On Sun, 17 Feb 2008 11:26:18 -0700, "Dale P" > wrote:

>Bucca De Beppo was right up there among the worst restaurant meals I have
>ever had. Large portions of bad food is what they specialize in.

What makes it bad to you? I hate lightly seasoned food. What is it
that you didn't like?

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> On Sun, 17 Feb 2008 11:26:18 -0700, "Dale P" > wrote:
>
>>Bucca De Beppo was right up there among the worst restaurant meals I have
>>ever had. Large portions of bad food is what they specialize in.
>
> What makes it bad to you? I hate lightly seasoned food. What is it
> that you didn't like?
>
> --
There was just the two of us, and we went for lunch. We were aware
beforehand that the meals were large and are to be shared, family style.
Not a problem. We ordered a salad, and a chicken and pasta dish (penne, I
think). The salad was set in front of us. It was a very large bowl of very
tired and turning brown iceberg lettuce. Not at all what I would call a
good salad. We ate what we could of it, and then they brought the main
dish. My first comment was "where is the piece of chicken?". Well, we did
find it buried in a pile of pasta with very little sauce. There was
literally one small piece of chicken. The rest was bits of chicken (like it
had been in the food processor) in the sauce. I could certainly have
whipped up a better lunch than this for next to nothing in cost. Of course,
they packed the extra food into containers for us to take home. It was
promptly disposed of when we got home.

I did think the decor was fun. Kind of tacky, overdone Italian.

We do not eat out often, and I certainly want something better than that
when we do. Maggiano's Little Italy is a much better chain with decent
entrees that we enjoy sharing. Plus it is a much classier joint!!

DP

Allen Prunty wrote:

> * To: rosie
>
> *> Hi Lou, OG has some ok stuff, but it is not Italian, I did have a
> *> pasta and seafood dish recently, it was fine, spagetti and mussels and
> *> shrimp *in garlic and oil. Not much they can do to that. Salad is
> *> pretty good, and Yeah, I like the hot bread. Oh almost forgot, toss
> *> some hot peppers on the pasta!
>
> Well not "authentic" but they definately are Italian inspired... which is
> "Italian" to most consumers.


Hmmm...so it's kinda like Mendelsohn's 4th Symphony, eh...???

;-p


* We do have a
restaurant that is a national chain
> called Bucca De Beppo (Joe's Basement in Italian) that, to me, is closer to how
> my granny cooks.


The Buca by me (Chicago north side) closed, we used to go there for
birthday dinners. The grub is served family style, plus which some of
the gang is vegan, so it served it's purpose. Not great, but
acceptable. I liked the fried calamari actually, and you could get
out of there with plenty of food and drinks for around $30.00 per
person, which is reasonable (some of the crowd would be so sozzled
anyways that the food part didn't matter). We could all walk to it,
too, I miss it a bit actually, the corny decor was fun. I read last
year that Buca was retrenching, don't know how they are doing now.
This one we went to was always packed, even on a winter week night...


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on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 08:55:03 -0800 (PST), rosie >
wrote:

>On Feb 16, 10:26?am, Lou Decruss > wrote:
>> We've got $80 in gift cards for Olive Garden. ?It's been at least 10
>> years since I've been to one because it sucks. ?To use the cards up
>> we're taking another couple out tonight. ?I'm looking forward to
>> spending time with our friends, but not the food. ?Anyone know what's
>> the most edible thing on the menu? ?Otherwise I'll just order a salad
>> to be social and drink myself silly. <eg>
>>
>> Thanks for and advice,
>>
>> Lou ? ?
>
>Hi Lou, OG has some ok stuff, but it is not Italian, I did have a
>pasta and seafood dish recently, it was fine, spagetti and mussels and
>shrimp in garlic and oil. Not much they can do to that. Salad is
>pretty good, and Yeah, I like the hot bread. Oh almost forgot, toss
>some hot peppers on the pasta!

Thanks rosie. Dinner was edible. Friends were better.

