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Off Topic Forums => Off Topic Forum => Topic started by: Miss Philicia on September 19, 2012, 11:54:35 am
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linky (http://www.theatlanticwire.com/national/2012/09/chick-fil-ends-anti-gay-donations-moves-chicago/57005/)... and such damn good news for you Southern girls!
Chick-fil-A's sandwiches are no longer homophoburgers or free-speech-you-can-eat or whatever the fast food meant during this summer's culture wars. Fried chicken just went back to being delicious as the chain promised to stop "supporting organizations with political agendas," which includes anti-gay groups--a move that's gotten them back into a Chicago's good graces. We learned the news by way of Chicago's The Civil Right Agenda (TCRA) an LGBT-rights advocacy group, who report that Chick-fil-A has penned a letter saying, "The WinShape Foundations is now taking a much closer look at the organizations it considers helping, and in that process will remain true to its stated philosophy of not supporting organizations with political agendas." That letter was addressed to Chicago Alderman Joe Moreno, who along with Boston mayor Thomas Menino, said they would block the chain for its anti-gay views. WinShape is the chain's not-for-profit charitable arm that had previously donated to groups opposing gay marriage. TCRA adds, "In meetings the company executives clarified that they will no longer give to anti-gay organizations, such as Focus on the Family and the National Organization for Marriage."
Of course, the nugget here (har har) is the statement seems to have come out in a roundabout way (second-hand, through the TCRA) not from Chick-fil-A itself. But according to Buzzfeed, a spokesman did not contest what was said in TCRA's release. And Alderman Moreno, according to the Chicago Tribune, was so satisfied with the company's pledge not to back anti-gay groups and promise to include a statement of respect for all sexual orientations that he has allowed the chain to open to a restaurant in Chicago's Logan Square--a move he previously threatened to block. "It's one thing to say that's the way you feel — it's another thing to put it into a company policy and an official company statement," Moreno told the Tribune, adding that he achieved his goal of getting the chain to "affirm that they do not have discriminatory policies."
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I'm still going to wait 30 minutes after having anal sex before I eat there because I don't want to get cramps .
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I've never eaten at a Chick-fil-a, and still don't plan on it ! :P
Ray
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WELL THANK GOD
I thought I was going to starve.
-W
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We never ate there much as I don't care for the food but my girls loved to the hug the employee dressed in the cow suit at the mall. Since their views became public that cow has gotten no love from Hippie's girls and will continue to get the cold shoulder. ;)
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If they really make this change, I would eat there. I mean, I am sure I shop at many places that hate teh gays. I just don't want to knowingly give business to anyone taking that money and giving it to hate groups.
I've never thought the chicken was all that, so it wasn't a big hardship for me. ::) But, there have been times that the sugar was low or it was the last restaurant for miles, and we were tempted to eat there. But, we didn't. We went hungry for another 20 miles..lol. If they make this change, I would probably not put myself through the torture of waiting for the next exit. We'll see.
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Fuck chicken (http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-five-guys-burger-mcdonalds-20120918,0,2348963.story)
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Hmmm, yeah, I bet. They'll probably continue to contribute, but stop bragging about it. I'm not convinced.
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Hmmm, yeah, I bet. They'll probably continue to contribute, but stop bragging about it. I'm not convinced.
I'm not convinced by a long shot . Knowing what I know about that corporation and still supporting them would be the same as hanging out with somebody who openly admits they want to punch you in the face but wont act on it because they may get into trouble .
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Seems they aren't living up to the "deal," thus far.
http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/chick-fil-a-fails-to-live-up-to-promises-of-stricter-donation-guidelines
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This is like those glamorous stars who are PETA spokesmodels for 3 years before becoming proud Blackglama addicts.
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I never even heard of this restaurant chain before the controversy. Therefore, I'll continue to not dine there.
Wolfie
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Fuck chicken (http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-five-guys-burger-mcdonalds-20120918,0,2348963.story)
Speaking of McDonalds, i'm not at all happy that McD's is delaying the annual rollout of the McRib till December. I had big plans for some October McRibs. >:(
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Speaking of McDonalds, i'm not at all happy that McD's is delaying the annual rollout of the McRib till December. I had big plans for some October McRibs. >:(
How are your McLipids doing these days? ;D
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I will never eat there. If they go against Gay, I say Nay.
