Chili's spends $750k/year on egg wash so burger buns will look better on Instagram
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Did you not read the story about the guy that went there and his food wasn't good? That's why it's a bad thing.
Yeah, okay. Right.
I did notice that "fry holder" change a few months back/last time I went. Didn't really care for it, but I guess it's nice that the fries can be put aside while focusing on the burger on the plate without the fries getting in the way. *shrug*
The egg wash seems like a waste of money, to me. I seriously doubt people would care if they didn't do that and take photos anyway in decent lighting.
Tornado Condor
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I've never heard of Chili's being bad. Their boneless wings are amazing
Oh no they want their food to actually look good. Those FIENDS.
People hark on MickyD's and BK for their terrible looking burgers, but making sure the food looks good on the plate is also wrong. Lmao.
Also, no matter what you think of the eggwash - steel baskets for the fries and cut 'n stacked ribs are legitimately great ideas.
People hark on MickyD's and BK for their terrible looking burgers, but making sure the food looks good on the plate is also wrong. Lmao.
Also, no matter what you think of the eggwash - steel baskets for the fries and cut 'n stacked ribs are legitimately great ideas.
BUNTING1243
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okay you got me
Necromanti
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While there's nothing wrong with what they're doing, they sound hilariously out of touch.
I highly doubt anyone puts significant thought into whether something is "shareable" before they do it.
Northeastmonk
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IIRC Chili's started the whole french onion/onion ring on every hamburger, right? I think that just sunk in as ''every burger here is greasy and sloppy''. That might be why I never remember eating there. It's like how Applebee's does the same exact thing. Everything has to be smothered or it's just extremely bland.
We also had a Red Robin open up around town and for awhile that replaced both restaurants. Now it's all about going to Five Guys.
I noticed when I was at Five Guys that they get their potatoes catered by a specific person every now and then. They write who that is on their board. I couldn't imagine places like Five Guys doing this. Half the time they just throw your food in a bag and that's it. I don't know why they'd care about food photos or looking great. I prefer Five Guys over a lot of places.
I tried Culver's last year and I didn't get why people loved butter burgers so much. A good burger place is typically your 1,000 calorie meal with more than you can eat on the menu. Everything else is bottom tier restaurants or places you go with a large group of people.
Half of these food photos look like small little portions that probably cost a fortune. I guess I got over elegant looking meals a long time ago. The large sized pieces of meat look more interesting to me.
We also had a Red Robin open up around town and for awhile that replaced both restaurants. Now it's all about going to Five Guys.
I noticed when I was at Five Guys that they get their potatoes catered by a specific person every now and then. They write who that is on their board. I couldn't imagine places like Five Guys doing this. Half the time they just throw your food in a bag and that's it. I don't know why they'd care about food photos or looking great. I prefer Five Guys over a lot of places.
I tried Culver's last year and I didn't get why people loved butter burgers so much. A good burger place is typically your 1,000 calorie meal with more than you can eat on the menu. Everything else is bottom tier restaurants or places you go with a large group of people.
Half of these food photos look like small little portions that probably cost a fortune. I guess I got over elegant looking meals a long time ago. The large sized pieces of meat look more interesting to me.
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StickSoldier
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their burgers are shit now.. I used to like them, but their buns are like plastic or something.. I dunno what they did but I don't like the old timer any more... :'(
This.
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This is what foods service should be paying attention to. Here is the real voice of a meth user on the tweak.
Shadow people should also be banned so normals can eat in peace.
RageWaffles
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Oh, so that's why my grandmother put egg wash on her bread and pies! For Instagram!
(Stupid title is fucking stupid.)
(Stupid title is fucking stupid.)
XiaNaphryz
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Did you not read the article? The CEO specifically mentions they are trying to make the food look good for social media pictures. How is the thread title inaccurate?
Hip Hop
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What are you on about?
ZackieChan
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Yeah, I don't get this. 1) there's no way that the ONLY reason for putting eggwash on buns is for Instagram. It is probably said as tongue-in-cheek or just to get the reaction. Also, having people take photos of your food is free advertising. So... Money well spent? 2) eggwash on baked bread is super common. We did it at the restaurant I cooked in many years ago. It isn't some revelation. GAF gonna outrage, though, I guess.
And I take lots of food photos because I live in other countries and my friends and family want to see what I'm up to and what interesting things I'm eating.
