Fast Food Revelations

[Alexander]

So, I love food. And sometimes I like it fast, unhealthy, and delicious. I'm guilty for weekly fast food trips. I'm kind of interested in trying new stuff so my artery-clogging won't be so monotonous. So share your guilty fast food secrets using the format below.


Favorite Chain: Taco Bell
Favorite Meal: 2 Cheesy Gordita Crunches (Occasional Crunchwrap Supreme)
Ideal Drink: Pepsi (No Coke there)

[Youngbinks]

Favorite Chain: Tough but I have to go with McDonald's
Favorite Meal: #9, 9 piece nugget meal and french fries, large sized
Ideal Drink: Coke, I cannot stand Pepsi products

When I was younger (8-10 years old) I would get 2 20 piece nuggets (yeah, that's 40) a large fry and a large coke. This was before they switched to all-white meat too.

[Alexander]

Favorite Chain: Tough but I have to go with McDonald's
Favorite Meal: #9, 9 piece nugget meal and french fries, large sized
Ideal Drink: Coke, I cannot stand Pepsi products

When I was younger (8-10 years old) I would get 2 20 piece nuggets (yeah, that's 40) a large fry and a large coke. This was before they switched to all-white meat too.

Dude Binks what a haas. I love McDonalds too. But 40 McNuggets, I can't imagine...

Actually now I can, and it sounds really good.

[Hayesimus]

Favorite Chain... hmmm. Hardees.
Favorite Meal. Roast Beef with curly fries
Ideal Drink? Whatever Cola they have.

I could eat that every day for the rest of my life! lol

[Buffy]

Fast food is habit forming for sure!
Favorite Chain... Tie between Arby's or Wendy's
Favorite Meal. Roast beef sandwich or southwest taco salad
Ideal Drink? Usually bottled water...if I want to do it right, I'll have a diet Pepsi. :wink: Yea, I'm one of those...

[bry279]

Favorite Chain...Burger King
Meal....Double Cheeseburger with Onion Rings
Ideal Drink...Diet Cola (yup I'm one of those too)

to be honest its been @ 6 mo since I had fast food :smile:

[x999x]

Favorite Chain: Daphne's Greek Cafe
Meal: Kabob Combo, Shrimp & Steak
Drink: Mineral water (pepsi if no mineral water bottles available)

BTW- Can someone please explain the reasoning behind eating food with a high calorie count and washing it down with a DIET drink? I mean go for the gusto if you're already over the recommended values, k'know what I mean?

http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2842&stc=1&d=1208220349

I have to admit its not as delicious as REAL Greek food, its more americanized, but it rocks!

[themanofthedark]

favourite chain - McDonald's.
favourite meal - hmm... #2 (Quarter Pounder with Cheese, Large Fries)
Ideal Drink - Sprite. Cant stand coke or pepsi.

[Lincoln]

Favorite Chain: I hate fast food.
Favorite Meal: I hate fast food.
Ideal Drink: Water.

I am most certainly a food person. I cook. I bake. But not greasy, fatty food. Real food. Greek food, Italian food, etc. I can't stand fast food joints.

- John

[Eragon]

So, I love food. And sometimes I like it fast, unhealthy, and delicious. I'm guilty for weekly fast food trips. I'm kind of interested in trying new stuff so my artery-clogging won't be so monotonous. So share your guilty fast food secrets using the format below.



Favorite Chain: Taco Bell
Favorite Meal: 2 Cheesy Gordita Crunches (Occasional Crunchwrap Supreme)
Ideal Drink: Pepsi (No Coke there)

Favorite Chain: Dairy Queen
Favorite Meal: Blizzard
Ideal Drink: Chocolate Milk Shake

[patrickj]

Favorite Chain: KFC
Favorite Meal: 3-piece meal
Ideal Drink: Sprite

[kokogirl]

Favorite Chain: Dairy Queen
Favorite Meal: Blizzard
Ideal Drink: Chocolate Milk Shake

I also love the ice cream. I will post my birthday cake in a new thread.

I avoid fast food. When I have to eat it I chose a salad or Subway. If it had to be a hamburger, I prefer it at a restaurant like Chilli's. They have really good fries at Chilli's

If I must chose:
Chain: Wendy's
Meal: Double Cheeseburger
Drink: Diet Coke
and top it off with a Frosty Desert

[Eragon]

I also love the ice cream. I will post my birthday cake in a new thread.

I avoid fast food. When I have to eat it I chose a salad or Subway. If it had to be a hamburger, I prefer it at a restaurant like Chilli's. They have really good fries at Chilli's

If I must chose:
Chain: Wendy's
Meal: Double Cheeseburger
Drink: Diet Coke
and top it off with a Frosty Desert

Having 3 daughters is a recipe for never agreeing on anything. I like Chinese, my numbers 2 and 3 like it as well. My number 1 doesn't. If we get Chinese, we have to stop and get a Subway sub.

