kilikini wrote:
>
> 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.
> >
>
> (snip)
>
> > 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

I go out to eat more for the experience and service than for any
particular entree. I've only been to Outback a couple of times, and I'd
definitely go back. Now to win the Lotto

Sky, who's knocking on wood anywho <g>