tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post3858086657147925158..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Economic Update: Fast Food in My FutureArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-29979680027941663002014-10-13T10:12:19.883-07:002014-10-13T10:12:19.883-07:00It was certainly not less expensive than In and Ou...It was certainly not less expensive than In and Out. My favorite is Farmer Burger. Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-4669991909486719582014-08-23T11:58:57.997-07:002014-08-23T11:58:57.997-07:00Lee-
I misunderstood your post-I thought you'...Lee-<br /><br />I misunderstood your post-I thought you'd agreed with the "best burger" opinion.<br /><br />I could concede best "fast food" burger (although I had a Sonic burger once and remember liking that ok), but I simply don't eat fast food enough to know.<br /><br />I just think that for anyone who thinks any fast food place is the best anything....they need to visit other restaurants.<br /><br />I'd stack almost every bar hamburger I have every had against any fast food place, and I bet they'd win!<br /><br />But then, I live in a city where <i>Olive Garden</i> gets voted as the best Italian restaurant every year....yet there are a handful of fine upscale Italian restaurants.<br /><br />I guess people confuse "low cost" with "best" when voting.<br /><br />My rules for any votes on best food establishments would be to throw out the chains.DiscConnectedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013919800637508392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-78993865694027415862014-08-21T22:14:40.369-07:002014-08-21T22:14:40.369-07:00Right across the street? Way too tempting. ☺ I l...Right across the street? Way too tempting. ☺ I love onion rings and burgers but they're aren't any fast food places within easy walking distance. One is about 30 minutes away by foot. That would be a good way to work off some of the calories, yes?<br />Looking forward to your review!Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-48107128550395577042014-08-21T21:54:47.511-07:002014-08-21T21:54:47.511-07:00FAE-- Kind of surprising what we writers write abo...FAE-- Kind of surprising what we writers write about in order to elicit comments. To me that's the fun of blogging though--we get to experiment with different styles, voices, topics, etcetera, with no overly restrictive guidelines. <br /><br />Is bacon meat? If not then I don't usually eat much meat. I'm not quite ready to go vegetarian though I'm sure it might be better for me.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-29589381019653687152014-08-21T21:26:29.925-07:002014-08-21T21:26:29.925-07:00Never heard of 'Habit Burger', but it seem...Never heard of 'Habit Burger', but it seems like, for once I'm in the majority here. We do have In and Out in Nevada, but I don't eat meat, so I don't frequent burger joints. for two months now I've been on an elimination diet (not really, but the diet consists of some fruit, most vegetables,and meats - kind of leaves me and the rabbits out there), which means I eat almost nothing, so I don't frequent anyplace that has food. The picture looks pretty good though. Kind of amazing what brings people out to comment - a burger joint? farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-15033822395993899632014-08-21T21:16:25.767-07:002014-08-21T21:16:25.767-07:00Susanne-- I like having a variety of choices. I&#...Susanne-- I like having a variety of choices. I've been hearing so much about the gluten-free diets. Hope I don't have to do that.<br /><br />Michele-- That's probably what I saw. I've been seeing the Hatch Chili ads for different things around here. I've heard about these chilis, but to my knowledge I never tried them.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-85425145184249414922014-08-21T16:01:04.145-07:002014-08-21T16:01:04.145-07:00Lee, Whataburger was probably annoucing their hatc...Lee, Whataburger was probably annoucing their hatch-chili special. Hatch chili's are in season right now and everybody has "Hatch chili something!" I just bought hatch chili hummus the other day! Love those hatch chili's!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-75595945036727720712014-08-21T11:23:29.402-07:002014-08-21T11:23:29.402-07:00Nope, I've never had a Habit burger. Never ev...Nope, I've never had a Habit burger. Never even heard of it before today. My favorite take out food is chinese food and my favorite fast food has been Taco Bell chalupas. I'm pretty much giving up on the take out/fast food as I've been working towards going gluten-free. I did notice the other day that one of our local pizza places is advertising a gluten-free pizza so I might be tempted to give it a try one day.<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-28312737269890647072014-08-21T09:11:26.280-07:002014-08-21T09:11:26.280-07:00Liz A--You'll have to get out on foot and do s...Liz A--You'll have to get out on foot and do some exploring in your neighborhood.<br /><br />Angels-- When we were taking our trip we passed many Whataburgers and I was so tempted to stop at one. They were advertising some sort of green chile burger or the like and I was curious. Maybe next time.<br /><br />Kelly-- I'll settle for an ice cream place. We have a few places nearby that either specialize in ice cream or frozen yogurt or include it as part of their menu. Love ice cream!