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![img_6404.jpg](https://images.ecency.com/DQmTZaNje2yxSTozoyH7udgKYjfgETxgHrK9c5R2N5WfF9M/img_6404.jpg)*Photo of a chocolate milkshake*</center>
The weather was terrible, and it was time for my annual check up with a medical specialist, so I headed up to Modbury to see what they had to say. While walking through the carpark, I often encounter 
amusing licence plates like this one:
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![img_6385.jpg](https://images.ecency.com/DQmTSzFMctqAxke7MtkJVpQsKRWGgdS8dijRFJBKX3Bcu4k/img_6385.jpg)*The opposite of what you should do with this post*</center>


As it turns out my bloodwork had improved since last time and they were impressed to the point where I didn’t need a follow up appointment. This was *great news*, however, I still needed to be careful with my food choices.

I have this theory that food often tastes better after seeing a specialist (I have no evidence to support this, so don’t quote me, and it’s completely facetious to boot!) so, I decided to treat myself.

If you haven’t been to the Modbury Shopping Centre in a while, you’d be pleased to find that where the entrance to the cinema was, is now a renovated area that almost looks and feels like another country entirely! There are new restaurants there that I have yet to try, and one that has always fascinated me was **TGI Fridays**.
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![img_6405.jpg](https://images.ecency.com/DQmdAhb4XDfBnjriDoLLUxYBSThJurmJKEYNkuJFACW2JR1/img_6405.jpg)*TGI Friday’s American Bar and Grill*</center>

<center><h2>TGI Fridays</h2></center>
**TGI Fridays** is an American Bar and Grill restaurant. Before you even enter, you can see big screen TVs displaying various sports from around the world, including American football and Aussie Rules football. I don’t have an interest in *either*, but it’s cool to know that if you wanted to watch them, you could.

Ignoring the rain, I stood outside checking out the menu and price list. The prices are reasonable, I thought to myself but it could be pricey if I wasn’t too selective. Today though I was in a good mood,
despite the weather and **I didn’t mind splurging** a little.

Upon entering, I noticed signs informing me about the contract tracking requirements as a response to the pandemic, and the usual social distancing rules. I’m glad that Adelaide has had **zero new cases** for a while now and there’s at least some sort of normalcy.

A young, attractive, server looked up and smiled at me. She had raven black hair and was wearing light blue eyeshadow, red lipstick and a mild blush. That’s not the kind of thing I normally notice, but I wondered if it was a dress code requirement or her personal choice. She was wearing a dark blue shirt that might have been a uniform, but I couldn’t tell and she was the only female staff member there, so I had nothing to compare it to. Either way, it suited her and I wasn’t judging.

She asked me for my name and phone number. No, it’s not what you *think!* 
It was just part of the contract tracing requirements in case there was a Covid breakout traced to to the restaurant.

I did internally muse about wishing I was 20 years younger, while still knowing what I do now.
But I shouldn’t dwell on my regrets.
<center><h2>The Entree</h2></center>
<center>![img_6400.jpg](https://images.ecency.com/DQmPUo6NSBE3fgUwFikf919m7t1Xbk3eGxqANKn5f28iYsY/img_6400.jpg)*Caesar Salad*</center>
I was pretty sure that I ordered the Burrito Bowl, but what came out was the Caesar Salad. Then I remembered it was because the price was cheaper I ordered this instead.
Anyway, this consisted of lettuce, potato croutons, peppered bacon and egg mixed with Caesar dressing.
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![img_6402.jpg](https://images.ecency.com/DQmeVdALui9W5QUHqrjPhWcooBiqewDxRL11qsxD8Lqcxrg/img_6402.jpg)*There’s more food here than meets the eye in the previous photo*</center>

<center><h2>The Main Course</h2></center>
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![img_6403.jpg](https://images.ecency.com/DQmPUYv1rE989JXpB7nRy9KJccH6w79xJ7v5KNyM3ejs3HW/img_6403.jpg)*Fridays(tm) Signature Glaze Chicken*</center>
This was a chicken breast char-grilled, served with thick cut fries, coleslaw and a side of their glaze. The chicken was amazing and the chips were fantastic.

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![img_6404.jpg](https://images.ecency.com/DQmTZaNje2yxSTozoyH7udgKYjfgETxgHrK9c5R2N5WfF9M/img_6404.jpg)*A chocolate thickshake*</center>
While I do need to be more conscious of both my carbohydrate and sugar intake, and know that I will get some grilling over having this, I was in a good mood and no one but me, the staff and the rest of the internet would know: I had a chocolate thickshake. So, don’t tell anyone, OK? Chuckle.

I’m not proud of it, but look at it! Perfection in a glass!

It was a great day out and a great meal to finish it off. Soon it was time to head off home.
I wonder if I really should **take up jogging** again after all that?

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this entry.
Until next time, I’ll see you in the kitchen!
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***Shaidon’s Seal Of Approval***
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