Looking Forward to Getting My Mouth on Some Meat Tonight

[Subby]

Outback Steakhouse night for the family tonight. Easily my favorite casual dining chain restaraunt.

I'll be having the following:

9 oz Victoria's Filet cooked medium-rare with a horseradish crown
House Salad with the Honey Mustard Dressing
Aussie Chips
Iced Tea, sweetened

Meat + Mouth = Pretty much the key to a happy life.

[Julio Riddols]

DAMN. Thought this was finally my chance.

[DaddyTorgo]

Meat + Mouth = Pretty much the key to a happy life. interesting.

[Mateo]

http://440.gyrewire.com/beef.jpg

[Subby]

SEE HOW HAPPY SHE IS?

[DaddyTorgo]

SEE HOW HAPPY SHE IS?

ping: SkyDog

"thanks baby"

[JonInMiddleGA]

I thought sure this was going to involve one of the Brazilian steakhouse all-you-can-eat-meat deals.

[Toddzilla]

I thought sure this was going to involve one of the Brazilian steakhouse all-you-can-eat-meat deals.I was expecting Brazilian and "all-you-can-eat-meat", but steakhouse didn't even enter into it.

[Butter]

I don't understand the whole rare/medium-rare thing. Somebody explain it to me.

[Fonzie]

I don't understand the whole rare/medium-rare thing. Somebody explain it to me.

Cooking it at least a little bit helps to prevent food poisoning.

[gottimd]

I don't understand the whole rare/medium-rare thing. Somebody explain it to me.

Medium rare is just slapping it on the grill for a half second on each side basically. Rare is essentially just bringing you the cow to the table and you take a butchers knife and carve out what you want.:D

[JonInMiddleGA]

Rare = a good vet could probably save its life
Medium rare = dead, but warmed on the grill a little

[14ers]

I don't understand the whole rare/medium-rare thing. Somebody explain it to me.
Has this changed recently?

I used to order all my steaks medium and they would come a little pink and a little bloody. Now my medium steaks come completely cooked,no blood, and a little dry(No Blood steak sauce).

Do I need to rethink my medium steaks? A good steak does not need sauce because it is juicy from its own blood.

[Kodos]

Outback is my favorite chain restaurant as well.

My standard meal is:
Aussie Cheese Fries
Bowl of clam chowda
9 oz Victoria's filet medium-rare
Steamed veggies
All the Coke I can drink

And cheesecake with raspberry topping if I'm not quite full.

Outback rocks!

[Butter]

I don't understand the appeal of eating blood, I guess. That was more my question... what about the non-cooked-ness of a rare steak appeals to people over a browner, less deadly steak, let's say.

[Julio Riddols]

I don't understand the appeal of eating blood, I guess. That was more my question... what about the non-cooked-ness of a rare steak appeals to people over a browner, less deadly steak, let's say.

Ol' Dirty Bastard explained this in a song of his once.

[st.cronin]

I don't understand the appeal of eating blood, I guess. That was more my question... what about the non-cooked-ness of a rare steak appeals to people over a browner, less deadly steak, let's say.

rare steak : well done steak :: sex au natural : sex with a rubber

[Butter]

rare steak : well done steak :: sex au natural : sex with a rubber

That's a good bacterial comparison. What about enjoyment? :)

[Lathum]

rare steak : well done steak :: sex au natural : sex with a rubber

so what's it mean if I am a vegetarian...?

[st.cronin]

so what's it mean if I am a vegetarian...?

That for whatever reason you defer the finer things in life.

[14ers]

I don't understand the appeal of eating blood, I guess. That was more my question... what about the non-cooked-ness of a rare steak appeals to people over a browner, less deadly steak, let's say.
Any chance you are one of those people that insist on using some kind of store bought sauce?

A properly prepared steak does not need any sauce. You want to taste the steak, not the sauce. If you insist putting on the sauce you might as well be eating a hamburger.

[Butter]

I don't insist on the steak sauce.

[JonInMiddleGA]

I don't understand the appeal of eating blood, I guess. That was more my question... what about the non-cooked-ness of a rare steak appeals to people over a browner, less deadly steak, let's say.

No offense Bo69 but this kind of seems like a "duh" question.

The difference is the taste.

Anything past the rare side of medium is usually about like going to McDonald's AFAIC. If you're going to cook out all the flavor, you might as well have ground the steak up & at least made a hamburger out of it.

[Butter]

No offense Bo69 but this kind of seems like a "duh" question.

The difference is the taste.

