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South Orange county CA, no Applebee's to be found.

I tried the Carl's Jr Sourdough burger for lunch. Pretty tasty, it reminded me of the old McDonald's signature burger with BBQ sauce and bacon.

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01-22-2024 , 09:58 PM

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REDeYeS00

always sloppy

Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 23,076

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Originally Posted by Mark_K

Also at Jersey Mike's, they brought back the free sandwich deal! Purchase any sub in the app from now to end of February and get 72 points added to your account. 72 points is good for any 9 inch sandwich. Offer is once per account.

there would be at least 30 pounds more of RED if mike's was still convenient

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Originally Posted by Tom Ames

The rest of town must be totally deserted on Friday and Saturday nights.

kids found playing at mcdonalds

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01-22-2024 , 10:50 PM

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Tom Ames

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Originally Posted by GusJohnsonGOAT

What place in the US besides like NYC/SF or the middle of nowhere that doesn't have both of these readily available?

Mine.
We have an Applebee's but I think the Chili's 15 miles away recently closed. Now the nearest one may be 70 or more miles away. There is a rumor that we may be getting one 10 or so miles away though.

The last time I went to a Chili's was > 30 years ago. I think I have been to the local Applebee's twice since it opened 15-20 years ago. They always seem busy so they probably haven't missed me very much.

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01-23-2024 , 01:41 AM

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pig4bill

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Originally Posted by Tom Ames

The rest of town must be totally deserted on Friday and Saturday nights.

Could be. Although there's also a Texas Roadhouse.

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Originally Posted by GusJohnsonGOAT

What place in the US besides like NYC/SF or the middle of nowhere that doesn't have both of these readily available?

I'm in the middle of nowhere.

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01-23-2024 , 01:44 AM

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pig4bill

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Originally Posted by Tom Ames

I don't much go to either, either. I'm a drive-through guy. The only times I go is when an out-of-town buddy stops by and we get lunch.

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01-23-2024 , 01:50 AM

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702guy

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Originally Posted by emophobic

I don't know if anyone else that posts here lives in Vegas but Rick's has a thing now where if the Golden Knights score in the first period you get free any size fries the next day.

I did not...they certainly don't advertise it. offer will be good tomorrow (even tho those bums blew the game 3rd period tonight) so thanks for the heads-up

I do know local Pizza Huts give 31% off of your order the next day if VGK win because the one near where I live has a big poster in the window:

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Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut is proud to be an official partner of the Golden Knights, and they have a special deal for you! The day after every Knights win, home or away, you can get 31% OFF menu-priced pizzas at your local Pizza Hut. Just call the store and ask for VGK Wins deal or enter the code VGKWINS on PizzaHut.com. Not valid with other offers, see store for details. Let's go Knights!

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01-23-2024 , 02:24 AM

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Zeno

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Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 22,428

“I’m in the middle of nowhere”.

The edge of nowhere is the perfect place. With only a little effort you cross over into the universe of endless possibilities.

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01-23-2024 , 12:47 PM

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emophobic

journeyman

Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 383

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Originally Posted by pig4bill

You don't even have to be a local? I'd finally have a reason to pay attention to hockey.

If you're asking if you can use it outside of Las Vegas, no. Lots of FF places have promotions with the local sports teams like this.

Usually never go to Taco Bell but been hearing good things about the new value items so decided to check it out yesterday. I got the double beef burrito and chicken enchilada burrito and for the price they are pretty good and more hefty than I was expecting. Will go back to try a few of the other new things.

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01-23-2024 , 03:54 PM

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pig4bill

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Originally Posted by emophobic

No, for the times I visit.

There are no local sports teams where I live. It's in the middle of nowhere.

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01-23-2024 , 06:28 PM

#69885

whatthejish

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pig4bill, you’re no longer allowed to say you live in the middle of nowhere unless you specify the exact location of nowhere.

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01-23-2024 , 06:45 PM

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Tom Ames

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And it must be equidistant in all directions from Where.

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01-23-2024 , 06:47 PM

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GusJohnsonGOAT

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Originally Posted by whatthejish

pig4bill, you’re no longer allowed to say you live in the middle of nowhere unless you specify the exact location of nowhere.

He lives in Nowhere, Oklahoma. Specifically in the middle of it. Not hard to understand.

Although he's stretching it to say Chili's and Applebee's are in his little town when they are about 40 miles away...

Last edited by GusJohnsonGOAT; 01-23-2024 at 06:52 PM. Reason: Both in Lawton, OK

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01-23-2024 , 09:52 PM

#69888

REDeYeS00

always sloppy

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Originally Posted by GusJohnsonGOAT

grew up in the same county as nowhere
can vouch it is indeed somewhere

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01-24-2024 , 12:38 AM

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Tom Ames

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01-24-2024 , 07:49 AM

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kioshk

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Originally Posted by GusJohnsonGOAT

He lives in Nowhere, Oklahoma. Specifically in the middle of it. Not hard to understand.

There's a road in Oklahoma. Straighter than a preacher, longer than a memory.

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01-24-2024 , 01:39 PM

#69891

steve420wa

old hand

Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,228

YouTube is serving me Chili's 10.99 ads. Tilting, but less annoying than the Espanol AIDS medication ads.

I've really been lacking ff since summer ended last October. Best I can do is free fries Friday at McDonald's with my new go-to daily double + ketchup pickles and mustard for $3.99.

I really need to visit the burbs to go food shopping at WinCo, maybe I can make something happen this weekend!

App offers crap tho, might just get a gyro. Nice

Sent from my Pixel 6 using Tapatalk

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01-24-2024 , 01:53 PM

#69892

metsandfinsfan

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Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 159,553

Mcdonalds app always has 30% off 10 bucks or more. Still the best deal you can get

Plus i order sweet and sour sauces for free without ordering nuggets and use them at home with other chicken

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01-24-2024 , 02:20 PM

#69893

REDeYeS00

always sloppy

Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 23,076

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Originally Posted by steve420wa

App offers crap tho, might just get a gyro. Nice

Sent from my Pixel 6 using Tapatalk

this approach is rarely wrong

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01-24-2024 , 03:29 PM

#69894

AzOther1

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Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,160

Nowhere, Az is along the 93 between Kingman and Wickenburg. It has unfortunately shutdown (just a shack left standing) since they widened the road to 4 lanes. Used to stop there for an ice cold Heineken on my way to Vegas in the 90's. First beer of the road-trip.

Also, it was only ever just a shack. Not even gas. Certainly no 'Bee's or Chilis.

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01-24-2024 , 04:38 PM

#69895

All-inMcLovin

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Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 50,059

Went to The Bell for lunch today because I was in the area.

Build own cravings box online exclusive:
Chalupa Supreme (its really fun to say Chalupa)
Crunchy Taco
Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes
Large drink (I never drink soda but got Wild Cherry Pepsi b/c I think that’s the best soda out there)

And a double stacked taco

First time I went to this location and it was pretty damn good. I’ll rate my food today as 8.65/10 on the #MCMUFFBOT scale.

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01-24-2024 , 05:11 PM

#69896

whatthejish

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How can you go chalupa over CGC?

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01-24-2024 , 06:05 PM

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DodgerIrish

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Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 28,221

Tomatoes, fried bread>non-fried

It's 130 fewer calories too fwiw

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01-24-2024 , 08:58 PM

#69898

All-inMcLovin

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Originally Posted by whatthejish

How can you go chalupa over CGC?

I got CGC last time, and I wanted to try a chalupa.

Science was involved jish.

You know what? Next time I go I'll get a CGC just because of you.

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