One of the oldest and most successful of the chain restaurants is T. G. I. Friday’s. The first one opened to huge success in 1965 in New York City’s Upper East Side. It wasn’t until 1970 that a second location opened in Memphis, TN. Today there are more than 900 Friday’s restaurants worldwide.
A landmark of the Friday’s chain is the fact that it offers quality food that is consistent in any location along with a funky atmosphere and friendly service. You can find a Friday’s in just about any city or nearby neighborhood as well as on line at http://www.tgifridays.com/home/welcome.aspx.
The Burgers
Josh and Mark were doing some running around when lunch time hit. Josh suggested heading someplace neither had been in a while, T. G. I. Friday’s. Both have always agreed, as far as the chain restaurants go, Friday’s offers up perhaps the best burgers.
Both ordered up the classic Cheeseburger (since Mark’s favorite, the Cheesy Bacon Cheeseburger that featured deep fried provolone had been taken off the menu). The quarter pound choice Black Angus beef is fire grilled. And the flavor of that fire grilling comes through in every bite. Served on a soft, tasty brioche bun, a Friday’s burger, though expensive by many standards, is genuinely tasty.
Friday’s does something with their fries that neither us minds but that some people might. The crispy soft centered perfectly done slices of potato are seasoned with pepper. Since we both like a little pepper now and then it isn’t a problem but we both know some people who aren’t fans. Asking a restaurant to not pepper your fries is like asking them to not add salt. It is just part of the ritual and, in this case, might turn some people off. Otherwise, a burger at Friday’s is sure to please.
Don’t get us wrong, both of us would much rather dive into one of the many local joints of which we are so fond. But in a pinch, out on the road, or even just now and then for the hell of it, grabbing a burger at a Friday’s is pretty much guaranteed to be a satisfying experience.
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