Chain Gang

Every other Thursday, the Chain Gang reviews the latest chain restaurant dishes.

'Tasty and filling' change from fast food

05/08/2013

Surprisingly tasty and filling fare was the order of the day.

KFC: Make no bones about it

04/24/2013

KFC Original Recipe Boneless Chicken

Review: Rita's Custard Cookie Sandwiches 03/27/2013: "They are made with Rita's famous Old Fashioned Frozen Custard sandwiched between two delicious Oreo Cookie Wafers."
McCafe Shamrock Shake is a 10 03/13/2013: Company description: "Smooth and creamy mint-flavored shake topped with whipped cream and a cherry." Chain: McDonald's. Location: 942 Market St.
Wendy's doesn't play its cods right 02/27/2013: Company description: "It's hard to resist our Premium Cod Fillet. That's because we use only 100 percent cod straight from the North Pacific. Battered in light, crispy panko breading and topped with tartar sauce and fresh lettuce - all on a warm, toasted bun."
Del Frisco's stone crab claws hit the mark 02/13/2013: Company description: "Once harvested, the claws are cooked fresh on the boat, then promptly chilled - never frozen - and flown fresh to the restaurants."
Applebee's Chipotle Cream Steak & Shrimp 11/08/2012: Chipotle Cream Steak & Shrimp Company description: "Chimichurri glazed 7 oz. sirloin and chipotle lime shrimp with fried red potatoes, black bean corn salsa, sliced mushrooms, roasted red peppers, red onions and zesty chipotle cream sauce."
Colonel's Crispy Strips 10/24/2012: KFC may do chicken right, but everything around the chicken is questionable.
Pan Pizza is worth the dough 10/10/2012: Domino's new line is so addictive it has to be only an occasional treat, unless you want to be as round as a pizza.
Chain Gang: Carolina BBQ WHOPPER 08/29/2012: "An acceptable change of pace" from Burger King.
Italian Chicken Wings at Chickie's & Pete's 08/16/2012: Our batch was cooked perfectly - crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
Taco Bell upscales with Cantina line 07/12/2012: Daily News Staff Report

It's an unsubtle attempt to go after Chipotle.