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Fogo De ChÃO New Summer Salads

June 19, 2018 Karen Leave a Comment

The good folks over at Fogo De ChÃo invited me and a guest to come try out their new summer salads on the Market Bar. My son, Seth, and I went and we are so glad we did.

If you are like me, and have a really hard time deciding on which cut of meat to order when you go out to a steak house, then you are going to LOVE Fogo De ChÃO. The Brazilian restaurant where they serve fire roasted meats off of huge skewers brought to your table, in the Churrasco style, is one of the most unique places I have dined.

They have two locations in Atlanta–one on Piedmont Rd in Buckhead, which is where my son and I went; and the other in Dunwoody on Ashford Dunwoody Rd. You can check their website to see if there is one in your area.

As soon as we arrived, the manager, Carlos, came over to our table to welcome us. He had a delicious shrimp cocktail brought out, too. It was almost too pretty to eat, but eat it we did. Six huge shrimps over ice, served with cocktail sauce. Carlos also treated us to a couple of cocktails from the bar. For my son, he presented a Honey & Smoke, which had Monkey Shoulder Whisky, gingered honey, Peaty Glenmorangie Original, Luxardo Cherry. For me, a pink confection with Guava that was made with Belvedere Vodka, guava, lemon, La Marca Prosecco. Both were really good. Carlos said they were the two most popular cocktails from the bar.

Next, I went to the Market Table. The Market Table at Fogo De ChÃo is a huge assortment of salads, fresh vegetables, cheeses, cured meats, and more. The new items were Heirloom Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Salad, and a Watermelon Feta Salad. Both were beautifully displayed, and tasted great. Next time I’ll try the artichoke hearts, and some of the scrumptious looking olives.

Most everything at Fogo De ChÃo is gluten free, even the table bread made from a Brazilian recipe. Other side dishes brought to table include fried plaintain, garlic mashed potatoes, polenta, and an assortment of sauces to accompany the star of the show, the fire roasted meats. When I say that there is a big assortment of meats from which to choose, I am not kidding. On this night, Seth and I tried all of these:

Picanha, which is the prime cut of sirloin seasoned with sea salt or garlic to bring out the natural flavor.

Beef Ancho, the most prime part of the rib eye, oh, so tenderQ!

Lamb Chops, my personal favorite.

Costela De Porco, tender pork ribs slow roasted for remarkable flavor and tenderness.

Filet Mignon, get it seasoned in the gaucho tradition and fire roasted, or wrapped in bacon.

Frango, unique cuts of chicken including legs, and bacon wrapped chicken breast.

Linguica, pork sausages.

Seth and tried all of those items. There were more things to choose from but we just did not have room to try them all. Everything we tasted was so good. I would go back to Fogo De ChÃo as often as I can.

We also tried two of the desserts. There was the Tres Leches Cake, with whipped cream and strawberries; and papaya cream topped with black currant liquer.

The full Churrasco Experience, which includes the Market Table and the Fire Roasted Meats served at table, and sides, at the Atlanta locations, is $53.95 for dinner, but well worth it. You can sign up at the Fogo E-Club to get a promotional emails and other info from Fogo De ChÃo.

The manger, Carlos, with one of the Gaucho servers with a skewer of Picahna.

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Great Wolf Lodge Tasting Event

April 24, 2018 Karen Leave a Comment

Great Wolf Lodge is opening a new resort in Lagrange, Georgia in May of this year. The new 457-suite family resort opening this May in LaGrange will offer eight unique eateries that range from the farm-to-fork elevated dining experience at Barnwood to satisfying sweet cravings with ice cream treats at Ben & Jerry’s. They invited me to come to City Winery in Atlanta on April 5th to taste some of the food that will be on the menu when they open.

Abbey and I at the Great Wolf Lodge Tasting Event.

I was allowed to take a guest, so I invited my adopted granddaughter, Abbey, to go with me. She was so excited to go because this was her first event experience.

The event started out with cocktails and Small Bites. There were lots of choices on the table: Cheese & Charcuterie; Pretzels with stone ground mustard and beer cheese; Pimento Cheese with Lodge Pickles and crackers; Crab Cakes with Chipotle Aioli and Micro Greens; and Mini Southern Fried Chicken Biscuits with Pepper Jam and Lodge-made Pickles. Everything was so good, but those Crab Cakes were absolutely delicious. I would go to Great Wolf Lodge just so I could order them!

The tables set up at City Winery for the event.

