Picky eaters reign supreme in our house, and trying to keep things healthy and minimally packaged isn’t always easy. I try to feed our girls mostly organic meals and limit fast food as much as possible. I even started a #ONENEWFOOD campaign that has stalled and haven’t been able to rouse them to trying new restaurants lately. But when we were invited to check out the newest restaurant option for quicker meals in Ft. Lauderdale, I have to say I was more than impressed. And so were they!
PDQ, People Dedicated to Quality, is a new and one of the fastest growing small chains in America created by the founders of the popular Outback Steakhouse franchise. Several South Florida bloggers were invited for a kitchen tour that was first rate. Our girls loved the festive ambiance and delicious food options, and parents were pleasantly surprised at the fresh and healthier options available. Not to mention the amazingly clean kitchen and and high quality ingredients from whole food!
PDQ prides itself on hand-breaded chicken tenders, along with delicious sandwiches and salads made with the finest ingredients and their signature sauces and dressings are homemade every day. And we were taken behind the scenes though the kitchen to see that nothing is ever frozen and stored with chemicals and preservatives. After the girls cleaned up at the kids sized washing station…
they were able to turn potatoes into fries. (With the help of some strong managers!)
And even make their own milkshakes!
They also loved the chicken tenders, hand made fries, and of course the best dessert ever…apples with toffee dip! I haven’t been able to finagle the recipe for the toffee dip yet…but I’m working on it!
PDQ soaks the apples in pineapple juice to sweeten the granny smith and keep them from browning. Good trick huh?!
I loved the salad dressed in blueberry vinaigrette so much I called the store and asked PDQ to cater our Memorial Day party, and we’ll be calling again for the 4th of July! PDQ truly lived up to its name and was pure quality from the cleanliness of the store, the freshness of the ingredients, and the first class customer service. When the kids give it a thumbs up you know it’s a homerun!
PDQ also has a great gift for Dads this Father’s Day! If you stop by their location on Sunday, June 21st – Dads eat free with the purchase of a kids meal or combo meal. What a treat!
And I was lucky enough to score a great giveaway from PDQ! This basket is up for grabs below…it contains awesome swag like a beach towel, insulated to-go cup, hat, tote bag, plus a $25 gift card! Can you say Happy Father’s Day?!
So what are you waiting for? Enter below and make sure to try PDQ with the kids this summer, you won’t be disappointed! And please make sure you have a PDQ restaurant in your area prior to entering!
we love PDQ… my picky eaters always request heading over there. omg the dip for the apples is delish.
Would love to try this place and looks like so much fun for the kids. My youngest is a picky eater, as well, so I am constantly trying to come up with new and more fun meal options. Oh and totally entered the giveaway – thank you for sharing here 🙂
It’s barely 9am and reading this has me so hungry for a big fresh salad…and toffee dip. Never heard of it, but now I’m dying to try to make some!
that looks awesome, I want to go there!
This is awesome! I am so wishing that we had a PDQ here!
The grilled chicken sandwich.
This place looks great, I will have to go check it out!
Thanks for the info. I’ve yet to visit the PDQ that recently opened up here in Concord, NC, but after seeing the photos of the food, I can’t wait! I think this is where we will take Dad on Father’s Day, he will love it!
yes that’s awesome!Hope you like it…the toffee dip…like to die for!
I want to try the Oreo shake…yummmmmm!
I may be almost 30 years old, but those chicken tenders and ESPECIALLY the apples with that amazing looking toffee dip would be my first meal there!
I want to try the apples and toffee dip fist. Everything looks delicious.
I would love to try the milkshakes!
The chicken fingers look really tasty, as does the salad. I like to dip things, so I would get the chicken.
I would like to try their Grilled Chicken Salad.
This place looks so good, Id like to try the chicken and fries.
I’d like to try the salads.
GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD is my pick!
I would love to try the oreo shake.
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I can’t wait to try the Hand-Spun Shakes! I would love to have a chocolate peanut butter one, I had them every Sunday when I was a kid and haven’t found anyplace that still makes them that way!
I want to try those chicken tenders – they look delicious!
I would love the oreo shake
Our family will love the ice cream:) Cant wait to visit when we hit NC on vacation!
I would like to try the grilled chicken sandwich. It looks so delicious.
I had never heard of this restaurant until one just opened up in our area. I would love to try the chicken. My family is sure to enjoy our first visit!
I would like to try the chicken tenders first!
i’d love to try one of their milkshakes!
The apples with toffee dip look SO good.
I think I would try the Chicken Tenders.
The chicken and deserts look great for kids. We would try those first!
I want to try that toffee dip!
Love to try their salads. I will have to visit when I’m in Florida visiting my son and daughter in law.
I would love to try a Grilled Turkey Sandwich from PDQ. There are two locations near enough to me. We live in rural Florida so everything important is an hour away. I have this thing when I have to drive to a nearby town to run errands or take care of family business. To make it fun I pick a good place to go and eat first thing when we get there. Then we can finish our tasks refreshed. (and have a happier ride there and home.) PDQ is a great new option for me.
I’m sure the children would love to try the oreo shake with their Dad. Rene Chartier
The dreamsicle shake
I want to try the Grilled Chicken Sandwich!
I would LOVE to try the chicken fingers!!
The fried chicken.
Me and my boys agreed that we’d love to try the toffee dip when we go on vacation!
I cant wait to try the blueberry vinagrette! Of course its gonna be good, Maine is known for its blueberries!
I am ready for some fries!
I love PDQ’s chicken tenders. They are huge!
I really want to try their chicken tenders and any desserts that they have! Yum!
The grilled chicken salad would be my try..yummy..
The milkshakes!!! 🙂
First of all I eat at PDQ at least 4 times a week. I’m trying to lose weight so I love your salads. I have manage to lose 40 lbs since April 1, 2015. My wife and I eat at the PDQ on State Road 7 in Wellington. We eat there last night and they were having these great give a ways. I was wandering how often you do these and how do I sign up? Thanks and keep up the good work.
The giveaway is over Bill, I’m sorry!