No offense. I guess I understand that, but I have a hard time picturing the flavor, I suppose, because it looks absolutely disgusting to me to ever actually taste. I guess it's pretty hard to get "taste" across on the message board here, so I'll just drop it.

[larrymcg421]

Used to get my steak medium well because I hated seeing any red at all. Now I can't stand it unless it's medium. Medium seems to be the right combination of tenderness and deadness. I couldn't do rare because it would be too tiring to keep an eye on my food and prevent it from escaping.

[Critch]

so what's it mean if I am a vegetarian...?

It means you aren't prepared to let some cow suffer for your own enjoyment.

[Lathum]

It means you aren't prepared to let some cow suffer for your own enjoyment.

I actually could care less about the animal.

[Critch]

I actually could care less about the animal.

Are you talking about the sex or steak part of the equation?

[Honolulu_Blue]

No offense Bo69 but this kind of seems like a "duh" question.

The difference is the taste.

Anything past the rare side of medium is usually about like going to McDonald's AFAIC. If you're going to cook out all the flavor, you might as well have ground the steak up & at least made a hamburger out of it.

Agreed.

I was in a restaurant in Brussels once and a friend of mine ordered her steak "well-done." The waitress basically refused to place the order because ordering the steak well-done would ruin the meat and reduce an expensive, fine cut of beef to a tasteless, charred mass. The waitress suggested that my friend order the confit canard instead.

My friend went with the duck (an excellent choice by the way).

[rkmsuf]

It means you aren't prepared to let some cow suffer for your own enjoyment.

I think the cow has already suffered at this point. Might as well eat the sucker.

[Butter]

I've been hassled in restaurants for ordering my hamburger well done, which I didn't understand.

[JonInMiddleGA]

My friend went with the duck (an excellent choice by the way).

w/ mango salsa?

[JonInMiddleGA]

I've been hassled in restaurants for ordering my hamburger well done, which I didn't understand.

Because they know that doing cooks out virtually all the flavor of the meat.
Lordy, what I wouldn't give to have such a thing happen.

Here, about 3/4ths of places try to insist on burning the thing into charcoal.
If they can't do it medium-rare (emphasis on the "rare"), I just tell them not to bother.

[MrBug708]

Cooking it at least a little bit helps to prevent food poisoning.

If the meat is bad, cooking it well done isn't going to make it any better then eating it rare.

[MrBug708]

I've been hassled in restaurants for ordering my hamburger well done, which I didn't understand.

I rarely eat beef but when I order a steak, I get it medium rare. When I get a hamburger at a place where they actually ask how I want it, I order it medium well. The inside of a steak doesn't see air, but ground beef should be cooked at least medium well because every part of the meat was exposed at one time. Hell, when I worked at Sizzler even they wouldn't allow it to be cooked less then medium well.

[wade moore]

If the meat is bad, cooking it well done isn't going to make it any better then eating it rare.

You couldn't be more wrong.

[wade moore]

I rarely eat beef but when I order a steak, I get it medium rare. When I get a hamburger at a place where they actually ask how I want it, I order it medium well. The inside of a steak doesn't see air, but ground beef should be cooked at least medium well because every part of the meat was exposed at one time. Hell, when I worked at Sizzler even they wouldn't allow it to be cooked less then medium well.

Ok, I see your logic now. That being said, there is still a risk to an undercooked steak, but no, not nearly as great as undercooked ground beef, chicken, etc.

[Kodos]

I've been eating beef medium rare my whole life, and here I am undead. I guess it just isn't my time yet.

[rkmsuf]

Ok, I see your logic now. That being said, there is still a risk to an undercooked steak, but no, not nearly as great as undercooked ground beef, chicken, etc.

that must have sucked before man figured out that you need to cook the chicken

[Lathum]

I've been eating beef medium rare my whole life, and here I am undead. I guess it just isn't my time yet.

fucking awesome!!!

[Butter]

I bet you ride around eating raw steak with your seat belt off while talking on your cell phone, don't you Kodos?

[MrBug708]

Ok, I see your logic now. That being said, there is still a risk to an undercooked steak, but no, not nearly as great as undercooked ground beef, chicken, etc.

Indeed. The inside of a steak isn't going to "spoiled" while the outside is fine. If the steak was left out to long, it's bad, whether it's cooked or not. Just like recooking meat more then two times

[MrBug708]

You couldn't be more wrong.

I'm sure you say that because it's me :)

[MizzouRah]

Outback Steakhouse night for the family tonight. Easily my favorite casual dining chain restaraunt.

