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[Gregor]

Wife and I have had a few completely heterosexual meals at Chili's in the past, but we are averse to dining there any more due to the fact that they use entirely pre-packaged foods. I am a teensy weensy bit of a food snob, just to the degree that if I am going to consume totally pre-packaged foodstuffs, I prefer to buy the packages myself, open them at home, and eat in my undershirt in front of the TV. If I am going out, I prefer to have something that has been cooked in the same time zone.

That said, Wife and I had a terrific hetro dinner at Ruby Tuesday, a place that I was predisposed to dislike. The salad bar was fresh and great quality and the burgers were excellent. We would have to give it two straight thumbs up!

[mylo]

That said, Wife and I had a terrific hetro dinner at Ruby Tuesday, a place that I was predisposed to dislike. The salad bar was fresh and great quality and the burgers were excellent. We would have to give it two straight thumbs up!

If you're gonna spend 11 bucks on a burger, I'd take the Kobe burger at Folsom Bistro over the Triple Prime at Ruby Tuesday any day... Mmmmmm

I also refuse to eat at Chili's because of the pre-packaged food. Why pay for teenage service and boxed dinner?

[twnkltoz]

I did the 2 mini burgers and salad at Ruby's and it was like $8.95 and totally filling and good. And straight. Definitely want to try Folsom Bistro, though!

[Gregor]

If you're gonna spend 11 bucks on a burger, I'd take the Kobe burger at Folsom Bistro over the Triple Prime at Ruby Tuesday any day... Mmmmmm

I also refuse to eat at Chili's because of the pre-packaged food. Why pay for teenage service and boxed dinner?

Folsom Bistro sounds really promising, but I was afraid that it might be a little gay. Your thoughts?

[mylo]

Folsom Bistro sounds really promising, but I was afraid that it might be a little gay. Your thoughts?

It is french, and baby blue, and they have roasted beet salads.. so bring a female if you need to defend your masculinity. I brought a baby too, so there would be no question that my wife was just a stand-in hetero.

[sat]

I have to chime in with a fairly positive review of the EDH Chili's. A couple of Saturdays ago, my in-laws were in from the Bay Area to watch my kids' last soccer games. We decided to try and have a quick lunch in between the three games. Since we were close by, I called the EDH Chili's to see if they had a long wait, as it was Saturday, around 12:30, and I know they can get pretty busy. The person who answered said she could seat all eight of us, no problem, as long as we came in within 15 minutes. We headed straight there (we were at the soccer field close to Costco literally 10 minutes away). When we arrived, it was busy, and we had to wait for our turn to talk with the hostess. When we did, she informed us that we called over 30 minutes ago, and they gave our table away. I knew it was not 30 minutes, and told her so, but that we also had to wait in line for at least 10 minutes. She told us we would have a 45 minute wait at this point, but that would not work for us, as we had one more soccer game to attend, plus three hungry kids.

I did not make a scene, as I was, first of all, with my in-laws, and did not want to freak them out, but also, the hostess was like 17-years-old, and could not have cared if I was unhappy. I did check my cell phone to see what time I dialed the restaurant, and it had only been at this point 20 minutes. We just walked out and decided to go somewhere else.

The manager then caught up to us, and apologized, and said he would seat us immediately. I am not sure how he was aware of the situation as I said, I did not make a scene, nor my
in-laws. However, he was very gracious, and even gave all the kids free milkshakes.
The service we then received was superior, almost a bit over-the-top, especially for a chain restaurant.

I am not sure how the manager became aware of a potential problem, but he jumped up to the plate and rectified it.

[swmr545]

Because darn near every post of his is in some way homosexually referenced.
Darth and I don't agree often, but in this case I agree with him.

The objective of the OP is two fold. a) mention where he went, b) mention that he's gay.

Went to Chili's by the EDH theatre tonight. It was a suprisingly pleasant experience. Some of the best service I have experienced in a while.
What would have been wrong with that?