Lou

Lou Decruss wrote:
> We've got $80 in gift cards for Olive Garden. It's been at least 10
> years since I've been to one because it sucks. To use the cards up
> we're taking another couple out tonight. I'm looking forward to
> spending time with our friends, but not the food. Anyone know what's
> the most edible thing on the menu? Otherwise I'll just order a salad
> to be social and drink myself silly. <eg>
>
> Thanks for and advice,
>
> Lou

The soups are very good, IMHO, particularly the Tuscan.
Salads are great, but I don't care for the breadsticks. Pretty bland.
My favorite entree is the Chianti-braised short ribs. The portobella and
porcini rice pilaf served with them is seriously good, and the meat
practically falls apart.

It's a chain, so it's not what Nana cooked at home, but I like it...

Dave

On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:40:24 -0800, Dave Bell
> wrote:

>Lou Decruss wrote:
>> We've got $80 in gift cards for Olive Garden. It's been at least 10
>> years since I've been to one because it sucks. To use the cards up
>> we're taking another couple out tonight. I'm looking forward to
>> spending time with our friends, but not the food. Anyone know what's
>> the most edible thing on the menu? Otherwise I'll just order a salad
>> to be social and drink myself silly. <eg>
>>
>> Thanks for and advice,
>>
>> Lou
>
>The soups are very good, IMHO, particularly the Tuscan.
>Salads are great, but I don't care for the breadsticks. Pretty bland.

I wasn't impressed with the bread either.

Lou

Lou Decruss said...

>
> We've got $80 in gift cards for Olive Garden. It's been at least 10
> years since I've been to one because it sucks. To use the cards up
> we're taking another couple out tonight. I'm looking forward to
> spending time with our friends, but not the food. Anyone know what's
> the most edible thing on the menu? Otherwise I'll just order a salad
> to be social and drink myself silly. <eg>
>
> Thanks for and advice,
>
> Lou


Lou,

Without an opinion, not having ate there, Olive Garden is a branch of a
conglomerate. I think Red Lobster is a "sister" operation. I didn't look it
up.

Are your gift cards good at the other restaurants? You might ring them up
and ask?

Andy

On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:03:16 -0600, Andy <q> wrote:

>Lou Decruss said...


>Lou,
>
>Without an opinion, not having ate there, Olive Garden is a branch of a
>conglomerate. I think Red Lobster is a "sister" operation. I didn't look it
>up.
>
>Are your gift cards good at the other restaurants? You might ring them up
>and ask?

On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:03:16 -0600, Andy <q> wrote:


>Without an opinion, not having ate there, Olive Garden is a branch of a
>conglomerate. I think Red Lobster is a "sister" operation. I didn't look it
>up.
>
>Are your gift cards good at the other restaurants? You might ring them up
>and ask?

You're right. The conclomerate is Darden restaurants, which includes
OG, Red Lobster, Bahama Breeze, Capitol Grill, Lobghorn Steakhouse
and Seasons 2.

A-

BTW: There is a story about Marcella Hazan and her hubby eating
at the OG on someone else's dime. She sampled a number of
dishes, including a pasta with ragu bolognese. When she complained
that the sauce was not bolognese, she was assured that it
certainly was the genuine article. She is reported to have replied:

"Poor Bologna!"

On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:35:38 -0600, arthur alexander
> wrote:

>On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:03:16 -0600, Andy <q> wrote:
>
>
>>Without an opinion, not having ate there, Olive Garden is a branch of a
>>conglomerate. I think Red Lobster is a "sister" operation. I didn't look it
>>up.
>>
>>Are your gift cards good at the other restaurants? You might ring them up
>>and ask?
>
>You're right. The conclomerate is Darden restaurants, which includes
>OG, Red Lobster, Bahama Breeze, Capitol Grill, Lobghorn Steakhouse
>and Seasons 2.
>
>A-
>
>BTW: There is a story about Marcella Hazan and her hubby eating
>at the OG on someone else's dime. She sampled a number of
>dishes, including a pasta with ragu bolognese. When she complained
>that the sauce was not bolognese, she was assured that it
>certainly was the genuine article. She is reported to have replied:
>
>"Poor Bologna!"

Even non-authentic things can taste good. OG lacks on both counts.

