In article >,
Becca > wrote:

> 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.

No. The Gulf Coast Kitchen doesn't exist in my area, plus I am not a
seafood fan.