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What We Ordered:
Classic Cheeseburger
Pros:
-Extensive list of side options
-Chunky shoestring fries
-Delicious cheddar biscuits
Cons:
-Interesting crowd
-Ketchup in another goddamn tin cup
-Questionable shape of burger...a little too perfect looking
The Experience:
For this week's stop on the burger tour, our adventurous selves decided to once again stay within the confines of the Westborough bubble by eating at the Lyman Street Plaza's finest dining establishment, otherwise known as Ruby Tuesday. When we say finest, we mean it. The next classiest restaurant in this plaza is Subway, where they can't be bothered to serve ice from the soda machine, instead you have to grab a handful from a cooler #hygienic. Naturally we dressed to impress for our night on the town. Shannon was sporting her nicest running shorts, and Victoria even upgraded to yoga pants and a Polo t-shirt. Emily tried to keep up in the fashion department rocking a rather conservative sweater, but it is quite a challenge when she hangs with such stylish friends.
We should start by saying that the crowd Ruby Tuesday attracts at 9 pm on a Friday can only be described as questionable. And we mean questionable, in every aspect of the word. We were immediately distracted by the couple feeding each other Asian dumplings at the table across from us. Who said chivalry was dead? Really, what better way is there to set the mood than by placing a deep fried potsticker into the mouth of your significant other at an all-American chain restaurant? Victoria was extremely jealous at this public display of affection seeing as no one has fed her since she was a mere toddler circa 1993. Seeing this riveting display of affection also must have been disheartening for the table-for-one seated beside them, who was spending a relaxing Friday night alone with a novel, glass of Cabernet, and sweater vest. FUN TIMES. Note to self: Bring Fifty Shades of Grey next time. Maybe she could've struck up a conversation with one of the multiple middle-aged men drinking alone at the bar #woof. Who would've known Ruby Tuesday was the spot to spend a wild Friday night? And by wild we mean so quiet that you are stared at for speaking at an audible whisper.
When we finally finished surveying the crowd around us, we got down to business perusing the burger options. This took an extended period of time, seeing as the burger section is hidden in an extremely obscure section of the menu. By obscure, we mean smack in the center of the back page, but as honor students, this obviously took us about 10 minutes to discover. In fact, we all began to panic, thinking the joint didn't even sell certified angus. Can you imagine?
Once we found the “Fresh Handcrafted Burger” section, we initially were overwhelmed by the number of options. Then upon actual reading of said menu section, it became clear that in their book anything that can be served on bread is considered a burger. Ruby Tuesday’s management really needs to invest in a dictionary, because according to the Merriam Webster, a hamburger is defined as “a patty of ground beef," not a Chicken BLT or an Avocado Grilled Chicken Sandwich. Seriously, why can't they make another section on the menu, is that really too much to ask? Ruby Tuesday has such a way with words (i.e. "It's All Good Here"), I'm sure they can concoct something eye-catching.
Upon ordering our meals, we were asked what two sides we would like accompanying the burgers. TWO sides, the possibilities were endless! Well not really, there were like ten options, but still. Some of these delicious sides included fries, onion rings, and white cheddar mashed potatoes. There were also tomato, broccoli, and green bean options, but if you actually want to enjoy your meal, then these options should be ignored. Shannon and Victoria went with the classic 50/50 fries and onion rings option we were brilliantly introduced to us at Ted’s. Brandon you were a true pioneer. Emily was the picture of health, dipping her onion rings into the cheesy potatoes #heartattack.
The highlight of the dining experience was the arrival of the cheddar biscuits. Ruby Tuesday is kind enough to provide these complementary balls of buttery, cheesy goodness free of charge, and the three of us inhaled them in approximately 2.7 seconds. The only downside is that as a fine dining establishment, Ruby Tuesday provides only one per guest, so we we were unable to squirrel extras away in our purses as we may or may not do with the rolls at Bertucci's. Come on, we are on a college budget here.
The cheesy biscuits did not provide enough sustenance for us to be held over for long, so we were far too excited when our meals arrived. Shannon had just finished working a 12 hour shift, and after her two diet cokes, the anticipatory burger jitters had been getting the best of her. Emily was also starving as it had been 45 minutes since her last snack. Victoria on the other hand was beyond the point of hunger and was ready to burst out crying.
