OT: Off Topic 2019 part VI - Winter is no longer coming - IT HAS ARRIVED

[Chief Nine]

I was very disappointed in Outback- the service was very slow and the steak I ordered was just meh. Have not been back since.

We had the same experience way back years ago. Sounds like nothing's changed...

 

[LSCII]

I was very disappointed in Outback- the service was very slow and the steak I ordered was just meh. Have not been back since.

I used to work at an Outback when I first got out of college (the one in Burlington MA, since closed). I had my first real full time job during the day, and then worked at night at the restaurant. Best thing about working is that you could buy a meal for half price bc you worked. So the sirloin was normally 10 bucks, but you'd get it for $5. Not a bad way to go as a kid trying to save up money. Since I ate there hundreds of times for short dough, I never understood why people would wait for over 2 hours and pay what they did for it.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

I used to work at an Outback when I first got out of college (the one in Burlington MA, since closed). I had my first real full time job during the day, and then worked at night at the restaurant. Best thing about working is that you could buy a meal for half price bc you worked. So the sirloin was normally 10 bucks, but you'd get it for $5. Not a bad way to go as a kid trying to save up money. Since I ate there hundreds of times for short dough, I never understood why people would wait for over 2 hours and pay what they did for it.

I hate the outback. What the hell type of seasoning do they put on everything?? Stuff made me vomit.

 

[Pay Carl]

anyone remember Bugaboo Creek? one in the Portsmouth area

just like a regular steakhouse but they had talking moose and other animals on the wall

loved that as a kid. not sure I remember the food but the experience was fun

 

[LSCII]

I hate the outback. What the hell type of seasoning do they put on everything?? Stuff made me vomit.

It's mainly a mix of different kinds of ground pepper, garlic, and salt.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

anyone remember Bugaboo Creek? one in the Portsmouth area

just like a regular steakhouse but they had talking moose and other animals on the wall

loved that as a kid. not sure I remember the food but the experience was fun

I remember that place. Ground round was my fav in my early twenties. When I worked at the post office 3-11pm shift we would always hit the Ground Round for Long Island Ice teas during our 9pm lunch.

 

[LSCII]

anyone remember Bugaboo Creek? one in the Portsmouth area

just like a regular steakhouse but they had talking moose and other animals on the wall

loved that as a kid. not sure I remember the food but the experience was fun

Yep. They did well for a while then fizzled out. I actually liked their garlic chicken pasta there more than the steaks.

 

[LSCII]

I remember that place. Ground round was my fav in my early twenties. When I worked at the post office 3-11pm shift we would always hit the Ground Round for Long Island Ice teas during our 9pm lunch.

If you were at the one by WBZ, you'd have likely bumped into former sports anchor Bob Lobel often. That was his regular spot between the 6 and 11 pm broadcasts. I'm sure @Fenway could tell a ton of stories about that though...

 

[DarrenBanks56]

If you were at the one by WBZ, you'd have likely bumped into former sports anchor Bob Lobel often. That was his regular spot between the 6 and 11 pm broadcasts. I'm sure @Fenway could tell a ton of stories about that though...

nope. The one I always went to was in Shrewsbury. I remember getting Rick Middletons autograph there when I was a kid.

 

[Fenway]

If you were at the one by WBZ, you'd have likely bumped into former sports anchor Bob Lobel often. That was his regular spot between the 6 and 11 pm broadcasts. I'm sure @Fenway could tell a ton of stories about that though...

and when the Ground Round lost its liquor because of another Channel 4 anchor, Lobie moved to the Bus Stop in Allston.

 

[Gee Wally]

and when the Ground Round lost its liquor because of another Channel 4 anchor, Lobie moved to the Bus Stop in Allston.

I spent many an evening at the Bus Stop since it was only a couple of blocks from where I used to work. A good old fashioned cheap dive.

 

[Seidenbergy]

anyone remember Bugaboo Creek? one in the Portsmouth area

just like a regular steakhouse but they had talking moose and other animals on the wall

loved that as a kid. not sure I remember the food but the experience was fun

Loved Bugaboo Creek for a few years when the kiddos were younger. Kids loved the animated squirrels, talking moose, etc. Food was decent. Drinks were fairly strong for a chain. There was a regular waitress that would always throw a topper of rum or whatever we wanted in the moose juice. Good times.

