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Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip |
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Posted by Amanda on Sun Jun 19 22:06:10 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Sun Jun 19 21:54:41 2011. Oh, I know - but that's how people outside of ASJ reacted. |
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Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip |
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Posted by TonyG on Sun Jun 19 22:06:56 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Sun Jun 19 21:52:19 2011. That's what I was hinting at. I'm not a big fan of "chain food" especially Italian "chain food" but it's edible. |
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Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip |
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Posted by Easy on Sun Jun 19 22:10:16 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by TonyG on Sun Jun 19 22:06:56 2011. I like Carrabbas. It's the best chain Italian and better than most of the non-chain Italian restaurants that I've been to. |
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Posted by TonyG on Sun Jun 19 22:12:23 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by Easy on Sun Jun 19 22:10:16 2011. I've got some decent non-chain Italian restaurants close to me. I agree Carrabas is one of the best though. Again, it and Maggianos are probably in the top tier of chain Italian restaurants. |
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Posted by Easy on Sun Jun 19 22:20:09 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by TonyG on Sun Jun 19 22:12:23 2011. We have a non-chain Italian (mainly pizza) restaurant down the street from me and I've never been. They are one of the last vestiges left from when the area wasn't mostly Mexican. I've really been wanting to try it, but always forget and call Pizza Hut instead. |
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Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip |
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Posted by WayneJay on Mon Jun 20 00:08:52 2011, in response to Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by LuchAAA on Sun Jun 19 18:44:34 2011. Carrabbas is one of my favs. My wife and I eat there regularly and it's our top choice of italian chains. |
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Posted by SMAZ on Mon Jun 20 00:11:30 2011, in response to Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by LuchAAA on Sun Jun 19 18:44:34 2011. What kind of fucking Italian-American are you going to Carabbas?It's one thing if you're in Bumfuck, USA but on Long Island? |
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Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip |
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Posted by SMAZ on Mon Jun 20 00:14:15 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by Peter Rosa on Sun Jun 19 21:53:25 2011. It's now possible to buy life insurance online without having to deal directly with an agent, who of course would try to talk you into buying more.Are premiums higher for Alphas or Betas? My guess would be Alphas since they have a higher-risk lifestyle. |
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Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip |
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Posted by AEM-7AC #901 on Mon Jun 20 00:39:03 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by SMAZ on Mon Jun 20 00:14:15 2011. My guess would be Alphas since they have a higher-risk lifestyle.I would argue that they're lower since Alphas can negotiate a discount with the adjuster while betas are too timid and afraid to do so. |
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Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip |
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Posted by LuchAAA on Mon Jun 20 01:15:33 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by Peter Rosa on Sun Jun 19 21:57:40 2011. Many blacks live in the part of Brentwood that's south of the train station along Fifth Avenue. Some of that area may be considered Bay Shore, I'm not sure where the dividing line is.interesting you say that because I have friends on Ellery St in Brentwood and their section is mostly black, then, when you get near the railroad tracks all the way on south, it's all Hispanic. And you can see the change just by looking at the businesses, which are all criminal and immigration lawyers, storefront churches, and lots and lots of bodegas. |
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Posted by LuchAAA on Mon Jun 20 01:18:16 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by SMAZ on Mon Jun 20 00:11:30 2011. What kind of fucking Italian-American are you going to Carabbas?It's one thing if you're in Bumfuck, USA but on Long Island? Tampa got me accustomed to Carrabbas. Are there any good Italian restaurants left in NY? Name a few, and I'll go on my next trip. |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Mon Jun 20 01:19:01 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by Easy on Sun Jun 19 22:20:09 2011. Most of our Italian restaurants (non pizza and pizza) are non-chain. Thank goodness, as the chains really are mediocre next to a real Italian restaurant. |
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Massacre In Medford |
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Posted by LuchAAA on Mon Jun 20 02:34:28 2011, in response to Brentwood Long Island Shootings, posted by LuchAAA on Wed Jun 24 20:12:39 2009. Story HereGot a feeling a pair of methheads from Mastic-Shirley did this. |
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Posted by Amanda on Mon Jun 20 03:37:34 2011, in response to Massacre In Medford, posted by LuchAAA on Mon Jun 20 02:34:28 2011. Newsday reported that meds were stolen. Here's the guy:
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Posted by SUBWAYSURF on Mon Jun 20 04:22:06 2011, in response to Massacre In Medford, posted by LuchAAA on Mon Jun 20 02:34:28 2011. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz |
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Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip |
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Posted by SUBWAYSURF on Mon Jun 20 04:26:52 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Sun Jun 19 21:45:32 2011. >>>That used to be part of the CI Mental hospital property....HAHA...it fits. |
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Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip |
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Posted by SUBWAYSURF on Mon Jun 20 04:29:54 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by Amanda on Sun Jun 19 20:24:43 2011. who knew . . . lol |
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Re: Massacre In Medford |
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Posted by Osmosis Jones on Mon Jun 20 05:16:03 2011, in response to Massacre In Medford, posted by LuchAAA on Mon Jun 20 02:34:28 2011. Jeez, if you're going to kill all the witnesses at least take out the surveillance cameras with them, who sticks up a pharmacy anyway? |
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Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip |
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Posted by SUBWAYSURF on Mon Jun 20 06:42:34 2011, in response to Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by LuchAAA on Sun Jun 19 18:44:34 2011. So you were out with a lady friend? Judging by the purse in the seat to your right I'd say so. |
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Re: Massacre In Medford |
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Posted by Train Dude on Mon Jun 20 08:24:58 2011, in response to Re: Massacre In Medford, posted by SUBWAYSURF on Mon Jun 20 04:22:06 2011. That's a pretty callous attitude. Something I'd expect from salaam. Probably more appropriate not to comment at all. |
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Re: Massacre In Medford |
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Posted by AlM on Mon Jun 20 08:41:06 2011, in response to Re: Massacre In Medford, posted by Osmosis Jones on Mon Jun 20 05:16:03 2011. Sadly, the pharmaceuticals are extremely hard to get hold of legally, so there's a market for them. |
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Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip |
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Posted by SUBWAYSURF on Mon Jun 20 09:44:37 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by TonyG on Sun Jun 19 20:53:32 2011. >>>...Carrabas and Maggianos rank towards the top of my list, with Buca di Beppo and Macaroni Grill a step below...<<Interesting since Magiannos and Macaroni grill are onwed by the same company |
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Re: Massacre In Medford |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Mon Jun 20 10:02:14 2011, in response to Re: Massacre In Medford, posted by Osmosis Jones on Mon Jun 20 05:16:03 2011. Pharmacies are filled with drugs....worth a lot of money. These animals probably chose a small store like this as it's easier than taking a CVS or something under assault. |
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Re: Massacre In Medford |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Mon Jun 20 10:02:44 2011, in response to Re: Massacre In Medford, posted by SUBWAYSURF on Mon Jun 20 04:22:06 2011. It's putting you to sleep that these animals killed 4 people in cold blood? |
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Re: Massacre In Medford |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Mon Jun 20 10:04:33 2011, in response to Massacre In Medford, posted by LuchAAA on Mon Jun 20 02:34:28 2011. The guy is black according to the surveillance. Shirley and Mastic has plenty of white trash, but not so many Black. If it's Medford and he's Black, he probably comes from Gordon Heights, Coram, or North Bellport more likely than Shirley or Mastic. |
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Re: Massacre In Medford |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Mon Jun 20 10:05:49 2011, in response to Re: Massacre In Medford, posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Mon Jun 20 10:04:33 2011. And remember, there's now town called "Mastic-Shirley", that's the name of a train station. |
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Re: Massacre In Medford |
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Posted by Train Dude on Mon Jun 20 10:06:02 2011, in response to Re: Massacre In Medford, posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Mon Jun 20 10:02:14 2011. The worrisome part is that in NY State, the first murder in the expensive one. After that, all the rest are free. These clowns have nothing to lose at their next stop. |
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Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip |
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Posted by TonyG on Mon Jun 20 10:14:35 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by SUBWAYSURF on Mon Jun 20 09:44:37 2011. Maggianos tastes better than Macaroni Grill though. |
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Re: Massacre In Medford |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Mon Jun 20 10:24:24 2011, in response to Re: Massacre In Medford, posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Mon Jun 20 10:05:49 2011. I meant "no" town called Mastic-Shirley |
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Re: Massacre In Medford |
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Posted by Amanda on Mon Jun 20 10:26:09 2011, in response to Re: Massacre In Medford, posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Mon Jun 20 10:04:33 2011. No, he's definitely white. You can see from outside surveillance shots.