Lou

arthur alexander wrote:

>> Are your gift cards good at the other restaurants? You might ring them up
>> and ask?
>
> You're right. The conclomerate is Darden restaurants, which includes
> OG, Red Lobster, Bahama Breeze, Capitol Grill, Lobghorn Steakhouse
> and Seasons 2.
>
> BTW: There is a story about Marcella Hazan and her hubby eating
> at the OG on someone else's dime. She sampled a number of
> dishes, including a pasta with ragu bolognese. When she complained
> that the sauce was not bolognese, she was assured that it
> certainly was the genuine article. She is reported to have replied:
>
> "Poor Bologna!"

I imagine they really don't cook anything other than the pasta there as
much as heat up industrial sized vats of pre-made (elsewhere) sauce, and
then cook the pasta up in advance to reheat en masse. Last time I ate
there it seemed the salad actually had sugar in the dressing? I dunno..?
It is free food (to the OP) so I'm sure he'll find something to serve
him there.
No it isn't great food, nor hardly Italian, but it won't kill him either.
Free is free!

CAPITAL GRILLE is part of the Olive Garden/Red Lobster family?
Shocking.
I was taken there on a business dinner and was quite impressed by the
steak.
I had a Top Sirloin that was prepared with a porcini mushroom rub and
garnished with 8 year old balsamic vinegar. It truly was outstanding.
The steak was about 2 inches thick. Dry Aged. Unbelievably tasty.
We had sides for the table. Mac and cheese with lobster. Heavenly. A
nice, light steamed asparagus with hollandaise on the side. The
lyonnaise potatoes were outstanding. And the key lime pie was the best
I ever had. Only, $80 will only buy you dinner for one at Capital
Grille, with dessert, sides and wine. My sirloin was in the
neighborhood of $40-45. Sides and salad were a la carte.
But it was a dining experience to remember. I was stunned to learn it
was a chain. Doubly stunned that its from the same people who bring us
lousy seafood and fake italian at RL and OG.

On Feb 16, 1:35*pm, arthur alexander >
wrote:
> On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:03:16 -0600, Andy <q> wrote:
> >Without an opinion, not having ate there, Olive Garden is a branch of a
> >conglomerate. I think Red Lobster is a "sister" operation. I didn't look it
> >up.
>
> >Are your gift cards good at the other restaurants? You might ring them up
> >and ask?
>
> You're right. The conclomerate is Darden restaurants, which includes
> OG, Red Lobster, Bahama Breeze, Capitol Grill, Lobghorn Steakhouse
> and Seasons 2.
>
> A-
>
> BTW: There is a story about Marcella Hazan and her hubby eating
> at the OG on someone else's dime. She sampled a number of
> dishes, including a pasta with ragu bolognese. When she complained
> that the sauce was not bolognese, she was assured that it
> certainly was the genuine article. She is reported to have replied:
>
> "Poor Bologna!"

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>,
wrote:

> CAPITAL GRILLE is part of the Olive Garden/Red Lobster family?

Yes, the company is called Darden.


> was a chain. Doubly stunned that its from the same people who bring us
> lousy seafood and fake italian at RL and OG.


It's not like Darden started Capital Grille, they just bought the
company that owns it. It was quite a recent purchase. The announcement
that they were planning on buying it was made six months ago.

Perhaps that fine Darden quality hasn't filtered down to Capital Grille
yet.

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On Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:47:09 -0800, Dan Abel > wrote:

>Perhaps that fine Darden quality hasn't filtered down to Capital Grille
>yet.

I don't keep up on chain acquisitions, but I certainly hope *not*.

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On Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:26:25 -0800 (PST), wrote:

>I had a Top Sirloin that was prepared with a porcini mushroom rub and
>garnished with 8 year old balsamic vinegar. It truly was outstanding.
>The steak was about 2 inches thick. Dry Aged. Unbelievably tasty.

Wow! Thanks... now I have another idea about what to do with the
powdered porcini I bought last December. I don't think balsamic is up
my alley for a steak garnish though.

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On Feb 18, 12:21*am, sf wrote:
> Wow! *Thanks... now I have another idea about what to do with the
> powdered porcini I bought last December. *I don't think balsamic is up
> my alley for a steak garnish though.

I really enjoy people that have been there, done it. Maybe some day
you can enjoy the restaurant. I don't believe that you have at this
point.