McDonalds, by some miracle of fate, comes in handy since all 3 can agree, even though it kills me afterwards. My number 1 and myself usually polish off what's in front of us. Number 2 goes only after the fries (and that, only when she has enough ketchup). Number 3 is only interested in the toy. Harry likes number 3. :smile:

[kokogirl]

Having 3 daughters is a recipe for never agreeing on anything. I like Chinese, my numbers 2 and 3 like it as well. My number 1 doesn't. If we get Chinese, we have to stop and get a Subway sub.

McDonalds, by some miracle of fate, comes in handy since all 3 can agree, even though it kills me afterwards. My number 1 and myself usually polish off what's in front of us. Number 2 goes only after the fries (and that, only when she has enough ketchup). Number 3 is only interested in the toy. Harry likes number 3. :smile:

That is sooo funny. My daughter #1 will not eat Chinese, either. We have to get her a Subway sub also! #2 will not eat any processed meat and will not eat Subway.

They like Mcdonald's, of course. I let Grandma take them.

Side note: I worked hard to lose some weight and I work hard to keep it off. If I am going to eat a lot of fat, it is going to be desert. Ice cream, cake, pudding, pie. I love it all. I had a big old piece of ice cram cake tonight.

[ColsTiger]

Atlanta?? Gotta be The Varsity!

Have your money in your hand and your order on your mind, so we can get you to the kickoff on time!

Two dogs, order of onion rings, and a Big Orange.

[kokogirl]

Atlanta?? Gotta be The Varsity!

Have your money in your hand and your order on your mind, so we can get you to the kickoff on time!

Two dogs, order of onion rings, and a Big Orange.

Ohhh. I forgot about The Varsity. That is good stuff. My parents live in Atlanta, but I have not got me a dog in quite a while!

[coasts]

i'm with John. i hate fast food. i'll make one exception, but i'm not sure if it counts:

Favorite Chain: Chipotle
Favorite Meal: Carnitas burrito with black beans, cheese, lettuce, rice, hot sauce and sour cream.
Favorite Drink: They serve BEER, so BEER! duh. otherwise water.

Alexander, have you read Fast Food Nation? gwalck

[Youngbinks]

Atlanta?? Gotta be The Varsity!

Have your money in your hand and your order on your mind, so we can get you to the kickoff on time!

Two dogs, order of onion rings, and a Big Orange.

"What'll ya have? What'll ya have? What'll ya have?"

I went to Varsity when I was in Atlanta a few weeks ago after seeing Mark Summers feature it on Unwrapped. It was delicious! I didn't realize the chili dog came with mustard (bleh!) so I had to order a new one. Delicious!

[Eragon]

"What'll ya have? What'll ya have? What'll ya have?"

I went to Varsity when I was in Atlanta a few weeks ago after seeing Mark Summers feature it on Unwrapped. It was delicious! I didn't realize the chili dog came with mustard (bleh!) so I had to order a new one. Delicious!

Did you say, "Unwrapped"? The next question is logically, what about Alton Brown?

[ColsTiger]

"What'll ya have? What'll ya have? What'll ya have?"

I went to Varsity when I was in Atlanta a few weeks ago after seeing Mark Summers feature it on Unwrapped. It was delicious! I didn't realize the chili dog came with mustard (bleh!) so I had to order a new one. Delicious!

Well DUH! Don't tell me you put ketchup on a good hot dog.:foot:

[kokogirl]

i'm with John. i hate fast food. i'll make one exception, but i'm not sure if it counts:

Favorite Chain: Chipotle
Favorite Meal: Carnitas burrito with black beans, cheese, lettuce, rice, hot sauce and sour cream.
Favorite Drink: They serve BEER, so BEER! duh. otherwise water.

Alexander, have you read Fast Food Nation? gwalck

If Chipolte counts as fast food, then I am changing my vote. Chipolte is awesome. I get a fajita burrito with steak. It is soooo good. Of course, I get diet coke. Even my kids will eat Chipolte!

Thank goodness the closest one is 35 minutes away.

[Youngbinks]

Did you say, "Unwrapped"? The next question is logically, what about Alton Brown?

I love watching Alton Brown. I'm actually pretty obsessed with Food Network. I watched it for like 9 straight hours yesterday after the Masters was finished. I LOOOOVE Giada Delaurentis. I also watch Barefoot Contessa, Food Network Challenge, Ace of Cakes, Iron Chef and Guy's Big Bite. I may have missed a few shows.

[Youngbinks]

Well DUH! Don't tell me you put ketchup on a good hot dog.:foot:

Of course! Gah! Mustard is VILE I tell you! You know who has surprisingly good hot dogs is Target. You can get a hot dog and Coke for $2. Pretty sweet deal.

[Eragon]

I love watching Alton Brown. I'm actually pretty obsessed with Food Network. I watched it for like 9 straight hours yesterday after the Masters was finished. I LOOOOVE Giada Delaurentis. I also watch Barefoot Contessa, Food Network Challenge, Ace of Cakes, Iron Chef and Guy's Big Bite. I may have missed a few shows.

You forgot one - Rachel Ray. How can you forget her?

[Alexander]

If Chipolte counts as fast food, then I am changing my vote. Chipolte is awesome. I get a fajita burrito with steak. It is soooo good. Of course, I get diet coke. Even my kids will eat Chipolte!