Once the burgers arrived the unspoken race began. And you know what race I'm talking about...from the second the waitress places those heaping plates of food down in front of us, who in the heavens will finish first? Wolfing the buttery roll, handcrafted goodness and plentiful sides down were not a problem for any of us. These burgers were surprisingly satisfying. A fair amount of juiciness was provided and the flavor was there, the only questionable aspect was the actual shape of the burger. Why was the patty so perfect looking? The shape of the burger made Victoria extremely uneasy...was this a BJ's special? Victoria truly questioned the quality of the meat...if it even was that. Having read "Fast Food Nation" for 10th grade English class, Victoria could not help but picture tiny little ground up cow bones disguised as fat and flavor on her plate. #eek
Important Things to Consider:
Even though located in the buzzing metropolis that is Westborough, MA, one may want to dine at Ruby Tuesday's prior to 9 pm. Shockingly, most of the town was already in bed at this time, thus leaving only cat women and creepy middle aged men to keep us company.
RT's has recently redone their menu, or so we've heard. Prior to our burger research we can't say we've dined here frequently. When we go out it's The Capital Grille, or we're not eating. But sacrifices have to be made to enhance the hamburger knowledge of others #humanitarians. Anyway, the new menu is evidentially part of their push to be fancier. As they begin to cater to a classier audience, gym shorts may become socially unacceptable. Shannon may have to dine elsewhere.
Also, if it's your birthday, don't you dare go into RT's. Like seriously, their Happy Birthday song is even more annoying than Outback's. So for the sake of everyone else in the joint, celebrate your birthday at alternate locations please.
Travel in packs to Ruby Tuesday's. The parking lot is unbelievable creepy post 9pm on a Friday night. Even though we all attend schools in some questionable areas and most likely find ourselves in terrifying environments, the ghetto scene is foreign to the small suburb of Westborough and sadly exists. Buddy system people.
Classic Cheeseburger
Smokehouse Burger...Topped with aged New York cheddar,
applewood smoked bacon, tangy barbecue sauce, and crisp onion
rings.
Pros:
-Extensive list of side options
-Chunky shoestring fries
-Delicious cheddar biscuits
Cons:
-Interesting crowd
-Ketchup in another goddamn tin cup
-Questionable shape of burger...a little too perfect looking
The Experience:
For this week's stop on the burger tour, our adventurous selves decided to once again stay within the confines of the Westborough bubble by eating at the Lyman Street Plaza's finest dining establishment, otherwise known as Ruby Tuesday. When we say finest, we mean it. The next classiest restaurant in this plaza is Subway, where they can't be bothered to serve ice from the soda machine, instead you have to grab a handful from a cooler #hygienic. Naturally we dressed to impress for our night on the town. Shannon was sporting her nicest running shorts, and Victoria even upgraded to yoga pants and a Polo t-shirt. Emily tried to keep up in the fashion department rocking a rather conservative sweater, but it is quite a challenge when she hangs with such stylish friends.
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| Someone put a lot of a effort into developing a catchy slogan... |
We should start by saying that the crowd Ruby Tuesday attracts at 9 pm on a Friday can only be described as questionable. And we mean questionable, in every aspect of the word. We were immediately distracted by the couple feeding each other Asian dumplings at the table across from us. Who said chivalry was dead? Really, what better way is there to set the mood than by placing a deep fried potsticker into the mouth of your significant other at an all-American chain restaurant? Victoria was extremely jealous at this public display of affection seeing as no one has fed her since she was a mere toddler circa 1993. Seeing this riveting display of affection also must have been disheartening for the table-for-one seated beside them, who was spending a relaxing Friday night alone with a novel, glass of Cabernet, and sweater vest. FUN TIMES. Note to self: Bring Fifty Shades of Grey next time. Maybe she could've struck up a conversation with one of the multiple middle-aged men drinking alone at the bar #woof. Who would've known Ruby Tuesday was the spot to spend a wild Friday night? And by wild we mean so quiet that you are stared at for speaking at an audible whisper.
When we finally finished surveying the crowd around us, we got down to business perusing the burger options. This took an extended period of time, seeing as the burger section is hidden in an extremely obscure section of the menu. By obscure, we mean smack in the center of the back page, but as honor students, this obviously took us about 10 minutes to discover. In fact, we all began to panic, thinking the joint didn't even sell certified angus. Can you imagine?