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Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip |
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Posted by SUBWAYSURF on Mon Jun 20 10:26:09 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by TonyG on Mon Jun 20 10:14:35 2011. I'll have to take you're word on that. I avoid all chain restaurants, like the plague, too many screaming kids. |
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Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip |
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Posted by TonyG on Mon Jun 20 10:28:44 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by SUBWAYSURF on Mon Jun 20 10:26:09 2011. Yeah. I was at an iHOP with a friend of mine on Saturday morning and the screaming kids really got on my nerves. |
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Re: Massacre In Medford |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Mon Jun 20 10:33:11 2011, in response to Re: Massacre In Medford, posted by Amanda on Mon Jun 20 10:26:09 2011. Ooops, I am so sorry, in your other photo the shadow made him look Black. My mistake. So yes, Luch is then right, Shirley or Mastic "is" an option then. Gordon Heights, etc is now "not" an option, lol.He looks pretty young too. Sad. |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Mon Jun 20 10:34:09 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by TonyG on Mon Jun 20 10:28:44 2011. Well IHOP is in the ranks of Friendly's, Denny's, etc, and those are all horrors with screaming kids. You may as well be at Chuckie Cheese. |
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Posted by TonyG on Mon Jun 20 10:35:30 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Mon Jun 20 10:34:09 2011. Sure seemed like it. I had a pretty good Denver omelette though. I can't stand iHOP's pancakes, but the rest of their food isn't horrible. |
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Re: Massacre In Medford |
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Posted by Amanda on Mon Jun 20 10:37:05 2011, in response to Re: Massacre In Medford, posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Mon Jun 20 10:33:11 2011. The heroin epidemic on Long Island is awful. Don't know if you followed the series both the Long Island Press and Newsday did on it. |
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Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Mon Jun 20 10:38:54 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by TonyG on Mon Jun 20 10:35:30 2011. I actually like Denny's breakfast stuff too. I am not too hot on any of their non-breakfast items. |
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Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip |
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Posted by TonyG on Mon Jun 20 10:40:25 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Mon Jun 20 10:38:54 2011. I prefer Denny's to iHOP overall. However, most people I know are the opposite. The best Breakfast chain though, IMHO, is Bob Evans (but we don't have any of them here in the Sonoran desert). |
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Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Mon Jun 20 10:43:01 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by TonyG on Mon Jun 20 10:40:25 2011. I also prefer Denny's over IHOP, and also more than Friendly's which I put in the same category. I am also not all that keen on IHOP's pancakes. I haven't been to Bob Evans more than once so can't really comment. I don't remember much about it other than it was okay. |
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Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip |
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Posted by TonyG on Mon Jun 20 10:43:50 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Mon Jun 20 10:43:01 2011. I've only ever had ice cream sundaes at Friendly's. |
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Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip |
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Posted by Fred G on Mon Jun 20 10:45:09 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by SUBWAYSURF on Mon Jun 20 10:26:09 2011. I avoid chains because IME a corporate restaurant policy voids the down home quality of a singular restaurant in terms of innovation and ingredients used. The upside of chains is they're dependably consistent, good or bad.your pal, Fred |
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Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Mon Jun 20 10:52:36 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by TonyG on Mon Jun 20 10:43:50 2011. Yes, mostly it has been ice cream there for me too. |