Thank goodness the closest one is 35 minutes away.

The turn off with Chipotle for me is the price for the food. It's about 9 dollars (with drink) for a burrito that cost them all of 49 cents to make (meat, beans, tomatoes). But I agree, it's delicious.

[kokogirl]

I love watching Alton Brown. I'm actually pretty obsessed with Food Network. I watched it for like 9 straight hours yesterday after the Masters was finished. I LOOOOVE Giada Delaurentis. I also watch Barefoot Contessa, Food Network Challenge, Ace of Cakes, Iron Chef and Guy's Big Bite. I may have missed a few shows.

My kids are 7 and 9 and they will get up on Sat am watch the Food Network. The also love Giada Delaurentis. I really enjoy Alton Brown's show also. I like how he tells you about the chemistry behind the food.

[Alexander]

Favorite Chain: I hate fast food.
Favorite Meal: I hate fast food.
Ideal Drink: Water.

I am most certainly a food person. I cook. I bake. But not greasy, fatty food. Real food. Greek food, Italian food, etc. I can't stand fast food joints.

- John

Well you're no fun.

[coasts]

http://www.onthemedia.org/yore/transcripts/transcripts_100705_porn.html

hey, all you Food Networks kids, check out this link. dont worry that it says "p0rn" in the link. it's safe, even at work.

[Youngbinks]

My kids are 7 and 9 and they will get up on Sat am watch the Food Network. The also love Giada Delaurentis. I really enjoy Alton Brown's show also. I like how he tells you about the chemistry behind the food.

I love how Alton explains how the food works. Watching Iron Chef America last night he was talking about how garlic works when it breaks down and creates Sulfur. It's always fun to learn while watching something you enjoy.

And sorry about forgetting Rachel, she's awesome too. I don't mind Emeril but only in smaller doses.

[ColsTiger]

Of course! Gah! Mustard is VILE I tell you! You know who has surprisingly good hot dogs is Target. You can get a hot dog and Coke for $2. Pretty sweet deal.

Target?? No wonder you like ketchup!:wink:

[Eragon]

Of course! Gah! Mustard is VILE I tell you! You know who has surprisingly good hot dogs is Target. You can get a hot dog and Coke for $2. Pretty sweet deal.

Another good place is Sam's club. Big hot dog. Too big for my number 3, though. Fell out of the bun and onto the floor.

[Youngbinks]

Another good place is Sam's club. Big hot dog. Too big for my number 3, though. Fell out of the bun and onto the floor.

You're absolutely right. Their pizza is dang good as well and everything is dirt cheap. I usually get a piece of pizza and soda combo (like $2.49) and a hot dog on the side. Needless to say I'm stuffed afterwards.

[ColsTiger]

You're absolutely right. Their pizza is dang good as well and everything is dirt cheap. I usually get a piece of pizza and soda combo (like $2.49) and a hot dog on the side. Needless to say I'm stuffed afterwards.

For pizza, it's hard to beat The Mellow Mushroom.:smile:

[reas0n]

Favorite Chain: Taco Bell
Favorite Meal: #3 w/ soft shells, a meximelt and a caramel apple empanada
Ideal Drink: Wild Cherry Pepsi NO ICE!

im actually headed there right now!

[Alexander]

For pizza, it's hard to beat The Mellow Mushroom.:smile:

There's a couple near me, never had it. :gasp:

[coasts]

i ate there once...is it outside of Duluth?

[Jhors2]

Favorite Chain: Taco Bell
Favorite Meal: 3 Chicken Quesadillas and 2 steak grilled stuffed burritos (I really really miss the grilled stuffeds that they had with the red chips from the border bowls in em, so amazing)
Ideal Drink: Mountain Dew Baja Blast

I ate Taco Bell 46 days in a row then took a break for 4 months...yes...I'm serious

[Indy]

I've been on a Chick-Fil-A kick lately so....

Chain: Chick-Fil-A
Food: 12 peice nuggets (1 barbecue 1 sweet and sour 1 honey mustard 1 buffalo sauce), large waffle fries, slaw
Drink: Large Sweet Tea

:laugh2:

[Alexander]

I've been on a Chick-Fil-A kick lately so....

Chain: Chick-Fil-A
Food: 12 peice nuggets (1 barbecue 1 sweet and sour 1 honey mustard 1 buffalo sauce), large waffle fries, slaw
Drink: Large Sweet Tea

:laugh2:

The Chickfila in Auburn says "It's a wonderful day at Chickfila!" or your meal is free :laugh2:

[Hayesimus]

Favorite Chain: Dairy Queen
Favorite Meal: Blizzard
Ideal Drink: Chocolate Milk Shake

no one makes a better blizzard or shake than I. And don't get me started on my ice cream cones!!! I was the only one who never dropped one in the cone dip. LOL

[Youngbinks]

For pizza, it's hard to beat The Mellow Mushroom.:smile:

Weird, I didn't realize that The Mellow Mushroom was a chain. I've actually never been to the one in Gainesville. Or Tampa...

