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Restaurants Suck...or is it just me?
Oct 1 2020 03:51PM more by SubAmyQuinn
Tags: Orange County, Random (All tags)

Maybe it is just me but big chain restaurants seem to suck ass since this all began.

Portions are small, quality is marginal and prices are stupid.

Screw Black Anus, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Outback, El Torito etc.


Bless the little mom and pop shops that have been able to stay afloat and do a fabulous job!!!



      
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nsain91605
SFV, LA, CA
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Oct 1 2020 03:59PM     link to this

The best places are the ones in the back corner of the strip malls
rakuen.now
Hacienda Heights, SGV, LA, CA
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Oct 1 2020 05:06PM     link to this

I like the local chains. When they get too big, they start having quality control issues.
SocalOmi
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Oct 1 2020 05:53PM     link to this

Locals are much better than chains alway , unfortunately they both as risky for eating in.
I prefer Cooking myself delicious entree hoping she furnish the desert �
Facephuckker
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Oct 1 2020 05:54PM     link to this

give me a dive joint especially for chinese
Madjack13
West Hollywood, LA, CA
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Oct 1 2020 06:19PM     link to this

I'm definitely a stay at home and cook my own food these days. Most restaurants load way too much fat and sodium in all their dishes anyway. Totally unhealthy.
Zeros
Fullerton, OC, CA
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Oct 1 2020 06:22PM     link to this

I have one of those food box delivery's every week.

Home Chef has been good to me. That and Butcher Box has this house eating very well!




bigdaddynugz8672
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Oct 1 2020 08:15PM     link to this

I don't need a restaurant i cook my own, use my smoker
juniorcalon
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Oct 1 2020 08:50PM     link to this

Add:

P F Chang
California Pizza
Chilis
Buffalo Wild Wings
Hooters
Applebees

NPembrush
Lake Forest, OC, CA
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Oct 1 2020 09:48PM     link to this

I agree that's why I've asked everyone for their favorite restraunts on HX. One thing about everyone here on HX is that they have awesome suggestions for local fare ( and smart ass answers 😁)
Firkins
SGV, LA, CA
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Oct 1 2020 09:51PM     link to this

I’ve got a few good Mexican joints that I enjoy. I’ve avoided chains since everything is just sad now. Some pizza chain places also suck. Surprisingly, not little Caesars. they are still good lol.
AFMadness
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Oct 1 2020 10:18PM     link to this

Cause there are a bunch of new employees that don't know what they are doing yet. Give it a month.
sherkahn
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Oct 1 2020 10:22PM     link to this

Restaurants are I see a lot of pressure, and they have to cut some corners to stay afloat.

I approve of restaurants that bust their ass with great service and greAt food, but many of my tried and true are slacking.
GoBallsDeep
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Oct 2 2020 04:35AM     link to this

All dystopian futures start this way.
Enjoy while you can
Soon, it'll be ratburger and roach soup

How's my gloom?


SubAmyQuinn
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Oct 2 2020 06:47AM     link to this

I agree cooking at home is the way to go but that is hard to do when you are rarely there!!!
SubAmyQuinn
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Oct 2 2020 06:49AM     link to this

I do love when I stay at like a Residence Inn but even thier kitchens are lack and fewer and fewer hotels have coffee machines and microwaves anymore ☹️
Facephuckker
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Oct 2 2020 07:10AM     link to this

at least the residence inn has a decent refrigerator. I always stay there when on the road in scottsdale or nor cal
TheMythTheMole
Inland Empire, CA
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Oct 2 2020 08:23AM     link to this

Texas Roadhouse at least by me kept their quality and portions. Even their take out/pick up options didn't change that.
juniorcalon
San Diego, CA
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Oct 2 2020 08:28AM     link to this

Hooters.
Fuddruckers

These places are 1980s and never grew up. Please go away.
hyder
SGV, LA, CA
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Oct 2 2020 08:31AM     link to this

Please go to indie places. Support local
NPembrush
Lake Forest, OC, CA
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Oct 2 2020 09:53AM     link to this

That's a fair point. Depends on the staff. I got lazy this morning and went to the local Denny's for breakfast. The short order cook there was a pro like he worked at a 5 star before (sadly that might have been true).

Still a fan of local small business (or small chains...two maybe three restaurants)
FamilyGuy

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Oct 2 2020 11:51AM     link to this

Mom n Pop places for me or cook my own..Kimmies foe Breakfast & Lunch. El Patio morning noon & night
Allison_Snow
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Oct 2 2020 12:12PM     link to this

I agree and I love little Mom and Pop shops they are the best.
KatEscapingLA
Phoenix, AZ
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Oct 2 2020 12:20PM     link to this

It's not just you. They suck. Time to start cooking more often. It could be a new hobby.
bwana
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Oct 2 2020 02:26PM     link to this

Chain restaurants are great if you like salt and starch.
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Oct 2 2020 03:38PM     link to this

SAQ:

If you don't suck you should practice at it.
oldbaldy69
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Oct 3 2020 10:23PM     link to this

^
AMEN sister

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