On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:03:16 -0600, Andy <q> wrote:

>Lou Decruss said...
>
>>
>> We've got $80 in gift cards for Olive Garden. It's been at least 10
>> years since I've been to one because it sucks. To use the cards up
>> we're taking another couple out tonight. I'm looking forward to
>> spending time with our friends, but not the food. Anyone know what's
>> the most edible thing on the menu? Otherwise I'll just order a salad
>> to be social and drink myself silly. <eg>
>>
>> Thanks for and advice,
>>
>> Lou
>
>
>Lou,
>
>Without an opinion, not having ate there, Olive Garden is a branch of a
>conglomerate. I think Red Lobster is a "sister" operation. I didn't look it
>up.
>
>Are your gift cards good at the other restaurants? You might ring them up
>and ask?

Yes, they're good at Dread Lobster which is 100 times worse. We went
to one a few years ago with this same couple. It was my turn to
spring and they got to chose the place. They love dread lobster. So
we landed at one in an upscale Chicago suburb. Our party was 3 white
people and a Puerterican. The staff and other patrons were 98% black.
The obvious discrimination in the quality of our service was enough to
make me never return.

Lou

Lou Decruss said...

> On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:03:16 -0600, Andy <q> wrote:
>
>>Lou Decruss said...
>>
>>>
>>> We've got $80 in gift cards for Olive Garden. It's been at least 10
>>> years since I've been to one because it sucks. To use the cards up
>>> we're taking another couple out tonight. I'm looking forward to
>>> spending time with our friends, but not the food. Anyone know what's
>>> the most edible thing on the menu? Otherwise I'll just order a salad
>>> to be social and drink myself silly. <eg>
>>>
>>> Thanks for and advice,
>>>
>>> Lou
>>
>>
>>Lou,
>>
>>Without an opinion, not having ate there, Olive Garden is a branch of a
>>conglomerate. I think Red Lobster is a "sister" operation. I didn't look
>>it up.
>>
>>Are your gift cards good at the other restaurants? You might ring them
>>up and ask?
>
> Yes, they're good at Dread Lobster which is 100 times worse. We went
> to one a few years ago with this same couple. It was my turn to
> spring and they got to chose the place. They love dread lobster. So
> we landed at one in an upscale Chicago suburb. Our party was 3 white
> people and a Puerterican. The staff and other patrons were 98% black.
> The obvious discrimination in the quality of our service was enough to
> make me never return.
>
> Lou


We ate at RL exactly once. While it was great decor (high ceilings,
artwork, etc), on one of the nicest stretches of Wilshire Blvd. in L.A., it
was too commercial. I guess it's typical for the brand. I'd call it fast
fish food. We only tried one dish so I could be wrong.

Andy

Lou Decruss wrote:

> On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:03:16 -0600, Andy <q> wrote:
> >Lou Decruss said...
>
> >> We've got $80 in gift cards for Olive Garden. *It's been at least 10
> >> years since I've been to one because it sucks. *To use the cards up
> >> we're taking another couple out tonight. *I'm looking forward to
> >> spending time with our friends, but not the food. *Anyone know what's
> >> the most edible thing on the menu? *Otherwise I'll just order a salad
> >> to be social and drink myself silly. <eg>
>
> >> Thanks for and advice,
>
> >> Lou * *
>
> >Lou,
>
> >Without an opinion, not having ate there, Olive Garden is a branch of a
> >conglomerate. I think Red Lobster is a "sister" operation. I didn't look it
> >up.
>
> >Are your gift cards good at the other restaurants? You might ring them up
> >and ask?
>
> Yes, they're good at Dread Lobster which is 100 times worse. *We went
> to one a few years ago with this same couple. *It was my turn to
> spring and they got to chose the place. *They love dread lobster. *So
> we landed at one in an upscale Chicago suburb. *Our party was 3 white
> people and a Puerterican. *The staff and other patrons were 98% black.
> The obvious discrimination in the quality of our service was enough to
> make me never return. *


Oh gawd, remember that Dread Lobbedsteer was Sheryl Rosen's favorite
place for her annual birthday dinner with the "girlfriends"...

<chuckle>

I think the last time I ate at one was in Bloomington Illannoy c.
1978, and even then I thought it sucked (or maybe I just hated it
because *everything* in Bloomington sucked, lol). And I was a kid from
the prairie sticks who knew *nothing* about seafood...