[acosmichippo]

http://kthread.com/june_16/in-n-out-sign.jpg

[iamtko]

http://kthread.com/june_16/in-n-out-sign.jpg
i was SO going to say this but since i cannot frequent it anymore, i'll have to give it up as my favorite ; ;

i could eat this almost every day
Chain: Chick-Fil-A
Food: Number 1 with cheese and no pickles (cheese on it is AMAZING)
Drink: coke
this is all value-sized of course

it used to be Chipotle but they've been skimping AND it costs more and the last few times have been so grilled that it tastes burnt. they're definitely losing me

and dude this is a great topic. you can ask binks that i had an idea about a thread similar to this but it became too complex so i just quit lol.

[acosmichippo]

hehe. according to googlemaps, the closest one to my house is 1432.79 miles away.

still my favorite fast food, though.

[Youngbinks]

i was SO going to say this but since i cannot frequent it anymore, i'll have to give it up as my favorite ; ;
and dude this is a great topic. you can ask binks that i had an idea about a thread similar to this but it became too complex so i just quit lol.

Dang, I do remember talking about the amazingness that is fast food. I've since tried cheese on my Chick-Fil-A sandwiches and it IS amazing.

The closest In-N-Out to me is 2,162 miles away but when I went to Vegas in December I was pleasantly surprised to find an In-N-Out right near our hotel. It was absolutely amazing.

[Hayesimus]

I also like to run by taco bell and order a couple containers of cheese dip to dunk my hardees curly fries in. Its terrific!

[patrickj]

i was SO going to say this but since i cannot frequent it anymore, i'll have to give it up as my favorite ; ;

i could eat this almost every day
Chain: Chick-Fil-A
Food: Number 1 with cheese and no pickles (cheese on it is AMAZING)
Drink: coke
this is all value-sized of course

it used to be Chipotle but they've been skimping AND it costs more and the last few times have been so grilled that it tastes burnt. they're definitely losing me

and dude this is a great topic. you can ask binks that i had an idea about a thread similar to this but it became too complex so i just quit lol.

Chick-Fil-A is very good stuff - I debated about picking them too. Never tried the 'with cheese' option - that will need to be done now ...

[acosmichippo]

I also like to run by taco bell and order a couple containers of cheese dip to dunk my hardees curly fries in. Its terrific!

ahhh... sinful synthetic synergy.

[acosmichippo]

Lion's Choice is my main go-to place around here. many of you may not know about it, because i think it's mainly in the midwest. Think of it as Arby's (roast beef sandwiches and fries), only the quality of ingredients is more along the lines of Chick-Fil-a.

[Hayesimus]

acosmichippo!! You changed your avatar!?!? Its scary, like poltergeistish...

[dcom]

Atlanta?? Gotta be The Varsity!

Have your money in your hand and your order on your mind, so we can get you to the kickoff on time!

Two dogs, order of onion rings, and a Big Orange.

I went to Ga Tech, right across the highway from the V...used to live on the stuff, now it'll probably kill me but mmmmm... My father went to Tech in the 50s and introduced me to it back in the 60s when we went to football games.

BTW, it's a FO (Frosted Orange) :)

But, to get back on topic:

Chain: Krystal
Food: 2 Krystals, 2 double-meat, double-cheese, all-the-way Krystals (add ketchup), must be fresh, can't be sittin' under the heat lamp for 20 minutes, and fries
Drink: Coke

[Hayesimus]

we don't have a krystals anymore... <:(

[dcom]

we don't have a krystals anymore... <:(

You must live in a sad, sad place. Write the company, they might bring them back.

[iamtko]

Chick-Fil-A is very good stuff - I debated about picking them too. Never tried the 'with cheese' option - that will need to be done now ...

it's GODLY. i told binks about it and it looks like i got him hooked:laugh2:

and one thing that's amazing about chickfila is the service. the line go all the way around the building and i'll still be eating in 7minutes. also, waffle fries > all. :2cool:

and about Krystal burger, i know of only one location by me but i've never eaten there :gasp: i mean it's really not that close at all being 14miles away from my house but you know what? it sounds like today's the day!

[macgirl]

hehe. according to googlemaps, the closest one to my house is 1432.79 miles away.

still my favorite fast food, though.

me too! in-and-out is definitely one of the things i miss about california. wish they'd make their way out to massachusetts.

favorite meal: cheeseburger with light onion, fries (2 orders if i'm super hungry - don't tell anyone!), and fresh-squeezed lemonade.

my alternate favorite is mcdonalds: quarter pounder with cheese, fries, and a coke.

[Hayesimus]

You must live in a sad, sad place. Write the company, they might bring them back.


it really, REALLY is. lol. And seriously? They would bring it back if someone was just like. Meh, i miss you guys... ? lol

[iamtko]

(2 orders if i'm super hungry - don't tell anyone!)

i eat 2-5 every visit, you're ok :P

[Hayesimus]

i eat 2-5 every visit, you're ok :P


yeah, usually when i venture into my local Hardees, I get TWO roast beefs and at least on LARGE curly fry. :P They is just so yummy for my tummy...