I'll be having the following:

9 oz Victoria's Filet cooked medium-rare with a horseradish crown
House Salad with the Honey Mustard Dressing
Aussie Chips
Iced Tea, sweetened

Meat + Mouth = Pretty much the key to a happy life.

9oz? Anything under 12 oz is a snack. :D

Enjoy!

[Lathum]

dola- I had to take a course called Servesafe that is s tandard for upper level restaurant managment, etc... It basicly talks about food born illnesses and pretty much makes you never want to eat again.

All beef has bacteria in it and needs to be cooked and maintain a minimum 140 degree temp for 15 seconds to remove bacteria.

[Butter]

I've been eating beef medium rare my whole life, and here I am undead.

Kodos is a zombie!!!!! :eek:

[MrBug708]

dola- I had to take a course called Servesafe that is s tandard for upper level restaurant managment, etc... It basicly talks about food born illnesses and pretty much makes you never want to eat again.

All beef has bacteria in it and needs to be cooked and maintain a minimum 140 degree temp for 15 seconds to remove bacteria.

TDZ!

[wade moore]

I'm sure you say that because it's me :)

Haha - you overestimate my concern for taking pot shots at you ;)...

Anyway, yeah, I agree with you after further explanation.


For me - I like what to me is "Medium" although that varies by restaurant and particularly with Outback it's "Medium Well" and you hope you get something resembling what you want... I find two things with Outback..

A) They undercook compared to the normal standard
B) The spectrums are SO wide... especially at Medium Well. You can order Medium Well and get pink all of the way through or no pink at all, whereas the other kinds are pretty consistant.


Anyway.. I like to see a medium-sized pink line through the meat. I don't like it pink all of the way through, but I don't like just a thin line of pink either. What this means is I'm getting steak less and less when I eat out and trusting my own cooking more. The "Pink all of the way through" or even rare is just a mental thing with me... I have a gag reflex and the taste bothers me. I used to be a "THIN pink line" guy, and I never really liked steak.. Once I tried stuff cooked a bit less I understood why people like steak so much.

[Passacaglia]

I've never been a big fan of the steak at Outback. I do go absolutely crazy for their kookaburra wings, though.

[Subby]

9oz? Anything under 12 oz is a snack. :D

Enjoy!
Hey, if you can take in 12 or more, then...by all means.

[DanGarion]

Most steakhouses will give you a shittier cut of beef if you ask for it well...

[MrBug708]

Outback has a much rarer version of medium well, medium et al. When I've gone there, I order it medium and it comes out perfect.

But if you want a good chain steakhouse, Houston's cannot be beat

[st.cronin]

My favorite thing about outback are the croutons they use in the salad.

[Draft Dodger]

Hey, if you can take in 12 or more, then...by all means.

what is "words you've never spoken in real life"?

[Butter]

Last time I went to Outback, I greatly enjoyed the chopped salad with the blue cheese, almonds, and tangy vinaigrette dressing. I don't remember the name of it, but that was damn tasty.

[wade moore]

My favorite thing about outback are the croutons they use in the salad.

You just went up a notch in my book ;).

[Fonzie]

Hey, if you can take in 12 or more, then...by all means.

Are we still talking ounces here?

[Kodos]

Last time I went to Outback, I greatly enjoyed the chopped salad with the blue cheese, almonds, and tangy vinaigrette dressing. I don't remember the name of it, but that was damn tasty.

You are not a man!

[Butter]

You are not a man!

I get tired of the same kind of salads everywhere, so I like to change it up sometimes.

What do you know about being a man anyway, you're either an alien or a zombie.

[korme]

Outback's great, I agree. Love their house salad.

How has it gotten to two pages with no one mentioning the bloomin' onion yet? What a delicious piece. Also, they have good bacon & cheese fries though you kind of get hosed after the first layer is gone and you have regular soggy fries.

I'm also 100% with everyone here on being a 'just the steak' kinda guy. No A1, no Worcestershire, thank you!

MrBug, I didn't know that different about steak/burgers. I order medium wherever I go, but might go with medium well on burgers now. But I don't wanna lose all the flavor!

[wade moore]

How has it gotten to two pages with no one mentioning the bloomin' onion yet? What a delicious piece. Also, they have good bacon & cheese fries though you kind of get hosed after the first layer is gone and you have regular soggy fries.



The trick with the Cheese Fries, particularly like for two people, is to ask for a 1/2 order of Cheese Fries. You get less, yeah - but almost all of it is close to the "top layer".

