Ruby Tuesday Parmesan Chicken Pasta

The Ruby Tuesday Parmesan Chicken Pasta  is basically penne pasta with marinara sauce over the pasta and then a layer of alfredo sauce, breaded chicken, and mozzarella cheese on top and then bake  in the oven until the cheese melts.

My dish was heavy on the mozzarella, light on the marinara, and the Alfredo sauce was undetectable. There was little sauce for the penne, so, unless there was melted cheese on it, the penne was just plain pasta.

I give this dish a 2 out of 5. It is unlikely I will ever order it again unless I was really hungry for mozzarella cheese melted over penne noodles.

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Ruby Tuesday of Pompano Beach 299 sw 26th

We recently visited this restaurant for a second time in two years. 

The restaurant seems to cater mostly to the elderly. The salad bar was well stocked, but food items had spilt and weren't cleaned up. And the salad bar was out of sesame seeds.

The restaurant had run out of glasses so our drinks were served in styrophom cups.

We arrived at 7:30 on a Sunday. We had to wait a long time for our seats and a very long time for our food.

Our waiter was very attentive. However we ordered a hamburger with only ketchup and mustard and instead it arrived with only lettuce, tomato, and pickle. The waiter quickly fixed the problem with ample supply of both ketchup and mustard.

The restrooms were reasonable. There was graffiti that hadnt been cleaned and the restroom was over due for service.

On a sale of 5, I would give this restaurant a 3: I would eat at it again (mostly because I like the Ruby Tuesday chain) but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there.

Bill Gray's World's Greatest Cheeseburger

I am not saying this is the World's greatest cheeseburger. Bill Gray's is saying it. In fact, they named the cheeseburger: The World's Greatest Cheeseburger. I would beg to differ... At a later time.

The cheese burger is served on a hardroll with your choice of toppings, which include their signature hot sauce (shown served on the side).

The cheeseburger is very good. Hard roll was fresh. Their American Cheese is thick and creamy.

I know many people live their cheeseburger and go to Bill Gray's specifically for it. But not me. I give it a 3 out of 5, which means I'll order it if I can't find something else I would rather have on the menu.

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Mighty Taco: The Taco

Several decades ago, boutique Mexican restaurants received new competition from the fast food movement. Giants like Taco Bell spread across the country providing mass produced Mexican style fast food.

In that blaze of fast food came a local hero in Buffalo New York: Mighty Taco! Their commercials chanting "Mighty Taco" was a call to a new generation who understood they had something unique and special.

Their taco was different from the popular Taco Bell. TW meat filling was spicier. And instead of sprinkling shredded cheese on top of the taco, they placed a slice of cheese between the shell and the meat. That simple change in placement of the cheese causes the taco to have a creamy cheese taste.

The taco picture is shown with a crunchy shell and no lettuce, tomato or sour cream, options that cost a bit more but are well worth it.

Mighty Taco is the best fast food Taco I have ever had. I rate it a 5 out of 5, which means I would go out of my way to order a taco at Might Taco.

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Bill Gray's Egg Sandwich

There is more to eat at Bill Gray's than just burgers! How about an egg sandwich any time of the day?

I love an egg sandwich served on a hard roll. This double egg sandwich comes with cheese and your choice of meat (shown with bacon). This could be the best deal on the menu: only $3.50 (compared to a $4.50 cheeseburger or a $5.50 bacon cheeseburger).

These sandwiches are irresistible. I give it a 5 out of 5, which means I will almost always order one and would be willing to drive out of my way to get one.

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Burger King Spicy Chicken Sandwhich

Every time I go to Burger King, I look for my favorite Burger King sandwich: The Chicken Parm. It is a special sandwich offered only for limited times. The Chicken Parm is a variation of their classic chicken sandwich. Burger King has several different variations including a Spicy Chicken sandwich.

Unlike most people, I don't like a lot of heat and prefer a mild spice to everything. I found the heat in this Sandwich to be barely noticeable. That means if I though it was too mild, it will be unnoticeable to everyone else.