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On Mon, 18 Feb 2008 04:39:39 -0800 (PST), Gregory Morrow
> wrote:

>Lou Decruss wrote:

>> Yes, they're good at Dread Lobster which is 100 times worse. *We went
>> to one a few years ago with this same couple. *It was my turn to
>> spring and they got to chose the place. *They love dread lobster. *So
>> we landed at one in an upscale Chicago suburb. *Our party was 3 white
>> people and a Puerterican. *The staff and other patrons were 98% black.
>> The obvious discrimination in the quality of our service was enough to
>> make me never return. *
>
>
>Oh gawd, remember that Dread Lobbedsteer was Sheryl Rosen's favorite
>place for her annual birthday dinner with the "girlfriends"...

Although I think she actually could cook, her passion for RL was kind
of weird. It was probably the "lots and lots" of belly filler she
liked.
>
><chuckle>
>
>I think the last time I ate at one was in Bloomington Illannoy c.
>1978, and even then I thought it sucked (or maybe I just hated it
>because *everything* in Bloomington sucked, lol). And I was a kid from
>the prairie sticks who knew *nothing* about seafood...

Bloomington, Peoria and most central Illinois cities are mostly
trashy. Parts of Rockford have become quite nice though. But the bad
areas have just as much crime as Chicago.

Lou

Lou Decruss wrote:

> On Mon, 18 Feb 2008 04:39:39 -0800 (PST), Gregory Morrow
>
> > wrote:
> >Lou Decruss wrote:
> >> Yes, they're good at Dread Lobster which is 100 times worse. *We went
> >> to one a few years ago with this same couple. *It was my turn to
> >> spring and they got to chose the place. *They love dread lobster. *So
> >> we landed at one in an upscale Chicago suburb. *Our party was 3 white
> >> people and a Puerterican. *The staff and other patrons were 98% black..
> >> The obvious discrimination in the quality of our service was enough to
> >> make me never return. *
>
> >Oh gawd, remember that Dread Lobbedsteer was Sheryl Rosen's favorite
> >place for her annual birthday dinner with the "girlfriends"...
>
> Although I think she actually could cook, her passion for RL was kind
> of weird. *It was probably the "lots and lots" of belly filler she
> liked. *
>
>
>
> ><chuckle>
>
> >I think the last time I ate at one was in Bloomington Illannoy c.
> >1978, and even then I thought it sucked (or maybe I just hated it
> >because *everything* in Bloomington sucked, lol). And I was a kid from
> >the prairie sticks who knew *nothing* about seafood...
>
> Bloomington, Peoria and most central Illinois cities are mostly
> trashy. *Parts of Rockford have become quite nice though. *But the bad
> areas have just as much crime as Chicago.


Most all of downstate Illannoy is ghastly. I grew up near the Quad
Cities and that place is *really* trashy...then you've got places like
Danville, Mattoon, etc. They all look like Tobacco Road. I read some
of the local news from back home, and every day it's stupid white
trash crimes, e.g. meth labs, beatings, DUI's, arson, comically inept
murders...even the rural county I hail from has a lot of this stuff -
TONS of inbreds there. They want to build a new county jail to hold
all the miscreants, they just built a new one 20 - odd years ago. If
they were *really* smart they'd hire _Cops_ to come in and film some
shows, get some revenue outta that...

I have to say that Illannoy is one of the more charmless states for
the most part, not even much going for it scenic - wise...


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On Feb 16, 8:26*am, Lou Decruss > wrote:
> We've got $80 in gift cards for Olive Garden. *It's been at least 10
> years since I've been to one because it sucks. *To use the cards up
> we're taking another couple out tonight. *I'm looking forward to
> spending time with our friends, but not the food. *Anyone know what's
> the most edible thing on the menu? *Otherwise I'll just order a salad
> to be social and drink myself silly. <eg>
>
> Thanks for and advice,
>
> Lou * *

We got a gift card for Xmas- I had a shrimp/saffron risotto- I think
it had asparagus in it, also. It was very good! I was quite surprised
as my previous experiences were only so-so. Good luck- what the hey- a
free dinner is always ok!