[chris]

Fast food is one of my vices. Whenever I get stressed, I hit the drive-through.

Favorite Chain: McDonald's
Favorite Meal: BigMac Value Meal
Ideal Drink: Sprite

For a chain, McD's always delivers.

When it comes to burgers, it's All American (http://allamericanhamburger.us/) for me... not a chain, but simply the best fast food. Fatburger's pretty good, but the Long Island version doesn't hold a candle to the Cali/Las Vegas Fatburger. I wish we'd get In & Out Burger. I had it over 10 years ago and remember it fondly.:tounge:

[iamtko]

I had it over 10 years ago and remember it fondly.:tounge:

it's just THAT good

[Hayesimus]

I have been told that the hamburgers at our local Dairy Queen(which i used to work at) are the best in town. Now I won't say that I know from personally experience. This is totally unbiased as I don't eat hamburgers. :P But also I would point out that our DQ is independently owned and as a result the food is indigenous to ours alone. Only the ice cream is the DQ norm.

[iamtko]

I have been told that the hamburgers at our local Dairy Queen(which i used to work at) are the best in town. Now I won't say that I know from personally experience. This is totally unbiased as I don't eat hamburgers. :P But also I would point out that our DQ is independently owned and as a result the food is indigenous to ours alone. Only the ice cream is the DQ norm.

most DQ's are independently owned

and i only go to DQ for the steak-fingers and gravy... wow

[Hayesimus]

But what I'm saying is that only the ice cream is really DQ. The food is thought up by the owner at mine. As in, no steak-fingers. But i bet you've never had a Jim-Dandy!? lol

[Hayesimus]

BTW, a Jim Dandy is a hot, ham and swiss cheese sandwich with mayo, lett, and tom. Served on a hoagie bun. :P I can tell you how EVERYTHING is made lol. That's why i was so good at drive thru :D.

[Youngbinks]

For all of you Mickey D lovers out there, today, Tax Day, if you buy a regular Big Mac at menu price, you get the 2nd for $0.01! I know where I'm going for lunch. (At participating locations only)

Also, for the Chipotle fans out there, here is a site dedicated to the those fantastic burritos. They have news events such as the days that there will be free giveaways and coupons. http://www.chipotlefan.com/index.php

[Hayesimus]

is it just on the big mac?!?! What about like... a fish sandwich?! lol

[Youngbinks]

I think it ONLY the Big Mac but the Fish Sandwich is cheaper (I think?) so I don't see why they would be opposed to giving it to you.

[Hayesimus]

hmmmm it is worth a try. i may do that later. is it only today?

[Youngbinks]

Yeah only today, April 15th, because it's Tax Day. They try and give people a break, or so they say.

[acosmichippo]

yes! hydrogenated oils are just what I need to get me through tax season.

[macgirl]

i eat 2-5 every visit, you're ok :P

phew! i'm not the only one! my husband is very disciplined about what he eats and never really indulges in bad stuff - not like i do, anyway. i love in-n-out fries, even better than mcdonald's, which were my favorites previously!

[iamtko]

phew! i'm not the only one! my husband is very disciplined about what he eats and never really indulges in bad stuff - not like i do, anyway. i love in-n-out fries, even better than mcdonald's, which were my favorites previously!

oh no, i can put away quite a few.

anyway, i went to Krystal burger and that was awful.

:foot:

[x999x]

I prefer to eat fresh deli food or good Greek, but if there was one guilty pleasure I'd like to satisfy, is trying out White Castle. They don't have any here unfortunately.

You are what you eat :)

[ColsTiger]

I prefer to eat fresh deli food or good Greek, but if there was one guilty pleasure I'd like to satisfy, is trying out White Castle. They don't have any here unfortunately.

You are what you eat :)

White Castle is similar to Krystal. Same little square hamburgers cooked with onions on top.

[Youngbinks]

I prefer to eat fresh deli food or good Greek, but if there was one guilty pleasure I'd like to satisfy, is trying out White Castle. They don't have any here unfortunately.

You are what you eat :)

Mmm...Greek food. I love Greek food. This is a gyro I had most recently. One of the best ever. The best thing is that it can be simple but so appetizing.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p91/youngbinks/iPhone%20Pictures/iPhone150.jpg

[Lincoln]

Mmm...Greek food. I love Greek food. This is a gyro I had most recently. One of the best ever. The best thing is that it can be simple but so appetizing.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p91/youngbinks/iPhone%20Pictures/iPhone150.jpg

I love gyros.

- John

[iamtko]

gyros are amazing with cucumber sauce

there is this place in houston called Droubie's and they have amazing gyros

[Alexander]

I've never heard of gyros...Hmm

[acosmichippo]

make sure you pronounce it properly (like gear - row) if you order one sometime.

[Alexander]

make sure you pronounce it properly (like gear - row) if you order one sometime.

Thanks, it has been noted.

[Buffy]

Ha! Hippo, are you playing a joke on him? Alexander, pronounce it "Yee-row" :wink: I'm sure the people behind the counter have heard it all, though.

[acosmichippo]

aw, ya ruined it.

don't worry, i wasn't actually gonna let him go do it.

