Rico Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Gugny said: My only food poisoning experience was at a Ruby Tuesday's in Saratoga Springs, NY. August 29, 1999 ... my then-girlfriend (subsequent ex-wife) and I had a bit to eat before attending the Alanis Morrissette/Tori Amos concert. I had a chicken sandwich and I thought it was a little undercooked, but not "raw," per se. I ate it. Next day was brutal (mostly puking). My own fault. But I never ate at a Ruby Tuesday's again. I only have ever had one case of food poisoning myself. I was a Junior Achievement coordinator, the kids did a great job, and when it was over, we took them out to dinner to celebrate…. they picked a local Chinese restaurant. I ordered shrimp and cashews, because I love them both. I was sick for 4 days (stayed home the 1st 2), and since then I have never eaten Oriental food again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 (edited) Worst for me was diner in CA. Got the oil changed at a Saturn dealer (was early 2000s) and ate an omelet at the diner across the street at about 9 AM. About noon Im shopping and looking up at the shelves and everything starts spinning. Made my way to the Taco Bell next door and ask for water. No help. Tell the counter help that I had eaten nothing there and I might have food poisoning and stagger to the john and ralph. The FD happened to be just behind the plaza and were there in literally a minute. Fireman comes in ,looks at the john, and says "food poisoning". Ask if i wanted to go to the ER, so they transport me. Two weeks earlier, I had sliced a finger cutting a bagel and the doc looks at ny records and asks if I was there for the frequent flyer miles! Stayed 3 hours and didn't have any relatives in CA or neighbor's phone # s, so I had to take a cab home. Next day I had to get the neighbor to drive me to get my car. I do renumber it was the year the Diamondbacks won the World Series as I was watching the game while recuperating in the ER. Edited July 13, 2021 by Wacka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: Wasn’t it Jeremiah’s on Monroe that used to have live music on Thursday nights (early 2000s)? I pulled so much ass out of that place 😁 Monroe and culver yeah lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Gugny said: My only food poisoning experience was at a Ruby Tuesday's in Saratoga Springs, NY. August 29, 1999 ... my then-girlfriend (subsequent ex-wife) and I had a bit to eat before attending the Alanis Morrissette/Tori Amos concert. I had a chicken sandwich and I thought it was a little undercooked, but not "raw," per se. I ate it. Next day was brutal (mostly puking). My own fault. But I never ate at a Ruby Tuesday's again. Funny you mention Ruby Tuesday’s. We were visiting Boston one time and I met with an old friend from WNY for lunch at the Union Oyster House, established 1826. I had a fried clam sandwich which was apparently left over from the grand opening which Samuel Adams attended. The wife picks me up a bit later and my stomach is having issues. Hard to describe, but it felt like putting some food on it might help. We stopped at a random Ruby Tuesday’s because it was there. HUGE mistake! That night her co-worker was going to take us to the nicest restaurant (according to him) in Boston. (He may or may not have been planning to expense this as a client or prospect.) We get there and all I can order is ginger ale. Soon I find myself laying on the floor in the men’s room. The maitre de orders me a cab so I can return to the hotel. The taxi driver discovers my condition and tries got drop me off at A hotel, not MY hotel. I refuse to get out, promise to put the window down and be good. He gets me to MY hotel. I listened to the Duke/UNLV National Championship basketball game from the cool tile floor of the hotel room while intermittently violently blowing every bit of clam sandwich and Ruby Tuesday food in every direction. The extra ammo was a huge mistake. 🤮 Last trip to Boston I made a point of finding that rancid clam joint and facing my fears. (See phobia thread.) I had wine, passed on the clams. Half way there. 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cba fan Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 On 7/12/2021 at 6:00 AM, Brennan Huff said: They sound good, but failed to execute. The worst fries in all of fast food. Major chains only. I have no idea what the fries at Hardee’s taste like Hardees are very good too. But Wendy's new fresh cut w sea salt are the best ever. For major chain fast food ff only. The Chicago area Chicago style hot dog joints FF's are better than any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 44 minutes ago, Augie said: Last trip to Boston I made a point of finding that rancid clam joint and facing my fears. (See phobia thread.) I had wine, passed on the clams. Half way there. 