On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:11:40 -0800 (PST), merryb >
wrote:

>On Feb 16, 8:26*am, Lou Decruss > wrote:
>> We've got $80 in gift cards for Olive Garden. *It's been at least 10
>> years since I've been to one because it sucks. *To use the cards up
>> we're taking another couple out tonight. *I'm looking forward to
>> spending time with our friends, but not the food. *Anyone know what's
>> the most edible thing on the menu? *Otherwise I'll just order a salad
>> to be social and drink myself silly. <eg>
>>
>> Thanks for and advice,
>>
>> Lou * *
>
>We got a gift card for Xmas- I had a shrimp/saffron risotto- I think
>it had asparagus in it, also. It was very good! I was quite surprised
>as my previous experiences were only so-so. Good luck- what the hey- a
>free dinner is always ok!

Thanks merryb. $80 didn't cover it though. <g>

Lou

In article >,
Lou Decruss > wrote:

> On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:11:40 -0800 (PST), merryb >
> wrote:

> >We got a gift card for Xmas- I had a shrimp/saffron risotto- I think
> >it had asparagus in it, also. It was very good! I was quite surprised
> >as my previous experiences were only so-so. Good luck- what the hey- a
> >free dinner is always ok!
>
> Thanks merryb. $80 didn't cover it though. <g>
>
> Lou

Because yer a buncha lushes, Lou! If you'da just hung out in the lobby
instead of at the bar, you'd've been closer! "-)
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On Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:10:00 -0600, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:

>In article >,
> Lou Decruss > wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:11:40 -0800 (PST), merryb >
>> wrote:
>
>> >We got a gift card for Xmas- I had a shrimp/saffron risotto- I think
>> >it had asparagus in it, also. It was very good! I was quite surprised
>> >as my previous experiences were only so-so. Good luck- what the hey- a
>> >free dinner is always ok!
>>
>> Thanks merryb. $80 didn't cover it though. <g>
>>
>> Lou
>
>Because yer a buncha lushes, Lou! If you'da just hung out in the lobby
>instead of at the bar, you'd've been closer! "-)

I know. I should have been a cheapskate and used the cards myself by
sitting at the bar drinking well brand gin all by myself. For 80
bucks I could have got a pretty good buzz going.

<burp>

Lou

On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:58:38 GMT, Lou Decruss > wrote:

>On Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:10:00 -0600, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:
>
>>In article >,
>> Lou Decruss > wrote:
>>
>>> On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:11:40 -0800 (PST), merryb >
>>> wrote:
>>
>>> >We got a gift card for Xmas- I had a shrimp/saffron risotto- I think
>>> >it had asparagus in it, also. It was very good! I was quite surprised
>>> >as my previous experiences were only so-so. Good luck- what the hey- a
>>> >free dinner is always ok!
>>>
>>> Thanks merryb. $80 didn't cover it though. <g>
>>>
>>> Lou
>>
>>Because yer a buncha lushes, Lou! If you'da just hung out in the lobby
>>instead of at the bar, you'd've been closer! "-)
>
>I know. I should have been a cheapskate and used the cards myself by
>sitting at the bar drinking well brand gin all by myself. For 80
>bucks I could have got a pretty good buzz going.
>
><burp>
>
and if you were careful, you could have stretched it into two daze of
drinking!

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On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:58:38 GMT, Lou Decruss > wrote:

>On Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:10:00 -0600, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:
>
>>In article >,
>> Lou Decruss > wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Thanks merryb. $80 didn't cover it though. <g>
>>>
>>> Lou
>>
>>Because yer a buncha lushes, Lou! If you'da just hung out in the lobby
>>instead of at the bar, you'd've been closer! "-)
>
>I know. I should have been a cheapskate and used the cards myself by
>sitting at the bar drinking well brand gin all by myself. For 80
>bucks I could have got a pretty good buzz going.
>
><burp>
>

buzz? for eighty bucks, you shoulda been thrown out for drunkenly
groping the waitress.

your pal,
blake

In article
>,
merryb > wrote:

> On Feb 16, 8:26*am, Lou Decruss > wrote:
> > We've got $80 in gift cards for Olive Garden. *It's been at least 10
> > years since I've been to one because it sucks. *To use the cards up
> > we're taking another couple out tonight. *I'm looking forward to
> > spending time with our friends, but not the food. *Anyone know what's
> > the most edible thing on the menu? *Otherwise I'll just order a salad
> > to be social and drink myself silly. <eg>
> >
> > Thanks for and advice,
> >
> > Lou * *
(snip)
> as my previous experiences were only so-so. Good luck- what the hey- a
> free dinner is always ok!


