Steve in Colorado, I think you nailed it !

Terry Tate, I couldn't have said it better . . . . . . .

I was a long time fan of the Today show and to me Ann Curry and Al Roker were what kept me coming back each morning.  I will never come back to Today.  On the bright side I've discovered CBS and plan to stick to more solid news and information.   The problem with NBC (with the exception of Al Roker)  appears to be they...more

I have never had a McDonald's employee be rude to me.  Mainly because it is the last place on earth I would ever consider buying ANYTHING to eat.   There is nothing that tastes good, nothing that resembles quality or value in short nothing that you would ever recommend to someone you hate. Mothers of the World, please...more

I have only been to Walmart twice.  The second time was to see if there had been any improvement to what I experienced on the previous visit.   There was none.  The isles were dirty and disheveled and appeared very junky.  It was a most unpleasant experience and in all likelihood I will never go back. I do not find any...more

I noticed there seems to be plenty of plaudits for Sonic.  However, I cannot honestly cheer their food.  I found the food mediocre at best and barely eatable at worst.  The fries I had the first time I was there were raw and under cooked.  This seems to a basic pattern with franchise restaurants.  To all the comments a...more

Believe me when I say that it's not the tipping that is keeping people away from Darden restaurants.  What keeps people away is the chain quality of the foods they are serving.  People want consistent quality which they can perceive as value.  Red Lobster and Olive Garden do not measure up.   I can go to any Cheesecake...more

Not surprising considering the best places are where no one wants to live and the worst places are where everyone wants to live.   I could have guessed best and worst and would have been pretty close.

There seems to be a radical trend toward pre order and buffet style dining.  Speaking from experience I'd say the buffet style is in the lead.  Having a huge variety and being able to go back for several courses makes it more appealing.  Here's the rub.  The competition is becoming so fierce that many chains are feelin...more