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Fri Nov-02-07 07:17 AM
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| 118. My family eats at Applebees and Outback |
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We don't eat out much but those chains are my kids' favorite sit down restaurants. My kids also like Burger King and McDonalds, but I don't really care for them.
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| -CONFESS!!! Chain restaurants that you secretly eat at |
LynneSin |
Nov-01-07 08:36 AM |
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Panda Express |
spinbaby |
Nov-01-07 08:41 AM |
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Did you see the article in Reader's Digest |
bigwillq |
Nov-01-07 09:25 AM |
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I think they put |
Gilligan |
Nov-01-07 10:08 AM |
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Our local Panda Express makes the most amazing orange chicken! |
driver8 |
Nov-01-07 12:50 PM |
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I never miss a sample at the mall food court |
PeterU |
Nov-01-07 04:47 PM |
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Have they changed their container sizes at your location? |
dotcosm |
Nov-02-07 01:25 AM |
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The chinese place near me switched containers |
PeterU |
Nov-02-07 11:35 AM |
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pretty much any and all |
dembotoz |
Nov-01-07 08:44 AM |
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Ruby Tuesdys, TGI Fridays |
lost-in-nj |
Nov-01-07 08:47 AM |
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California Pizza Kitchen is a great answer |
TommyO |
Nov-01-07 08:53 AM |
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I love California Pizza Kitchen. I get the same thing every time -- |
driver8 |
Nov-01-07 12:51 PM |
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White Castle |
mac56 |
Nov-01-07 08:48 AM |
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I approve |
DemNoir |
Nov-01-07 09:18 AM |
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Krystal nt |
yellowdogintexas |
Nov-01-07 10:28 PM |
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Taco Bell. Culvers. Olive Garden. |
Rabrrrrrr |
Nov-01-07 08:50 AM |
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I hate to admit it, but I love Taco Bell. |
driver8 |
Nov-01-07 12:52 PM |
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They took away the chili cheese burrito |
CreekDog |
Nov-01-07 04:42 PM |
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Actually, thinking about it... |
spinbaby |
Nov-01-07 08:50 AM |
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Subway and occasionally one of the burrito places like Qdoba or Chipotle. |
unpossibles |
Nov-01-07 08:55 AM |
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Cracker Barrel, every Wednesday like clockwork. |
Midlodemocrat |
Nov-01-07 08:56 AM |
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Cracker Barrel gives me claustrophobia |
spinbaby |
Nov-01-07 09:05 AM |
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I LOVE that stuff!!! |
Midlodemocrat |
Nov-01-07 09:10 AM |
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Yeah, stuff that closeted racist would have |
sasquatch |
Nov-02-07 01:05 AM |
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My friend's house reminded me of Cracker Barrel |
PeterU |
Nov-01-07 09:12 AM |
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So if I was a stalker it wouldn't be that hard to track you down |
LynneSin |
Nov-01-07 09:10 AM |
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Nope. I get there by about 11:45 to ensure that I get one, |
Midlodemocrat |
Nov-01-07 09:12 AM |
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I love the sausage biscuits at Cracker Barrel |
PeterU |
Nov-01-07 09:11 AM |
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Ok...I've eaten at Cracker Barrel |
terrya |
Nov-01-07 02:46 PM |
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Tell me more.... |
TK421 |
Nov-01-07 04:50 PM |
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Joani took me to a Cracker Barrel one day. |
billyskank |
Nov-01-07 05:56 PM |
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What did you think of it? I thought the food was good, but the portions sucked ass |
TK421 |
Nov-01-07 07:05 PM |
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Okay, I confess. I love the fried apples at Cracker Barrel. |
mycritters2 |
Nov-02-07 10:56 PM |
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Where you get cornflake breaded fried chicken to go |
sasquatch |
Nov-01-07 08:27 PM |
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Pretty much any of them..... |
SacredCow |
Nov-01-07 09:00 AM |
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subway |
Ava |
Nov-01-07 09:06 AM |
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Secretly? |
PeterU |
Nov-01-07 09:08 AM |
