posted by Degas

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Posted on 6/7/16 at 2:47 pm to Tigertown in ATL

quote:
solid first post

He must be an alter because no nOOb would know about "casty"

Posted by Degas

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Posted on 6/7/16 at 2:55 pm to kingbob

Today...

Ruth's Chris
Pizza Uno
Boston Market
Bonefish
Ruffino's
J Alexander's

About 40 years ago...

A&W drive ins where you would get their root beer in a frosty glass mug and your choice of a baby, mamma or pappa sized hamburger, all placed on your car window with a tray.

Howard Johnson's on Wed or Friday for all you can eat clam strips. I'd finish with coffee ice cream.

Arby's. Yup, for those too young to remember, Arby's used to be really good back in the day. It was an actual honest to goodness roast beast sandwich.

Burger Chef

Posted by Tigertown in ATL

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Posted on 6/7/16 at 3:14 pm to Degas

quote:
He must be an alter

I wonder who. Hmmmm.

quote:
A&W drive ins where you would get their root beer in a frosty glass mug and your choice of a baby, mamma or pappa sized hamburger, all placed on your car window with a tray.

So awesome.

quote:
Arby's

Went down, and it actually pretty good again. At least some things are.

quote:
Burger Chef

Oh ya!

Posted by Chatagnier

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Posted on 6/7/16 at 3:22 pm to Tigertown in ATL

Zoes

Posted by webstew

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Posted on 6/7/16 at 3:50 pm to Tigertown in ATL

quote:
Halal Guys

KTBS mention

Posted by AlwysATgr

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Posted on 6/7/16 at 8:40 pm to kingbob

Here are the ones I officially approve of:

Popeyes - only its great food can overcome such lousy and consistently lousy service
Canes
Chick-fil-A - the gold std of fast-food service and good food, sweet tea, or shakes.

Pappadeaux's - pretty good all around.

Carrabbas - still good but wished they'd bring back their crab cakes and grilled, breaded trout dish. Still have 3-4 things on the menu that are worthwhile.

Rudy's - ok, most of their BBQ isn't great but their brisket is very good for what can be found in a chain.

Zea - just wished they'd serve some kind of bread with their dinners.

Cracker Barrel - fried catfish, some veggies, mac-n-cheese, biscuits, sweet tea, and I'm good.

Copeland's - shrimp & tasso pasta is a fantastic dish. They also do good on grilled fish. (disclaimer: I've only eaten at the Slidell and Houma restaurants)

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Posted by Itismemc

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Posted on 6/7/16 at 10:50 pm to AlwysATgr

Zoe's gets a vote
Newks everywhere I've been also gets a vote.
Vertigo Burger 2 in Tallahassee only are on my short list.

Posted by TheIndulger

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Posted on 6/7/16 at 10:55 pm to kingbob

I'll get some hate for this but Chili's is pretty decent given its size

Posted by The Levee

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Posted on 6/7/16 at 11:40 pm to TheIndulger

Copelands
Carrabbas
Frost Top
Saltgrass has a nice steak (better than any other chains not named Ruth's)
Izzos
Popeyes
Dennys
Canes Zaxbys (same stuff)
Grimaldis is the best chain pizza
Krystal
Five Guys
Walk Ons actually has a few decent things on the menu

Posted by Powerman

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Posted on 6/8/16 at 10:02 am to Salmon

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Freebirds

I've heard good things about this. I know it started at TAMU College station.

All the aggies here love it. There is one in town I'll have to try one night.

Posted by glassman

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Posted on 6/8/16 at 10:05 am to VOR

quote:
glassman is correct.

Of course.

Posted by Epic Cajun

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Posted on 6/8/16 at 10:43 am to Salmon

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quote:
On a side note, you are in Seattle right?

nope...north LA

Close enough, right?

Posted by Tigertown in ATL

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Posted on 6/8/16 at 10:49 am to Epic Cajun

quote:
Close enough, right?

It must be the name Salmon and the hippie picture.

Posted by rsb831

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Posted on 6/8/16 at 1:18 pm to glassman

Nice article about Hillstone (Houston's, R&D Kitchen, etc.) High praise from some big food names.

quote:
Welcome to Hillstone, America's Favorite Restaurant

It’s never going to win a James Beard Award. Or try to wow you with its foam experiments or ingredients you’ve never heard of. But it is the best-run, most-loved, relentlessly respected restaurant in America. And, oh yeah, Danny Meyer, David Chang, and Shaq all agree. Welcome to Hillstone.

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