On Fri, 31 Jan 2014 10:24:41 -0500, jmcquown wrote:

> [Trolls, skip it. No one is listening to you anyway.]
>
> Smoked Salmon Wrap
> Served in a Spinach Tortilla with
> Lettuce, Tomato, Oni0n, Smoked
> Bacon and Boursin Spread
> Choice of Side
> $8.50
>
> Cornbeef Wrap
> With Mustard and Sautéed
> Onions in a Spinach Tortilla
> Choice of Side
> $9.50

Guess tortillas must have been on special at some or other stupidmarket in
the area...


> Blue Plate Special
> Smothered Pork Chop
> Served with Mashed Potatoes
> and Steamed Broccoli
>
> $10.00
>
> What's wrong with this picture? I'll start:
>
> Item #1: There's nothing special about Boursin spread. It's seasoned
> cheese spread that comes in a plastic container (different seasonings).
> I can buy it at any grocery store around here.
>
> http://www.boursin.com/en_us/
>
> I'd rather have it on crackers or a toasted baguette as a snack
>
> Item #2: It's not "cornbeef", it's *corned beef*. But as a wrap in a
> spinach tortilla? Really?

Dunno who types up these menus for them, clearly s/he knows nothing about
food...


> At least the Blue Plate Special resembles one. It's too bad I make damn
> fine smothered pork chops myself, otherwise I might actually try theirs.
> I still might. It's the last day of the month so I can ding my annual
> dining assessment by at least $10. Or double down and freeze two
> orders, for those days days when I don't feel like cooking.

What I cannot get over is the prices The Club charges for these so-called
'specials'. $10 for a smothered pork chop (I noticed it is stated as
singular, not plural) + 'two veg'? Gimme a break.

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Cheers
Chatty Cathy