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Re: Massacre In Medford |
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Posted by SUBWAYSURF on Mon Jun 20 10:53:52 2011, in response to Re: Massacre In Medford, posted by Amanda on Mon Jun 20 10:37:05 2011. I hear Oxycontin is real big in the 'burbs. |
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Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip |
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Posted by RIPTA42HopeTunnel on Mon Jun 20 10:54:15 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by SUBWAYSURF on Mon Jun 20 09:44:37 2011. Interesting since Magiannos and Macaroni grill are onwed by the same companyNot any more; Brinker sold off Macaroni Grill. They also have different histories, with Maggiano's being started by Richie Melman in Chicago and Macaroni Grill originating in Texas. |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Mon Jun 20 10:55:39 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by Fred G on Mon Jun 20 10:45:09 2011. The chains have their place. They are not as evil as some of the detractor's say, however, I do agree, there's nothing like mom and pop places. What I don't like about chains is just what you say, they have to follow the set guidelines, and can't sway from them. You always know what you will get, and while that probably saves you from the "bad" meal, it also stops you from getting that unbelievable experience you get at some mom and pop places too.Also, there's no swaying from the rules at the chains either. A bartender for example can't (generally) just offer you a buy back on a beer, as they can get in trouble (although some do it anyway on the downlow). At a mom and pop place, there's way more leeway to make decisions. |
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Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip |
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Posted by Fred G on Mon Jun 20 10:57:59 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Mon Jun 20 10:55:39 2011. True, chains aren't evil and I certainly won't be a stick in the mud if my friends want to eat at one.your pal, Fred |
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Posted by RIPTA42HopeTunnel on Mon Jun 20 10:58:08 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Mon Jun 20 10:43:01 2011. I also prefer Denny's over IHOP, and also more than Friendly's which I put in the same category. I am also not all that keen on IHOP's pancakes. I haven't been to Bob Evans more than once so can't really comment. I don't remember much about it other than it was okay.IHOP is all right, but they push dessert-for-breakfast a little too much and the "hollandaise" sauce they try to force on you with their omelettes is possibly the most disgusting substance on the planet. We go to Friendly's because of the screaming kids, because if ous act up we at least know they won't be the only ones :). The food there was much better 15-20 years ago, but it's better now than it was 5-10 years ago. The ice cream is excellent, though. |
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Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip |
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Posted by Fred G on Mon Jun 20 10:59:27 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by SUBWAYSURF on Mon Jun 20 09:44:37 2011. Even so, they could be different tier restaurants in the same overall outfit where one is a Caddilac and the other is a Chevy.your pal, Fred |
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Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip |
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Posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Mon Jun 20 11:01:53 2011, in response to Re: Carrabbas of Central Islip, posted by RIPTA42HopeTunnel on Mon Jun 20 10:58:08 2011. Yes, the ice cream is excellent at Friendly's, I have to agree. As for the food being "worse" 5-10 years ago, I have to take your word on that, as it was not all that great back then, and I haven't had it in many years, so that may be the case. If I am going to go that route and eat non-breakfast food at a chain like Friendly's (or Denny's or Ihop for that matter), then I may as well go to one of the bar/grill chains like Applebees or Ruby Tuesday then where the atmosphere is better in my opinion. |
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Posted by Amanda on Mon Jun 20 11:05:07 2011, in response to Re: Massacre In Medford, posted by SUBWAYSURF on Mon Jun 20 10:53:52 2011. It's horrible. I had to go to the ER a few months ago after I hurt my back, and there were at least five people in there screaming that they were in pain and needed some painkillers. |
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