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More details...
Chick-fil-A Only Pretends To Stop Funding Non-Profits With Political Agendas
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2012/09/20/chick-fil-a-only-pretends-to-stop-funding-non-profits-with-political-agendas/
... Just as my taste buds were getting geared up for an all night chicken binge I learned that both I and Alderman Moreno had been duped. You see, it appears that just days after Chick-fil-A had agreed to stop funding bigoted groups, Dan Cathy on September 18th, tweeted a photo from a fund raiser for the anti-LBGT group Marriage and Family Foundation. The WinShape Foundation which Chick-fil-A operates was hosting a 200 mile couple’s motorcycle ride called “WinShape Ride for the Family” with an entry fee of $3,500 per couple with options to pledge $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000 to Marriage and Family Foundation. In order not to appear to be donating to the group, participants were asked to make checks payable to Marriage and Family Foundation and not the WinShape Foundation or Chick-fil-A. Sponsorship packages were reported to have displayed the Chick-fil-A logo as well as that of the WinShape Foundation.
While Dan Cathy and the folks at Chick-fil-A have claimed to stand for Christian principles, their actions have proven to be anything but Christian. In their actions against the LBGT community, they have proven themselves to be bigoted, aggressive, and intolerant. They clearly do not love their neighbors as they do themselves and now they have outright lied to elected officials and to the public for monetary gain. ...
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I ran across this nugget , it seems the chicken is crossing the road again and this time its no joke . Chick-Fil-A is doubling down on hate .
http://news.yahoo.com/chick-fil-ceo-denies-giving-concessions-open-chicago-200551778--abc-news-politics.html
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what else is new???
Joe Moreno Is As Confused By Chick-Fil-A’s Double-Talk As Everyone Else
Full story here: http://www.queerty.com/joe-moreno-is-as-confused-by-chick-fil-as-double-talk-as-everyone-else-20120924/#ixzz27T6CCKda
It was just last week that Chicago Alderman Joe Moreno declared he had received assurances from Chick-fil-A that the restaurant chain would stop sending money to anti-gay groups like Focus on the Family and the Family Research Council. But by Friday, Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy told Mike Huckabee his company had “made no such concessions.”
Moreno says Cathy’s statement—and a tweet of a photo from a motorcycle ride benefiting an anti-gay-marriage group—have “muddled” the issue.
You don’t say?
“At the least, [that tweet] muddied the progress we had made with Chick-fil-A and, at the worst, contradicted the documents and promises Chick-fil-A made to me and the community earlier this month,” Moreno told CNN on Sunday. “I am simply asking Mr. Cathy to confirm statements and documents that HIS company executives provided to me. It’s pretty simple, Mr. Cathy. Do you acknowledge and support the policies that your executives outlined to me in writing or do you not? Yes or no?”
Oh, c’mon, Mr. Moreno—saying one thing and doing another should be familiar territory for a veteran politician like you.
Full story here: http://www.queerty.com/joe-moreno-is-as-confused-by-chick-fil-as-double-talk-as-everyone-else-20120924/#ixzz27T6OE8K1
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OK, are we in or out on this?
Cause I'm really jones'n for some waffle fries.
-W
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OK, are we in or out on this?
Cause I'm really jones'n for some waffle fries.
-W
So go to Arby's. Chick-Fil-A is still no-go.
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Chick Fil A is definitely a no go . I was riding by CF today and as usual the place was wrapped up with customers inside and out to the street from the drive through .
I'm a fried chicken addict , I remarked to my friend today to just look at those SOB's , eating that forbidden chicken with their smug homophobic grins dripping in succulent chicken and waffle fry grease . I wonder if I can get on Dr Drew for my chicken problem ?
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Thank goodness for Philly's fabulous Federal Donuts (http://www.phrequency.com/blog/yum/Federal-Donuts.html) Korean-style double-fried chicken.
