Stan Horwitz wrote:

> For example, for Italian food, the only chain restaurant I enjoy is
> Carraba's. They have an open kitchen and you can sit at the bar and
> watch the chefs prepare the food. The food is pretty good and watching
> the food being prepared is entertaining. Their prices are reasonable and
> I have never had anything less then first rate service there.
>
> Another chain that I like is Texas Roadhouse. For a reasonable amount of
> money, you get great service, good food, and a nice atmosphere.

Well, I agree with you about Carrabba's, but I have never tried Texas
Roadhouse.

Have you tried the Gulf Coast Kitchen? It is owned by Tony Mandola,
Johnny Carrabba's uncle. Very good seafood.

Becca