So many of the chains I used to frequent 10+ years ago are either gone or just plain suck now (Bugaboo, Outback, TGI Fridays, Chilis - this one really hurts.....the current waitstaff have no idea what a freaking Awesome Blossom even is......shame).

 

[Gee Wally]

Loved Bugaboo Creek for a few years when the kiddos were younger. Kids loved the animated squirrels, talking moose, etc. Food was decent. Drinks were fairly strong for a chain. There was a regular waitress that would always throw a topper of rum or whatever we wanted in the moose juice. Good times.

So many of the chains I used to frequent 10+ years ago are either gone or just plain suck now (Bugaboo, Outback, TGI Fridays, Chilis - this one really hurts.....the current waitstaff have no idea what a freaking Awesome Blossom even is......shame).

Same thing here. Good meal and my kids got a kick out of the place.

 

[Fenway]

I spent many an evening at the Bus Stop since it was only a couple of blocks from where I used to work. A good old fashioned cheap dive.

Very sad when it went poof

Closing time comes for Allston neighborhood pub - The Boston Globe

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Very sad when it went poof

Closing time comes for Allston neighborhood pub - The Boston Globe

My dad's last waterhole. He spent a lot of time there .. Ha, plus we lived down the street born in Allston.

 

[LSCII]

Very sad when it went poof

Closing time comes for Allston neighborhood pub - The Boston Globe

I felt like that when Sunset Grill closed down....

 

[Gee Wally]

I felt like that when Sunset Grill closed down....

That place had a good burger too.

 

[JRull86]

I felt like that when Sunset Grill closed down....

I miss that place

 

[sooshii]

I interrupted a this bye week food fest to announce that I’m celebrating my 10th Anniversary in the Lunatic Fringe!

Yes!

Got my old timer award today (right behind @Glove Malfunction!)

 

[TD Charlie]

I hate the outback. What the hell type of seasoning do they put on everything?? Stuff made me vomit.

YES

the chicken legit smells like vomit with the seasoning

 

[TD Charlie]

Loved Bugaboo Creek for a few years when the kiddos were younger. Kids loved the animated squirrels, talking moose, etc. Food was decent. Drinks were fairly strong for a chain. There was a regular waitress that would always throw a topper of rum or whatever we wanted in the moose juice. Good times.

So many of the chains I used to frequent 10+ years ago are either gone or just plain suck now (Bugaboo, Outback, TGI Fridays, Chilis - this one really hurts.....the current waitstaff have no idea what a freaking Awesome Blossom even is......shame).

Bugaboo creek was great. Very good bread too, start that dinner right!

Chili’s is alright if you can find one now. They’re all closing.

Friday’s did the menu over a couple years ago and it’s horrendous now.

Personally, I’m a 99 guy. I’ve never had a bad meal there and the menu is pretty diverse. Cheap, and everything is very good.

 

[LouJersey]

I hate the outback. What the hell type of seasoning do they put on everything?? Stuff made me vomit.

It’s ridiculous. They must buy garbage meat and need it cover it up.

 

[08SeaBass08]

Drank at the Bus Stop every Sunday after softball for a solid 15 years. Always loved the unfinished mural, jukebox and cheap pitchers.

 

[Gee Wally]

It’s ridiculous. They must buy garbage meat and need it cover it up.

@LouJersey


Hey Lou just wanted to say you were right. That CPAP is tremendous. What a difference. Wish I had done this years ago.

 

[DKH]

I used to work at an Outback when I first got out of college (the one in Burlington MA, since closed). I had my first real full time job during the day, and then worked at night at the restaurant. Best thing about working is that you could buy a meal for half price bc you worked. So the sirloin was normally 10 bucks, but you'd get it for $5. Not a bad way to go as a kid trying to save up money. Since I ate there hundreds of times for short dough, I never understood why people would wait for over 2 hours and pay what they did for it.

What about the bloomin’ onion?