![]() ![]() For something that probably contained a million grams of fat, it wasn’t the least bit greasy. Here’s what I was served: a juicy, perfectly medium-rare 1-inch-thick beef patty cooked on a hot flat top griddle with pickles, onion and bacon seared right into the meat covered with melty American cheese and slathered with “signature sauce” (pretty much their version of Big Mac sauce). I don’t think I can say it’s the best burger I’ve ever had - I mean, I’ve eaten a lot of burgers in my life, and it’s not fair to choose amongst the greats - but is it the best from a chain restaurant? Quite possibly. Leftover breakfasts are the king of all breakfasts. Do you know what happens once it sits in the fridge overnight? It gets better. The grilled skirt steak it comes with is a meal on its own, so if you’re feeling the least bit guilty about eating a giant plate of lettuce topped with tortilla strips and a sour cream dressing, ask for a container and take the bulk of the salad portion home. This tastes like the inside of a Taco Supreme from Taco Bell, which, if you’ve read my previous columns, is my not-so-secret fast food addiction. ![]() More: 25 Chicken Dinners That Won’t Bore the Hell Out of You and Your Family They know how to do it, and if they don’t, whip out your phone and show them this article. If it’s dry, send it back and get a new one. They’re cut in-house, and so juicy that I was shocked to learn they weren’t brined. Restaurants do, my mom does, your mom does - everyone. I never order the pork chop because, well, everyone screws up the pork chop. (I didn’t because people were watching, but I’d consider it next time.) I threatened to stab my husband with a fork over the last chip. ![]() These have the proper ratio of chips to cheese, evenly distributed through the layers, and a highly generous serving of toppings. Applebee’s used to be one of these offenders, but they have not only rectified that, but elevated the nacho. Has someone already come up with that concept? I hope they’re calling it “Leggo My Egg Roll,” because that would be perfect.įor something that’s served in approximately 95 percent of restaurants in America, it’s a national travesty that most do it wrong. I may now start demanding all my meals in egg roll form. I enjoyed these far, far too much, which scares me. I’d actually go to a restaurant that just served it in buckets. They should be pouring this stuff on everything. It was perfectly balanced, with the beer adding a high note of acidity to the richness of the cheese. They’re served with white cheddar craft beer cheese dip - a term that is normally used as a cheap gimmick with minimal thought given to the quality of the recipe. I’ve become so used to sad, lethargic pretzels when dining out that I had almost forgotten how good they can be. My only complaint is that there were not more of these. More: 8 Items You’ll Always Find in a Filipino Kitchen Here are the ones I thought they did the best. Applebee’s rebrand doesn’t have an over-the-top concept or a fad-driven menu - it’s just about doing a few things right. In the event you don’t have a similar “perfectly cooked” experience, feel free to let management know (politely!) and send your dish back. But I was surprised in a great way - and my kids are already nagging me to go back, so be forewarned that might happen to you too. To be honest, before heading back to Applebee’s to test out the newly overhauled menu, I was nervous because my last experience (more than eight years ago) was terrible to the point that I didn’t return for nearly a decade. ![]()
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