A podcast about the lunch offerings of the nation's top chains.noreply@blogger.com (Tom James)Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:37:57 -0500Blogger http://www.blogger.com42125http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/en-usnoThe Lunch GuysLunch McDonalds Burger King Wendys Subway Quiznos TacoBell KFCThink Ebert & Roeper meet the Car Talk Brothers at Taco Bell. That's The Lunch Guys, the column by Tom James and Chris Tauber that's all about lunch. Every day at noon, we head out of cubicle land to find out what's for lunch at the national chains. We evaluate new items, revisit old standbys and, of course, hold food fights between rival lunches.Think Ebert & Roeper meet the Car Talk Brothers at Taco Bell. That's The Lunch Guys, the column by Tom James and Chris Tauber that's all about lunch. Every day at noon, we head out of cubicle land to find out what's for lunch at the national chains. We evTom James and Chris Taubertomandchris@thelunchguys.comTom James and Chris Tauberhttp://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2007/05/olive-garden-braised-beef-tortelloni.htmlMon, 7 May 2007 11:18:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-3798118588423190789The Lunch Guys get fancy with the upscale Olive Garden Braised Beef Totelloni.1tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2007/01/red-lobster-lobster-pizza.htmlMon, 22 Jan 2007 14:13:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-116949367463410763The Lunch Guys go deep on the Red Lobster menu and find the best catch.4tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2006/10/applebees-bruschetta-burger.htmlSun, 29 Oct 2006 23:18:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-116218200505213577The Lunch Guys find out if celeb chef Tyler Florence is for real with his Bruscetta Burger.0tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2006/10/jasons-deli-texas-spud.htmlFri, 13 Oct 2006 20:10:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-116078471051189527The Lunch Guys Tackle the monster: Jason's Deli Texas Spud.0tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2006/09/dominos-brownies-and-best-crusts.htmlWed, 27 Sep 2006 00:32:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-115933164215484042The Lunch Guys find out which Dominos crust is best plus they try the fantastic, new Dominos Brownies.0tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2006/09/popeyes-spicy-chicken.htmlTue, 5 Sep 2006 21:10:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-115750505675408357The Lunch Guys try Popeye's signature dish--the Spicy Chicken.0tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2006/08/7eleven-roller.htmlWed, 16 Aug 2006 21:50:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-115577949897784302The Lunch Guys check out the new Bistro Grillers and more off the 7-Eleven roller machine.0tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2006/07/burger-king-quad-stacker.htmlFri, 21 Jul 2006 00:45:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-115345717491499271The Lunch Guys review perhaps the best new sandwich of the year: The Burger King Quad Stacker.0tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2006/06/kfc-famous-bowls.htmlWed, 28 Jun 2006 23:14:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-115155115108964339The Lunch Guys review the KFC's latest creation--The Famous Bowls.0tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2006/06/pizza-hut-taco-bell-pizzas.htmlSat, 24 Jun 2006 10:27:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-115115938246579532The Lunch Guys test the conjoined Taco Bell-Pizza Hut drive-thru by ordering a pizza simultaneously from each: the Taco Bell Mexican Pizza and the Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizza.0tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2006/06/quiznos-new-flatbread-salads.htmlFri, 9 Jun 2006 01:56:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-114983270356335194The Lunch Guys sample Quizno's new Flatbread Salads which the company claims are so good they serve them with a metal fork.0tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2006/05/jasons-deli-chicken-club-wrapini.htmlSun, 7 May 2006 12:54:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-114702095775448759The Lunch Guys find the ultimate gem on the incredible Jason's Deli menu.0tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2006/04/steak-and-shake-grilled-portabello-and.htmlWed, 19 Apr 2006 22:58:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-114550196784066190Steak and Shake gets fancy and The Lunch Guys were there to try out the Grilled Portabello burger.0tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2006/04/our-favorite-lunches.htmlWed, 12 Apr 2006 23:06:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-114489767424229305The Lunch Guys discuss their "go to" lunches.0tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2006/03/panera-chicken-olivada.htmlSun, 26 Mar 2006 20:24:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-114342277018052209The Lunch Guys go upscale and try Panera's new Chicken Olivada.0tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2006/03/wendys-southwest-taco-salad.htmlThu, 16 Mar 2006 19:56:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-114255704472682680The Lunch Guys uncover the World's least healthy salad...and love it!0tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2006/03/burger-king-veggieburger.htmlSun, 5 Mar 2006 22:48:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-114161695877711908The Lunch Guys know how to get girls to BK...with the Veggieburger. But is it any good? The Lunch Guys give the lowdown.0tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2006/02/cheesecake-factory-kobe-burger.htmlMon, 27 Feb 2006 21:15:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-114109297682358773Kobe beef for under $12? The Lunch Guys had to investigate.0tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2006/02/chipotle-salad.htmlWed, 15 Feb 2006 22:48:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-114006174939838261Chipotle has Salads? Yes! So The Lunch Guys had to give them a try.0tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2006/02/taco-bell-crunchwrap-supreme.htmlWed, 8 Feb 2006 22:55:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-113945751760999323The Lunch Guys test Taco Bell's re-released Crunchwrap Supreme--as seen during the Super Bowl.0tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2006/02/arbys-beef-bacon-and-cheddar.htmlWed, 1 Feb 2006 00:28:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-113877176776694639The Lunch Guys couldn't resist checking out Arby's new Beef Bacon and Cheddar sandwich.0tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2006/01/papa-johns-online-ordering-plus-sweet.htmlWed, 25 Jan 2006 23:35:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-113825027266494472The Lunch Guys test Papa John's online ordering system (and we got a new Sweet Treat too).0tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2006/01/chilis-guiltless-black-bean-burger.htmlThu, 12 Jan 2006 19:17:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-113711154801320085After a month of holiday splurging The Lunch Guys try to relieve their guilt with Chili's Guiltless Black Bean Burger.0tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2006/01/battle-of-chicken-pot-pies.htmlTue, 3 Jan 2006 21:59:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-113634371936435506The Lunch Guys face off on KFC and Boston Market's Chicken Pot Pies.0tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)http://thelunchguys.blogspot.com/2005/12/burger-king-triple-whopper-vs-wendys.htmlTue, 27 Dec 2005 20:36:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14819249.post-113573390165206642The Lunch Guys test out the new Burger King Triple Whopper against our long-time favorite, the Wendy's Classic Triple.0tomandchris@thelunchguys.com (Tom James and Chris Tauber)