dannisree
Dennis Lee
dannisree
Staff writer at The Takeout. Also: Saveur Humor Blog Award Winner, professional pizza maker, and insufferable troublemaker.

Please please someone explain why this article, and every other article I have ever seen that quotes a tweet, quotes it then immediately writes out the exact tweet in the body of the article. Read more

Normal people take walks when they don’t own cars. Which when you live in major cities or college towns aren’t always needed. Hence the need for walkup windows.  Robocop isn’t real life.  Read more

Most places won’t allow you because it’s just not safe.  Doubly so if your out late at night and there might be people who have been drinking.  As someone else mentioned just order through the app and stand in one of the pick up slots. Read more

In the late 80's we were out being teenagers and were hungry and did the 6 kids jumping up and down on the weight sensor until Wendy’s let us order. When I worked at a Taco Bell we didn’t allow it though.  Read more

Yeah, both of my sisters had signature cocktails at their weddings, and that was 12 and 10 years ago now, so I’m not sure this is a trend that’s arriving. It’s been here a while. But they are a good option for simplifying the bar menu. One of the last weddings I went to had an open bar but with a limited menu, and Read more

Open bars are expensive, so some people opt to serve a small selection of beer, wine, and signature cocktails only—this helps shave off any unnecessary extra expenses for liquors that ultimately don’t get consumed by the end of the night. Read more

As a kid I loved these and Chef Boyardee ravioli. On a whim I bought a few cans a few years ago, warmed them up and realized they are absolutely God awful! They will just have to live on in my childhood memories. Read more

When I worked at Steak n Shake years ago we launched a midnight menu containing the “7 by 7", a burger with seven patties and seven slices of cheese. One of the most ridiculous menu items I have ever seen, and nearly impossible to make presentable. The official recipe called for the burger to “rest” for a minute so Read more

Bribe a worker at McDonald’s......Quarter Pounder (or Double) with cheese, bacon, grilled onions, and hot mustard. You’re welcome. Read more

With the different flavored clusters and crumbles, it sounds like they're trying to crib on the classic Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake bar, not the actual strawberry shortcake dessert. I wonder if folks might get a different impression if they go into it with that mindset? Read more

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I assume this McFlurry is loosely based on the Good Humor strawberry shortcake bar outside coating. I love those bars, but they also have a strawberry flavored ice cream-like substance inside the coating. Alas, this McFlurry does not. Read more

Got one yesterday - was also disappointed by the crunchy bits in lieu of actual strawberry and shortcake, but it is pretty obviously attempting to capture the spirit of the Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake bars. I think if they had been more up front with that expectation in their advertising, the reception would have Read more

Once again Philly showing why humanity can never have nice things.  636 times is a coincidence, but this 637th time I am starting to think there is something in the water...
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Santa was drunk and harassing people that day. He was getting what he deserved for being an ass. Read more

Does anyone remember midnight showings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show which featured shooting squirt guns, flinging rice and yes, hot dogs?
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If they weren’t meant to be projectiles, they wouldn’t be so aerodynamic, would they? Read more

I haven’t had their sriracha, but Yellowbird sauces are across the board terrific. Locally, they’re carried in Target and our Kroger-owned local chain.
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Frank’s has a really strong flavor, no matter how many drops you’re using. It’d be worth trying other mild hot sauces that are a better match to the dishes you’re eating.
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