Except for that problem, the sandwich was good (in the classic chicken way). The sandwich never looks like the advertisement - the bun is flat, mayo is carelessly applied, and the lettuce falls away. But these flaws are the beauty that is a Burger King chicken sandwich. 

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Bill Gray's Restaurant Review

There are sixteen Bill Gray's restaurants between the Buffalo and Rochester area. These are classic burger joints serving classic hamburgers on hard rolls. Some Bill Gray's include an Abbots Frozen Custard addition, and several others include a separate tap room.

Bill Gray's was disqualified in the 2013 and 2014 Burger Joint competition for two reasons: (1) I was once charged $8.50 for a double bacon cheese burger, (2) the prices are outrageous (unless you have a coupon, and (3) the burgers are good... But not uniquely good.

There are many other things on the menu including fish and chicken dinners, salads, soups, hot dogs, and more.

I would go to Bill Grey's more often if the prices weren't so high. $4.50 for a cheeseburger. Years ago Bill Greys got deep I to the "buy one get one" coupons. To make money, they had to jack up the price of the cheese burger. That meant: if you had a coupon you were buying a competitively priced sandwich. Without the coupon? Rip off! Since then, other fast food restaurants have risen their prices. Today, a McDonald's quarter pounder with cheese can cost as much as a Bill Grey's cheeseburger. Nevertheless, the image has been burned in my mind: Bill Grey's is expensive, even if that might no longer be the case.

The food is always good, the variety of the menu is nice,  and the hot sauce unique and meaty.

I give Bill Gray's a 4 out of 4. If I was in the neighborhood, I would stop by.

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Chicken Parm at Bella Pasta Cafe

You can find Bella Pasta Cafe on the corner of Long Pond and Ridgway in Greece New York. The restaurant was originally on Rt 104 but moved to this larger building.

The restaurant decor is high class and includes a separate bar area. The kitchen can be seen from the dinning area, something I really don't like, however there is enough barrier between the dinning room and kitchen as to not be a distraction.

Today's trip to Bella is to see if they can claim "King of the Chicken Parmesan" away from the reigning champion: Giuseppe's in Gates NY.

The portion includes two large chicken breasts overtop a bed of pasta (your choice, I picked angel hair). 

The breaded chicken breast was deep fried until the edges were very crispy. However, there were still areas where the breading was soggy. The chicken was done but was unfortunately dry and tough. Also, the chicken was rather bland and seemed to lack any Italian spices.

The red sauce was unremarkable. The flavor was provided substance but lacked any flavoring better than a generic.

The angle hair pasta was perfectly cooked, was perhaps the best angle hair pasta I have ever had, and was the best part of the dish.

I give the Bella Pasta Cafe restaurant a 3 out of 5, which means I would not go out of my way to go there, but I would not object to returning.

I give the Chicken Parm a 2 out of 5. Which means it leaves a lot to be desired, I would avoid ordering it in the future, but I probably will finish the left overs that I brought home.

What do you think? Have you ever had the Chicken Parm at the Bella Pasta Cafe? Write your own review in the comments.

 

Burger King Hershey Pie

Who can resist the Burger King Hershey pie? This pie has chocolate mouse and whip cream atop a chocolate crust with a milk chocolate topping.

I give this desert a 5 out of 5, which means I order these every chance I get.

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Mighty Taco, Greece NY

Mighty Taco is a Buffalo New York chain that has moved into the Rochester area. Their expansion includes opening a restaurant on Ridgeway in Greece.

We arrived at 6:45 on a Saturday, a time in which most restaurants are filled with a line out the door. But Mighty Taco was empty!

The employees took advantage of the slow business to regularly clean the dinning room. That was good, until an employee walked by us and belched loud enough to be heard in the parking lot.

We ordered typical Mighty Taco food and its taste and quality was consistent with other Might Taco restaurants I have visited.

The manager was making our food as we ordered. He kept asking our order taker about our order as we were trying to order - very annoying! But our food was ready as soon as we finished ordering - no wait for the main meal.

