Ann Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 When you go into a restaurant that you've eaten at before, do you order something different or do you always order the same thing, knowing you've liked it before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyjohn Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Usually the same thing but sometimes I am adventurous. I just don't want anything exotic if you know what I mean. Lately when I go I usually look up the menu on the web and check the nutrition facts. I have been working so hard to lose some of the weight I gaines when I quit smoking. So far I haven't made it to 20 pounds but I love to cook and I love my own cooking and my neighbor undermines me because he buys things and asks me if I will cook it for him for a share. So there goes the diet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Same Resturant, same meal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I usually order the same thing. Even at home, I see nothing wrong with fixing the same thing for 2 or 3 days running (though the rest of the family always shoots me down). Basically, I just love a comfortable rut! Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 It depends on the restaurant. Mike and I go to one that is pretty well known for their ribs, so I always order ribs there. I've never tried anything else. However going to other restaurants I usually try to order different things on occassion. I would say that 75% of the time I order the same thing, but every so often I'll change it up. It especially helps if I was able to try something from Mike's plate previously. He always orders something new each time and will let me taste. I'm very very picky when it comes to food and eat a very limited menu, so it helps to know ahead of time if I like it. I don't want to spend money, and still leave a restaurant hungry because I was adventurous and ordered something I didn't like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I am a creature of habit: Spring House Tavern - crab cakes Tutto Mario's - penne bologanese (sp?) Ariana's - chicken marsala Macaroni Grill - Carmen's chicken rigatoni I virutally never vary at these restaurants. Now Earl was Mr. Adventure - bear, ostrich, venison, partridge, rabbit, esgargot. I always joked when he ordered esgarot, that I preferred fast food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michellep Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I rarely order different things from a menu if I know there's something I like. I'm tired of ordering dishes that are awful. I always feel bad about complaining and sending it back anyway. Geez, I just realized I haven't eaten out since February. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I have a reputation for ordering the strangest thing on the menu. Untrue. But I do try to order what I think will be the best thing that day. Right more often that not - or at least I am happy with my order and my table mates often say "I'm going to get that next time!" Not a fan of most offal, but beyond that, I'm game. Uh, no bugs either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Depends on my mood...I really like Ginny's menu items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Alright if we are talking about food I have to join in I usually will try different things except when it comes to Thai food. I only order Pad Thai cause I don't like curry (I think that is what it is I dont like) and I am scared to get something with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 There are restaurants where I almost ALWAYS order the same dish. Antonia's little neck clams in linguine and clam (white, lite garlic and oil) sauce. That's true for most pricey restaurants that I don't get to often. If it's a lower priced restaurants (not many in KW), I'll switch my selection out once in awhile but am still inclined to stay with a favorite. Problem with me is that my husband is such a good cook, I rule a lot of stuff out because I know he probably does it better! Judy in Key Wes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 Although I try really hard to order new, different things I usually stick with something that I've had before and liked. For years, I've been a TGIF Friday's fan. I can honestly say that I have never had a bad experience at a Friday's. I love their Jack Daniels Sauce and anything is good that I can put that sauce on...lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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