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Originally Posted by curves2000
Definitely in my 30's and have the Calgary Flames scars to prove it! If I was older, I could at least say I remember 89 Cup Win but I was a tike!
But in all honesty though dining out at some establishments has become a little gear grinder for my circle of friends in my age group. We are passed the stage of pub nachos, pub burger and wings are "dinner" and we don't want to eat that low end garbage either, but it's not exactly cheap at some places either.
I grew up with loving fine dining and higher end restaurants, an essence of cooking so to speak. Showing a skill, having different dishes, creating nice sauces etc. A lot of the corporate owned places, the hospitality group ownership joints are doing a lot of the same thing. A steak, a pasta, a steak fritz, a grilled/roasted fish, a fancy burger and a chef roasted chicken for $40+
If we are going out on the town we will hit a hot spot occasionally but now we usually grab a good dinner somewhere we know the food is great and reasonable/cook at someone's house and head out for drinks after. Not trying to empress anybody either. Swiss Chalet's chicken is better than (insert Concorde group/ hot spot place) anyways.
We all grew up as restaurant owners as well so it's sometimes tough to get out and enjoy mediocre/overpriced food too. We like to go where the food is spot on (casual/fine dining) and then go to the hot spots for drinks.
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Having been to both Swiss Chalet and every Concorde Group restaurant, I can confidently say that this invalidates whatever sort of reputation of taste you were trying to conjure by talking about your history of fine dining and restaurant ownership.
Though I’m mildly curious what restaurant you own. I thought you were a landlord with a home in Europe… who apparently loves Swiss Chalet.