Mention, as you always do, your homosexual "B/F" or "S/O" and you're asking for the attention / threads and responses to him being gay.

Don't get me wrong, the guy can post whatever he wants, but if you post consistently that you're a homosexual, then you bring the issues upon yourself.

I bring nothing upon myself, it is you and other posters take the liberty to say what it is you feel about me being gay.

Would you be as annoyed if I constantly posted, "my girldfriend and I went to Chili's tonight...my girlfriend and I went to see a movie tonight...my girlfriend and I etc."? Or would you be ok with me talking about my girlfriend all the time and began posting about heterosexual topics all the time?

[swmr545]

Sorry for mentioning my wife. It's probably not P.C.

Shame on you! No talking about sexuality anymore! We are all asexual when it comes to myfolsom.com, did you miss the memo?

[_john_doe_]

I bring nothing upon myself, it is you and other posters take the liberty to say what it is you feel about me being gay.

Would you be as annoyed if I constantly posted, "my girldfriend and I went to Chili's tonight...my girlfriend and I went to see a movie tonight...my girlfriend and I etc."? Or would you be ok with me talking about my girlfriend all the time and began posting about heterosexual topics all the time?

Well, a) you don't have a girlfriend, so b) you can't talk about it.

Imagin if you will if you never mentioned or didn't continue to mention that you are gay.

IMO, The simple fact is that you enjoy talking about it, and you enjoy the attention it brings you. So, whatever works for you.

[swmr545]

Well, a) you don't have a girlfriend, so b) you can't talk about it.

Imagin if you will if you never mentioned or didn't continue to mention that you are gay.

IMO, The simple fact is that you enjoy talking about it, and you enjoy the attention it brings you. So, whatever works for you.

So now we can't give hypothetical examples? Where are all these new rules coming from?

I asked a hypothetical question and it turns into "you can't say that cuz it isn't true."

BTW, since I can't talk hypotheticals, neither can you since it never happened that I never mentioned that I was gay, I can't imagine it.

[_john_doe_]

So now we can't give hypothetical examples? Where are all these new rules coming from?

I asked a hypothetical question and it turns into "you can't say that cuz it isn't true."

BTW, since I can't talk hypotheticals, neither can you since it never happened that I never mentioned that I was gay, I can't imagine it.

OK then Mr. swmr, to answer your hypothetical question, no.

Go ahead, ask why.....

[swmr545]

OK then Mr. swmr, to answer your hypothetical question, no.

Go ahead, ask why.....

I already know why people don't have a problem with heterosexual talk as opposed to gay talk.

I've lived through it for 5 years now, and plan on living through the prejudices and discriminations for the rest of my life. My belief is if people talk about their wife/girlfriend husband/boyfriend then so can I.

Until John has a rule saying that all talk is to be gender neutral in regards to our significant others, I won't adhere to your rules of normality. To me, you and other heterosexuals have the abnormal behavior. I don't chastice you for it, so don't chastice me. If you have a problem with my posts, be an adult and self-censor.

[mylo]

Okay, I think that's enough about swmr's date.

Anything else to add about Chili's or other similar fine dining establishments (think Stouffers)?

[swmr545]

Okay, I think that's enough about swmr's date.

Anything else to add about Chili's or other similar fine dining establishments (think Stouffers)?

Went to Rio City Cafe, and was a disappointed.

[_john_doe_]

I already know why people don't have a problem with heterosexual talk as opposed to gay talk.

I've lived through it for 5 years now, and plan on living through the prejudices and discriminations for the rest of my life. My belief is if people talk about their wife/girlfriend husband/boyfriend then so can I.

Until John has a rule saying that all talk is to be gender neutral in regards to our significant others, I won't adhere to your rules of normality. To me, you and other heterosexuals have the abnormal behavior. I don't chastice you for it, so don't chastice me. If you have a problem with my posts, be an adult and self-censor.

You play the victim well.
Have a nice day.