I merely adopted the hipsterness.True hipsters were born in it.
Davey Cakes
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I've always enjoyed Chili's, honestly. Only a few questionable experiences there.
As a casual dining chain, I'd put it above Applebee's, Outback Steakhouse, and The 99 easily.
As a casual dining chain, I'd put it above Applebee's, Outback Steakhouse, and The 99 easily.
Wolfe
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Try reading the words under the title.
While I agree with the point you're making, using a post of his from the FaceGAF thread while pointing at his stance on vanity photos is kind of funny. What was the guy supposed to do if not take a selfie for posting in there?
"Sorry guys, I would love to contribute but you see I've got this stance on vanity photography."
Not really. You brush it on, bake it, and it helps give that golden crust that you probably enjoy on a ton of other bread/buns as well. As mentioned before, this is incredibly common to do and standard bread baking practice.
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The GAF Selfie thread isn't mandatory. If you don't want to post your self it's not required. In fact, I kind of think that thread was made for people who need to post selfies and share how they look.
foxuzamaki
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goddamn right
foxuzamaki
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Humans are selfish creatures by nature, they're also hypocritical all the time, even when they dont notice or mean to.
SomedayTheFire
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Some responses in this thread are absolutely hilarious. People need to grow up. They're like babies early in the thread. Regardless egg wash on buns is a great idea and I'm a big fan of restaurants putting effort into the display of their food.
I guess you've never baked bread, pastries or even some cookies before. This is normal (before putting it in the oven)
IceDoesntHelp
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Ive only taken a picture of food once, and that was a waffle, and it was fucking delicious.\
EDIT: Fucking look at this deliciousness.
EDIT: Fucking look at this deliciousness.
TheSpoiler
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:lol wtf. That doesn't look that appetizing, not worth taking a picture off at all.
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Ive only taken a picture of food once, and that was a waffle, and it was fucking delicious.\
EDIT: Fucking look at this deliciousness.
Uh, that's what you thought was appetizing?
If you want to eat actual good food you should eat here. http://thecornerofficedenver.com/
Or you can continue eating what you consider "good food."
Edit: I just realized that's what you think are waffles. lol
cr_blah_blah
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There's nothing wrong with some good looking buns.
cartoon_soldier
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Who takes pictures of food at Chilli's...
When I am taking pictures of food it's when I feel it is something truly unique (or expensive). Like eating a 125$ set lunch here in India or or International Fist Class Flight cuisine.
When I am taking pictures of food it's when I feel it is something truly unique (or expensive). Like eating a 125$ set lunch here in India or or International Fist Class Flight cuisine.
Ive only taken a picture of food once, and that was a waffle, and it was fucking delicious.\
EDIT: Fucking look at this deliciousness.
That's a pretty nice dessert.
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..which is exactly why there're willing to drop three-quarter mil on shinier buns.
Sounds tasty. And painful.
War Peaceman
You're a big guy.
Better looking food has been demonstrated to taste better, so I think this is a decent move. It is naive to think presentation doesn't matter.
So basically you use it to brag and other people use it to post stuff they like. You're so above them.
Snkfanatic
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Not just old people but other millennials.
You're just keen on not getting the point, aren't you?
The point is that there is a split between those who only take pics of something special and those who would take a pic of a McDonald's meal.
Interesting vs Not interesting
Adding value vs Seeking likes
No doubt. "Enjoy" your "good food", "BRO." It's always amusing to see what the plebians think tastes good!
Your shit's not any more interesting than a McDonald's meal, hoss, it's all just pictures of food. Expense doesn't make a thing intrinsically more interesting.
The reason you think it's more interesting is the same reason people always think their baby pictures/vacation pictures/stories are interesting...self absorption.
Well ok then.
King Gilga
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Don't see a problem, 750k is nothing and I think they do look much better.
Meal picture elitists.
Now I've seen it all.
Meal picture elitists.
Now I've seen it all.
I personally don't post anything on social media. If I did, you wouldn't need to worry about it since we are not friends
sir_kevith
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Wow you sound like a pretentious dick and then the restaurant you link isn't even some foodie shit but like edgy hotel food offering Americanized ethnic food. I know Denver has way better looking places than that.
His waffle looks good to me even if his photo should've focused on the waffle and not the ball of ice cream. He said he doesn't take pics often.
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