Saturday, February 21, 2009

Outback Steakhouse Giveaway


GIVEAWAY SATURDAY
*** I just realized that I never picked a winner for this giveaway! So sorry. Random.org just chose comment #134 - Deirdre. Bon Appetit Deirdre! ***

As a blogger in the New York City area, I've been incredibly lucky to be invited to some fantastic events. This week I joined a small group of food bloggers to have dinner at Outback Steakhouse in New York City with Outback's head chef and co-founder, Tim Gannon. The occasion was the launch of Outback's new menu featuring 15 meals under $15.

Tim Gannon and his team began working on this new menu over a year ago when they realized that Outback had become a special occasion dining destination as their price points had gotten more expensive over time. They reinvented their menu to make Outback an "any night" restaurant again. They didn't skimp on quality or freshness to make Outback more affordable. They just changed the way some expensive ingredients are served. For instance, the pork chops have been replaced by a fantastic sweet glazed pork tenderloin, and the filet mignon steak is now served as a sliced tenderloin.

The new Outback menu features 15 meals under 15 dollars. I was relieved that the Bloomin' Onion is still on the menu in a position of honor. I tasted many of these new dishes, and they are incredible. I love that the sirloin is now served with a blue cheese iceberg wedge. Now I can have my steak and feel like I'm being healthy. I also really enjoyed the new roasted filet sandwich, served on a flavorful foccaccia with an exciting au jus for dipping. The crab stuffed shrimp were delicious and can be ordered as an appetizer or paired with the beef tenderloin.

Outback has donated a $25 gift card for one of my readers to enjoy some of these new menu items. To enter to win, just leave a comment here with your Outback dish by Friday, March 6. I'll select the winner at random that night. As usual, you can get extra chances to win by linking to this contest on your blog, and subscribing to my feeds for Chefdruck Musings and Chefdruck Reviews. You can also Tweet about it for an extra entry.

139 comments:

Cheryl Lage said...

Is it too common to say that any entree with a bloomin' onion works for me? Please enter me!

Michelle said...

I love there steak and shrimp. We always have to get the bloomin onion too. It's awesome.
I am a subscriber.

judybrittle said...

A nice steak and then their Chocolate Thunder From Down Under dessert. Thank you!

judybrittle said...

I'm a subscriber.

Colleen said...

mmmmm bloomin onions...chicken quesadillas...yum!

Susan S. said...

Mmm. Steak and shrimp for me. LOVE the Outback! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

Susan S. said...

I subscribe.

justme said...

i love their salads and bread and the cinnimon oblivian

Kat Bryan said...

I like their Bloomin' Onions even more than the Onion Blossoms at Texas Roadhouse.

valerie2350 said...

mmm love their food - pork tenderloin is yummy!

valerie2350 said...

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momma said...

like lots of others, i love the blooming onion.

and without being too general, i love any of their steaks. i think it is the seasonings or the way that they cook it!

Anonymous said...

I'm a simple kind of gal - I love their grilled chicken or pork chops (depending on my mood that day of course) and OF COURSE mashed potatoes...so yummy!

Anonymous said...

I'm an e-mail subscriber!

Anonymous said...

I Twittered about the giveaway!

http://twitter.com/AnimalLover216/status/1236506127

jamaise said...

I have to say that I really love Outback for their commitment to Gluten Free. They even serve GF beer. I recently started a GF diet with my youngest & it's great to know it's safe, good food there.

For me - I like a rare prime & coconut shrimp. OK now i'm hungry!

windycindy said...

Hello, I enjoy their No Rules Parmesan Pasta and the Alice Springs Chicken Quesadilla! The Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Pie is sinful!
My husband and our two sons are the steak lovers. Please add my name to your fabulous drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

windycindy said...

I am subscribed to both of your sites feeds. Thanks, Cindi
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VickieB said...

Blooming onion and steak and shrimp

VickieB said...

tweet

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MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

The bloomin onion is yummy.. I haven't come across anything I did not like there as of yet but these look affordable and yummy. I am glad they are bringng down the prices and getting a little bit more into reality with prices

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

subscriber

Plowlady said...

Hi fellow NY'r!! Hubs and I haven't ever been able to eat here yet..would LOVE to!

mariannakeough at hotmail.com

Plowlady said...

email subscriber

Snowpuff said...

The last time I ate at Outback, I tried Chicken on the Barbie, and I really liked it!

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Kari said...

I've always loved the alice springs chicken!!

Kari said...

Im following you!

janetfaye said...

I like Chicken on the Barbie.

Thank you!

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janetfaye said...

I am subscribed to both of your feeds.

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Jackie said...

