Most overrated food joint - Page 2

east coast producer · Nov 20th 2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Rugen

Dude.

Sorry I had you on fake ignore.

Roy Hobbs · Nov 20th 2009, 09:53 AM

Clever Login Name · Nov 20th 2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Roy Hobbs

Vastly overrated as it only exists in an episode of MASH!

The Dearborn Station is still around though...

...but only as a boutique shopping venue.

Sigh. I wish someone understood me.

Tripe Face · Nov 20th 2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Roy Hobbs

Vastly overrated as it only exists in an episode of MASH!

The Dearborn Station is still around though...

...but only as a boutique shopping venue.

So what happened to Adam's Ribs... did you eat them all.

(Thank you ladies and germs, don't forget to tip your cows!)

Roy Hobbs · Nov 20th 2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Tripe Face

So what happened to Adam's Ribs... did you eat them all.

(Thank you ladies and germs, don't forget to tip your cows!)

No, but here's a holiday dining suggestion for you, Tripe!

TVMattNYC · Nov 20th 2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tripe Face

Hey scarfy, this is NOT pertinent to the topic of this thread.

We are talkin' food JOINTS... Places where the cheapest dinner entree is significantly LOWER THAN $18.00. Where NOTHING contains goat cheese. And where no one with a lisp and $150 loafers greets you at the door and pretends there's no where for you to sit.

Now, if you have any insight into New York City food JOINTS... greasy spoons... 24 hour diners...pizza parlor... please share... otherwise; Buh Bye!

Fine.

Pastis in the Meatpacking District.

ISTHISTHINGON? · Nov 20th 2009, 11:17 AM

Clever Login Name · Nov 20th 2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TVMattNYC

Fine.

Pastis in the Meatpacking District.

Dare I ask where the Fudgepacking District is in Manhattan?

(I'm sorry, I just couldn't resist. I feel like Dyckerson now. Ick.)

TVMattNYC · Nov 20th 2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Clever Login Name

Dare I ask where the Fudgepacking District is in Manhattan?

(I'm sorry, I just couldn't resist. I feel like Dyckerson now. Ick.)

Manhattan's Meatpacking District is just north of the West Village and south of Chelsea.

http://www.inetours.com/New_York/Pages/Meatpacking.html

Clever Login Name · Nov 20th 2009, 11:33 AM

<Sigh.>

Ralphie the buffalo · Nov 20th 2009, 11:33 AM

Being on an expense account really helps take the sting out of bad food and service.

I've had so many medicore meals and they have all come from chains.
The best meals I've had were all at locally owned joints we stumbled upon or had people steer us to.

Tippster · Nov 20th 2009, 11:42 AM

Red Robin Burgers - so crappy, and they're expanding. For a truly great fast food burger chain hit up 5 Guys on the East Coast and In-N-out in Cali.

Wouldn't someone need to recommend Applebees for it to be "overrated?" I had no idea it was even "rated." I avoid all those places (Applebee's, TGI Friday's, Outback, anyplace that has Waitron Uniforms.) There is always a better local option to a chain.

Speaking of which - Morton's has to be the most overrated Steak House chain ever. The Palm is bad enough, but at least they have some good food. Ruth's Chris has better steaks, cooked better, and is ~20% cheaper than Morton's, IMHO.

TVMattNYC · Nov 20th 2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ralphie the buffalo

Being on an expense account really helps take the sting out of bad food and service.

I've had so many medicore meals and they have all come from chains.
The best meals I've had were all at locally owned joints we stumbled upon or had people steer us to.

Why would you take your expense account to a chain??

DoneThatToo · Nov 20th 2009, 11:44 AM

Charles Vergo's Rendezvous in Memphis. Was there last summer and the food was nothing like it was 'back in the day'. Ribs, chicken both dry as a bone.

east coast producer · Nov 20th 2009, 11:44 AM

I like Applebees and Friday's, but not Tuesday.

TVMattNYC · Nov 20th 2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by east coast producer

I like Applebees and Friday's, but not Tuesday's.

I prefer Thursday's.

Spike · Nov 20th 2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Tippster

Red Robin Burgers - so crappy, and they're expanding.

Red Robin is weird. The burgers look really good, not just in the commercials but also when they sit it on the table in front of you. But then you bite into it, and it's just sorta... not good. I've been twice, and both times I was left vaguely dissatisfied and couldn't put my finger on why.

These are not "joints," but I found both The Four Seasons and Tavern on the Green highly overrated. The food was good, but it wasn't worth the price. And it wasn't just the price that put me off; the Inn at Little Washington was more expensive but worth every penny.

I used to be a fan of Ruth's Chris, until I ate at Jamil's in Tulsa. I can't help but compare them now, and I'm always disappointed at Ruth's Chris. Every time we go to Ruth's Chris or Shula's, the conversation always gets around to making a special trip out to Tulsa for a REALLY good steak.

east coast producer · Nov 20th 2009, 11:55 AM

@TVMatt: It's too bad you always refused to enjoy the fare at that most awesome bar & grill on the UES. It's the best place in the world.

Spike · Nov 20th 2009, 11:58 AM

Also, Nathan's hot dogs was a disappointment, EXCEPT for the one at Coney Island. I kept hearing about how good Nathan's was, and I just wasn't impressed at all. Then I was at Coney Island and happened to walk past the Nathan's out there. The food at that one store was completely different from everywhere else and much, much better.