<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-52995310003200577452014-08-21T06:41:02.152-07:002014-08-21T06:41:02.152-07:00I won't fault anyone for eating what they like...I won't fault anyone for eating what they like, but I'm not much for fast food. I pretty much only have it when I don't have a choice (most recently, when the bus I was taking made a lunch stop at one). <br /><br />No fast food in walking distance, either, unless you count the Freezo—an ice cream place that's been around since about the '50s. We do have a fantastic natural foods store in the neighborhood. I'm addicted to their cucumber soda, so I always buy a few cans when I'm passing by. Kelly Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01752857506190488860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-79341284592377995192014-08-20T22:02:02.304-07:002014-08-20T22:02:02.304-07:00I've never heard of Habit Burger but I wish th...I've never heard of Habit Burger but I wish they were here in Austin! Their burgers look yummy and the first place I went on their website was to the "Doing Our Part" section, which details their community involvement. I always like to patronize establishments that give back to the community and this one certainly does. My favorite fast food places are local chains: Schlotsky's (a fabulous sandwich shop where they make their own very special bread daily) and Whataburger which is a cook-as-you-order hamburger fast food joint. The wait is a little longer than say, McDonalds or Burger King, but at least you know you know you're getting a super fresh meal. I wish other people around the country/world could taste Schlotsky's and Whataburger. They are also very active in the local communities. I like that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-62728119770062655572014-08-20T21:51:00.390-07:002014-08-20T21:51:00.390-07:00I have heard of them. But that's because there...I have heard of them. But that's because there is one on my route to work. I've never eaten there, though (I don't do red meat or fast food). As for fast food within walking distance--I just moved, so I'm not sure.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-818739416092257922014-08-20T21:32:46.483-07:002014-08-20T21:32:46.483-07:00Sherry-- I've been to Five Guys only once. Pr...Sherry-- I've been to Five Guys only once. Probably need to give it another chance.<br /><br />Yvonne -- I love chains that are mostly or completely regional. The biggies get old sometimes.<br /><br />Birgit-- Poor dear, but why'd you have to bring up Tim Horton's. I love their coffee and muffins. I wish they'd open one around here.<br /><br />Andrew-- Homemade is better from a competent cook.<br /><br />Larry-- I don't get the hullabaloo either. Never tried Hamburger Hamlet but have wanted to for years.<br /><br />Raquel-- I knew they had a "grilled cheese" because that's what one of my daughters usually gets. Sounds interesting the way you describe it.<br /><br />Southpaw-- I will soon know more about them.<br /><br />C.Lee-- I'm sure there's one fairly close to you.<br /><br />G.B.-- Went to Sonics around the country several times this summer. Usually I got hot dogs or milkshakes.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-36886147092877967542014-08-20T15:52:54.183-07:002014-08-20T15:52:54.183-07:00Living on the East Coast the closet thing we have ...Living on the East Coast the closet thing we have to a national chain like those is the half dozen Sonics here in CT.<br /><br />I have two non-chain local fast food restaurants within walking distance. One is burger/dog joint (has won awards and has one of CT's 10 best burgers) but I stopped going there about a year ago due to difference of business philosophy with the owner. The other is a boneless wing place.<br /><br />The one place I make a habit of going to sells basically hot dogs, especially the two foot monstrosity that was featured on Man vs. Food a few years ago, along with burgers and seafood.<br /><br /><a href="http://gbmjrflashy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Father Nature's Corner</a>G. B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783331838434598963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-26156628559472665352014-08-20T15:17:12.418-07:002014-08-20T15:17:12.418-07:00This is a new one to me. But I'll tell you if ...This is a new one to me. But I'll tell you if they taste as good as that picture, they won't be strangers for long. I now have to take a break and find something to eat.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-26434303139670241092014-08-20T14:30:30.402-07:002014-08-20T14:30:30.402-07:00I haven't heard of them either. No I miss In-a...I haven't heard of them either. No I miss In-and-Out Burger....H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-53839482372831993432014-08-20T14:27:23.571-07:002014-08-20T14:27:23.571-07:00I'm vegan and I LOVE In N Out! Their animal st...I'm vegan and I LOVE In N Out! Their animal style veggie is the bomb! Way to support your neighborhood economy. :)<br /><a href="http://nitewriter6.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><b>Raquel Byrnes</b></a> Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-60396379638252493152014-08-20T12:17:23.500-07:002014-08-20T12:17:23.500-07:00I have only been to an In-And-Out Burger once.
