Well Fed On the Town

I had the pleasure of attending a special steak tasting at Outback Steakhouse, celebrating their recent crowning by Zagat as 2009 Best Steak of National Service Restaurant Chains.  Once I began tasting the steaks, it was easy to see why.  Outback takes particular care in choosing the best ingredients and serving them in a way […]

If you are a fan of the Tuscan Garlic dishes at Olive Garden, they are back for a short time this month. Through April 12, Tuscan Garlic Chicken and the new Tuscan Garlic Shrimp are being offered at participating restaurants nationwide.
The dishes feature proteins that are sauteed with roasted garlic, roasted peppers and spinach and […]

Recently, we dined at T.G.I. Friday’s to celebrate my stepdaughter’s good report card.  Deemed her “favorite” restaurant, the place was busy and lively as usual. We dined on Baked Potato Skins and discovered some real bargains in the entrees, like a pasta dish I had that was under $6.
At least T.G.I. Friday’s appears to be […]

Tim Gannon is a passionate man. When he speaks about the food that he’s created for Outback Steakhouse, a restaurant chain that he helped found, he exudes care, precision, dedication … and honesty. It’s not just about getting folks in the door, it’s about wooing them with bold tastes to keep them coming back again […]

The office got donuts the other day and when I spied the box lid, I did a double take.
It’s bad enough that they take liberties in spelling dunking (dunkin‘) and doughnuts (donuts), but now they’re going to spell the word holidays wrong just for the sake of getting their double-D logo in there?  C’mon!

When you drive by a new restaurant, often the outside will tell you what you can expect when you walk inside.  A new restaurant opened nearby recently that looked like a fun, rustic sports bar type of place.  The kind of place where the kids could go and you could order any assortment of reasonably […]

If you’re a NYC commuter, over the next couple weeks, Dunkin’ Donuts is going to be making your morning commute a little brighter by providing free subway rides at four of Manhattan’s busiest subway stations. The giveaway is part of their new ”You Kin Do It!” campaign to encourage everyday workers to keep America running during these tough […]

Dear Desert Moon Cafe,

Oh how I loved you. Your overflowing and flavorful stuffed burritos and satisfying chicken tacos wooed me in. And your crispy tortilla chips with the wonderful selection of salsas sealed the deal. You were my favorite fast indulgence.
But, I am sorry to say that after my dinner from your Danbury Fair Mall […]

No matter what they do, I think it’s safe to say that Burger King will always be #2 to McDonald’s number one spot.  It’s just the way it is.  But luckily for us, that doesn’t stop them for adding new and unusual items to their menu.  Macaroni and cheese for kids?  Done.  Cheesy Tots?  Done.  […]

My son loves the summer tradition of stopping at Rita’s for Italian ices.  They’re only open here in the warm weather months and we go at least once a week for a cooling treat.  A nice perk to our visits is that they give out punch cards, so for every ice we buy, we get […]