Cheesecake Factory.

A chain restaurant that tries to pass itself off has upper echelon, has a gigantic menu of previously frozen food, does nothing spectacular and everything, at best, average. Bastards even have advertisements in their dictionary-sized menu.

I'd hit it up on the weekend for diner. You get a nice setting with some jazz. I've always kinda went for a party or diner type thing, so I've always worn business casual type stuff, but I've also just worn jeans and a nice shirt. I don't think it really matters though.

I've never really had a bad meal there. I'm a big Lamb chops fan, they have some really good ones there.

My dad really likes the KC strip there. It's a little pricey but I like any steak I've ever had at the place. I really like the crab cakes there too.

My fav. thing is the wine though.

Chick-Fil-A.

I'd rather have a chicken sandwich from Wendy's.

Back in the day, Chick-fil-a's name was "school cafeteria."

It sucks.

ROFL

The last time I was there (about 12 months ago), the beautiful and witty Mrs. FAX and I were with another couple. The other girl ordered some kind of giant salad thing and there amidst the greens lay hidden a latex glove. It was beyond disgusting.

We called the manager over, sent back everything, and told him apologies were useless as we just wanted to leave without creating a fuss or vomiting on his slacks. He gave us $200 in food card things. We still have ours.

How, I ask you, can a cook leave an entire latex glove in a salad? How is that even possible?

FAX

http://www.majestickc.com/about-us/f...ked-questions/


You need jazz...
http://www.majestickc.com/jazz/upcoming-shows/

Mouse over the events and make sure you go on a night where there's music in the 'KC Jazz Club' (it's a smaller setup when they play in the dining room... not as entertaining, IMO). Unless it's changed, it's usually Friday and Saturday nights, and maybe a night or two during the week. Bram Wijnands has opened at Carnegie Hall... yeah, he's pretty good.

You can eat in the main dining room for a quieter meal and then go down to the jazz club for a drink and music later, or just eat/drink/hang out in the jazz club.

Dress is casual, but most people show up in business/business casual.

You can't go wrong with any of their steaks... steak soup is a must, twice baked potato, and if you like apple crisp, it's the best ever. And they have a long wine list.

75th Street Brewery. Always been a meh for me and they pack it in, people waiting to be seated. Summit Street IPA yadda yadda yadda.

Red Lobster is the Applebee's of seafood places. Utter shit, although I do appreciate the recipe for their cheddar bay biscuits - bisquick batter, cheese, water and melted butter mixed with garlic, oregano and a couple other spices. Nom.

I would agree, but they do very well. I looked into opening one here in town at one point, but their franchise fee was something like 1.2 million at the time, ummm no.

Gonna have to say: the absolute worst steak I ever had was at Applebee's.

3 turkey sliders
780 calories
42g fat
75mg cholesterol
1500mg sodium

Mac&cheese
300 calories
11g fat
30mg cholesterol
1000mg sodium

Cornbread
180 calories
5g fat
10 mg cholesterol
270mg sodium

TOTAL 1360 calories, 58g fat (19.5 SAT), 115mg cholesterol, 2720mg sodium

Compared to my standard Chirpotle meal:
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</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"> <table style="width:240px;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td style="text-align:center;vertical-align:top;width:10px;"> * </td> <td style="width:230px;"> Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-top:4px solid #000000;" colspan="2"> INGREDIENTS: 13" Tortilla,Rice,Pinto Beans,Barbacoa (4oz),Tomato Salsa,Green Tomatillo Salsa,Cheese,Sour Cream</td></tr></tbody></table>

I'm not a Jazz fan, but it sounds like a great place. Steakhouses and wine are a bad combo for me. The last time I did that, I dropped almost $600 at Gibson's. The time before that was at Capital Grill. I don't even remember what I spent, but I do know that I ordered 3 bottles of wine at $170 a pop. It was probably close to $700 between the wife and me...then my buddy picked up the tab. Nice

Good times, but it's an expensive habit.

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While we are posting nutrition facts, take a look at the Bloomin' Onion at Outback. It will blow your mind!


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 whole

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 1440Calories 1996

% Daily Values*
Total Fat 160g 246%
Saturated Fat 48g 240%
Cholesterol 137mg 46%
Sodium 4078mg 170%
Total Carbohydrate 115g 38%
Dietary Fiber 15g 60%
Sugars 0g
Protein 17g

Done that before, the wine goes in a hurry too.