Wh...I have only been to an In-And-Out Burger once.<br /><br />When they opened one in AZ, it was big news. The next time I drove to LA, I stopped for gas and lunch and chose I&OB.<br /><br />I don't get it.<br /><br />It's a fast food burger.<br /><br />It may be better than McDonald's (not hard to do), but America's best burger?<br /><br />I rarely eat fast food-it usually does not agree with me, but if I am going to eat a hamburger, it's not going to be from a fast food joint.<br /><br />The closest to that I would do is Fuddruckers (if they are still around).<br /><br />Anyone in LA, go to Hamburger Hamlet on Sunset or Hollywood Boulevard (they were both still open last time I was in town-there used to be one in DC, too)...and tell me what you think.<br /><br />LCDiscConnectedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013919800637508392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-81126704727830863642014-08-20T12:07:34.615-07:002014-08-20T12:07:34.615-07:00I make the best onion rings ever.
Just sayin'....I make the best onion rings ever.<br />Just sayin'.<br />Maybe the best hamburgers, too. I mean, even my daughter likes my burgers better than any fast food place, which is saying a lot, because she generally prefers processed stuff over what I make.<br /><br />I'm not a fan of In-and-Out. My opinion has declined quite a bit since the first time I had them something like 15 years ago. I'd rather go almost anywhere else than there, at this point. Not that we eat out much, but still...Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73475721757727134332014-08-20T12:05:42.654-07:002014-08-20T12:05:42.654-07:00You would talk about food today:) I am going throu...You would talk about food today:) I am going through living hell right now.....the pre-colonoscopy test. Right now any food looks wonderful. I have never heard of this burger place. In Canada we have Tim Horton's which makes a huge killing in mullah. People get hooked. Tim's coffee, donoughts, bagels. They were always mainly donoughts and coffee but one can get wraps and chill there now. I don't go to fast food places at all since I am hypoglycemic and they are a no-no....hence why I feel like I am going to faint plus hurl drinking that vile liquid that only Lucifer must have invented for this testBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-72519349915846789992014-08-20T11:29:19.121-07:002014-08-20T11:29:19.121-07:00Most interesting Lee, though I expect you've n...Most interesting Lee, though I expect you've never heard of many of our fast food outlets. We do have some American ones here and excellent they are too.<br /><br />Yvonne.EnglishRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536999752884994107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-83521730821209583572014-08-20T10:31:19.076-07:002014-08-20T10:31:19.076-07:00I've never heard of Habit Burger, but from the...I've never heard of Habit Burger, but from the looks of them, they'd probably be addictive. We have a place called Five Guys. I think there are some of those in California. Those are addictive, too.Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-8506787874608214502014-08-20T10:16:27.182-07:002014-08-20T10:16:27.182-07:00Jennifer-- My fast food excursions are usually whi...Jennifer-- My fast food excursions are usually while traveling or just a matter of convenience or not wanting to fix anything at home. But I'm kind of hooked on fast food.<br /><br />StMc-- Give me a report if you do go to Habit Burger. I guess I'll find out soon though. I've been thinking about going vegetarian for good health, but I don't think I'd seriously go that route--not anytime soon though. Del Taco has good crinkle cut fries according to my daughters. I'm not a big fan of crinkle cut, but I'll eat them if that's what's available. I'm not all that picky about my food.<br /><br />Lana--- Good to see you here! An Ugly Burger sounds about as appealing as the Fatburgers we have here--I question the sagacity of those names, but I guess that marketing has worked. I used to like Taco John's in Montana and there was a pizza chain that I used to go to every time I was up there. I guess the demographics of Montana don't entice a lot of the big chains. Now I wish that Habit Burger was open so I could go over and get one for lunch.<br /><br />StMc-- Yes, I saw the locations in Phoenix when I was on their site. Let me know your verdict. I think Habit Burger should send me some coupons for my post today.<br /><br />JoJo-- I too am deprived of pizza since my wife never likes it much. If I get one I have to eat it all myself. The Dairy Queen that was close to us closed many years ago. My wife and I make several DQ stops when we're traveling--especially in Texas where they are everywhere.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73718828779057765102014-08-20T10:00:09.201-07:002014-08-20T10:00:09.201-07:00Never heard of them! Is there one that's clos...Never heard of them! Is there one that's close enough for you to try before this one opens? The burger looks great but that big, it seems like the bun will lose all structural integrity after a couple bites. <br /><br />I don't have a fast food habit. Back in WA there was a Dairy Queen nearby that I liked for a quick burger every now and then. My weakness is pizza though but I don't get it too often.JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-40245938438164249352014-08-20T09:43:58.302-07:002014-08-20T09:43:58.302-07:00BOIDMAN ~
I just looked them up online. There'...BOIDMAN ~<br />I just looked them up online. There's 5 HABIT BURGERS in Phoenix, and one is about a 15-minute drive from my house. They have Veggie Burgers. I'm leaving my house in about 5 minutes. First stop: Gas. Second stop: Habit Burger.<br /><br />Would you say I'm the impressionable sort?<br /><br />~ D-FensDogg<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.com