[Eragon]

Ha! Hippo, are you playing a joke on him? Alexander, pronounce it "Yee-row" :wink: I'm sure the people behind the counter have heard it all, though.

Too funny. I have a smart-butte running contest with my wife on this very subject. Even had the nerve to look it up on Wikipedia. Even though the truth stares down at me like a deer in the headlights, I still give her a hard time (at my stupid expense of course.)

After all, I never heard of a yeero-scope.:)

[Alexander]

Haha well chances are since I haven't heard of it by now, I will not be eating one in the relatively near future.

I can't even think of where I'd go.

[x999x]

Mmm...Greek food. I love Greek food. This is a gyro I had most recently. One of the best ever. The best thing is that it can be simple but so appetizing.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p91/youngbinks/iPhone%20Pictures/iPhone150.jpg

Looks delicious!

Last time I was in Greece, one of the cafes in Marathonas put the fries into the Gyro itself, rather than offer them as a side as pictured above.

I've since taken a liking to it that way, its quite good actually :)

Plus its all even in the end is it not? lol

[acosmichippo]

Haha well chances are since I haven't heard of it by now, I will not be eating one in the relatively near future.

I can't even think of where I'd go.

greece, of course.

[coasts]

Alexander, do you have Miami Subs by you? they serve gyros.

[Alexander]

Alexander, do you have Miami Subs by you? they serve gyros.

Never heard of Miami Subs. :(

And acosmichippo (http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum/members/acosmichippo.html), I'd love to go to Greece - but I don't have the money.

[Youngbinks]

Looks delicious!

Last time I was in Greece, one of the cafes in Marathonas put the fries into the Gyro itself, rather than offer them as a side as pictured above.

I've since taken a liking to it that way, its quite good actually :)

Plus its all even in the end is it not? lol

Oh they definitely put fries in the gyro as well and it was really good. This pic was taken in Piraeus, the little Port center in Athens. The total cost for the meal, between 3 people, each getting 2 gyros, a soda, fries and 1 kabob was 8 Euro. Amazingly good deal.

[coasts]

binks, im starting to think you are Steve Jobs son.

[x999x]

Oh they definitely put fries in the gyro as well and it was really good. This pic was taken in Piraeus, the little Port center in Athens. The total cost for the meal, between 3 people, each getting 2 gyros, a soda, fries and 1 kabob was 8 Euro. Amazingly good deal.

Very good deal. How'd you like Athens? Its really weird, I mean 90% of the country lives there and it shows! We headed out to Rafina and looking back at Athens was like layers of buildings on top of buildings and so on. I can't tell you how many times I got lost just trying to drive to the Acropolis. Ended up ditching the car for the rest of our stay and just taking the subway, lol! I don't recommend it if you have a sensitive nose, omfg someone open a window, no wait don't! (Deodorant is apparently optional there)

[Youngbinks]

binks, im starting to think you are Steve Jobs son.

Haha, I wish. I would have iPhone 2.0 by now (or so I would hope).

[Youngbinks]

Very good deal. How'd you like Athens? Its really weird, I mean 90% of the country lives there and it shows! We headed out to Rafina and looking back at Athens was like layers of buildings on top of buildings and so on. I can't tell you how many times I got lost just trying to drive to the Acropolis. Ended up ditching the car for the rest of our stay and just taking the subway, lol! I don't recommend it if you have a sensitive nose, omfg someone open a window, no wait don't! (Deodorant is apparently optional there)

Athens was amazing. There is just so much culture at every turn. We only took the subways which I found incredibly easy to use, almost as easy as the Tube in London. Standing at the Acropolis and the Parthenon and looking over the city was breathtaking. The city is incredibly expansive. It seemed that the city stretched as far as I could see, if not more. As for the smell, when we were there the civil workers were on strike, meaning no garbage pick up. I was able to experience stench at its finest.

While in Greece we were also able to check out Thessaloniki and we took the ferry out to Mykonos. Both places were absolutely breathtaking. I'll hopefully get back out to Mykonos sometime over the summer for the true party experience.

[psylichon]

So tough... it goes in phases with me.

I've always been a Wendy's guy. Big Bacon classic or junior bacon if I'm not so hungry.

But lately, Burger King has won me over with their fries. And the BK double stacker. My lord, that is a tasty burger.

But as far as consistency... when I go to Subway, I always get the same thing. In fact I got it tonight for dinner: Italian BMT on italian herb+cheese bread, provolone cheese, lettuce, onion, green pepper, black olive, oil+vinegar. Can't seem to find anything better.

Bonus: Anyone know what BMT stands for (before the google search you're about to do)?

[psylichon]

Favorite Chain... Tie between Arby's or Wendy's
Favorite Meal. Roast beef sandwich or....

Damnit I forgot about the fast food roast beef! Oh, Arby's and Hardee's... I love thee as well. Too hard to pick a favorite, that's why I've avoided this thread for so long.

And I don't even fast food that often (at least burger joint type fast food). Maybe that's why I enjoy it so much when I do.

[Eragon]

So tough... it goes in phases with me.

