Day 18 - Remington Grill

Today's attendees were Bret, Allen, the Reg and Andrew. Bret had to pick up a wagon at Toys R Us so we took the slightly long drive to Crossroads. It's important to note Remy (as it's more familiarly known) was at one time in our standard rotation when the Morrisville site much closer to the office was still in business. It was the home of the "pre-fill" (a free refill of fries BEFORE food was ordered) and many a good lunch at the ginormous family style table. Other than Sol, who never really liked it, it was a go to spot for decent burgers or chicken sandwiches. Interestingly, the Crossroads site is the original Remy:

The original Remington Grill is located in the heart of Crossroads shopping center across from Toys 'R Us.

For Andrew, Bret and the Reg, the meal itself was fine. Completely normal. For Allen, he wasn't happy. After the meal, we were discussing the pros and cons. Allen leaned back and appeared as if he was going to opine with the air of a New York Times dining review. Thoughtfully he spoke. "I give this restaurant the finger." Maybe it was more NY Post or Daily News. He actually commented that he would have preferred to stay at the office and eat something there. Blasphemy.

Bret and Andrew had issues other than the meal. First, the powers that be at Remy moved the pico de gallo and the fry sauce behind the counter. It used to be on the salad bar. Now, the designated spot has a little sign directing diners to ask at the counter. We were told by the guy Bret thought was Mr. Remington, that both things stayed better behind the counter on ice. After reading that this was the original location, maybe he was right. Could he be the guy in the blue shirt? Then, the real downfall of this lunch spot came...

Bret went back for the fry refill and was informed that the bottomless fries were no longer bottomless. Only one refill is now allowed. Frankly, none of us need more than one refill, but there's a principle at stake here. The prefill will never happen again. Never again will we be able to meet Sol's challenge to have 3 servings each.

Overall, the impression was that Remy is in a downfall. Could be the economy is taking a toll. They've had locations that haven't worked out (I know they had a Fuquay-Varina site at one time, but that's not on their locations page). Perhaps the end is nigh for this franchise and/or location. However, hope springs eternal.