Week 47 ... Quick One

This week we crossed over I-85 and started a long haul before we make the turn back to Simpsonville. We hit the Subway for a quick sandwich. You can find a Subway on just about  every street corner down here, However this Subway was particularly clean and the staff was friendly.

As you enter the Subway you are greeted by the smell of fresh baked bread. In my opinion the most important part of the sandwich is the bread. In the month of February Subway has a $6 foot long promotion. Becky and I did a splitsky on a Tuna and Provolone on Whole Wheat.

I have to say for a lunch for two that is under $10, Subway did a very good job. The bread was very fresh and you can load it up with all sorts of vegetables. Throw in a couple of drinks and you are good to go. I would definitely rate this franchise above average against your typical franchises. We were very satisfied.

Ratings              (0 to 5 stars)

Food                   2.5 stars

Service                3 stars

Next Up              Carolina Ale House

Week 46 ... I forgot

We made our final stop in the Shops at Greenridge this week. We went to the very popular chicken chain called Buffalo Wild Wings. If you are a sports fan and enjoy dressed up bar food then this is your place.

We were accompanied by Bridget this week who came home for the weekend from Clemson. The place was packed for a Friday night. We arrived around 8pm and were able to garner a high table near the bar.

We decided to pass on appetizers this evening and went straight to the entrees. Maeve ordered the boneless wings with medium sauce. They have a selection of 21 different sauces for the chicken wings. They range in different flavors and heat (spicy). Bridget opted for the Grilled Chicken Buffalitos, which are tortillas with Buffalo chicken and seasoning. Becky went with the Buffalo Ranch Chicken sandwich. I had the Buffalo Ranch Chicken wrap.

It took awhile for the food to come out but that is okay because the beer was refreshing and we were in no rush. When the food arrived we were all ready to consume it. It was very good bar food. It's not overwhelming but satisfying. So if you are looking for a place to watch sports and drink beer then BWW is the place.

BTW, we forgot to order Wings....ouch

Ratings                         (0 to 5 stars)

Food                          3 stars

Service                       3 stars

Next Up            We cross I-85 to the Subway

Week 45 ... It's Raining Burgers

There seems to be a trend in the last five years at least of restaurants that are geared around the hamburger. I'm not talking about fast food burgers but the "gourmet" burger. We visited one such burger "joint" this week called Red Robin Gourmet Burgers. I was first exposed to Red Robin when we use to spend our vacations in the Poconos. So I was pleasantly surprised to see that they opened a franchise here in Greenville.

 Becky, Maeve, and I visited this establishment that is also located in the Shops at Greenridge. They were offering a good special where it was two Tavern Double Burgers and a appetizer for $15. Maeve and myself took advantage of that. Becky had the Grilled Turkey burger. All meals come with bottomless fries and unlimited drinks. I am surprised obesity exists in SC...ugggh

We started with a Shorty stack of Onion rings with a compliment of dipping sauces. They never had a chance. Something about deep frying onions that are delicious. Our main courses followed shortly thereafter. They were cooked to perfection and were delicious. While the Tavern Double isn't the biggest burger on the menu it is more then filling. Becky as usual enjoyed her Turkey Burger,

So with all the Burger options that now exist out there the Red Robin is a solid choice. 

Ratings               (0 to 5 stars)

Food                   3 stars

Service               3.5 stars

Next Up             Buffalo Wild Wings