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Skyhooks wrote:
> Omelet wrote:
>>
>> In article >, "cybercat" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> This past week I was on vacation, and ate out a lot more than usual.
>>>
>>> One big surprise--a perfect ribeye at Outback Steakhouse. It was an
>>> inch thick, aged to the perfect texture, trimmed so that it was
>>> round, if that makes sense--in other words, none of the fatty stuff
>>> you get when you buy a ribeye at the grocery. (But a good little
>>> border of grill-crispy fat on the edges.) Also, I noticed no garlic
>>> salt flavor but what may have been a fresh garlic rub. The baked
>>> potato was perfect, very hot and velvety, and the broccoli was
>>> steamed to a fresh green color but tender, not half raw. The hot
>>> ceramic plates they served the food on kept it hot--it was a
>>> pleasant surprise to find the potato still hot ten minutes into the
>>> meal. The hot wheat bread with whipped butter was nice, and the
>>> requisite "blooming onion" appetizer was greasy and deep-fried
>>> delicious as always. Service was great, too.
>>>
>>> This was a surprise because the first (and last!) time I had eaten
>>> at Outback before, the food was nothing remarkable. Entrees are the
>>> standard $15-$24, and portions are huge so it is a great value. I
>>> brought home half of everything to eat tonight.

>>
>> Some may not agree, but I have yet to have a bad meal at Outback.
>> It's generally my first choice for Birthdays. :-d
>>
>> I love the Rack of Lamb.
>> --
>> Peace, Om

>
> Same here. The few times I've gone to Outback, I've always liked
> their food. It was cooked to order and very tasty. I felt like I
> got my money's worth and would go more often if I could.
>


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> Sky


I don't know, you guys. I just did a Google on the menu for the location
closest to me. It's nothing I can't make at home for half the cost. How
about some original signature dishes? That's what I look for in a
restaurant; something original and different. Maybe I'm just weird?

kili