Lou Decruss said...

> On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:03:16 -0600, Andy <q> wrote:
>
>>Lou Decruss said...
>>
>>>
>>> We've got $80 in gift cards for Olive Garden. It's been at least 10
>>> years since I've been to one because it sucks. To use the cards up
>>> we're taking another couple out tonight. I'm looking forward to
>>> spending time with our friends, but not the food. Anyone know what's
>>> the most edible thing on the menu? Otherwise I'll just order a salad
>>> to be social and drink myself silly. <eg>
>>>
>>> Thanks for and advice,
>>>
>>> Lou
>>
>>
>>Lou,
>>
>>Without an opinion, not having ate there, Olive Garden is a branch of a
>>conglomerate. I think Red Lobster is a "sister" operation. I didn't look
>>it up.
>>
>>Are your gift cards good at the other restaurants? You might ring them
>>up and ask?
>
> Yes, they're good at Dread Lobster which is 100 times worse. We went
> to one a few years ago with this same couple. It was my turn to
> spring and they got to chose the place. They love dread lobster. So
> we landed at one in an upscale Chicago suburb. Our party was 3 white
> people and a Puerterican. The staff and other patrons were 98% black.
> The obvious discrimination in the quality of our service was enough to
> make me never return.
>
> Lou


We ate at RL exactly once. While it was great decor (high ceilings,
artwork, etc), on one of the nicest stretches of Wilshire Blvd. in L.A., it
was too commercial. I guess it's typical for the brand. I'd call it fast
fish food. We only tried one dish so I could be wrong.

Andy