You can't go to the Outback and not order a Bloomin Onion! I also love their steak. I haven't tried the crab stuffed shrimp, but would love to. Thanks for the review and giveaway!

Jackie said...

I subscribe

mstaken05 said...

It has been so long since I have eaten at Outback, I don't know what I'd order.

KR said...

I'd order Outback Grillers - with scallops!

KR said...

I subscribe to Musings

KR said...

I subscribe to Reviews

sphinx63 said...

I love their Baby Back Ribs! And their Aussie Cheese Fries. Thanks!

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Carolyn G said...

I love their blooming onion, chicken wings and their salad!

Shamrocker99 said...

I am currently starving and the chicken griller with pineapple and rice sounds delish! Shamrocker99 at aol dot com

Shamrocker99 said...

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Shamrocker99 said...

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Carolyn G said...

I tweeted:
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Ellen C. said...

My favorite is the Alice Springs chicken. Thanks for the chance.

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Ellen C. said...

I am a subscriber.

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KayeDean said...

Their Chocolate Thunder From Down Under dessert is magnificent!

dctm said...

We love so much there - the bloomin onion, cheese fries and always get a ribeye steak..


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Teresa Young said...

So glad to have found your blog - I am now a Chefdruck Musings subscriber.

Teresa Young said...

The tilapia topped with crabmeat stuffing sounds yummy!

clenna said...

Outback is my fave!
The food I usually order is the Outback Special - LOVE it!

clenna said...

Subsriber

llkent said...

Love the Bloomin' Onion. Goes good with a margarita. What a nice giveaway. Thanks.

llkent said...

I subscribe

rondadoug said...

The Outback Special...but I love it all..I always have a hard time deciding :)

Stacey Moore said...

alice springs chicken!
thanks!
moore.g@insideconnect.net

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Stacey Moore said...

reviews subscriber!
thanks!
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Stacey Moore said...

musings subscriber!
thanks!
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Sharlene said...

I love the bloomnin' onion too. Even more now that Chili's doesn't sell their version anymore.

bettycd said...

fav dish is clearly the bloomin onion.

bettycd said...

google feed subscriber

bettycd said...

tweeted
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Tara said...

I have only been to the Outback once..and that was years ago... but the bloomin' onion always looks so mouth watering on the advertisements!!

Tara
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www.weightingforperfection.blogspot.com

Tara said...

I am already a subscriber via email!

Tara
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www.weightingforperfection.blogspot.com

Elizabeth said...

I love their Grilled Shrimp on the Barbi. I get it for an appetizer then order it again thrown on top of any piece of steak. mmmm....

Anonymous said...

I've never tried the Alice Springs Chicken...sounds good! :)

springshoot5@aol.com

Celeste said...

I LOVE the good ol' classic Bloomin' Onion!!! :)

Also - everyone! Go enter the giveaway on my blog! :)

contact me at:
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Anonymous said...

The Victoria's Filet: Awesome! :D

gjw823@aol.com

silverhartgirl said...

I love thier bloomin' onion and chicken pot pie soup

Anonymous said...

Outback is one of our favorites. We love the Seared Ahi Tuna chopped salad. Yum!

dorsy28(at)hotmail(dot)com

Toystory said...

Coconut Shrimp.... my favorite. I would go just for that!

Kimberly Gail said...

I really love their garlic mashed potatoes! The Alice Springs chicken is great too

Tamara B. said...

It's been awhile since we eat there but when we do go there I always order the Bloomin Onion and the The Alice Springs chicken. So delicious.
tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

Tamara B. said...

I am a subscriber.
tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

Julie said...

I love to get the bloomin onion and a steak and potato!

Julie said...

I am a subscriber!

The Halton Mom said...

We love the Aussie chips and the grilled shrimp. YUMMOLICIOUS!

lil_wifey21 at yahoo dot com

The Halton Mom said...

I subscribe via email.

lil_wifey21 at yahoo dot com

rubynreba said...

Any kind of steak is what we would order! I haven't been there since they have the menu - anxious to try it out.

Michele P. said...

mmm, bloomin onion appetizer and the big bacon burger are my picks!

micaela6955 at msn dot com

Michele P. said...

I subscribe!

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areyoukiddingme said...

All the steaks I've had there are awesome!

Michele P. said...

tweeted: http://twitter.com/micaela6955/status/1239017223


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Unknown said...

LOVE their wings. The seasoning on them is outrageous and no messy sauces to worry about!

Unknown said...

i am a subscriber

Teresa said...

Last time I was at Outback I had the steakhouse salad. That's what I always order, but I think they took it off the menu. I still love the bloomin' onion!
TRigell at aol dot com

Teresa said...

