Food: Zaxby's

"Fast casual" franchises are big nowadays, with many people struggling to find the happy medium between fast food and sit-down, full-service casual restaurants. Zaxby's splits the line better than most. While I wouldn't call the place "indescribably good" as their slogans suggest, it does serve when you need an upscale version of Chick-Fil-A to whet your appetite.

The meal shown above cost around $6 - not exactly a value, but not as expensive as a trip to Applebee's or Bennigan's (especially when you include leaving a tip for your server). The chicken was cooked right, and tasted decent when eaten alone or with the dipping sauce. The fries, coleslaw, and Texas toast were good, though unspectacular. While it took them about 10 minutes to cook the meal, it's fast enough for most and the food quality is better than your local McBurgerKing joint.

2/4 stars