[Warhammer]

I rarely eat beef but when I order a steak, I get it medium rare. When I get a hamburger at a place where they actually ask how I want it, I order it medium well. The inside of a steak doesn't see air, but ground beef should be cooked at least medium well because every part of the meat was exposed at one time. Hell, when I worked at Sizzler even they wouldn't allow it to be cooked less then medium well.

I wouldn't say that it is exposure to air, but rather exposure to surfaces. The more surfaces anything is exposed to, the greater the chance of contamination with bacteria. When you ground up meat, there is a high chance of contamination.

That's why some people suggest if you want a really good hamburger, get a decent cut of steak, and grind it yourself. Then you can eat it medium rare if you want.

[rkmsuf]

What's with this Angus shit I hear about now. Is it really that much better?

[Lathum]

What's with this Angus shit I hear about now. Is it really that much better?

Its raised on a special farm ( I think in Montana) and the cattle are segregated so it is much safer.

As for quality I have no idea

[rkmsuf]

Its raised on a special farm ( I think in Montana) and the cattle are segregated so it is much safer.

As for quality I have no idea

safer?

[Young Drachma]

Guessing this didn't end well...

[KevinNU7]

I wonder if I can convince the wife to go to outback tonight...

[JonInMiddleGA]

I wonder if I can convince the wife to go to outback tonight...

Maybe if you sing her the little jingle ... ;)

[wade moore]

I wonder if I can convince the wife to go to outback tonight...

I've already started the attempts here, we'll see how it turns out ;).

[wade moore]

Maybe if you sing her the little jingle ... ;)

i hate you.

so stuck in my head now.

The new song, not the old song...

[Draft Dodger]

Its raised on a special farm ( I think in Montana) and the cattle are segregated so it is much safer.

As for quality I have no idea

LOL
or, it's a breed of cattle.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Angus

[Ben E Lou]

I wonder if I can convince the wife to go to outback tonight...


Ummmm.....wouldn't tomorrow be more appropriate?

[KevinNU7]

Ummmm.....wouldn't tomorrow be more appropriate?
:confused:

[Logan]

Things that cannot be debated:

- Outback cheese fries are fantastic.
- The dipping sauce that comes with Outback cheese fries is the greatest sauce on the planet.
- Outback's pumpernickel bread that comes with your salad is the greatest bread you will ever eat in a chain restaurant.

Carry on.

[rkmsuf]

Ummmm.....wouldn't tomorrow be more appropriate?

wurd. stubby has no idea what he is doing.

[wade moore]

Things that cannot be debated:

- Outback cheese fries are fantastic.
- The dipping sauce that comes with Outback cheese fries is the greatest sauce on the planet.
- Outback's pumpernickel bread that comes with your salad is the greatest bread you will ever eat in a chain restaurant.

Carry on.

Umm...

They serve Ranch Dressing with their Cheese Fries ;).

[Subby]

My favorite thing about outback are the croutons they use in the salad.
word

[Subby]

Last time I went to Outback, I greatly enjoyed the chopped salad with the blue cheese, almonds, and tangy vinaigrette dressing. I don't remember the name of it, but that was damn tasty.
They had a steak salad like this and when it first came out they put french fry pieces in it, too. I think it was called The Best Fucking Salad You Or I Have Ever Eaten.

[Logan]

Umm...

They serve Ranch Dressing with their Cheese Fries ;).

I was going to say "ranch-like" originally, but left it out.

There is no way that's a pure ranch dressing. I love ranch, and have tried probably every one that you see in the average supermarket. There's something else fantastic in it. And if it is some company's definition of "ranch dressing," TELL ME WHICH AND WHERE I CAN GET IT! I will guzzle it...I don't care if I end up being 500 lbs, it's worth it.

[wade moore]

I was going to say "ranch-like" originally, but left it out.

There is no way that's a pure ranch dressing. I love ranch, and have tried probably every one that you see in the average supermarket. There's something else fantastic in it. And if it is some company's definition of "ranch dressing," TELL ME WHICH AND WHERE I CAN GET IT! I will guzzle it...I don't care if I end up being 500 lbs, it's worth it.

Their menu (I looked it up, not memorized) calls it a "spicy ranch dipping sauce"...

I love their cheese fries, but to me it's just pretty much regular old ranch dipping sauce.

[Subby]

Their coconut-battered shrimp with the remoulade is awesome too.

So. Many. Choices.

[Logan]

Their menu (I looked it up, not memorized) calls it a "spicy ranch dipping sauce"...

I love their cheese fries, but to me it's just pretty much regular old ranch dipping sauce.

We're such losers...I googled it too.

[cuervo72]

I'm agree with Wade on Outback - they definitely trend more rare than other restaurants.

