[Arctic Fox]

Not been to one in years, but hope they come back after a restructuring

[Hape2Bhr]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

Not been to one in years, but hope they come back after a restructuring

Hmmm...I thought most people on this forum are epicureans and would not enter a Red lobster.

[Arctic Fox]

Originally Posted by Hape2Bhr

Hmmm...I thought most people on this forum are epicureans and would not enter a Red lobster.

I'm Virgo, but I don't let astrology get between me and a salty bread roll

[Stu from NYC]

Just wish I did not find out how unhealthy their cheese biscuits are

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Just wish I did not find out how unhealthy their cheese biscuits are

Like life. Everything really fun is either immoral, illegal, or fattening.

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Just wish I did not find out how unhealthy their cheese biscuits are

My doctor told me if the food taste good then it isn't good for you.

[Caymus]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Just wish I did not find out how unhealthy their cheese biscuits are

Fat and salt are key to good tasting food. I remember Anthony Bourdain writing about the massive amounts of butter that high end restaurants use.

[EastCoastDawg]

Originally Posted by Caymus

Fat and salt are key to good tasting food.

Another urban myth.

There are many herbs and spices which we can add to our food which are far less damaging than over-doing the salt (and are often actually beneficial) but it is our laziness that makes us reach for the salt instead.

Food manufacturers know that we are addicted to the stuff so add it in copious quantities whereas they, too, should be using healthier alternatives.

No-one wants a nanny state, but anything that contributes to 1 in 10 deaths in the USA should be more closely controlled. Think about this next time you're shocked at your health insurance premiums.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by EastCoastDawg

Another urban myth.

There are many herbs and spices which we can add to our food which are far less damaging than over-doing the salt (and are often actually beneficial) but it is our laziness that makes us reach for the salt instead.

Food manufacturers know that we are addicted to the stuff so add it in copious quantities whereas they, too, should be using healthier alternatives.

No-one wants a nanny state, but anything that contributes to 1 in 10 deaths in the USA should be more closely controlled. Think about this next time you're shocked at your health insurance premiums.

So very true. Watch food prep shows and be amazed at what goes into what they serve

[JerryLBell]

I grew up loving shrimp anywhere I could get them, including Red Lobster. But then I moved to Florida and had local, fresh-caught shrimp. There is no comparison. I can barely eat shrimp at RL any more unless it's the coconut shrimp, where I am enjoying the fried coconut batter more than I am the shrimp. Their fish & chips and fish sandwiches are pretty good to me and their other fish can be good. Their crab legs can be OK (other than too small, but that's true everywhere due to over-harvesting crabs) but the preparation seems hit-or-miss. The same with their lobster. In all, RL is just above mediocre for me. My wife and I go now only when we're hungry and happen to be close to one. They're never too busy to seat us and the wait staff around here are generally pretty good. I feel bad for the staff at the Leesburg location, which has closed.