Nice Dinner Out

[Blessed]

Anchorage just got a Golden Corral and depsite it being in the teen's only... people stood in line for hours to get inside to eat their buffet. I don't see that happeneing anywhere else in the US. LOL

Honestly, it has nothing to do with the food whatsoever. Here we have only so many Lower 48 restaurants that every time one comes... it is a BIG deal. Literally, people were standing in line for over 2 hours. We got there at a pretty good time as it only took us about an hour.

Food was just like it was when I ate it last in Little Rock. Nothing spectacular... just the newness of it makes people come out. Like a kid with a new toy.

[Dr T]

Sort of like the westward expansion of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts? Or Chick-Filet (Both of which I love)?

[StrawberryFields]

In and Out. Try the fries animal style. Fries with grilled onions, two slabs of cheese and dressing on top. A heart attack waiting to happen.

Ben Raines

Er um, help me out here...Is that a Good or a Bad thing?

Animal style?

[BenRaines]

Animal style is a term used at In N Out for grilled onions. When you order your burger if you order it "animal style" you get grilled onions instead of raw onions.

My wife and I on date night usually splurge and go for Polish Dogs at Costco. :)

Ben Raines

[Dr T]

Here are the secret menu selections (Not on the menu but can be ordered at any In-N-Out)

"Animal Style" - bun is grilled with mustard, sauteed onions instead of raw, pickles, extra "special sauce" - [this can also be applied to fries (Note: I recently tried this on fries, but don't personally recommend it / Nov. 2, 2003)]

"Wish Burger" - no meat, i.e. veggie burger

"Protein Style" - lettuce wrapped around the burger instead of a bun for all of you who are in "The Zone"

"Flying Dutchman" - two meat patties with two slices of cheese. that's it.

"Double Meat" - Double Double without cheese

"4x4" - 4 meat patties with 4 slices of cheese. Are you SURE you can eat that?

"2x4" - 2 meat patties with 4 slices of cheese for the fromage afficionado

"Grilled Cheese" - cheeseburger, sans meat

"Fries - well done" - get your fries extra crispy and brown the way you like them!

"Choco-Vanilla Swirl Shake" - just what it sounds like Note: this is not an official secrent menu item, but at most In-n-Out Burgers they will make it if asked for... 12/23/2003

"Neopolitan Shake" - a blend of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry shakes.

[BenRaines]

I didn't much like the fries animal style either. Not being a big cheese fan I think I will try them one more time without cheese and well done.

From the looks of your unofficial menu Dr. T. I would say you frequent In N Out on a regular basis. :)

One benefit of living in Las Vegas is we do not have a shortage of good places to eat. From Flemings, Morton's, Ruth Chris, Roys to Delmonicos. There are more places than I can get to in a lifetime.

Ben Raines

[Dr T]

That menu is from an In-N-Out page on the net. I did not intend to plagiarize that material just wanted you all to know what other things you can order there. Sorry about that.

[StrawberryFields]

WOW Thanks for the info Ben and Dr. T. I have not tasted these things at In-N- Out. I will have to try it again.

Ben, I will be in Vegas for the BARBRA STREISAND Concert on the 18th (once in a lifetime opportunity!). Seafood is a favorite of mine, any recommendations?

[BenRaines]

McCormick and Schmidts is known for their seafood. They are on Flamingo Road east of the strip. Another that I really like is Lowreys on Sahara Blvd just west of I-15.

Ben Raines

[Dr T]

I'm not a big seafood person. I have had some smoked salmon that was fantastic. I've also had sea scallops that were exceptional. Any suggestions for fish that is not too fishy?

THanks

[Guest MrsS]

Dr T - google GOLDEN CORRAL and take a look at the menu. What is so good about them is that you can get any meat any day of the week. Several different steaks, baked virginia ham, roast turkey breast, fried chicken, roasted chicken, deep fried chicken tenders, grilled calf liver, here in Arizona they have cat fish fillets, or nuggets, shrimp, popcorn shrimp, prawns and talipia fillets.Their pot roast is fantastic,

ALL of the vegetables are fresh and prepare right in front of you. Potatoes are real, not re-hydrated ones. The pea are frozen and they are the early peas - tiny and oh so sweet!! The cooked vegetables are either fresh or frozen. Corn is frozen except the corn on the cob. The fruits are fresh, ripe and there is always a variety.

The salads and garden greens are out of this world - so are the marinated button mushrooms (they use the large ones not the tiny little ones) and I can't get enough of the lightly battered, wonderfully seasoned deep fried zucchini. It is like a Tempura batter- oh so good.

I have never had room for any of the deserts though. All of the desserts are made from scratch right there too. I know two women who make them. The restaurant opens at 11 am Mon through Friday and at 7 am on Sat and Sundays for breakfast. They get to the restaurant at 6am to make the breads and desserts. They aren't the only ones there in the early hours - there is quite a crew in the bakery.

My husband and I waited until two months after they opened here in town. There just was no room to park, and if you were lucky to park, you had to wait outside in line for nearly an hour. In 110 degree weather - NO THANKS!

Their food really is good. And their employees are helpful, cheerful, friendly and always willing to help you. For this town that is nearly unheard of. We don't know if it is because Golden Corral is serious about how their employees treat the customers, or if the bulk of these employees are from Louisiana - New Orleans, or both! (We got about 60 families here and they haven't left)

For Thanksgiving we are going to the Golden Corral. Beats the heck out of me cooking just for the two of us, and we are NOT going to the Church Thanksgiving dinner. We want more than dry bland roast beef and over cooked baked potatoes, warm pasta salads and limp tossed salad.

We are going there for Christmas too!

Oh, as for fish that is not fishy tasting, get it fresh. If you can smell it and it is overpowering - get out of that restaurant and find yourself another place to eat.

Lingcod, halibut, Dover Sole are all good fish. They should have a light odor - you should only be able to smell them with your nose about two fists from the plate - not from across the room. Also scallops, Maui Maui (this is absolutely the best there is), lobster (this should come apart with a fork, not with a knife and not chew like an eraser!), Shark Steak, Marinated-Grilled Tuna (oh this one is to die for). I also love Japanese Sushi and Shushimi. I love the raw fish, smoked eel, squid and octopus. MMmmmm good. What can I say - I love it!

[Dr T]

Thanks MrsS. That does look good. I'll keep it in mind. It will probably have to be a time when my wife is not with me. She can't stand buffets.

[StrawberryFields]

McCormick and Schmidts is known for their seafood. They are on Flamingo Road east of the strip. Another that I really like is Lowreys on Sahara Blvd just west of I-15.

Ben Raines

Oh yes, I have been to McCormick and Schmidts but had forgotten the name of it thanks. :)

[prisonchaplain]

As FYI, my wife used to be a waitress for the Golden Corral. I always liked it...but always considered it high-end cafeteria food.

A question...great food at the restaurant, or mediocre food at church? To me, good fellowship can cover a multitude of minor culinary gaffes (not the major ones though, LOL).

[Palerider]

As FYI, my wife used to be a waitress for the Golden Corral. I always liked it...but always considered it high-end cafeteria food.

A question...great food at the restaurant, or mediocre food at church? To me, good fellowship can cover a multitude of minor culinary gaffes (not the major ones though, LOL).

We just had a Pot Luck social at church this past week......I agree with you PC.......great company and there was alot of good food......we have a family that owns and operates a Bed and Breakfast....they spoil us with the stuff they bring..............

[Dr T]

There is some "cafeteria food" and to make it worse "Hospital food" in Salt Lake City that I really like. I know it sounds weird but the restaurant is the highest star rating. It is above the eye center on the 4 th or 5th story.