My problem with getting a steak too rare is not the taste, it's the fact that I can't chew the damned thing (and, it seems to get cold very quickly). I'll get it a little more cooked (though I do like a fair bit of pink in there) just so I don't tire the hell out of my jaw.

Oh - and there's nothing wrong with salads. For us low carb folks, they're great, especially for places whose sides consist of potato, potato, corn, or potato.

[wade moore]

My go-to Outback meal:

Cheese Fries
Caesar Salad
Alice Springs Chicken (No Mushrooms)
Sweet Potato
Sweet Tea

[wade moore]

I'm agree with Wade on Outback - they definitely trend more rare than other restaurants.

My problem with getting a steak too rare is not the taste, it's the fact that I can't chew the damned thing (and, it seems to get cold very quickly). I'll get it a little more cooked (though I do like a fair bit of pink in there) just so I don't tire the hell out of my jaw.

I think the heat factor is part of it for me too. I'm pretty strict about wanting my hot foods hot and my cold foods cold.

[cuervo72]

Oh, and the Texas Ranch that Lonestar uses for their dipping sauce is better than what they have at Outback, IMO.

[lordscarlet]

You guys are killing me here. Outback is teh suck. :)

[Kodos]

I'm agree with Wade on Outback - they definitely trend more rare than other restaurants.

My problem with getting a steak too rare is not the taste, it's the fact that I can't chew the damned thing (and, it seems to get cold very quickly). I'll get it a little more cooked (though I do like a fair bit of pink in there) just so I don't tire the hell out of my jaw.

Oh - and there's nothing wrong with salads. For us low carb folks, they're great, especially for places whose sides consist of potato, potato, corn, or potato.


The Victoria's filet is so tender that it practically melts in your mouth.

Cheese fries with the dipping sauce kicks ass.

[CU Tiger]

Outback has the best chain, non-reservation(they dont compete with Morton's or Ruth Chris') steak IMHO.

I will not eat a steak even medium rare given a choice, I honestly want the middle to be cool. At outback (where they do tend to be rarer than most) I ask for an extra rare steak. And the 14oz Strip is wheer its at.


The ground versus steak argument includes one small but unappetizing piece that is missing.
E. Coli- cow feces contaminated meat. A slab cut out of the middle of a cow is unlikely o touch fecal matter, where as ground bits from the entire animal has a much higher chance, plus the average pound of ground beef will include meat from no less than 5 animals. Ground sirloin is supposed to be cut then process ground and contain only 1 animal thus supposedly being "safer" to eat medium or medium rare.

The final disturbing hamburger knowledge is that USDA and FDA actually have a standard of how clean a facility must be before scraps can be "swept" up and processed. This is where MOST ecoli outbreaks start. Fecal matter is tracked to floor on shoes, then scraps dropped then swept into a pile (fecal and meat) then processed. Its not pretty to think about, but growing up on a beef farm and being in many slaughter houses I just accept it for what it is.

I mean who knows where your lettuce has been.:p

[Kodos]

Outback is my favorite chain restaurant as well.

My standard meal is:
Aussie Cheese Fries
Bowl of clam chowda
9 oz Victoria's filet medium-rare
Steamed veggies
All the Coke I can drink

And cheesecake with raspberry topping if I'm not quite full.

Outback rocks!

This would probably be my last meal if it ever came to that. And throw in a couple of lobster tails (which I think taste better than the lobster in most seafood restaurants). And give me some of those shrimp-kebabs while you're at it.

[14ers]

Its raised on a special farm ( I think in Montana) and the cattle are segregated so it is much safer.

Where did you get this crap from?

It is a Breed of cattle. Like a different breed of dog. Poodle, Lab, Irish Setter. I have no idea what you mean by segregated??

Angus cattle originated in Scotland in the northern counties of Aberdeen, Angus, Kincardine, and Forfar. The Angus is a polled breed with a smooth hair coat. It is a popular breed for meat production because of the marbling quality of the meat. Angus are tough cattle and can survive winter conditions in the Northern States as well as Canada. Many commercial breeders use the Angus as a cross to produce quality grade cattle.

[Passacaglia]

Yeah, their croutons are really good, too. And their baked potatoes. I love steak, so when I go there, I get it every time, but really, it's by far the thing I look forward to least in the meal.

[Lathum]

[QUOTE][QUOTE=14ers;1417761]Where did you get this crap from?




OMG I was wrong about something!!!!

like you have never made a mistake about something in your life :rolleyes:

douchebag...

[Passacaglia]

VOTE LATHUM

Acting wolfish..

[Lathum]

lol

[wade moore]

Yeah, their croutons are really good, too. And their baked potatoes. I love steak, so when I go there, I get it every time, but really, it's by far the thing I look forward to least in the meal.

Sweet Potato. It's all about the Sweet Potato.

I think you're right - I more often get a craving for Cheese Fries, Bloomin' Onion, or a Sweet Potato.

[Kodos]

Sweet Potato. It's all about the Sweet Potato.

I think you're right - I more often get a craving for Cheese Fries, Bloomin' Onion, or a Sweet Potato.


Ugh. Sweet potatoes are a disgrace to the good potato family name. And the Bloomin' Onion is yucky. Way too greasy. Aussie Cheese Fries are where it's at.

Tonight didn't work, but tomorrow we're going. Woot!:D

[st.cronin]

Texas Roadhouse is our chain steak of choice.

[lordscarlet]

Red Lobster Baked Potato > Outback Backed Potato

[Honolulu_Blue]

Ugh. Sweet potatoes are a disgrace to the good potato family name.

Agreed.

[Karlifornia]

When I was a kid, my mom always cooked the meat well-done. I honestly didn't know there was any other way...One time as a teen (I don't recall the exact time), I had a steak medium rare. Now there is no way in hell I'm ever eating a steak cooked more than medium rare. Even medium sucks now. It'ds just dry and flavorless, and even A-1 can't save it for me.

Anyone in the bay area been to Forbes Mill in Los Gatos? AMAZING. I hear Alexander's in Cupertino is good as well.

[Subby]

Red Lobster Baked Potato > Outback Backed Potato
Oh I'm sorry - I didn't realize people actually ate at Red Lobster.

[Karlifornia]

Oh I'm sorry - I didn't realize people actually ate at Red Lobster.

People living in Oshkosh need seafood, too.

[Lathum]

Oh I'm sorry - I didn't realize people actually ate at Red Lobster.

we got a red lobster gift card for christmas. We went and drank $50 worth of booze then left to go eat elsewhere.

[Passacaglia]

Red Lobster has great biscuits.

[Danny]

I'd rather die then order my steak well. Medium rare is worth the risk

[BigDPW]

I absolutely love the ALICE SPRINGS CHICKEN without mushrooms!!! I usually don't go for steak at Outback because I like the alice springs sooooo much. They have good steaks but I prefer the steaks at LongHorn Steakhouse... I usually get the filet and shrimp combo their which is enough for two meals.

My typical outback meal:

Aussie Cheese Fries (if the wife and I are not dieting)
House Salad with Ranch
The wonderful Pumpernickel bread
Alice Spings Chicken (no shrooms) - the honey mustard style dipping sauce is really good with this and I love to dip my aussie chips in it too!

You guys have me really hungry for some outback now.

[KevinNU7]

Typical night at Outback:

Me: Honey can we get the bloomin' onion to start?
Wife: Ewww, that thing is so bad for you. You are going to get fat
Me: I think the baby just said bloomin
Wife: That isn't going to work

[Karlifornia]

I really do not like the bread at Outback.

[bulletsponge]

Typical night at Outback:

Me: Honey can we get the bloomin' onion to start?
Wife: Ewww, that thing is so bad for you. You are going to get fat
Me: I think the baby just said bloomin
Wife: That isn't going to work


http://www.smileyhut.com/naughty/bicz.gif
wow she wont even let you eat what you want when you go out. *WHOPISH* thats a whip sound :D

[Mustang]

Typical Outback meal -

Bloomin Onion
Salad w/honey mustard
Lamb Chops w/loaded potato
Iced Tea

Usually will take the cheesecake home.


As for steak.. usually medium rare. Then again, I enjoy cannibal sandwiches.. (very lean raw ground round on top of rye bread with onions and salt and pepper)

[KevinNU7]

http://www.smileyhut.com/naughty/bicz.gif
wow she wont even let you eat what you want when you go out. *WHOPISH* thats a whip sound :D
If I ate an entire bloomin onion on my own I would be a fat ass and wouldn't be able to eat anything else. I need someone to eat half of it.

[st.cronin]

What is the bloomin onion? I am unfamiliar with this.

[Karlifornia]

If I ate an entire bloomin onion on my own I would be a fat ass and wouldn't be able to eat anything else. I need someone to eat half of it.

And you choose your wife to be the other person? I would pick a friend first before the wife. Honestly, most married women I know don't need any help in the weight-gain department.

