Macaroni Grill - Lasagna ($15) Rating: 3

Mark Lim - I've never had veal and I've always wanted to eat baby cow parts but I know some of my friends would be pretty mad at me if I tried it. (which probably means it's amazing)

So instead of ordering cute infant calf meat I decided to get Macaroni Grill's specialty Lasagna. It was pretty gross but we'll get to that disappointment later.

The first disappointment of the night was the appetizer sampler. It came with flavorless calamari, too hard to eat bruschetta, and the blandest mozzarella sticks I've ever had.

Mmm... nothing special

The Fiance and I enjoying our meal

The plate looked great but it was more of a tomato soup than a lasagna. It was one of the worst I've ever had. I could not taste any of the cheeses because of an overpowering fennel licorice-y flavor that destroyed the dish.

I thought that extra cheese would help. It didn't.

The lasagna was quite sad but I was pleasantly surprised with my dad's Prime Rib. I didn't like how they plated the dish but the meat was excellent. The texture and the tenderness was amazing especially for the affordable price. This was a great deal.

Lauren got the Lobster Ravioli and that was awesome too! By now I was getting really jealous of everyone's meal but they let me pick at their plates so I felt a little better.

Macaroni Grill - Lasagna

Taste ------------ (3) No good. Too saucy too much fennel
Presentation -----(8) It looked great though!
Price ------------- (4) It was way over priced at $15
Quantity --------- (7) The size wasn't bad
Satisfaction ----- (2) I was not satisfied

Rating: 3 out of 10

I would have gave the Prime Rib and Lobster Ravioli a score of 8. I'd still love to go back to Macaroni Grill but I will never get the Lasagna again.

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Mill Creek Cattle Company - BBQ + Goodies ($18) Rating: 7

Mark Lim - We've been searching all over Southern California for an affordable wedding venue with no luck. Lauren's mother suggested a place called the Mill Creek Cattle Company but her idea was instantly shot down by my fiance.

I had never heard of the place before so I asked why there was "no way in hell" we were having our wedding reception there. Instead of telling me why she decided to show me.

I thought the place was awesome! I loved the old pictures and giant animal heads on the wall. I even liked the Confederate flag! Yeehaw! She was afraid the Asian side of my family would freak out and they probably would but I don't really care. It's our wedding and if I want to dress up like Ulysses S. Grant wearing a kilt then I'm going to.

The food was a great price so I was excited to order. I chose the super combo with Pork Ribs, Pulled Pork, and BBQ Chicken. It came with a broccoli and cheese soup and a big stuffed potato.

I think I'm getting a little "Oh So Fat" myself

The Chicken and Ribs were a little over cooked. It was Easter and they had just finished up their brunch so I think we got the left overs. The place is usually packed but only 2 of the tables were filled. I'm sure the BBQ would have been better if we had came around dinner time. The food was gorgeous looking though.

Lauren got the pork ribs and the sweet potato fries

The large crispy and brown croutons and garbanzo beans made the salad.

This was one of the best soups I've ever had. It was truly amazing and I would come back just for their broccoli cheese.

Corn bread and sweet butter

Pictured Left to Right: Stuffed Baked Potato, Pulled Pork, Pork Ribs, and BBQ Chicken

The stuffed baked potato was also fantastic. I probably could have ate it just like a tater-tot.

The place had a wonderful ambiance. It was just what you'd imagine a restaurant in a town called "Mentone" would look like. The service was great as well. Maybe a little too great. The waitress was at our table about 8-10 times during our meal. Towards the end she admited she was just really really bored.

The food was hit and miss. The BBQ wasn't all that great and I prefer Lucille's. The meat just wasn't tender enough. I did find it strange that the Pulled Pork, Baked Potato, and Broccoli Cheese Soup were some of the best I've ever had.

Mill Creek Cattle Company - BBQ Pork Ribs, Pulled Pork, BBQ Chicken, Stuffed Baked Potato, and Broccoli Cheese Soup

Taste ------------ (6) I was torn. The main course missed but the sides hit
Presentation -----(9) It was a really cool looking place and the food looked great
Price ------------- (7) The price was right on. Not too expensive
Quantity --------- (9) Tons of food. I actually had left overs!
Satisfaction ----- (6) I was disappointed with the BBQ but I want to give them another shot

Rating: 7 out of 10

I'm still on the fence about this place because it didn't have quality BBQ but the sides were so damn good. I think they might have had an off day because of Easter so I'm going to try them again. I'm betting they'll rock my socks the next time.

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Fosters Freeze - The Big Boss Burger ($6) Rating: 6

Mark Lim - I was mezmorized by the dazzling colors and the cold creamy desserts from a Dairy Queen commercial and ran like I never ran before to my car to find one. I felt like Dog The Bounty Hunter but instead of hunting down criminals I was hunting down the taste of an awesome burger.

I got a hot tip from my roommate of where to find one so I rushed over there. When I reached my destination I was devestated to find out it wasn't a Dairy Queen but a Fosters Freeze! I quickly used my GPS to find another but when I got there it was shut down! It was not meant to be.

I was defeated. I decided to go back to the Fosters Freeze and see if they could lift my spirits. I decided on getting "The Big Boss" burger

The Big Boss comes with bacon, onion rings, cheese, pickles, lettus, and a big piece of meat. I was impressed by its beauty.

Sadly, the burger was not as flavorful as it looked. It had great texture and crunch from the bacon and onion rings but the burger itself was pretty bland. I was also disappointed that it cost so much.

It was a gorgeous burger but it tasted like one of those ones that they shellac and put on display.

Fosters Freeze Big Boss Burger

Taste ------------ (6) Kind of bland. Not much flavor
Presentation -----(9) It was a gorgeous burger
Price ------------- (5) $6 was kind of expensive for the size
Quantity --------- (6) It was ok
Satisfaction ----- (6) I was still a little hungry

Rating: 6 out of 10

It was kind of sad seeing a family owned franchise like this Fosters Freeze hurting so bad because of the economy. It was the middle of the lunch rush and I was the only person in the place. I think the food would have been much better if the place was busy. It felt dead inside and food wasn't as fresh as it would have been if they had been making burgers all day. I'll drive past it next time to see if it's busier and maybe I'll stop in again and try something new :)

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