After the social hour where we met several other bloggers and magazine reporters, we found our seats. Each place at the table was set with name cards indicating where we would sit. I had Abbey to my right, a fashion blogger on my left, and representatives of The Good Life Magazine and Atlanta Magazine across the table. It was quite an interesting mix of folks making for great conversation. Before the food was served, we were introduced to Jason, the Communications Manager for Great Wolf Lodge, and Chef John Suley, the VP of Food & Beverage.

great wolf lodge — Introducing members of management from Great Wolf Lodge.

After the introductions, the first course that was served was Fried Green Tomatoes. I am not normally a fan of this traditionally southern food, but I tried these and they were really good. They had just the right amount of crunch, and were not too tart, which is why I don’t normally like them. I would order them if I went to Great Wolf Lodge. They were served with a Cajun Buttermilk dressing. Oh, and everything on the menu for the evening was gluten free except for the Mini Southern Fried Chicken Biscuits, and the corn that was served later on.

great wolf lodge menu — Fried Green Tomatoes with Cajun Buttermilk

Another thing on the menu that surprised me was the Roasted Golden Beets , with lodge-made Ricotta, Arugula, and white Balsamic. I don’t eat beets, ever, because they taste like dirt to me. However, I told myself that I would taste everything that was served. Chef Suley prepared this beet dish to perfection. I liked it and wanted more! That is a good thing! I did not get a picture of it. It was a very pretty dish of food, too.

I also did not get a picture of the Braised BBQ Short Ribs with Creamed Corn and Crispy Shallots. These short ribs were so tender! The Crispy Shallots made an excellent accompaniment. Mushroom Risotto with Mascarpone and Fresh Thyme was a creamy rice dish. I loved it!

Great Wolf Lodge eats — Mushroom Risotto with Mascarpone and Fresh Thyme

When we were first seated at the table and looking over the menu cards, I heard someone at our table remark “Let’s see how this Yankee Chef handles the Shrimp and Grits”. Well, I’m telling you he did a wonderful job. The Shrimp & Grits with Andouille Sausage and Roasted Jalapeño Cream were the highlight of the menu for me. Out of this world delicious!

Great Wold Lodge Eats — Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage and Roasted Jalapeno Cream

As if the Shrimp & Grits weren’t the best thing served yet, it seemed that Chef Suley kept the best for last. The New York Strip Steak with Grilled Vegetables and Compound Butter was melt in your mouth tender and so, so good! I wasn’t able to get a good photo of it, but if you like your steak medium rare, it was cooked just right. I don’t think I have ever had a steak that was so good. The vegetables served along with the steak were very good, too. So far, everything that was served was really good. With eight restaurants in which to dine at the Great Wolf Lodge in Lagrange, Georgia, and food this good, you could spend a week there and not taste all of the wonderful food!

The last thing served, of course, was dessert. Banana Pudding and S’Mores Sundaes were cleverly dished up in mason jars. They looked so good, and proved to be delicious.

The Great Wolf Lodge Atlanta in Lagrange, Georgia opens on May 24, 2018. The centerpiece of the resort will be the nearly 100,000 square foot indoor water park. With signature Great Wolf Lodge water rides and attractions including Fort Mackenzie, a multi-level interactive water fort treehouse with a massive tipping bucket, high thrill water slides, a relaxing lazy river, a huge wave pool, and several zero depth entry pools and kid water play areas, the new resort will feature water fun for everyone. There is a whole lot more to do there, though. To learn more about Great Wolf Lodge, the activities and attractions, and to make a reservation, visit their website. I haven’t been there yet, but believe me when I say I want to go just so I can enjoy the food!

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The Big Zombie Tour 2 with Atlanta Movie Tours Review

October 9, 2016 Karen 7 Comments

Our tickets were comped by Atlanta Movie Tours so that I could write this review, but all opinions are mine.

The Walking Dead. I absolutely love that show. I love it so much that we watched all the episodes from season 1 through season 6 over the summer. I am itching to see the season 7 premiere. October 22 can’t get here fast enough! To say that I am a fan is, well, an epic statement. So, when Fabgrandpa was in the hospital back in August, we were talking about The Walking Dead with two nurses who were in the process of removing the catheter from his leg. One of them asked me if I had been on any of the Zombie Tours yet. And I said, “No! I didn’t even know they had tours.” She said her mother works for Atlanta Movie Tours, and we talked a little bit about it. You never know what you are going to learn from talking about things you love.

