This week, Men's Health released their annual list of the worst foods in America. For them, "worst" is more a calculation of fat and calories than overall taste, but several items could qualify in both respects. Their targets are big national chains, with McDonalds, Chilis, Chipotle and Macaroni Grill making the list for egregious concoctions designed more for small villages or Dom Deluise look-a-like conventions than the single servings they purport to be.
Topping the list is the Bay area's own Outback Steakhouse, with their "Aussie cheese fries with ranch dressing." 2900 calories. 182 grams of fat. It's nice to know that, yet again, Tampa is leading the way when it comes to dining.
This article appears in Feb 13-19, 2008.