While I've grown up alot since I worked at Ruby Tuesdays back in college, so had the establishment. No more is the place decked out in local and pop culture memorabilia and Tiffany lamps, it's a little more chic than it used to be....for a chain restaurant at least. \n\nIt's been a long while since I've been to Ruby Tuesday but I recently signed up for their email list which opens the doors to many perks such as BOGO coupons emailed to you, special offers and a birthday meal. I like birthdays. I like meals. When I saw I had a coupon for a free handcrafted burger soon to expire, I know where I was going for dinner! \n\nThe place is a little obscure in location-right in the middle of a business park off Arrowood and 77. You can see it easily from 77 but when I exited on Arrowood, a bit confused where to turn so I follow the red. I turned into Oak Hill Business Park then made an immediate right and there I was. It was a little slow for a Thursday night but what can you expect on a chilly night. I was dining solo so opted for the bar where I could watch hockey or hoops on one of their many tv's and was soon greeted by the bartender. She told me the selection of draft beers they have on hand (about six to seven with two types of Sam Adams, wooooo!) and was quick with a pour. I was the only chick in the bar and felt like the only one not there on business since there are three or four hotels within a 1/2 mile radius. \n\nEven though I was getting a burger of sorts, I still scoured the menu and saw they have Sunday brunch served until 3PM, news to me, will have to check out! I got some complimentary biscuits while waiting for my food--think smaller, less cheesy knock off of Red Lobster's cheesy biscuits. Tasty and just enough to hold me over until my meal.I got the Alpine Swiss Burger which came out in no time along with their endless fries. The fries were crispy, fried, salty goodness. My only complaint is now they they are a tad more chic, the ketchup is served in ramekins and not a bottle in sight. I put ketchup on everything so I like to have a bottle within reaching distance but they were happy to offer me more when they saw I was running low. And the burger? Succulent with just enough toppings to make it fun yet not fall apart. I think the menu said it was 8 oz and it was a lot better than I expected. \n\nI had a pleasant experience and look forward to going more now that I'm getting coupons on the regular. I'm not really big into chain restaurants but if you can offer me values for giving you business, I will be loyal. I've got my eye on the salad bar with the sneeze guard for my next visit!
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