So, I got in touch with Atlanta Movie Tours, and worked out a plan for doing a review of Big Zombie Tour #2. Fabgrandpa still did not feel well enough to go, so I asked my daughter, Emily, if she wanted to go with me. Even though she is a teacher, and it was on a school day, she took the day off as a personal day so she could go. She is an even bigger fan of The Walking Dead than I am, if that is even possible!

On the day of the tour, we left my house at noon, headed to Senoia, Georgia. It was a 66 mile drive from my house to The Waking Dead Cafe, the check-in point for the tour. You can also meet at the Atlanta Movie Tours office in Atlanta, and ride their bus to Senoia. There was a sign on the sidewalk in front of the cafe so it was easy to find. Inside the cafe, there were The Walking Dead posters on the walls. The coffee drinks were all named after characters in the show.

The Big Zombie Tour #2 with Atlanta Movie Tours — The Big Zombie Tour sign on the sidewalk.

The Big Zombie Tour #2 — The Waking Dead Cafe sign.

When all of the people who were going on the tour had checked in, we got on the bus and started the tour. The tour guide, Kent, has worked as an extra and as a Walker on the show many times. He had a remarkable amount of knowledge about the show, and kept us entertained with inside information about the show, the actors, how to get a job as an extra or a Walker on the show, and about the movie and TV industry in Georgia. The bus also had a TV, and when we were passing by or stopped at a location that was used in the show, one of the tour employees played clips from the show with scenes from that location. The clips made the places we were seeing come to life.

One of my favorite locations was the “Pudding House”. On one of the episodes, Carl found a 112 ounce can of chocolate pudding, and sat on the roof of the porch while he ate the entire can. I loved that episode, because it showed that even though Carl was mature beyond his age due to the challenges of living in a post apocalyptic world, he was still just a boy at heart.

Big Zombie Tour #2 — The “Pudding House”, where Carl ate an entire 112 ounce can of chocolate pudding while sitting on the roof of the porch.

The railroad was central to a couple of seasons of The Walking Dead. We saw several places along the railroad that looked so familiar because we had seen them in the show. This was the tower where Tara had to rest after twisting her ankle.

Most of the tour we were on, The Big Zombie Tour #2, was easily accessible for me. I have a disability that makes getting up from a seated position, sitting down, going up and down stairs, and walking long distances difficult. There were only two places where it was hard for me, but I managed to do it. The first place was at an abandoned factory that was the location of the “fight arena” in Woodbury, where The Governor pitted Merrell against Darrell in a fight to the death of one of them. The only way to get to the set location was via a very steep, narrow, stairway. It was harder going down them than coming back up. I’m glad I made the effort, because I volunteered to be one of the people in “Zombie School” where we learned how to walk like a Walker on The Walking Dead. Fun! That’s my daughter, Emily, on the stairs in front of me. I went last so I wouldn’t hold anyone up.

The fight arena location:

The second place where I had a hard time was when we got to the place where Morgan’s Apartment was. The tour guide parked the bus, and we had to walk a couple of blocks. I was waaaay behind everyone else, because I am so slow walking, but I made it all the way to the apartment. This is what is on their FAQ page about accommodating handicapped guests:

Do you make provisions for handicapped guests?
Yes. We want everyone to enjoy themselves. There are portions of the tours that occur on foot, but all surfaces should be safe for wheelchairs. The bus is not equipped with a lift and we ask that you notify us in advance if you need to bring a folding wheelchair with you so we may make arrangements for storage.

You can also find information on the FAQ page about transportation to Senoia from Atlanta for the Big Zombie Tour #2 and Big Zombie Tour #3; refund policy; interpreters; and a lot more.

Tours are priced at $65 per person, which in my opinion are well worth the cost. My daughter and I really enjoyed our tour. We saw a lot of places (I didn’t even show you pictures of more than half of them!) and learned a lot about how and where our favorite show is filmed. We are planning to go on Big Zombie Tour #1 and Big Zombie Tour #3 as soon as we can!

To contact Atlanta Movie Tours, you can call them at 855-255-3456; send them an email at info@atlantamovietours.com ; or visit them at their shop at 327 Nelson St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313. You can save $5 per ticket when you purchase them online using promo code FABGRANDMA at checkout!

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la Madeleine Country French Café: The Holiday Feast Is Ready!