They must have run out of cup covers because we received coffee cup covers. Worse, The soda tasted flat.

We ordered Apple Empanadas for desert, but they were out and were making more. We were told it would take 6 minutes and they would bring them to us. After 15 minutes I had to go to the counter and remind them.

I give this restaurant a 4 out of 5 only because I love the Mighty Taco brand. This means that if I was in the region I would stop by. But if I had another experience like this experience, my rating would drop to a 2.

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Burger King Yumbo

The Yumbo is a new sandwich added to the Burger King's two for $5 menu. It is basically a toasted ham sand which: ham, cheese, lettuce, and mayo.

Many, such as Arby's have tried to take a bite out of Subway's lock on the sub market. I think Burger King's attempt to add a cheap alternative to their menu has the opportunity to break into that market.

The smoked ham works good with the American cheese. It would be better if they piled the slice ham better instead of stacking it into a single slab of meat. There is some piling but it is weak. finally, The only thing that would make it better would be a spicy brown mustard instead of mayo.

I give this sand which a 3 out of 5, but would suggest that if I wasn't in the mood for a burger, the Yumbo would be a great alternative to Chicken.

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Chicken French at Bella Pasta Cafe

You can find Bella Pasta Cafe on the corner of Long Pond and Ridgway in Greece New York. The restaurant was originally on Rt 104 but moved to this larger building.

The restaurant decor is high class and includes a separate bar area. The kitchen can be seen from the dinning area, something I really don't like, however there is enough barrier between the dinning room and kitchen as to not be a distraction.

We ordered a Western New York classic: Chicken French. This is a fried chicken breast served over angle hair pasta with a butter wine sauce.

Chicken French can have a strong wine taste or a strong butter taste. I was pleasantly surprised that this chicken French had neither. The wine and butter were balanced well, allowing other flavors to survive. There was a strong taste of the egg dipped batter, and a hint of a nutty flavor. 

The portion was very large with plenty to take home. A portion so large needed more of the sauce because the dish ran dry too soon.

In the rankings of the best Chicken French, this comes in third (behind Dakota and Red Fedelle's Brook House). 

I give the restaurant a 3 out of 5, which means I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there, but I wouldn't object to returning.

I give the Chicken French a 3 out of 5, which means I would order it again if I didn't see something better on the menu.

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McDonalds Greasy Hashbrown

Hash Browns are the breakfast replacement for French Fries. Served crispy and golden brown, they come with  every breakfast meal deal at McDonalds.

If you order these, try the following experiment. Place it between two napkins and squish it. Keep squishing until you get all the geese out of it. You may have to use multiple napkins. What you will find out is the McDonalds Hash brown is a grease sponge! When you see how much grease is absorbed by one of these, ask yourself if you really want to put that in your body. Whether or not you are on a diet, eating healthy, or even care - I hope the answer is "No! I will not eat that!"

I give the McDonalds Hash Brown my lowest score: 0 out of 5, which means I will never order one and if given one for free I would throw it away.

Arby's Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp, as I know it, is apple slices with sugar, cinnamon, and a crunchy oatmeal topping. That isn't really what Arby's Apple Crisp is.

The Arby's Apple Crisp is a crum covered coffee cake with chunks of apple and caramel on top. The desert is topped with whipped cream.

Overall, it is a good coffee cake if only it were sold as such. But sold as an Apple Crisp? It fails.

I give this a 3 out of 5, which means I would order it again if I didn't see something better on the menu.

McDonalds Egg White Delite

Counting calories? Trying to eat healthier? Try the McDonalds Egg White Delite. This is a traditional Egg Mcmuffin with egg whites I stead of the full egg, and TW cheese is replaced with white cheddar.

This is a great option, saves 50 calories, and is yummy. The only downside? Cheddar doesn't melt very well and the sandwich usually drips a pool of white liquid. That aside, I give this sandwich a 5 out of 5, which means I order it whenever I can!