I've always been a Wendy's guy. Big Bacon classic or junior bacon if I'm not so hungry.

But lately, Burger King has won me over with their fries. And the BK double stacker. My lord, that is a tasty burger.

But as far as consistency... when I go to Subway, I always get the same thing. In fact I got it tonight for dinner: Italian BMT on italian herb+cheese bread, provolone cheese, lettuce, onion, green pepper, black olive, oil+vinegar. Can't seem to find anything better.

Bonus: Anyone know what BMT stands for (before the google search you're about to do)?

Here ya go: Biggest, Meatiest, Tastiest

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060725080241AA9lTwa

No Cheese steaks? Heretic. Even I (from Moorestown, NJ) am a firm supporter of the Philly Cheese Snake. :smile:

[acosmichippo]

wendy's is also pretty righteous. Their burgers rock, but the chicken sandwiches are even better. Fries are also very good, and much different than most fast food chains.

they closed all of their locations around here, so when i go on roadtrips, i usually try to find one for a lunchbreak.

[psylichon]

No Cheese steaks? Heretic. Even I (from Moorestown, NJ) am a firm supporter of the Philly Cheese Snake. :smile:

That's not fast food. Hell, I feel like I was cheating listing my favorite Subway sandwich.

I live very close to the real "cheesesteak district" in Roxborough where Dalessandro's and Chubby's serve up the real deal. So much better than Pat's or Gino's.

[Youngbinks]

But as far as consistency... when I go to Subway, I always get the same thing. In fact I got it tonight for dinner: Italian BMT on italian herb+cheese bread, provolone cheese, lettuce, onion, green pepper, black olive, oil+vinegar. Can't seem to find anything better.


I am the exact same way at Subway and I did in fact have it for dinner tonight as well. It consists of a Subway Club (turkey, ham and bacon) on parmesan oregano with American cheese, lettuce, vinegar and oil, lots of black pepper and extra southwestern sauce. So delicious.

[Eragon]

I am the exact same way at Subway and I did in fact have it for dinner tonight as well. It consists of a Subway Club (turkey, ham and bacon) on parmesan oregano with American cheese, lettuce, vinegar and oil, lots of black pepper and extra southwestern sauce. So delicious.

My usual sandwich is the foot long Cold Cut Combo. I'm pretty boring with my sandwich. The following is the family breakdown:

wife: american cheese, lettuce, tomatoe, black olive, mayo, oil and vinegar, salt and pepper

Daughter 1: american cheese, lettuce, tomatoe, mayo, oil and vinegar

Daughters 2, 3: american cheese, tomatoe, mayo

Me: american cheese, lettuce, oil and vinegar (Boring :smile:)

[iamtko]

But as far as consistency... when I go to Subway, I always get the same thing. In fact I got it tonight for dinner: Italian BMT


that's what my favorite sandwich is!
i used to only get the meatball sub but ive now switched. i'm sure it's for that better...

[Hayesimus]

at subway, i get the cheese and herb or whatever bun. Turkey, all kinds of chees. extra meat extra cheese lol. and pickles. extra pickles. and that's it! Wow, complex sandwich eh? I'm just not into most condiments and toppings and all that. I think, however, that i may add some pepperoni next time and see what that does for my taste buds...

[acosmichippo]

if we're talkin subs, i prefer quizno's.

[iamtko]

if we're talkin subs, i prefer quizno's.

meh i don't like quizno's, and subway toasts them now too so meh

[acosmichippo]

it's not just the toasting... I just like their sandwiches better.

[psylichon]

it's not just the toasting... I just like their sandwiches better.

They're more interesting, for sure, but too expensive.

[acosmichippo]

huh... I've never noticed a significant difference.

[iamtko]

huh... I've never noticed a significant difference.

i have, quiznos is gross

[x999x]

i have, quiznos is gross

From a health standpoint, I'd have to agree. Its almost ridiculous to consider Quiznos healthy because its made fresh. Their sauces are high in calories, which goes against the grain imho. Subway on the other hand is just to flavorless, kinda like Boston Market, where once you've tried it all you're done.

Mom&Pop subshops are the way to go if you really enjoy a good italian sub. They cut their own meat which is authentic, and use more flavorful ingredients because they don't have to be the "vanilla" of flavors to appease the masses.

[Alexander]

i have, quiznos is gross

Subway > Quiznos

[Youngbinks]

i have, quiznos is gross

I couldn't agree more. Quiznos is just not good. I kind of want to try the little sammies though, they look as if they could be appetizing.

Publix makes amazing subs. Their bread is second to none. I'm pretty sure Publix is a southern thing though.

[Alexander]

I couldn't agree more. Quiznos is just not good. I kind of want to try the little sammies though, they look as if they could be appetizing.

Publix makes amazing subs. Their bread is second to none. I'm pretty sure Publix is a southern thing though.

Binks, you nailed it. Publix subs FTW!

[iamtko]

I couldn't agree more. Quiznos is just not good. I kind of want to try the little sammies though, they look as if they could be appetizing.