Once we found the “Fresh Handcrafted Burger” section, we initially were overwhelmed by the number of options. Then upon actual reading of said menu section, it became clear that in their book anything that can be served on bread is considered a burger. Ruby Tuesday’s management really needs to invest in a dictionary, because according to the Merriam Webster, a hamburger is defined as “a patty of ground beef," not a Chicken BLT or an Avocado Grilled Chicken Sandwich. Seriously, why can't they make another section on the menu, is that really too much to ask? Ruby Tuesday has such a way with words (i.e. "It's All Good Here"), I'm sure they can concoct something eye-catching.
Upon ordering our meals, we were asked what two sides we would like accompanying the burgers. TWO sides, the possibilities were endless! Well not really, there were like ten options, but still. Some of these delicious sides included fries, onion rings, and white cheddar mashed potatoes. There were also tomato, broccoli, and green bean options, but if you actually want to enjoy your meal, then these options should be ignored. Shannon and Victoria went with the classic 50/50 fries and onion rings option we were brilliantly introduced to us at Ted’s. Brandon you were a true pioneer. Emily was the picture of health, dipping her onion rings into the cheesy potatoes #heartattack.
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| Would it kill them to provide us with more than crumbs for an appetizer? |
The cheesy biscuits did not provide enough sustenance for us to be held over for long, so we were far too excited when our meals arrived. Shannon had just finished working a 12 hour shift, and after her two diet cokes, the anticipatory burger jitters had been getting the best of her. Emily was also starving as it had been 45 minutes since her last snack. Victoria on the other hand was beyond the point of hunger and was ready to burst out crying.
Once the burgers arrived the unspoken race began. And you know what race I'm talking about...from the second the waitress places those heaping plates of food down in front of us, who in the heavens will finish first? Wolfing the buttery roll, handcrafted goodness and plentiful sides down were not a problem for any of us. These burgers were surprisingly satisfying. A fair amount of juiciness was provided and the flavor was there, the only questionable aspect was the actual shape of the burger. Why was the patty so perfect looking? The shape of the burger made Victoria extremely uneasy...was this a BJ's special? Victoria truly questioned the quality of the meat...if it even was that. Having read "Fast Food Nation" for 10th grade English class, Victoria could not help but picture tiny little ground up cow bones disguised as fat and flavor on her plate. #eek
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| Victoria was devastated no one was willing to feed her like a small child. |
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| Shannon was thrilled to get food after bathing elders for 12 hours. (She is not a nursing student, she does that for fun). |
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| Emily was not so secretly admiring the bald man at the bar. |
Even though located in the buzzing metropolis that is Westborough, MA, one may want to dine at Ruby Tuesday's prior to 9 pm. Shockingly, most of the town was already in bed at this time, thus leaving only cat women and creepy middle aged men to keep us company.
RT's has recently redone their menu, or so we've heard. Prior to our burger research we can't say we've dined here frequently. When we go out it's The Capital Grille, or we're not eating. But sacrifices have to be made to enhance the hamburger knowledge of others #humanitarians. Anyway, the new menu is evidentially part of their push to be fancier. As they begin to cater to a classier audience, gym shorts may become socially unacceptable. Shannon may have to dine elsewhere.
Also, if it's your birthday, don't you dare go into RT's. Like seriously, their Happy Birthday song is even more annoying than Outback's. So for the sake of everyone else in the joint, celebrate your birthday at alternate locations please.
Travel in packs to Ruby Tuesday's. The parking lot is unbelievable creepy post 9pm on a Friday night. Even though we all attend schools in some questionable areas and most likely find ourselves in terrifying environments, the ghetto scene is foreign to the small suburb of Westborough and sadly exists. Buddy system people.
RATINGS (1-10 Scale)
Price (too expensive-1, fairly priced-10)...7
Service...7
Sides...9
Size...9
Presentation...8
Menu Choice...8
Deliciousness!/Flavor...8
Time to Get Food after Ordering...7
How Much Do I Feel Like I Have to Vomit After Eating (yes-1, no-10)...7
Bang for your Buck...7
TOTAL...77/100
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