Tippster · Nov 20th 2009, 12:01 PM

Speaking of Jersey Turnpike vittles (like Nathan's) - I think Sbarro pizza might be the worst "food" I have ever had to pay for.

Kace · Nov 20th 2009, 12:20 PM

The McDonald's in Barstow. Sure, because it has a theme to it and stores attached it might seem like more than just a McDonald's...but the food tastes just the same as it does at a regular one.

...Okay, maybe not a great example.

TVMattNYC · Nov 20th 2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by east coast producer

@TVMatt: It's too bad you always refused to enjoy the fare at that most awesome bar & grill on the UES. It's the best place in the world.

Nothing on the UES is "the best place in the world".

Let's get real dude.

FD2BLK · Nov 20th 2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kace

The McDonald's in Barstow. Sure, because it has a theme to it and stores attached it might seem like more than just a McDonald's...but the food tastes just the same as it does at a regular one.

...Okay, maybe not a great example.

Having actually driven through Barstow a couple of times I have to agree.

Kace · Nov 20th 2009, 12:23 PM

Is The World (the former WWF New York) place or whatever it became after McMahon sold it still around in New York City or has it closed up shop?

tater · Nov 20th 2009, 12:23 PM

What nobody is going to mention Fuddruckers???

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Nov 20th 2009, 11:33 AM	#36
Ralphie the buffalo an authentic individual Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: somewhere in the Heartland Posts: 8,032	Being on an expense account really helps take the sting out of bad food and service. I've had so many medicore meals and they have all come from chains. The best meals I've had were all at locally owned joints we stumbled upon or had people steer us to. __________________ Nemesis always comes in through the unwatched door. David P Goldman "Believe nothing, no matter where you read it or who has said it, not even if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense." Guatama the Buddha (more than 2,000 years ago)

Nov 20th 2009, 11:42 AM	#37
Tippster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The President's Doorstep Posts: 1,225	Red Robin Burgers - so crappy, and they're expanding. For a truly great fast food burger chain hit up 5 Guys on the East Coast and In-N-out in Cali. Wouldn't someone need to recommend Applebees for it to be "overrated?" I had no idea it was even "rated." I avoid all those places (Applebee's, TGI Friday's, Outback, anyplace that has Waitron Uniforms.) There is always a better local option to a chain. Speaking of which - Morton's has to be the most overrated Steak House chain ever. The Palm is bad enough, but at least they have some good food. Ruth's Chris has better steaks, cooked better, and is ~20% cheaper than Morton's, IMHO. __________________ http://n-ggers.com/images/n_ggers.jpg

Nov 20th 2009, 11:44 AM	#39
DoneThatToo Open Line Veteran Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Here, There and Everywhere Posts: 1,888	Charles Vergo's Rendezvous in Memphis. Was there last summer and the food was nothing like it was 'back in the day'. Ribs, chicken both dry as a bone.

Nov 20th 2009, 11:44 AM	#40
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Nov 20th 2009, 11:55 AM	#43
east coast producer 30st Most Prolific Poster Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: new york city Posts: 6,737	@TVMatt: It's too bad you always refused to enjoy the fare at that most awesome bar & grill on the UES. It's the best place in the world. __________________ "ECP [offers an] impressive mixture of humor and substance." Another Side, April 23, 2010. "ECP is right!" - Tripe Face, Oct. 15, 2009. "RANDY IS THE ECP OF MODERATORS." - Tripe Face, Nov. 25, 2009. "ECP: awesomeness." ewink, - Dec. 4, 2009.

Nov 20th 2009, 11:58 AM	#44
Spike Open Line Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Location Posts: 13,813	Also, Nathan's hot dogs was a disappointment, EXCEPT for the one at Coney Island. I kept hearing about how good Nathan's was, and I just wasn't impressed at all. Then I was at Coney Island and happened to walk past the Nathan's out there. The food at that one store was completely different from everywhere else and much, much better. __________________ Taylor Swift: ElectroFunk

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Tippster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The President's Doorstep Posts: 1,225	Speaking of Jersey Turnpike vittles (like Nathan's) - I think Sbarro pizza might be the worst "food" I have ever had to pay for. __________________ http://n-ggers.com/images/n_ggers.jpg

Nov 20th 2009, 12:20 PM	#46
Kace Open Line Kace Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Planet Posts: 26,218	The McDonald's in Barstow. Sure, because it has a theme to it and stores attached it might seem like more than just a McDonald's...but the food tastes just the same as it does at a regular one. ...Okay, maybe not a great example. __________________ 9/9/2010 MLB Cincinnati Reds At Colorado Rockies - 3:10 PM NFL Kickoff Minnesota Vikings At New Orleans Saints - 8:30 PM Halcyon 2010 Tennis US Open TBA - TBA TBA - TBA NCHSAA Football East Bladen Eagles At Clinton Dark Horses - 7:30 PM

Nov 20th 2009, 12:23 PM	#49
Kace Open Line Kace Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Planet Posts: 26,218	Is The World (the former WWF New York) place or whatever it became after McMahon sold it still around in New York City or has it closed up shop? __________________ 9/9/2010 MLB Cincinnati Reds At Colorado Rockies - 3:10 PM NFL Kickoff Minnesota Vikings At New Orleans Saints - 8:30 PM Halcyon 2010 Tennis US Open TBA - TBA TBA - TBA NCHSAA Football East Bladen Eagles At Clinton Dark Horses - 7:30 PM

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