Publix makes amazing subs. Their bread is second to none. I'm pretty sure Publix is a southern thing though.

you had to quote a type of mine... lol

[psylichon]

you had to quote a type of mine... lol

And I just did it again.

[nelson voice:] Ha Ha!

[acosmichippo]

From a health standpoint, I'd have to agree. Its almost ridiculous to consider Quiznos healthy because its made fresh. Their sauces are high in calories, which goes against the grain imho. Subway on the other hand is just to flavorless, kinda like Boston Market, where once you've tried it all you're done.

Mom&Pop subshops are the way to go if you really enjoy a good italian sub. They cut their own meat which is authentic, and use more flavorful ingredients because they don't have to be the "vanilla" of flavors to appease the masses.

who said anything about "healthy"?

we ARE in a fast food thread, after all.

[iamtko]

And I just did it again.

[nelson voice:] Ha Ha!

dannit! (haha)

[psylichon]

Hehe.

I think the Mrs. and I are hitting Applebee's tonight. That's damn near fast food. These types of chains are easy to knock, but I have to say every time I go to our local Applebee's, I have a damn good time and really enjoy my food. And the service is FAST (part of the reason I enjoy it so much... I'm not a lingerer)

Any other fans? Mmmmm riblets....

[Eragon]

who said anything about "healthy"?

we ARE in a fast food thread, after all.

Speaking of "fast food", how has everyone's experience been with benchmarking the speed of "fast food"? Usually, I'll go through the drive thru. But, the drive thrus have been slow, and the accuracy of the final orders given out the window has not met expectations. (I ordered a Crispy Chicken, not grilled).

[Youngbinks]

The fast food service as of late has been pretty on par but a few months ago I would have given a different answer. Steak n' Shake is particularly slow through the drive-thru even if you're just ordering a burger. It is pretty good though.

[chcorey52]

I once ordered a big mac, dr pepper, and 6 piece nuggets and i got 2 snaack wraps a double quarter pounder 20 chicken nuggets a sprite and a coke...i was blown away

[psylichon]

I see McDonalds has a 90-second guarantee during morning (and afternoon? can't remember) rush hours. Heh, I wonder how well that goes over.

"Why is there half an egg mcMuffin floating in my coffee? "

[Eragon]

I see McDonalds has a 90-second guarantee during morning (and afternoon? can't remember) rush hours. Heh, I wonder how well that goes over.

"Why is there half an egg mcMuffin floating in my coffee? "

Are you sure it is really an egg mcMuffin?

[psylichon]

Are you sure it is really an egg mcMuffin?

I was kinda hoping it was

[Eragon]

Whew! We're talking about coffee and not Chilly. Right?

[Youngbinks]

Has anyone tried the breakfast burrito form Hardee's (Carl Jr's)? Apparently it has egg, bacon, ham, sausage, cheese, hashbrowns and gravy. I haven't had a chance to try it yet but it weighs in at a whopping 920 calories. Mmm...

http://www.ajc.com/living/content/living/food/stories/2007/10/15/Hardees_1015.html

[iamtko]

The fast food service as of late has been pretty on par but a few months ago I would have given a different answer. Steak n' Shake is particularly slow through the drive-thru even if you're just ordering a burger. It is pretty good though.

whoawhoawhoa!
is Steak and Shake good?!

there is one being built right by my house and im exciteD!

[Eragon]

Has anyone tried the breakfast burrito form Hardee's (Carl Jr's)? Apparently it has egg, bacon, ham, sausage, cheese, hashbrowns and gravy. I haven't had a chance to try it yet but it weighs in at a whopping 920 calories. Mmm...

http://www.ajc.com/living/content/living/food/stories/2007/10/15/Hardees_1015.html

What's wrong with 920 calories? After all, it's enough energy to raise the temperature of 920 grams of water 1 degree centigrade. What? Can't use that extra energy? Not a problem. The body conveniently stores that unused energy source in opportune places. :smile:

[Youngbinks]

Steak and Shake is VERY good. They make everything super fresh and their steakburgers are delicious. I typically get a double bacon and cheese steakburger. It's definitely a step above other fast food places. And oh man, their shakes? To die for.

As far as 920 calories, I welcome it. Mmm... calories. My metabolism is still that of a hummingbird so I'm trying to take advantage of it while I still can.

[x999x]

What's wrong with 920 calories? After all, it's enough energy to raise the temperature of 920 grams of water 1 degree centigrade. What? Can't use that extra energy? Not a problem. The body conveniently stores that unused energy source in opportune places. :smile:

Like your heart!! D:

No thanks, I wanna live past the average age expectancy :P

[iamtko]

No thanks, I wanna live past the average age expectancy :P

why would you want to do that?? i dont want to make it past 65

and binks, you have me freaking pumped now!

[x999x]

why would you want to do that?? i dont want to make it past 65

and binks, you have me freaking pumped now!

To see the latest iMac of course :)

[acosmichippo]

you won't live longer. it'll just seem longer.

[x999x]

you won't live longer. it'll just seem longer.

Naw, I'll live longer for sure, unless I go out in a hail of bullets first. I plan on robbing banks in my retirement years. Y'know to keep things interesting.