In article >,
"Bob (this one)" > wrote:

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
>
> > I just called Olive Garden in Austin.
> >
> > They prepare large batches of pasta in advance, portion it, and re-heat
> > it to order.
> >
> > Called a smaller Italian restaurant here in town.
> > Same as above.
> >
> > Called my favorite restaurant here in town where they really do do a lot
> > of fresh preparation due to menu variety.
> > Same as above.
> >
> > Called Johnny Carinos Italian restaurant and got a different answer.
> > They partially cook the pasta, then finish it to order.
> >
> > Interesting... :-)
>
> Imagine that... I've never heard of such a thing. Must be a bunch of
> commies. I bet they all probably slightly undercook it and finish it to
> order. What will they think of next, huh...?
>
> Pastorio

Just thought I'd do some personal research.
You know... just out of personal curiosity? ;-)

Not one of the places was reluctant to answer my
questions. They were all quite freindly!

Oh, and they all coat them with olive oil to prevent drying.
Just like mom and dad taught me to do...

Cheers!
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson