Week 32 ... A Bug's Life!!!

Becky was away for this week's journey to Bojangles', Famous Chicken and Biscuits. After what happened to the gang, she couldn't have picked a better week to miss.

We strolled into the Bojangles right around dinner time only to find the place vacant of any customers which is warning sign number one. As you enter the Bojangles, it is like walking into a time machine and being transported back to the early 1980s. The interior of the store is very dated. I'm not looking for ambiance when I dine at fast food restaurants but something in the 2000s would be nice.

Warning sign number two occurred when I noticed there were only two people working in the restaurant, nevertheless we ordered. I had the Grilled chicken sandwich combo. Maeve had the 4 Piece Supreme combo. Bridget had the Chicken and Biscuit sandwich. Grace ordered the infamous Cajun Chicken Filet Wrap.

Our food arrived and we started eating when all of the sudden Grace screamed. The meal was over and we were done with Bojangles.

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Hence a Bug's Life...ugghh

Ratings                (0 to 5 stars)

Service                  1 star

Food                      0 stars

Next Up             Hardee's

Week 31... I'm Moving Out!!

This week we headed out to the "Neighborhood" aka Applebees. Applebees is one of those places that is a notch above fast food but yet isn't quite fine dining. It all seems very processed to me.

As we sat down they hand you a massive menu that has just about everything under sun on it. It is actually a two part menu. They always seem to be changing their menu but is really the same menu with different variations. There is only so many ways you can do chicken or a steak.

As we were perusing the menu, I noticed the two for twenty special that was featured. It is two entrees and one appetizer for twenty bucks. However it requires skilled negotiations to find somebody to partner up with you. I went with the fallback and guilted Becky into it. Had to talk her down from the salmon and into the Cedar Grilled Lemon Chicken. I had the Three Cheese Chicken Penne to complete the twofer. Maeve went with the 4-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders. Bridget ordered the Chicken Fajita Rollup.

Our waitress was very nice and attentive. The food came out hot. However there is just something missing in the taste. It just all seems very bland to me. There was nothing that stood out to the group. None of us finished our meals and didn't bother taking anything home. This shouldn't disparage chain restaurants as Bonefish does a nice job as a example. This was our first chain restaurant of our journey so hopefully things will look up.

Ratings             (0 to 5 stars)

Service           3.5 stars

Food               2.5 stars

Next Up          Bojangles Chicken and Biscuits

Week 30 ... Simply the Best Chicken

This week we ventured out to Chick fil A. We really haven't been exposed to Chick fil A until we moved to South Carolina. Since we have been down here it is our go to place for great fast food chicken. I don't even like using the word fast food as it has a bad connotation. Chick fil A blows thru that stereotype.

Chick Fil A has a very focused menu. It's chicken or chicken. They don't try to be all things to everybody. Becky ordered the Asian Salad, Emily had the Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap. Grace and I both had the original Chick fil A Chicken Sandwich with their delicious homemade sauce. Maeve went with her usual Chick Fil A nuggets.

Overall you just can't go wrong with Chick Fil A. It is definitely the best chicken restaurant out there if not the best overall fast food restaurant. Now if they would only open on Sundays, only kidding.

Ratings                ( 0 to 5 stars)

Service                   4 stars

Food                       4 stars

Week 29 ... Make It Stop!!

What is it with the buffet model for restaurants? Just how much can one person really eat? This week we went to Stevie B's Pizza Buffet. This place is very similar to the Pizza Inn which we dined in many weeks ago. Basically it is as much lower quality pizza one person can eat.

As you walk into Stevie B's you pay the cashier and proceed to go down a cafeteria line of all types of pizza. These aren't high quality pizza's that a pizza aficionado would appreciate. These are closer to a high quality frozen supermarket pizza.

After you have finished gorging on pizza, bread sticks, and salad, they actually offer a pizza dessert. This is where I draw the line. However it didn't stop the girl's from trying the Smores pizza.

Overall I can say we tried another pizza buffet but I think my pizza buffet days are behind me. One man can only eat so much marginal pizza.

Ratings                   ( 0 to 5 stars)

Service                    2 stars

Food                        1.5 stars

Next Up                  Chik fil A

Week 28... Asian Smorgasbord

First off like to apologize for the long interruption between posts. I'm thinking of redoing the blog, but still haven't decided on best approach.

Onto the Hibachi Grill and Buffet which is where the gang visited in early June. It is another huge buffet that seem to proliferate in South Carolina. It is large place that can sit a big crowd.

As you enter the restaurant, they sit you around the outside of the restaurant with the middle filled with food stations with all sorts of food offerings. Mostly of Asian variety but however they also cater to kids with pizza, chicken nuggets, etc..

As with most buffets we have come across, these are filling stations for people who are looking to pack on the calories. The food is average at best but there is plenty of it. You have to pick and choose and scope out what looks good. There are certain foods that belong in a buffet but others that require preparation.

A very good feature about Hibachi Grill and Buffet is that you can take uncooked meats and vegetables and give them to the chef to prepare for you. He has a tip jar there in front of the grill. I recommend that you tip before he starts cooking.

Ratings           ( 0 to 5 stars)

Service                 2.5 stars

Food                     2 stars

Next Up            Stevie B's Pizza Buffet