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Chili's makes an outstanding Chambourd 1800 Margarita |
MissMillie |
Nov-01-07 09:15 AM |
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I'm angry at Chili's right now |
PeterU |
Nov-01-07 09:26 AM |
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Pizzeria Unos makes good ribs |
MissMillie |
Nov-01-07 09:29 AM |
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Chilis' Mushroom Jack Fajitas are fanfarkingtastic |
Frank Cannon |
Nov-04-07 10:07 AM |
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Yeah! I get screwed 90% of the time with the little places... |
TreasonousBastard |
Nov-01-07 10:10 AM |
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There are some very good websites to help you find good non-chain restaurants all across the country |
kath |
Nov-03-07 10:42 PM |
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A couple |
ironflange |
Nov-01-07 09:23 AM |
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Sweet Tomatoes |
PeterU |
Nov-01-07 09:28 AM |
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That too |
ironflange |
Nov-01-07 09:57 AM |
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They are like Soup Plantation -- I love me some Soup Plantation! |
driver8 |
Nov-01-07 12:53 PM |
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Oh yeah! |
KitchenWitch |
Nov-01-07 10:37 PM |
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I like Arby's also...but I've recently discovered Ruby Tuesdays |
TK421 |
Nov-01-07 09:24 AM |
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I eat at most Chain Restaurants. . |
Ekirh |
Nov-01-07 09:33 AM |
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Most all of them |
BarenakedLady |
Nov-01-07 09:34 AM |
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My deep & abiding love for Waffle House™ is no secret... |
dicksteele |
Nov-01-07 09:38 AM |
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Yeah, Waffle House... |
PeterU |
Nov-01-07 09:42 AM |
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you should go to Memphis, then, I swear there is a Waffle House at |
yellowdogintexas |
Nov-01-07 10:33 PM |
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Sticky Fingers and Ryans |
China_cat |
Nov-01-07 09:49 AM |
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Applebees now and then (they have some salads I like). |
ocelot |
Nov-01-07 09:55 AM |
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Is no secret... |
TreasonousBastard |
Nov-01-07 09:58 AM |
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Friendly's is a staple for us |
NewJeffCT |
Nov-01-07 09:58 AM |
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Fribbles and clam boats |
mycritters2 |
Nov-01-07 05:53 PM |
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I miss Friendly's... |
regnaD kciN |
Nov-04-07 03:41 AM |
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Taco Bell. McDonald's. TGI Fridays. |
Mad_Dem_X |
Nov-01-07 09:59 AM |
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We love Outback Steakhouse! |
SarahBelle |
Nov-01-07 10:06 AM |
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They gave free lunches to any firefighter or first responder last week |
bob_weaver |
Nov-01-07 12:35 PM |
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The recipe they use for their margaritas is sooo good! |
lildreamer316 |
Nov-01-07 12:47 PM |
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I like their burgers and onion things. |
Bornaginhooligan |
Nov-01-07 12:51 PM |
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I think Texas Roadhouse blows away Outback, and |
bullwinkle428 |
Nov-02-07 11:02 PM |
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Chevy's Fresh Mex |
kwassa |
Nov-01-07 10:19 AM |
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I love Chevy's...they make their own tortillas and their salsa is amazing. |
driver8 |
Nov-01-07 12:55 PM |
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Wendy's, if I'm getting something handed to me thru a window. |
KG |
Nov-01-07 10:38 AM |
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Not that I wouldn't, but I live on the West Side of Manhattan, |
billyoc |
Nov-01-07 12:34 PM |
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Togo's |
bob_weaver |
Nov-01-07 12:36 PM |
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Quizno's and Rock Bottom Brewery |
av8rdave |
Nov-01-07 12:38 PM |
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Small Florida chain called Evos. |
flvegan |
Nov-01-07 12:41 PM |
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What part of Florida? |
PeterU |
Nov-01-07 12:49 PM |
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Tampa area. |
ElizabethDC |
Nov-01-07 12:56 PM |
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Tampa, St. Pete and Sarasota |
flvegan |
Nov-01-07 12:57 PM |
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That's good news! I've been waiting for them to catch on. nt |
ElizabethDC |
Nov-01-07 01:00 PM |
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Love Arby's. Also, one other embarassing addiction... |