🤷♂️ I thought you were going to say you served the civil lawsuit papers on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThurmanThomasEnglishMuffin Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Worst for me was a Mayonnaise based sandwich at the Hyderabad airport in India. Felt it on the flight to Bengaluru. Threw up for two days after. Stateside is TGI Fridays on City Line Drive in Pennsylvania. I had explosive diarrhea before we left. Nearly ***** my pants in the parking lot. I ran back into the restaurant toward the bathroom taking no prisoners. Staff seemed to think this was normal. Have not eaten there since. Left my underwear in the garbage can. Would not recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Best fries ever for me were Louie’s Hot Dog Curly-Q’s on Sheridan Drive way way back in the day, loved them when I was a kid. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) Best curly fries I had were at a place called Jimmy's drive-in in the 60s. Was located at Wherle and Transit (where Wendy's is). They also had one where Kensington, Wherle and Harlem meet. Might've been because you could match them being shaped. Edited July 14, 2021 by Wacka 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) 22 hours ago, ThurmanThomasEnglishMuffin said: Worst for me was a Mayonnaise based sandwich at the Hyderabad airport in India. Felt it on the flight to Bengaluru. Threw up for two days after. Stateside is TGI Fridays on City Line Drive in Pennsylvania. I had explosive diarrhea before we left. Nearly ***** my pants in the parking lot. I ran back into the restaurant toward the bathroom taking no prisoners. Staff seemed to think this was normal. Have not eaten there since. Left my underwear in the garbage can. Would not recommend. I’m not sure whether I should thank you for the bolded, or mention that I had already pretty much made up my mind on that one. . Edited July 14, 2021 by Augie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 The best actual fast food burger 🍔 and fries 🍟 is in and out burger, Five guys is a notable step above “fast food” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 On 7/13/2021 at 6:55 PM, ThurmanThomasEnglishMuffin said: Worst for me was a Mayonnaise based sandwich at the Hyderabad airport in India. Felt it on the flight to Bengaluru. Threw up for two days after. Mayo based the same way that a hamburger is a beef based sandwich? Or was it just some sandwich smothered in mayo? I'm not even sure why someone would buy the first option... but then again, to me mayo is vile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 11 hours ago, Don Otreply said: The best actual fast food burger 🍔 and fries 🍟 is in and out burger, Five guys is a notable step above “fast food” I’ve never had In and Out and unfortunately I probably never will. I have a buddy whose sister lives in California and whenever he flies out to visit her he said that’s the first thing he does. Five Guys is the ***** though. Everything there is 🔥 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Brennan Huff said: I’ve never had In and Out and unfortunately I probably never will. I have a buddy whose sister lives in California and whenever he flies out to visit her he said that’s the first thing he does. Five Guys is the ***** though. Everything there is 🔥 In & out is quite good, so is five guys, although they are different from each other, a thumbs up to both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 On 7/13/2021 at 2:19 PM, Gugny said: My only food poisoning experience was at a Ruby Tuesday's in Saratoga Springs, NY. August 29, 1999 ... my then-girlfriend (subsequent ex-wife) and I had a bit to eat before attending the Alanis Morrissette/Tori Amos concert. I had a chicken sandwich and I thought it was a little undercooked, but not "raw," per se. I ate it. Next day was brutal (mostly puking). My own fault. But I never ate at a Ruby Tuesday's again. Have you seen Alanis Morissette/Tori Amos in concert since? Did you positively rule out the Alanis Morissette/Tori Amos connection? I wouldn't be so quick to judge the undercooked chicken sandwich @ Ruby Tuesday's. I'd try Ruby Tuesday's again, just to see if you get sick. LoL... 😉😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThurmanThomasEnglishMuffin Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 On 7/14/2021 at 9:07 PM, shrader said: Mayo based the same way that a hamburger is a beef based sandwich? Or was it just some sandwich smothered in mayo? I'm not even sure why someone would buy the first option... but then again, to me mayo is vile. No it was a veggie sandwich with a cole slaw like substance as the bulk. My party did go to a McDonalds in India, it was cool being in a McDonalds without any burger selections. Mostly chicken or veggie offerings. And the McDonalds was slightly swanky compared to what we see in North America. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 On 7/15/2021 at 9:16 AM, Don Otreply said: In & out is quite good, so is five guys, although they are different from each other, a thumbs up to both. When I have gone west, I have made some very out of the way excursions to hit up in and out. Once ate lunch there at an Arizona one at 10:30 am, when it opened, since it was my only chance before heading to sedona. Another time in LA, I walked like 3 miles through a sketchy neighborhood to one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 'In-N-Out Burger' sounds too much like what can potentially happen when eating fast food in a place away from home. 🤔😳 * 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: 'In-N-Out Burger' sounds too much like what can potentially happen when eating fast food in a place away from home. 🤔😳 * 😁 An important factor is the time elapsed between the “in” and the “out” of the burger. Velocity also comes into consideration. Wait, this is about french fries, right? Give me some salt and vinegar, thank you very much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 https://www.theringer.com/2017/8/22/16184984/mcdonalds-fries-malcolm-gladwell-house-of-carbs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 On 7/5/2021 at 11:29 PM, Brennan Huff said: I try not to eat fast food all that often. Tonight I went through the Wendy’s drive thru. Their fries are awful. Their nuggets aren’t half bad though. McDonald is still king for fries and nuggets.. You called it! Wendy’s is changing its fries. https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/26/business/wendys-new-french-fries/index.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Credit the OP for changing the world for the better. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Mid-September is good timing. I have gift cards which expire in October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: You called it! Wendy’s is changing its fries. https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/26/business/wendys-new-french-fries/index.html Cashing in on the recent environmental awareness, they're dropping sea salt as a seasoning, and reclaiming salt from chemical refinery settling ponds. 🤔 EDIT: Try our new soy-lent patties! Edited August 28, 2021 by Ridgewaycynic2013 Menu addition! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Cashing in on the recent environmental awareness, they're dropping sea salt as a seasoning, and reclaiming salt from chemical refinery settling ponds. 🤔 EDIT: Try our new soy-lent patties! I am so glad you are a taste tester, I hate when they test on animals. I do think new recipe might have some side effects from your post though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 On 7/5/2021 at 11:29 PM, Brennan Huff said: I try not to eat fast food all that often. Tonight I went through the Wendy’s drive thru. Their fries are awful. Their nuggets aren’t half bad though. McDonald is still king for fries and nuggets.. wow— did you inspire this? Crispy fries now guaranteed!! https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/wendys-launches-hot-crispy-fry-guarantee-to-take-a-stand-against-soggy-fries-exclusive-120054058.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 20 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: wow— did you inspire this? Crispy fries now guaranteed!! https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/wendys-launches-hot-crispy-fry-guarantee-to-take-a-stand-against-soggy-fries-exclusive-120054058.html You're welcome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 Just went through the drive thru and I can tell you that their fries have drastically improved. Good job Wendy’s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Worst fries, bar none, are at 5 Guys. That brown paper bag, turning translucent with grease, and everything in it, is just disgusting. Any DC people here? Best fries I've ever had (consistently) were at Bistro Du Coin in DuPont Circle. That restaurants is awesome. By far my favorite place to eat in DC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 On 10/28/2021 at 5:56 PM, Nextmanup said: Worst fries, bar none, are at 5 Guys. That brown paper bag, turning translucent with grease, and everything in it, is just disgusting. Any DC people here? Best fries I've ever had (consistently) were at Bistro Du Coin in DuPont Circle. That restaurants is awesome. By far my favorite place to eat in DC. 5 Guys literally has the best fries… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 9 hours ago, Brennan Huff said: 5 Guys literally has the best fries… Their fries are great BUT I went in there the other day: bacon cheeseburger, smallest fries, and smallest drink, only $20 and some change wtf. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Rico said: Their fries are great BUT I went in there the other day: bacon cheeseburger, smallest fries, and smallest drink, only $20 and some change wtf. Awesome! About right: https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/ That's $1.95 in 1955 and about 8 bucks in 1985... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Just had Wendy's for lunch and the fries were 👍. And 👎 on the cost of 5 Guys. geesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Rico said: Their fries are great BUT I went in there the other day: bacon cheeseburger, smallest fries, and smallest drink, only $20 and some change wtf. That's nucking futs. I went to the Titans game and their regular burgers were $16.00. It was equivalent to McDonald's. Burger, fries and drink times 2 for me and my son....$54.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: That's nucking futs. I went to the Titans game and their regular burgers were $16.00. It was equivalent to McDonald's. Burger, fries and drink times 2 for me and my son....$54.00 Okay that's... Cray cray... But food at a game always is. Why they would love to get rid of tailgating and get their meat hooks in on the parking and food $$... Why should the local supermarkets make the $$? Hard in a town like BFLo where being a "Sweater Wearer & Cooler Dragger" is a birthright. Remember bringing food into an amusement park... No Bueno in the modern era... You wanna eat out of a cooler? Take it to the picnic table next to the dumpsters in the parking lot... No way you're dragging that through the park like the old days. Can't say I blame them, the park would be a mess. It ain't like the old days. Just check out the stadium lots in OrchardPark on Monday after a game, you can probably feed a 3rd World country today. /SorryIDigressFromTheOriginalTopic 😉 Go Wendy's fries! Edited November 1, 2021 by ExiledInIllinois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Okay that's... Cray cray... But food at a game always is. Why they would love to get rid of tailgating and get their meat hooks in on the parking and food $$... Why should the local supermarkets make the $$? Hard in a town like BFLo we're being a "Sweater Wearers & Cooler Dragger" is a birthright. Remember bringing food into an amusement park... No Bueno in the modern era... You wanna eat out of a cooler? Take it the picnic table next to the dumpsters in the parking lot... No way you're dragging that through the park like the old days. Can't say I blame them, the park would be a mess. It ain't like the old days. Just check out the stadium lots in OrchardPark on Monday after a game, you can probably feed a 3rd World country today. /SorryIDigressFromTheOriginalTopic 😉 Go Wendy's fries! Ugh....you supporting Wendy's fries ruins your post. Gross. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Just now, Royale with Cheese said: Ugh....you supporting Wendy's fries ruins your post. Gross. NEW Wendy's fries 🍟😋! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 1 minute ago, ExiledInIllinois said: NEW Wendy's fries 🍟😋! They're still gross! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Rico said: Their fries are great BUT I went in there the other day: bacon cheeseburger, smallest fries, and smallest drink, only $20 and some change wtf. I don't consider Five Guys fast food. Don't expect to pay fast food prices. On 10/28/2021 at 2:56 PM, Nextmanup said: Worst fries, bar none, are at 5 Guys. That brown paper bag, turning translucent with grease, and everything in it, is just disgusting. Any DC people here? Best fries I've ever had (consistently) were at Bistro Du Coin in DuPont Circle. That restaurants is awesome. By far my favorite place to eat in DC. You're nuts. Their cajun fries are the best you can get at any joint. Screw your French fries. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirAndrew Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 6 hours ago, Rico said: Their fries are great BUT I went in there the other day: bacon cheeseburger, smallest fries, and smallest drink, only $20 and some change wtf. I remember when diners and cafes served reasonably priced greasy food everywhere you went. We still have the basic fast food places, but the health food craze reduced burger joints greatly. I’ll take a burger place over almost anything, but I also think a simple burger and fries should be relatively inexpensive. It blows my mind what people in the suburbs are willing to spend on a cheap burger you could find at Woolworth’s for dirt cheap in the day. 4 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: They're still gross! I actually thought they’re worse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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