[JeeberD]

First thing first, Outback fookin' sucks. Of course, I might think that because I think any steak that isn't mesquite smoked is bland and tasteless. Mesquite smoked is the only way to go when it comes to a nice, thick, juicy steak. Actually, I just lied. Saltgrass and their garlic butter and spice rub is fairly decent...

Secondly, I've recently switched from a medium to a medium-rare guy. The more blood and juice the better. Anything over medium is too damn dry, and I REFUSE to use steak sauce.

Thirdly...I've forgotten what I was going to say next. Oh yeah, the best steak is the steak you grill yourself.

[Lathum]

What is the bloomin onion? I am unfamiliar with this.

a whole onion sliced into strips and battered and deep fried

[KevinNU7]

And you choose your wife to be the other person? I would pick a friend first before the wife. Honestly, most married women I know don't need any help in the weight-gain department.
:rolleyes: imagine that, someone who goes out to eat with their family.

[lordscarlet]

First thing first, Outback fookin' sucks.

Amen.

[KevinNU7]

a whole onion sliced into strips and battered and deep fried
And somehow reconstructed to look awesome

[MizzouRah]

This is what a good steak house will tell you:

How To Order Our Steaks
Well Done – Contradiction of terms. Dry, and probably tough.
Medium Well – Thin strip of pink.
Medium – Hot, pink center.
Medium Rare – Hot, red center.
Rare – Warm, red center
AOB – Tow Truck John’s Favorite. Not recommended by the AMA for the Weak Hearted.

*Because our Filets are so thick, we like to “butterfly” them for Medium Well and Well Done.

[KevinNU7]

Oh yeah, the best steak is the steak you grill yourself.
QFT

[MizzouRah]

And anyone who puts A1 Steak sauce on a filet, gets a boot to the ass!

[Lathum]

Does anyone eat their steak "Pittsburgh" style?

[Kodos]

And putting bleu cheese on steak is an abomination.

[st.cronin]

Does anyone eat their steak "Pittsburgh" style?

I have heard of this, but never tried it.

[wade moore]

First thing first, Outback fookin' sucks.

From the Olive Garden guy? Me thinks not! ;)



For the Sweet Potato haters - Yankees!

[Easy Mac]

There are only two things I eat when they're bleeding, and steaks are one of them.

[JeeberD]

From the Olive Garden guy? Me thinks not! ;)



Hey man, I just work there. It's not my fault that people come in there to eat and give me their money... :D

[st.cronin]

Outback >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Olive Garden

[Lathum]

Outback >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Olive Garden

you didn't even know what a bloomin onion is so I would hardly consider you an authority...:p

[Critch]

Outback >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Olive Garden

I agree with that, and I don't eat meat.

Bloomin Onion 4 teh win.

[larrymcg421]

Texas Roadhouse cinnamon butter rolls > anything at Outback

[DeToxRox]

Well Done – Contradiction of terms. Dry, and probably tough.
Medium Well – Thin strip of pink.
Medium – Hot, pink center.
Medium Rare – Hot, red center.
Rare – Warm, red center
AOB – Tow Truck John’s Favorite. Not recommended by the AMA for the Weak Hearted.[/CENTER]

So which one does your significant other fall under FOFC?

[Buccaneer]

Cheese fries? Deep fried battered onions? Medium rare steak? Red Lobster? Olive Garden??? You guys have a death wish or something?

[Easy Mac]

I've only rented it
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000541AN.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

[CU Tiger]

There are only two things I eat when they're bleeding, and steaks are one of them.
And fish?

Do you put ketchup on both?:p

[Easy Mac]

i dont use condiments

[cuervo72]

Oh I'm sorry - I didn't realize people actually ate at Red Lobster.

Hey now...we're darned near Sunday regulars there for our after-church (11am) meal.

last weekend the waitress even commented on this....

[Easy Mac]

Red Lobster's steak gives me the runs.

[cuervo72]

Eh, never actually had the steak there. I usually get the 6.99 (6.50? I forget. A few years ago it was $2 cheaper than it is now though) unlimited soup and salad deal. :D

Love the biscuits, unfortunately they are not on the diet.

edit: and I was *really* disappointed when they got rid of the wild mushroom soup. That stuff was the bomb.

[MizzouRah]

Red Lobster's steak gives me the runs.

Eating steak at Red Lobster?

That was your first mistake...

[Subby]

I can now say once again that, yes, Victoria's filet with the horseradish crown is still the best meal in the casual dining universe.

$49.50 excluding tip for 2 adults and four kids!

