A Tale of Two Chilis Restaurants

RESTAURANT: Chilis in Two Cities

LOCATIONS: (1) 649 North Service Rd E, Ruston, LA 71270

(2) 1775 Northwest Hwy, Garland, TX 75041-5234

PRICE RANGE: Low to moderate

SOME OF CHILI'S FOOD:CITRUS FIRE CHICKEN AND SHRIMP, GUILTLESS CHICKEN PLATTER

A SOURCE OF WEIGHT WATCHERS' POINTS FOR CHILI'S:Exercise 4weightloss

WHAT NOT TO EAT AT CHILI'S: BACON RANCH QUESADILLA (Chicken or steak, it doen't matter. Each has enough calories for an entire day and enough Points Plus for two days.)

MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE: In Ruston, a homey atmosphere and well-coordinated service. Once I had to wait 45 minutes for a meal in Ruston. The Manager halfed my bill. In Garland, the pleasantness of the waiter. The meal, however, was served in such a scattered manner that we didn't enjoy eating it.

SPECIALS: These vary. Lately Chili's has been using coupons sent in emails.

APPEARANCE: Clean

SERVICE: See above.