My sister-in-law always said that a peanut butter sandwich is terrific
if you don't have to make it yourself. I'd add that if you share that
peanut butter sandwich with friends, well, hell, that's a party!!
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://www.jamlady.eboard.com; pics of my pizzas posted
Laissez les bons temps rouler!

On Feb 16, 8:26*am, Lou Decruss > wrote:
> We've got $80 in gift cards for Olive Garden. *It's been at least 10
> years since I've been to one because it sucks. *To use the cards up
> we're taking another couple out tonight. *I'm looking forward to
> spending time with our friends, but not the food. *Anyone know what's
> the most edible thing on the menu? *Otherwise I'll just order a salad
> to be social and drink myself silly. <eg>
>
> Thanks for and advice,
>
> Lou * *


Shoot - I love Olive Garden! Maybe it's better now than it was 10
years ago!

Myrl Jeffcoat

On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:33:22 -0800 (PST), Myrl Jeffcoat
> wrote:

>On Feb 16, 8:26*am, Lou Decruss > wrote:
>> We've got $80 in gift cards for Olive Garden. *It's been at least 10
>> years since I've been to one because it sucks. *To use the cards up
>> we're taking another couple out tonight. *I'm looking forward to
>> spending time with our friends, but not the food. *Anyone know what's
>> the most edible thing on the menu? *Otherwise I'll just order a salad
>> to be social and drink myself silly. <eg>
>>
>> Thanks for and advice,
>>
>> Lou * *
>
>
>Shoot - I love Olive Garden! Maybe it's better now than it was 10
>years ago!

Just more expensive.

Lou

On Feb 16, 11:26*am, Lou Decruss > wrote:
> to be social and drink myself silly. <eg>


Lou...why don't you donate the cards to a homeless shelter and then
contact AA for help with your drinking problem?

"Brawny" > wrote in message
...
On Feb 16, 11:26 am, Lou Decruss > wrote:
> to be social and drink myself silly. <eg>


Lou...why don't you donate the cards to a homeless shelter and then
contact AA for help with your drinking problem?

You really are a pig, aren't you? Exactly how would donating Olive Garden
gift cards to a homeless shelter benefit them? Maybe you think they have a
take a homeless person to lunch day or something. And by the way, not
everyone who ever mentions alcohol or drinking is an alcoholic. Either you
were a member of the women's temperance league in a previous life or you've
got a problem yourself and feel the need to project it onto everyone else.
I don't see you contributing much of anything other than snide commentary.

Jill

On Feb 16, 2:32*pm, "jmcquown" > wrote:
> "Brawny" > wrote in message
> > to be social and drink myself silly. <eg>
>
>
> gift cards to a homeless shelter benefit them? *Maybe you think they have a
> take a homeless person to lunch day or something. *

Jill, sweetie....my response was just as absurd as the original post.
It was like asking what to do with fifty bucks on a Krystal gift
card.

What difference does it make to you?

Regifting is a wonderful thing. Sorry that Lou got "regifted".

I would have graciously said "Thank you" and headed straight to the
Capitol Grille.

On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:12:13 -0800 (PST), Brawny >
wrote:

>On Feb 16, 2:32*pm, "jmcquown" > wrote:
>> "Brawny" > wrote in message
>> > to be social and drink myself silly. <eg>
>>
>>
>> gift cards to a homeless shelter benefit them? *Maybe you think they have a
>> take a homeless person to lunch day or something. *
>
>Jill, sweetie....my response was just as absurd as the original post.

Maybe next time I start a thread I'll tell a stupid joke or talk about
cats or volcanoes. Maybe try to find out which brand of disposable
razors are best?

>It was like asking what to do with fifty bucks on a Krystal gift
>card.

Hardly.

>What difference does it make to you?
>
>Regifting is a wonderful thing. Sorry that Lou got "regifted".

You assume too much.
>
>I would have graciously said "Thank you" and headed straight to the
>Capitol Grille.

Never seen one.

