It seems like it has been awhile since I have been able to get to an Elite event, so imagine how happy I was to find out I was in!! woohoo! Like Jaime C, I really like the smaller events because you can really get a chance to talk to and meet old and new Elite members ( Leilani, Tonya, Ursula) just to name a few. I had a blast chatting it up and enjoying some of delicious new bar menu items that will soon be featured on all the Outbacks nationwide. My favorites were (in order):
Coconut Shrimp - The two I had just weren't enough lol
Margherita Flatbread - some said it tasted liked a cracker with toppings but the three or so I had ( different plates) were all yummy goodness and actually tasted like flatbread. (sorry to others, we had the good stuff ) The balsamic vinegar reduction is what made this one stand out!
Bloom petals - a new twist on a classic favorite
Bushman 'shrooms - how could you not like fried mushrooms
Short rib steakhouse nachos - as long they are hot, they are good. Once they get cold, eh not so much
Homemade bbq chips - the chips were ok but the sauce, I could have dipped anything in that Jalapeno ranch sauce and it would have tasted good. That sauce was the bees knees
Chicken Artichoke Flatbread - meh... that is all I can say about, just meh. It lacked something and I am not sure what it was
I did not partake in any liquid libations except for tons of water but my fellow yelpers seemed happy with all the delicious drink choices that were floating around.
Since all the items including the drinks will all be $4 during happy hour, you had best believe I will be visiting an Outback soon! Thanks Lindsey and your new intern for a great time! Thank you to the Outback Steakhouse Staff on Cactus for putting up with us rowdy Yelpers!