""It's Friday night, and you and your family or friends are debating the universal toughest question out there: where should we eat? After a wave of "I don't know" and "you choose", finally, someone takes initiative and claims they have a hankering for a certain favorite dish at a well-loved chain. 95% of the time, that dish is a main course like popcorn shrimp, Kung Pow chicken, or a T-bone steak.""
""Others are still trying to push their main courses, while people flock in for their underrated cole slaw or buttery mashed potatoes. As a chef, I've been lucky enough to try most of these mouthwatering sides, deeming them some of the best I've tried, but have also pulled from experiences by other Tasting Table team members, and the online community of loyal consumers.""
Friday-night restaurant decisions often default to mains. Many diners crave mains like popcorn shrimp, Kung Pow chicken, or T-bone steaks. A smaller portion prefers sides, but those sides must be exceptional. Some chain restaurants promote a signature side, while others emphasize mains even as customers visit for sides like cole slaw or buttery mashed potatoes. Culinary professionals and consumer communities praise certain chain sides as standout items. Rotating mains while prioritizing beloved sides refreshes routine dining choices. Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits exemplify a side with distinctive spicing and texture that inspires widespread copycat attempts.
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