Okay, so I'm not a big take-out, fast food fan or eater. I follow the saying "I can eat anything I want, as long as I've taken the time to make it myself from scratch." French fries, apple pie, decadent desserts, you get the picture. I feel that I can indulge every once in a while, as long as I make it myself and don't make it a regular habit. But what if hubby and the kids are starving as you're heading home from vacation...
Recently my family and I stopped at Five Guys Burgers and Fries, a Zagat rated fast food chain. They've won numerous Zagat awards and hubby couldn't wait to visit. According to their literature they have no freezers on the premises, just coolers to keep the meat fresh, and each burger is made and served to order that day.
And wow, what a pleasant surprise. The fries were hot and crispy and the burgers were moist and juicy and made with our choice of toppings! Each burger a special order made your way! Everyone left feeling full and satisfied and I felt better that it was all freshly prepared.
We still won't be headed to a fast food place, even one that's Zagat rated on a regular basis, but it's nice to have found a chain where the food is made fresh. And next time I'll remember to order a little Five Guys burger as the regular burger was actually a double burger -- not that my dog complained.
And I hope the success of Five Guys spurs other fast food places to prepare fresher (and healthier) foods.
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