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I don't think I could set foot into a Chick-fil-A if I wanted to, as they have become so Christian and wholesome that the restaurants are essentially hallowed ground. I'm sure I would either burst into flames or be transmogrified into a breaded chicken breast if I crossed their threshold.
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I'm a fried chicken addict , I remarked to my friend today to just look at those SOB's , eating that forbidden chicken with their smug homophobic grins dripping in succulent chicken and waffle fry grease . I wonder if I can get on Dr Drew for my chicken problem ?
I've been on a Popeye's kick lately, like 4-5 times in 2 weeks. You can't beat their batter, and OH JOY I saw that it's almost time for their Crawfish Festival!! Cant wait. 8)
plus they love the homos there.
-W
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How many pieces of chicken do you eat at one sitting, Guilhermina?
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How many pieces of chicken do you eat at one sitting, Guilhermina?
I usually order a 3 or 4 piece with Red beans and rice, If I dont get a 4piece then Ill add a 4 piece "dip n chicken" to the order.
Or I'll order the 9piece special take it home and eat 5 pieces in one sitting then eat the remaining for breakfast.
It just pisses me off that Popeyes doesnt have fried Okra like Church's.
-W
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I would assume that all you folks living in the south would have a plethora of authentic restaurants servig southern fried chicken. Why waste your time on Popeyes and Chick-fil-a?
Thats like Miss P going to Jack in the Box for their Philly cheese steak sandwhich
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I would assume that all you folks living in the south would have a plethora of authentic restaurants servig southern fried chicken. Why waste your time on Popeyes and Chick-fil-a?
Thats like Miss P going to Jack in the Box for their Philly cheese steak sandwhich
Zactly, and I thought the same thing. It's sad, really.
The best cheese steak here is made in concrete hut (http://theeatenpath.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/johns-roast-pork-pennsport-philadelphia-pa_ext.jpg) over by the river. There's not even seats inside to eat. Working class authenticity!
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I would assume that all you folks living in the south would have a plethora of authentic restaurants serving southern fried chicken. Why waste your time on Popeyes and Chick-fil-a?
Surprisingly not.. It's either Church's, Popeyes, or KFC. I can't remember the name of it, but there's this fast food joint that serves Chicago style fried chicken, whatever that is. I have to say, I was a bit surprised how much fried food there was in Boston.
I'm living right outside of Columbus, Georgia at the moment and was quite thrilled to find a place called Ezell's Catfish Cabin. Fried catfish and cheese grits, with a side of collard greens..... now that's what Ima talkin' bout.
Yee Haw!
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Surprisingly not.. It's either Church's, Popeyes, or KFC. I can't remember the name of it, but there's this fast food joint that serves Chicago style fried chicken, whatever that is. I have to say, I was a bit surprised how much fried food there was in Boston.
I'm living right outside of Columbus, Georgia at the moment and was quite thrilled to find a place called Ezell's Catfish Cabin.
That is suprising. We have one southern food restaurant here in seattle its called the kingfish cafe
www.thekingfishcafe.com
They have te best food, the best collards, grits, fried chicken...its amazing
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Of course there are tons of hole in the wall places in the South -- these queens are just being fucking lazy. Send Anthony Bourdain down there and he'll sniff them out.
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That is suprising. We have one southern food restaurant here in seattle its called the kingfish cafe
www.thekingfishcafe.com
They have te best food, the best collards, grits, fried chicken...its amazing
I checked out the menu. The food does look quite amazing. The day before we left Boston, my wife and I ate at a place called the Summer Shack.
http://www.summershackrestaurant.com/Locations-Hingham.asp
The food was atrocious, and I was sick for a week. It was the perfect parting of our time there lol....
There was a place we did like in Boston that was a hole in the wall type place. It was called the Pier 37 restaurant and bar. The decor was shambles, but the food was some of the best. I was a bit skeptical when we first went there because they had beans and franks on the menu. I never did try it, however, I always saw someone else sitting at another table chowing on the stuff.
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Of course there are tons of hole in the wall places in the South
Right, but do they have Drive-thrus?