lildreamer316 |
Nov-01-07 12:43 PM |
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Dos Coyotes |
LeftyMom |
Nov-01-07 12:48 PM |
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My favorite is Chili's |
Digit |
Nov-01-07 12:51 PM |
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We ate at the Chili's in St. George, Utah last month. We don't usually go to Chili's...but... |
Radio_Lady |
Nov-04-07 01:23 AM |
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I love Fuddruckers. |
Bornaginhooligan |
Nov-01-07 12:51 PM |
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The Fuddruckers near us closed. |
driver8 |
Nov-01-07 12:55 PM |
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The one near us went to hell. |
Bornaginhooligan |
Nov-01-07 12:58 PM |
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There used to be one of those by me that recently closed also |
TK421 |
Nov-01-07 01:12 PM |
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Wow, the one near me (eastern Iowa) recently closed as well! |
bullwinkle428 |
Nov-02-07 10:54 PM |
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those ruddy fuckers! |
app_farmer_rb |
Nov-04-07 10:31 AM |
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Zaba's veggie burrito is so good |
judaspriestess |
Nov-01-07 12:53 PM |
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Wendys and Taco Hell |
LSK |
Nov-01-07 12:59 PM |
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Oh, there are a few... |
krispos42 |
Nov-01-07 01:01 PM |
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Taco Johns! |
PeterU |
Nov-01-07 01:08 PM |
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Upper Midwest, mostly. I'm in Minnesota |
krispos42 |
Nov-01-07 01:15 PM |
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Buritos with tater tots in 'em. |
mycritters2 |
Nov-02-07 10:55 PM |
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Shoooooot... |
redqueen |
Nov-01-07 01:03 PM |
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I also have to mention Cheeseburger in Paradise |
TK421 |
Nov-01-07 01:05 PM |
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Ohh I haven't been there in awhile . . |
Ekirh |
Nov-01-07 07:03 PM |
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Hamburger Hamlet |
kwassa |
Nov-01-07 01:25 PM |
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famous dave's |
pc1971 |
Nov-01-07 02:42 PM |
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The local taco truck vendors. They don't have addresses--they just park their trailers & open up. |
Bucky |
Nov-01-07 02:44 PM |
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Carl's Jr. double western bacon cheeseburgers |
Throd |
Nov-01-07 02:48 PM |
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...me too... |
adsosletter |
Nov-01-07 05:17 PM |
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The Damburger |
XemaSab |
Nov-01-07 02:55 PM |
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Oh, Olive Garden... |
Darth Lenore |
Nov-01-07 03:56 PM |
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LOL & welcome! |
quantessd |
Nov-03-07 01:05 AM |
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Subway, KFC, and Long John Silver's |
Hobarticus |
Nov-01-07 04:52 PM |
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Pei Wei, Wendy's (for Frostys and fries), the occasional McMeal. |
GOPisEvil |
Nov-01-07 05:30 PM |
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Pizza Hut for the wings |
Neo |
Nov-01-07 05:54 PM |
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Nice post, epicurean inquisition |
temeah |
Nov-01-07 06:07 PM |
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No Secrets |
Southpawkicker |
Nov-01-07 06:09 PM |
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Sizzler...love the salad bar and |
Bennyboy |
Nov-01-07 06:18 PM |
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Sizzlers are great... |
regnaD kciN |
Nov-04-07 03:44 AM |
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Taco Bell |
jakefrep |
Nov-01-07 06:20 PM |
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Burger King, Taco Bell, Subway, Olive Garden... |
Fox Mulder |
Nov-01-07 06:22 PM |
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OK, since I have food on my mind (dinner is ready) |
mvd |
Nov-01-07 06:25 PM |
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Bojangles. |
ThePowerofWill |
Nov-01-07 06:26 PM |
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Taco Bell sometimes |
TheCentepedeShoes |
Nov-01-07 06:26 PM |
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PF Changs and Flemings |
Capn Sunshine |
Nov-01-07 06:28 PM |
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PF Changs here as well and sometimes Buca di Beppo. |
chimpsrsmarter |
Nov-01-07 07:08 PM |
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Buca di Beppo has the best eggplant parmesan!! |
mycritters2 |
Nov-02-07 10:46 PM |
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Hmmm, ok |
bicentennial_baby |
Nov-01-07 07:06 PM |
