Holy Bloomin’ Onion was I shocked at the paucity of options at Outback Steakhouse. Now, despite working with a three minute walk of one, I had studiously avoided entering it or the Hometown Buffet or Olive Garden near it.
I wasn’t expecting much when I walked in and my only question was whether it was “tied” to Bud or Miller. Answer: Bud. Were the glasses frosted ice cold, yup. Don’t bother tasting your steak, the tip of your tongue is cold from the Foster’s.
Speaking of, of all the places to carry the full line of Australian beers from at least one brewery, it is sad that they just had the lager. I don’t expect Aussie craft on tap but when you have a “theme”, why are you not playing it to the hilt with three or four Foster’s beers. Pair ’em up with your specials for the month.
Or you could promote a menu item pairing steak and lobster with Golden Road 329 Lager? And then be out of it? When you are across the street from a BevMo?
I know, you may think that I am inching away from Geek status to Snob but I don’t think so. It isn’t about the beer itself. I am not expecting HopSlam on draft in the correct glassware. It is the lack of effort that concerns me. Especially from a company with resources behind it. When I hear, “I guess I will have a Stella.” How Australian are you?
If the amount of care taken in the beverages is any indication then what must the food quality be?