November 24, 2015 Karen 2 Comments

This post is sponsored by la Madeleine French Café
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My friend, Elaine, and I recently visited la Madeleine French Café in Marietta to taste their Family Holiday Feast. We were both pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. We were served oven roasted turkey breast, cranberry apple stuffing, cranberry orange chutney, roasted asparagus, and creamy wild mushroom sauce. (note: this is NOT gluten free),

The turkey breast was so moist and delicious! I don’t think I have ever had turkey that good. (Sorry, Mama). The dressing was really good too. It had a nice texture and was seasoned just right, and had cranberries and diced apples in it. I am thinking of adding them to my dressing next time I make it. For dessert, the waiter brought out Crème Brûlée Cheesecake and Grand Chocolate Tart.

This meal for two was so delicious, and very reasonably priced. If we had been paying customers, it would have been less than $25 for entree, sides, drink, bread, and dessert.

Imagine being able to serve a meal this good to your family and friends for the holidays, with no work on your part other than driving to La Madeleine to pick it up! La Madeleine is taking the worry out of holiday event hosting with the Holiday Feast, suited for every celebration this season. Holiday Feasts for the family are prepared in la Madeleine’s cafés and available for pick-up. Both Turkey and Ham Feasts serve up to eight people and are served with three house-made sides, accouterments and desserts. Reminding hosts and their guests why this time of year is truly “la Madeleine season,” Feast recipes blend time-honored traditions of the holidays with la Madeleine’s own unique French twist.

After pick-up, a simple reheat is all that is needed to serve the Feast at home for $14.99 per person.

La Madeleine Country French Cafe Holiday Feast

The feast includes:

Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast or Hickory-Smoked Spiral Cut Ham
Cranberry Apple Stuffing
Cheesy Potato Gratin
Green Beans Almondine
Cranberry Orange Chutney
Creamy Wild Mushroom Sauce
Sourdough Petit Pain
Choice of two desserts: Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Tart, Chocolate Tart, Lemon Tart or Bûche de Noël, the traditional French Yule Log cake (available after Thanksgiving)
For more information, visit www.lamadeleine.com.

About la Madeleine Country French Café

Dallas-based la Madeleine Country French Café was established in 1983 by self-described “French country boy” Patrick Esquerré to fulfill his dream of bringing classic French country fare to America. Inspired by his mother’s cooking, Patrick insisted on maintaining the integrity of French cuisine by using fresh ingredients and recipes that have been passed from one generation to the next.

From its signature fireplace to its crave-worthy food, la Madeleine offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere where guests are invited to come and stay in a casual, French home atmosphere. La Madeleine’s French-inspired fare served throughout the day during breakfast, lunch and dinner features handcrafted entrées, sandwiches, salades and soupes, as well as freshly-baked breads, artisan pâtisseries and several additional distinctive specialties. La Madeleine’s authenticity, innovation and fresh menu items differentiate the brand, creating widespread appeal.

A treasured part of many communities for more than 30 years, there are currently more than 75 cafés across Arizona, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia and Florida. For more information on menu items, café locations and hours of operation, visit www.laMadeleine.com.

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Mellow Mushroom Now Has Hamburgers!

October 15, 2015 Karen 1 Comment

This post is brought to you by Mellow Mushroom.

About forty years ago, Mellow Mushroom was a hippie pizza hangout on Spring Street in downtown Atlanta. I may or may not have been there to eat a time or two way back then, LOL. They have served pizza and “munchies” ever since. The menu has included things like Magic Mushroom Soup, Calzones, Salads, Garlic Bread, Cheese Bread, ice cold beer, and of course, pizza. A few years ago they added gluten free pizza crusts. And now, they have added Hamburgers!

Fabgrandpa and I were invited to go over to the Mellow Mushroom in Hiram to take a taste of the new burgers for ourselves. We met with the manager on duty, Zane, who introduced us to our server, Delainie. Zane was so gracious and came by our table several times to make sure our food was just right. And I have to tell you, it was really good.

We started off with the Artichoke and Spinach dip but I forgot to take a picture of it. If you like that kind of appetizer, you will love the one at Mellow Mushroom.

Fab grandpa is always happy to eat at Mellow Mushroom

Look at that smile on Fabgrandpa’s face. He loves to eat at Mellow Mushroom. We wen to the one in Oxford, Alabama last week for dinner, and he was smiling just as big then, see:

Fabgrandpa at Mellow Mushroom last week in Alabama.

We met up with our friends, Denney and Elaine. We always have such a good time with them. We just don’t see them often enough. They loved the new hamburgers, too.

The Veggie Burger — The Herb Veggie Burger

Zane brought out one of the Herb Veggie Burgers so I could taste it. It was really good, and I say that even though I have never been a fan of veggie burgers. It was piled high with cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion, pickle, and avocado. How could it NOT taste good with all those toppings??

Mellow Mushroom's new Veggie Burger. — Mellow Mushroom’s new Herb Veggie Burger.

The star of our lunch was definitely the Carnie Pub Burger. This one has a Black Angus Beef Patty, tomato, lettuce, caramelized onions, swiss cheese, and garlic aioli. They do not have gluten free buns. I asked. I ate the burger anyway. I am sure you could order it without a bun, and it would still taste great.

Both of the new Mellow Mushroom Burgers came with a side of roasted red potatoes with caramelized onions. You don’t find that side anywhere else in town. These potatoes were good too.

These potatoes had a really grown up taste, and were garnished with sprigs of rosemary but I think children would like them too. It was a refreshing change from the ever present French fries that come along with a burger.

When are you going to Mellow Mushroom to try out the new burgers? It’s still ok to order a pizza, too! Find a Mellow Mushroom near you here.

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Unicoi Lodge, Helen, Georgia

October 3, 2015 Karen 1 Comment

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Fabgrandpa and I recently spent the night at Unicoi Lodge, at Unicoi State Park in Helen, Georgia. In the past, we have camped at Unicoi State Park many times, and spent four winters during our workcamping “career” as volunteer campground hosts. We had never stayed at the lodge before, though.

The lodge has 100 guest rooms, a dining room, and several meeting rooms that you can reserve for your functions like corporate retreats, weddings, or reunions. I once attended a quilting retreat there. I reserved our room online and received a lower rate than I would have if I had called the reservation desk. We went during Oktoberfest, which I had forgot about, so it was a peak demand weekend in the area, but we only paid $176 for a Saturday night in a tourist area.

We were lucky in that we got the last available room. It had two double beds, and was handicap accessible.

There was a desk, a large dresser, a flat screen TV, a chair and a side table. This room was comfortable, as were the beds. There was plenty of room to move around in, and I imagine someone in a wheelchair would have enough room. Wifi and cable TV were both available in the room.

The bathroom is where I really need for a hotel room to be handicap accessible. This one was really great, with a shower that had no barrier: you just walk in. There was a shower seat and grab bars, and a hand held shower head.

The lodge provided plenty of towels and washcloths. The sink area was a bit cramped but functional. Our room was clean, and did not have a smell like some older hotel rooms can have.

Unicoi State Park and Lodge is located at 1788 Highway 356, in Helen, Georgia. There is a buffet restaurant on the premises, and many restaurants nearby in Helen. Visitors to the state park can hike, bird watch, ride bikes, fish for trout, and take part in ranger programs provided by the staff. There are many other attractions located in surrounding areas, including the Appalachian Trail, Brasstown Bald, Babyland General Hospital (the home of the original Cabbage Patch Kids), the Dahlonega Gold Museum, and a Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia in Sautee Nacoochee.

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Ted’s Montana Grill Now Has Gluten Free Buns!

July 7, 2015 Karen 3 Comments

This post is sponsored by Ted’s Montana Grill

Even though we just went to try out Ted’s Montana Grill last month, we decided to go again after we found out that they have now included gluten free buns on their menu. There are not many places in the Atlanta suburban area where you can get a delicious hamburger on a gluten free bun, and only one place where you can get a bison burger on a gluten free bun. Ted’s Montana Grill is that place.

Fabgrandpa waiting for our meal to be served.

Fabgrandpa doesn’t have to eat a gluten free diet. He is a lucky guy who can eat just about anything on the menu every where we go. He ordered the bison pot roast with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots. It is slow cooked to perfection and has a brown gravy that looked soooo good. It’s a good choice if you don’t have to keep gluten out of your diet.

Bison pot roast with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots.

I, however, am gluten intolerant, and have to make sure what I eat does not contain gluten. That is what makes it so special for me to get a burger at Ted’s Montana Grill now. The gluten free bun on my Ted’s Bacon Cheeseburger made with bison, swiss cheese, bacon, and avocado, tasted to good. It was soft, and springy, just like a regular bun would be. Now THIS is what a burger should be like:

Bison burger with swiss cheese, bacon, and avocado.

I ordered two sides: roasted asparagus and sliced tomatoes. The roasted asparagus was cooked to perfection! So often restaurants don’t do so well with the vegetable sides, but I can tell you I would order the asparagus again.

I thoroughly enjoyed my gluten free bison burger!

Here is one more look at that burger. I can’t tell you just how good it was, you really have to go to Ted’s and experience it for yourself. If you eat a gluten free diet for whatever reason, you owe it to yourself to get one of these gluten free burgers. Whether you get the beef or the bison version, the same great tasting gluten free bun will hold it all together.

The avocado is an extra, but worth the cost. Great tasting burger at Ted's Montana Grill — The avocado is an extra, but worth the cost. Great tasting burger at Ted’s Montana Grill

Ted’s Montana Grill gets their gluten free buns from Pure Knead Bakery in Decatur, Georgia. Find a location near you at the Ted’s Montana Grill website.

In addition to gluten free hamburger buns, Pure Knead also bakes up Classic Sandwich Bread and a variety of sweets available in bakeries around the area.

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Ted's Montana Grill

June 17, 2015 Karen 17 Comments

This post is brought to you by Ted’s Montana Grill

Last week Fabgrandpa and I were invited to Ted’s Montana Grill in Marietta, Georgia to try the bison on the menu. We asked our friends, Elaine and Denney, to meet us there.

Denney said “She’s not taking pictures again is she?”

Ted’s Montana Grill began when Ted Turner and George McKerrow Jr. joined forces to bring a dream of creating a restaurant that would share his love of Big Sky Country and its tradition of hearty food. He also wanted to celebrate an American icon: The bison. The first Ted’s Montana Grill opened in Columbus, Ohio in 2002. Now every Ted’s serves up meals made with the ingredients and hospitality that define the Great American West while also preserving and building the bison herds in America. (from Ted’s Montana Grill website)

Fabgrandpa started out his meal with the Kale Salad. This was a delicious combination of roasted corn, anaheim pepper, vine-ripened tomato, and fresh herbs, with vinaigrette dressing. I tasted it and would likely order it next time we go. I, of course, had the Crab Cake Appetizer.

Ted’s version of Crab Cakes was pretty good. It was served with a bit of guacamole and kale salad.

Next, I ordered the George’s Cadillac Bison Burger. It was huge! The toppings on the Cadillac were BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, bacon, chipotle ranch dressing, and onion straws. To get it gluten free, ask to leave off the bun and the onion straws. I was distracted when the food was served, and completely forgot to take a picture of my meal! I just can not believe I did that. The plate was completed by french fries.

Fabgrandpa loves meatloaf. He orders it whenever it on the menu anywhere we go. This meatloaf was made with bison, and a very generous portion was served. I did not taste it, but Fabgrandpa loved it, and ate every bit. It came with real mashed potatoes, gravy, a biscuit, and squash casserole.

Checking to make sure we had everything we needed.

When I saw the squash casserole, I ordered a side for myself, and I have to say, it was the best squash casserole I have ever had in a restaurant. It tasted like the squash casserole that my Mother makes.

Elaine's Bison Meatloaf. — Elaine’s Bison Meatloaf.

Elaine also ordered the meatloaf. She told me she has been to Ted’s before, and loves their meatloaf.

Denney's Cheddar Burger — Denney’s Bacon Cheese Burger

I did get a photo of Denney’s Bacon Cheese Burger, but it doesn’t show the goodness of it, just the bun mostly. The Bacon Cheeseburger comes with cheddar or swiss cheese, bacon, and grilled onions.

Inside Ted's Montana Grill — Inside Ted’s Montana Grill

Besides burgers and meatloaf, the menu has a varied selection: fish, chicken, and meatloaf sandwiches; entrée salads such as Balsamic Blue Steak Salad, Caesar Grilled Chicken Salad; Steaks, Pot Roast, Salmon, Roasted Chicken, and more. The Desserts menu looked pretty good but we were all too full to try any. There were Strawberry Shortcake, Wildberry Cheesecake, Haagen Daas Ice Cream to name just a few.

There is a gluten free menu available, as well as a kids menu. Elaine had a cup of coffee that made me wish I had ordered it because it smelled so good!

Burgers are priced in a range of $11 to $18, the meatloaf is $16. Sandwiches are in the $11 to $13 range. We had a late lunch that was very filling, and left us with no need to have a supper later. We felt that the prices were fair for the foods that were served.

Check the locator to see if there is a Ted’s near you.

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