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Right, but do they have Drive-thrus?
Like I said, lazy queens... no wonder you pass out during a cardiologist's stress test.
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Like I said, lazy queens... no wonder you pass out during a cardiologist's stress test.
Oh you and your rumor-mongering. I didnt pass out, I was just sweating profusely and could not breathe ::)
and if you didnt even break a sweat on yours then you are not doing it right and need to find another doctor. We have great doctors down here if you need one.
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i always thought col sanders was a gay?!
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I was a bit skeptical when we first went there because they had beans and franks on the menu. I never did try it, however, I always saw someone else sitting at another table chowing on the stuff.
Mmmmmm, Mmmmmm! I love me some beans and franks!!! Haven't had them in years -- grew up eating that at least once a week. Chop up those franks, then fry 'em up. Mix it in with the beans. Delicious!
M
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We have great doctors down here if you need one.
Thanks, but I value my Ivy League hospital (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/71/Pennsylvania_Hospital_2007.jpg/800px-Pennsylvania_Hospital_2007.jpg) doctor as opposed to someone works part-time guiding boats on the River Walk.
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Mmmmmm, Mmmmmm! I love me some beans and franks!!!
M
oh man me too! Now you got my mouth watering
Thanks, but I value my Ivy League hospital (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/71/Pennsylvania_Hospital_2007.jpg/800px-Pennsylvania_Hospital_2007.jpg) doctor as opposed to someone works part-time guiding boats on the River Walk.
::)
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Mmmmmm, Mmmmmm! I love me some beans and franks!!! Haven't had them in years -- grew up eating that at least once a week. Chop up those franks, then fry 'em up. Mix it in with the beans. Delicious!
M
It wasn't that can stuff either, they made it in-house.... Dayum, now I feel like I should have at least tried it.
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Beans & Franks is so totally white trash. That said, I make it about once a year. WITH TATER TOTS.
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Was it listed on the menu as "beanie weenie."
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Beans & Franks is so totally white trash. That said, I make it about once a year. WITH TATER TOTS.
I had trouble understanding it really... My wife and I are sitting gorging ourselves on Maine lobster, with an appetizer of a couple dozen little neck clams, while the table next to use is eating franks and beans. During out first visit there I hadn't noticed them on the menu and thought the people eating it must be the staff.
Was it listed on the menu as "beanie weenie."
Nope, it was just "frank and beans". About a footlong frank over some beans...
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It wasn't that can stuff either, they made it in-house.... Dayum, now I feel like I should have at least tried it.
You certainly should have!!
I had trouble understanding it really... My wife and I are sitting gorging ourselves on Maine lobster, with an appetizer of a couple dozen little neck clams, while the table next to use is eating franks and beans. During out first visit there I hadn't noticed them on the menu and thought the people eating it must be the staff.
Lobster and clams can be had anytime in New England, so no surprise at all that locals are eating franks and beans. Plus, as I said -- THEY IS GOOD!!!
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suck it
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af197/bedstuy65/20121016_191547_zps4e9895ba.jpg)
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suck it
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af197/bedstuy65/20121016_191547_zps4e9895ba.jpg)
OH FAIL! Those are vienna sausages. BLECH> You have to use decent weiners sweetie.
Silly yank.
-W
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^ however I like your pot.
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ms p and recent pictures of bowls, always good stuff
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1) those are not Vienna sausages. They are premium Hebrew National hot dogs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hebrew_National) (kosher! made by God's chosen people), and I sliced them before putting them into the pot. The only fail is yours, sweetums.
2) that pot is fierce. Swedish design, made in Norway ;)
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kosher circumcised weeners in an ikea bowl
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I also bought a bag of frozen waffle fries but didn't make them.
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Ive never been a frequent McDonalds eater but recently discovered something they call American Fries, in Switzerland. They are thick fries. They are delicious and they taste like real food. Also they stay hot for a long time.
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in america they're called steak fries... always wondered where the french came into fries
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The Dandelion (http://thedandelionpub.com/) serves up triple-fried chips which are, evidently, to die for -- especially in the fish & chips dish.