Lou

On Feb 17, 11:48*am, Lou Decruss > wrote:
> On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:12:13 -0800 (PST), Brawny >

>
> >I would have graciously said "Thank you" and headed straight to the
> >Capitol Grille.
>
> Never seen one.

Just because you nave never seen one doesn't mean the rest of the
world hasn't.

Lou...you need to get out more. Capitol Grille along with Morton's,
Flemmings, Ruth Chris's Steak are nationally known, very successful
cloth napkin lunch/dinner restaurants.

"Swertz" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:32:50 -0500, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> You really are a pig, aren't you? Exactly how would donating Olive
>> Garden
>> gift cards to a homeless shelter benefit them? Maybe you think they have
>> a
>> take a homeless person to lunch day or something.
>
> Uh, I would think the homeless people could use them directly.
> Or is there a stipulation that homeless people cannot dine at
> Olive Garden?
>
> Duh.
>

I don't know about where you live but the homeless folks I've encountered
don't exactly have transportation to get to and from restaurants. Depending
on the shelter, there may or may not be facilities for washing their clothes
and bathing. I'd like to think Olive Garden would prefer patrons not be
grimey and not come in wearing clothing that hasn't been washed in a week or
two, wouldn't you?

>
>> And by the way, not
>> everyone who ever mentions alcohol or drinking is an alcoholic.
>
> Step 1 is admitting you have a problem and focuses on overcoming
> your denial.
>

I'm glad you're admitting you have a problem, Steve. I know it's a big step
for you

Jill

> >> And by the way, not
> >> everyone who ever mentions alcohol or drinking is an alcoholic.
>
> > Step 1 is admitting you have a problem and focuses on overcoming
> > your denial.
>
> I'm glad you're admitting you have a problem, Steve. *I know it's a big step
> for you
>
> Jill

Here she goes again, dropping eggs every which-a-way. Get off your
high horse and slap on another
estrogen patch, Missy. (P.S. I just can't wait for the details of
daddy's Dead Spread!!!)

"TerryinDTW" > wrote in message
...
> >> And by the way, not
> >> everyone who ever mentions alcohol or drinking is an alcoholic.
>
> > Step 1 is admitting you have a problem and focuses on overcoming
> > your denial.
>
> I'm glad you're admitting you have a problem, Steve. I know it's a big
> step
> for you
>
> Jill

Here she goes again, dropping eggs every which-a-way. Get off your
high horse and slap on another
estrogen patch, Missy. (P.S. I just can't wait for the details of
daddy's Dead Spread!!!)

I'd much rather hear about YOUR dead spread. **** you and the horse you
rode in on, loser bitch.

"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:39:45 -0500, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> "Swertz" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:32:50 -0500, jmcquown wrote:
>>>
>>>> You really are a pig, aren't you? Exactly how would donating Olive
>>>> Garden
>>>> gift cards to a homeless shelter benefit them? Maybe you think they
>>>> have
>>>> a
>>>> take a homeless person to lunch day or something.
>>>
>>> Uh, I would think the homeless people could use them directly.
>>> Or is there a stipulation that homeless people cannot dine at
>>> Olive Garden?
>>>
>>> Duh.
>>>
>>
>> I don't know about where you live but the homeless folks I've encountered
>> don't exactly have transportation to get to and from restaurants.
>
> Walk. Bus. I don't have a car, but I seem to get around just
> fine.
>

I really don't know why I'm debating this issue with you but here goes. I
don't live inside the Memphis city limits; there is no public
transportation. But even if there were, you're assuming a homeless person
has change (or tokens or a bus pass or whatever). Might as well say "catch
a cab". Oh wait, there aren't cabs hanging around my neck of the woods,
either.

> Some of them probably live behind the dumpsters with all the
> uneaten plates thrown away at OG.
>
So why bother with a gift card? Can't possibly be the ambiance LOL

Jill

On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:39:49 -0800 (PST), Brawny >
wrote:

>On Feb 16, 11:26*am, Lou Decruss > wrote:
>> to be social and drink myself silly. <eg>
>
>
>Lou...why don't you donate the cards to a homeless shelter and then
>contact AA for help with your drinking problem?

Why don't you donate your computer to AA and drive your car into a
brick wall at 100 MPH.

Lou