LISA'S RESTAURANT MI-5

This week’s five is a little different…I’d like you to pick five restaurants that you have never been to before. Go to their online menu, and tell me what you would order. I know. I always have food on the brain!

First of all--let me say that I did not consider fat, calories, or cost in my choices. :)

1. CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

As the appetizer: Shrimp Scampi - Shrimp sautéed with garlic, white wine, herbs and lemon butter, served with garlic toast for dipping.

As the main dish: Spiedino di Mare - Shrimp and sea scallops coated with Italian breadcrumbs, grilled and topped with lemon butter sauce. Served with house salad and garlic mashed potatoes.

2. OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

As the appetizer: Bloomin' Onion - An Outback original! When our special onions are delivered to our kitchens daily they’re hand carved by a dedicated bloomologist. Each bloom is cooked until golden and served with our spicy dipping sauce.

As the main dish: Prime Rib - Meticulously aged, then slow roasted to seal in the savory beef flavor and to ensure tenderness, hand-carved to order and served with our mouth-watering au jus. Double roasted garlic mashed potatoes as the sides.

For dessert: Chocolate Thunder From Down Under® - Fresh-baked pecan brownie and rich vanilla ice cream topped with homemade chocolate sauce and chocolate shavings.

3. THE LADY & SONS (Paula Deen's Restaurant in Savannah, GA)

As the appetizer: Shore Is Good Seafood Dip - Speaks for itself! Shrimp and crab blended to its best, served bubblin' with toast points.

As the main dish: Crab Stuffed Shrimp - Wrapped in bacon drizzled with a lemon basil cream sauce. Served with jasmine rice and sauteed asparagus.

For dessert: Chocolate Mousse Pie - House made frozen mousse pie. Like Heaven in your mouth!

4. RAINFOREST CAFE

As the appetizer: Big Blue Crab Delight - A treasure from the sea! Our creamy, homemade dip is loaded with tender crabmeat and served with crispy tri-color tortilla chips for dipping.

As the main dish: Paradise Pot Roast - This will get your tastebuds talking! Tender thick-sliced pot roast and vegetables over mashed potatoes and served in its natural juice.

5. CHI-CHI'S (I'm cheating a little on this one. I have been to Chi-Chi's once, but it was so long ago, I can't really remember. Let me also say that there were so many spelling errors on this menu, I was embarassed for them.)

To drink: Nada Colada - Pineapple juice and coconut cream.

As the appetizer: Grilled Quesadilla - stuffed with shredded chicken and cheese.

As the main dish: Sirloin Steak - grilled to your taste, with French fries or American potatoes, served with a refreshing salad and an enchilada sauce.

For dessert: Mexican Fried Ice Cream - vanilla ice cream covered with a special crunch coating, deep fried and topped with honey. Served in a crispy tortilla with whipped cream.