I subscribe!
TRigell at aol dot com

The Dreamer said...

hubby loves the bloomin' burger!

thanks

addeviant006 at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I have 2 favorites at Outback....The salmon and the ribs..If I just can pick one that is consistently wonderful it would be the ribs...Yummy..semtaylor(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I am a subscriber. semtaylor(at)yahoo(dot)com

RoseFan said...

Who doesn't love the bloomin onion. I also love the bread they serve with the salad.

RoseFan said...

I subscribe and I want a bloomin onion for sure.

Anonymous said...

New Zealand Rack of Lamb - I'd love to win and try this!
ashlomb at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

A nice steak and then their Chocolate Thunder From Down Under dessert. Thank you!

Stampnsark@aol.com

Michele said...

I haven't been to Outback in ages! I'll have to go visit them and check out their new menu! That bloomin' onion looks so good by the way!!!

Dawn said...

I love their bloomin' onion and especially their steak. Actually I love everything the Outback serves.

It's been a long time since I've eaten there. I'm due for a visit. I could really use that giftcard to go! =)

Marina said...

I love the blooming onion and chicken sandwiches! ~ :) Thanks!

sounders68 [at] gmail.com

Claremont First Ward said...

What a wonderful opportunity, and what a great strategy on Outback's part for more affordable and healthy dinner options!

Jeff and Mandee said...

The prime rib utback style is my fave, with salad and rice!

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Jeff and Mandee said...

I am a Musings subscriber.

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Jeff and Mandee said...

I am a Reviews subscriber :)


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Simply Stacie said...

Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp sounds delicious!

Aimée said...

Oh yum!I'm getting hungry just thinking about this!

Sweet blog, BTW.

Jackie said...

mmmm outback!! Thanks for the great giveaway!
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Jackie said...

I subscribed to your feed
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Jackie said...

I tweeted
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Linda said...

Bloomin Onion and Shrimp en fuego

jodi b said...

Love Outback, but haven't been there in a bit. The new stuff sounds good.

mellsworth said...

I love their Chicken on the Barbie, always cooked to perfection and extremely tender

Anya said...

Love the Bloomin Onion. Thanks.

Anonymous said...

subscribed- ashlomb at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

I love ANY Outback Steak!!! I'm glad to see they are lowering the menu prices. Thanks for letting us know and thanks for the giveaway! --Michelle, blogattoday (*%at] gmaildotcom

Anonymous said...

I blogged about this giveaway here: http://entersweepstakes.today.com/2009/02/26/lots-to-celebrate-with-prizes/. --Michelle, blogattoday (*%at] gmaildotcom

judygr64 said...

I love the jacket potato with everything on it! I also love the ribeye or the New York strip. They've had recent special with new york strip in a brandy cream sauce that is yummy too!

judy(dot)greenberg(at)gmail(dot)com

icefairy said...

I have never tried this restaurant but have heard positive things about it. Thanks for the giveaway!
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icefairy said...

I subscribe to Chefdruck Musings.
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icefairy said...

I also subscribe to Chefdruck Reviews.
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mel said...

Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Pie is yummy! Thanks

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cherio1 said...

Definitely the 'Bloomin' Onion! Yummy!

scottsgal said...

I like their bloomin onion and their small filet is delish!

Emily N. said...

grilled chicken

Deirdre said...

my fav is the The Bloomin’ Burger

Deirdre said...

musing subscriber

Unknown said...

Royal Port tilapia.

furygirl3132 said...

The Bloomin' Onion is the best by far! Thanks so much for such a wonderful giveaway!

Eloise
furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

furygirl3132 said...

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Tracysweetangl said...

I LIKE THERE BLOOMIN ONION AND THERE RIBEYE! THANKS!

Mommyhood is Thankless said...

My husband likes the Melbourne!

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Mommyhood is Thankless said...

I am a subscriber to both your feeds!

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Mommyhood is Thankless said...

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Mommyhood is Thankless said...

I blogged about this giveaway: Here

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Anonymous said...

I love the 9.00 steak baked potato and blue cheese chop salad yuM!

Anonymous said...

If I'm not too late, I'd like to enter. I love their New York Steaks!
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LadyBug-Kellie said...

Oooh their garlic mashed potatoes are delicious! I used to go here with my girlfriends & they had some great desserts!

LadyBug-Kellie said...

I subscribe by email!

Kaycee said...

I LOVE the Grilled Chicken on the Barbie! Yum!!

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Kaycee said...

I subscribe to Chefdruck Musings!

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I subscribe to Chefdruck Reviews!

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