Also, am I the only person that likes gravy fries?
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WTF are Gravy fries? Please tell me it's not french fries with Gravy over them. That's foul. Even I wouldnt eat that,
Speaking of gravy, they had deep fried Biscuits and Gravy at the Texas Fair this year, how freaking DELISH is that! God bless Texas ;)
-W
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WTF are Gravy fries? Please tell me it's not french fries with Gravy over them. That's foul. Even I wouldnt eat that,
It's like Canadian poutine without the cheese -- I never ate it until my freshman year at Penn State (lest I confuse anyone I went there for 3 semesters). And now that you mention it, come visit me and I'll take you out for an Italian hybrid of poutine with guinea hen leg bolognese and mozzarella curd!
God bless Philadelphia!
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n hybrid of poutine with guinea hen leg bolognese and mozzarella curd!
SPEAK ENGLISH. This is America not Timbuktu.
If I come visit you do I have to have sex with you?
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SPEAK ENGLISH. This is America not Timbuktu.
If I come visit you do I have to have sex with you?
DO YOU NEED ME TO DRAW YOU A PICTAR (http://www.flickr.com/photos/janello/7712870212/).
Sad.Texas.Queen.
... and I won't even dignify the sex question. Seriously, I just ate.
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DO YOU NEED ME TO DRAW YOU A PICTAR (http://www.flickr.com/photos/janello/7712870212/).
Well whateva the hell that is it's disgusting.
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Well whateva the hell that is it's disgusting.
Yes, well that restaurant made the Top 50 this year in Bon Appetit so eat it, and one of the chef's other restaurants made the James Beard Top 5.
... Mr. Fake Taco Lover
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Yes, well that restaurant made the Top 50 this year in Bon Appetit so eat it, and one of the chef's other restaurants made the James Beard Top 5.
... Mr. Fake Taco Lover
Btw, How's the air way up there on that high horse? a bit then, eh?
-W
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When I eat at the all you can stuff down Golden Corral buffet I always get a separate plate of french fries and soak them in brown gravy , its delish . I try and only eat it once or twice a week because I'm on a diet .
http://www.goldencorral.com/
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Well goodie, I'll take Jeff to alla Spina (http://www.allaspinaphilly.com/) instead of Guilhermina. btw, for extra goodness it's housed in an old car dealership down the street from our fair city's most celebrated ruin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_Lorraine_Hotel).
And we can also score fried pig tails with fennel agrodolce there. TASTY GOODNESS!
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Also, am I the only person that likes gravy fries?
I love fries with gravy! Have not had any in years. When I was at UVM, a place called Nector's had the best.
WTF are Gravy fries? Please tell me it's not french fries with Gravy over them. That's foul. Even I wouldnt eat that,
-W
If you tried them, I know you would LOVE them Wumpy
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Who in the hell doesn't like gravy fries? :o And I'm one of the pickiest eaters there is. Half the other things you all have talked about I couldn't even pronounce and therefore would be forbidden from eating it.
And I always lean backwards when I open some of the links.
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/16/chick-fil-a-fruitcake-ad_n_1970266.html
not meant as an insult at all
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Also, am I the only person that likes gravy fries?
I love me some fries with gravy. Real gravy made with meat drippings, not cream gravy. Unfortunately, it's impossible to find in Texas, near as I can tell.
When I lived in Binghamton NY, fries with gravy were practically a staple. There were several diner-style restaurants that roasted turkeys daily, and I have fond memories of open-faced turkey sandwiches, with fries and gravy on the side. Gravy on the turkey, gravy on the fries, gravy everywhere!!!!
Le sigh. Texans make terribly gravy. Sorry, Wumpy.
Now I feel like roasting me some turkey this weekend.
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... and now in other Food News (http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20639697,00.html)
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damn henry, you reminded of the mile high open faced meatloaf sandwich at the cheesecake factory, now that was good stuff... sad day when they took it off the menu
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... and now in other Food News (http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20639697,00.html)
She needs more good manners lessons from Miss Georgia.