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There's nothing but chain restaurants around here |
alarimer |
Nov-01-07 09:59 PM |
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Fast food: I like Hardee's. |
Labors of Hercules |
Nov-01-07 10:19 PM |
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Arby's. |
deadparrot |
Nov-01-07 10:32 PM |
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Johnny Carino's & On The Border... |
bridgit |
Nov-01-07 10:35 PM |
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Johnny Carino's in Dubai is fabulous |
JCMach1 |
Nov-02-07 11:23 AM |
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Good to hear from you, JC, hope all going well; Carino's Dubai? |
bridgit |
Nov-02-07 10:41 PM |
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What don't we have: Olive Garden, LOL |
JCMach1 |
Nov-03-07 12:12 AM |
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Ha! Good One!! By that list you got pretty much 'all the stuff' but this is too true... |
bridgit |
Nov-03-07 12:20 AM |
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Johnny Rockets in UAE SUCKS... |
JCMach1 |
Nov-04-07 05:35 AM |
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Pei Wei, Rosa's Cafe, Subway, Popeye's (when I am feeling self indulgent) |
yellowdogintexas |
Nov-01-07 10:42 PM |
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Pappa Murphy's Take and Bake pizza |
pokerfan |
Nov-01-07 11:13 PM |
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Papa Murphy's is damn good, but I also like Nick & Willy's take and bake; |
bullwinkle428 |
Nov-02-07 10:50 PM |
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My confession: |
njdemocrat106 |
Nov-01-07 11:16 PM |
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Applebee's, Panera Bread. |
Akoto |
Nov-02-07 12:43 AM |
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Outback when I get a chance. Wish we had one here. Olive Garden for the salads and bread sticks. |
Disorganized |
Nov-02-07 01:00 AM |
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Rally's |
Dewlso |
Nov-02-07 01:21 AM |
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How about Checkers? |
PeterU |
Nov-02-07 11:27 AM |
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Taco John's or Taco Tico, Olive Garden, |
bushwentawol |
Nov-02-07 01:25 AM |
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Taco Tico |
mycritters2 |
Nov-02-07 11:08 PM |
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My family eats at Applebees and Outback |
annonymous |
Nov-02-07 07:17 AM |
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Outback is a HUUUUGE Publican donor... |
regnaD kciN |
Nov-04-07 03:45 AM |
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IHOP |
rbnyc |
Nov-02-07 10:44 AM |
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IHOP was always great |
Ekirh |
Nov-02-07 11:26 AM |
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Was there this weekend. |
PeterU |
Nov-02-07 11:29 AM |
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Yes! Harvest nut grain (or something) pancakes. |
JohnnyLib2 |
Nov-02-07 10:58 PM |
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IHOP just bought Applebee's -- wonder what they'll call the new merger? |
Radio_Lady |
Nov-04-07 01:25 AM |
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PANCHERO'S! I eat there at least once a week! |
bullwinkle428 |
Nov-02-07 10:45 PM |
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Chipotle and Ruby Tuesday's. RT's salad bar is quite excellent. |
grace0418 |
Nov-02-07 10:52 PM |
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Chain Restaurant - - is that anything like Leather Bar? |
Ghost in the Machine |
Nov-03-07 01:16 AM |
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LOL! Ghost in the Machine, that was a good one! |
Radio_Lady |
Nov-04-07 01:27 AM |
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Thank you Radio Lady! |
Ghost in the Machine |
Nov-04-07 02:55 AM |
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Subway, Quizno's, Taco Time's veggie burritos |
quantessd |
Nov-03-07 09:31 PM |
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The Arby's Martha Vineyard salad is the best fast food salad... |
WCGreen |
Nov-04-07 01:15 AM |
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Well it would hardly be secret if |
YankeyMCC |
Nov-04-07 05:57 AM |
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My fave fast food one is Taco Bell. Hubby's is A&W. Once in a while, if we are in a |
QMPMom |
Nov-04-07 06:18 AM |
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What did Olive Garden do to him? |
JVS |
Nov-04-07 12:27 PM |
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Left us sitting there for 45 minutes after taking our order because they |
QMPMom |
Nov-05-07 08:27 AM |
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Believe it or not, just about all of them. And I still have most of my stomach lining left! |
Buns_of_Fire |
Nov-04-07 03:57 PM |
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Taco Bell |
lips |
Nov-04-07 04:03 PM |
#157 |