[MrBug708]

This is what a good steak house will tell you:

How To Order Our Steaks
Well Done – Contradiction of terms. Dry, and probably tough.
Medium Well – Thin strip of pink.
Medium – Hot, pink center.
Medium Rare – Hot, red center.
Rare – Warm, red center
AOB – Tow Truck John’s Favorite. Not recommended by the AMA for the Weak Hearted.

*Because our Filets are so thick, we like to “butterfly” them for Medium Well and Well Done.

An easier way of how tender your steak will be is with the hand test. Stick your hand out, palm up. Touch your pointer finger down to where the base of your thumb and the palm of your hand is. Should be pretty soft. That's medium rare. Middle Finger doing the same thing and that's medium. Repeat with the ring finger which goes further down the bone that connects your thumb to the palm of your hand. That would be medium well. Finally your pinky at nearly your wrist and the skin is much more firm and that would be well done. That's what I learned in my culinary classes from the chefs

[MizzouRah]

An easier way of how tender your steak will be is with the hand test. Stick your hand out, palm up. Touch your pointer finger down to where the base of your thumb and the palm of your hand is. Should be pretty soft. That's medium rare. Middle Finger doing the same thing and that's medium. Repeat with the ring finger which goes further down the bone that connects your thumb to the palm of your hand. That would be medium well. Finally your pinky at nearly your wrist and the skin is much more firm and that would be well done. That's what I learned in my culinary classes from the chefs

I was taught by touch.

[JeeberD]

Eh, never actually had the steak there. I usually get the 6.99 (6.50? I forget. A few years ago it was $2 cheaper than it is now though) unlimited soup and salad deal. :D


Oh, you're one of those, are you? :rolleyes: ;)

I wish we would raise the price of our S&S. *grumble*

[stevew]

An easier way of how tender your steak will be is with the hand test. Stick your hand out, palm up. Touch your pointer finger down to where the base of your thumb and the palm of your hand is. Should be pretty soft. That's medium rare. Middle Finger doing the same thing and that's medium. Repeat with the ring finger which goes further down the bone that connects your thumb to the palm of your hand. That would be medium well. Finally your pinky at nearly your wrist and the skin is much more firm and that would be well done. That's what I learned in my culinary classes from the chefs

Yeah, touch method is the best, although at some point(sadly) you can look at a piece of meat and if you have a good enough mental timer you'll know if it's done(pretty close anyways). Geez I cooked for way too long.

[Butter]

Texas Roadhouse is our chain steak of choice.

That is a good place, we always go when we visit South Carolina as they don't have any in my part of Ohio.

[wade moore]

Oh, you're one of those, are you? :rolleyes: ;)

I wish we would raise the price of our S&S. *grumble*

Anyone who orders anything else for lunch at Olive Garden is a moron ;).

[CU Tiger]

Oh, you're one of those, are you? :rolleyes: ;)

I wish we would raise the price of our S&S. *grumble*

I assume your argument is with the 15% tip.

I order the same, but I still tip well :D

My lunch rule is a min. tip of $3, regardless of melaa cost. If the server is actually competent (more often than not) I usually just leave a $5.

[cuervo72]

Oh, you're one of those, are you? :rolleyes: ;)

I wish we would raise the price of our S&S. *grumble*

Yes, as I've said before (these conversations pop up every so often). But, I tip on it as if I was getting a more standard lunch. Rarely do I get more than one refill on either one though - I'll get maybe two salads and one soup, or vice versa (they used to bring a big bowl of the salad, which eliminated the need for refill, but no more). So it's not like that's a huge PIA I wouldn't think. Also, when I do the cheapy deal (like getting just the salad bar at Ruby's the other night) I will usually look to add on an appetizer.

[wade moore]

No more huge bowl?!!?

That's a travesty.

[JWAH]

I've been a cook at Outback for about 2 years now, and with ISU on spring break we have no staff left in town so I'm working every night this week and this thread is just slightly depressing

[MrBug708]

I've been a cook at Outback for about 2 years now, and with ISU on spring break we have no staff left in town so I'm working every night this week and this thread is just slightly depressing

You're an Aussie?

Sweet!

[JeeberD]

I assume your argument is with the 15% tip.

I order the same, but I still tip well :D

My lunch rule is a min. tip of $3, regardless of melaa cost. If the server is actually competent (more often than not) I usually just leave a $5.

You and cuervo are the good ones, then. Not like the jackass today who left me a buck. At least he didn't run me. Those are the really frustrating ones...the folks who get three bowls of salad and three bowls of soup and leave jack.

[KevinNU7]

If I was being served a $6.50 lunch I can not see how I would not just leave a $10