My Italian father-in-law wants Olive Garden for his birthday today.

[Robb]

:hide:

[no name no slogan]

1. What part of Italy is he from-- Savoy?

.....

[HopeHoops]

2. He should order the Narwhal Alfredo and a cheese sandwich.

Don't forget to remind him not to double-dip the bread sticks.

[Lil Missy]

3. Help him to enjoy his birthday.

[Debi]

4. They don't bread chicken w/Corn Flakes at Olive Garden

:eyes:

[trof]

15. Nope, they use Fritos.

Yum.

[auntAgonist]

5. well

We're going to Olive Garden tonight for dinner. :shrug:

I hope he has a very happy birthday!

aA

[tigereye]

6. we've had plenty of family gatherings there over the years...

so no worries...

[Critters2]

7. So, he's not aware that that really isn't Italian food?

He should spend some time in the Lounge. We could learn him a thing or two!

I hope he has a happy day!!

[Inchworm]

8. Beats wanting to go to a Bull Fight

plus, he may get to see boobies.

:hi:

[bbernardini]

9. Clearly, he's not a REAL Italian.

Why does he hate America?

:sarcasm:

[Name removed]

10. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[Critters2]

18. Yeah!! How dare people choose their dining experiences

without asking your permission!!!

[Lil Missy]

20. Well, you are just a ray of sunshine, ****BASTARD.

How do you like your chicken cooked?

[Critters2]

21. I enjoyed the idea of someone from the Bronx calling other places

"shit holes". It is to laugh.


And yes, I've been to the Bronx.

[Inchworm]

22. I'd move to the Bronx in a minute

I think by shit hole he meant a small town with no choices. Not unlike where I am.

Hell, DU aside.. I'd shit myself if we rated an Olive Garden. I'd also probably go weekly and post about it for sport since people seem to hate it. :D

:hi:

[Critters2]

27. I've lived in small towns. I've visited the Bronx.

I hope to live in one of those small towns again. After all, I can only eat one food at a time.

[Lil Missy]

23. I hope you understand my post was not referring to you!

:hug:

[ACTION BASTARD]

44. We're in agreement then. It's a shithole.

[ACTION BASTARD]

43. Baked with the skin slightly crispy.

Delicious is what it is.

[Lil Missy]

29. BTW, I think you sound like a racist, ****** BASTARD

And I'm Italian-Irish, if that matters.

[blogslut]

36. Excuse me

But a recipe is a recipe. If you have a problem with the authenticity of a recipe, that's fine. The ethnicity of the person following the recipe has no relevance whatsoever.

[CBR]

11. Once my family had a falling out over .....

which was better -- Olive Garden or Macaroni Grill. Yelling, accusations, hurt feelings and all. :crazy: :crazy:

[ACTION BASTARD]

13. Did it happen AT the Olive Garden? Cuz that would just be full of win!

[CBR]

14. Macaroni Grill!!! At my brother's high school grad dinner!!

My hubby and I were drinking vodka and cokes in the corner laughing our asses off.

[ACTION BASTARD]

45. Macaroni Grill! Bwahahahahah. That's friggen classic.

[rrneck]

32. If you want a show

start a discussion about "wet" or "dry" BBQ in Memphis sometime.

[CBR]

34. You know what is funny...

This argument took place in Memphis!! My parents live there and we were at the Macaroni Grill in Bartlett. Too funny. Dry Rub BTW!!

[rrneck]

38. LOL!

Damn I miss Porky's down on Winchester. And even though Grady's is a chain, I still dug it. But the Rendezvous? Uh, I have to admit, I'm a wet man all the way. If you're not getting BBQ sauce in your eyebrows, you're not eating BBQ. But try not to hold it against me. :)

I'm living out west now and if you ask 'em for country ham they look at you like you're crazy.

[Jamastiene]

42. What?!? Are you kidding? That would start World War III in these parts.

:scared:

[Richard Steele]

12. So, you'll be flying the family to NYC this afternoon?

Wish him a happy birthday for me! :hi:

[maddezmom]

16. Well my southern momma wants me her to fry chicken for her anniversary

:D

[Sanity Claws]

17. go to the one in Times Square

Ignore all the other restaurants in the area and go straight to Olive Garden.

[skooooo]

19. yuck..

Olive Garden sucks.

[FloridaJudy]

24. Offer to take him to the salad bar

At Applebee's.

[CreekDog]

25. I like Olive Garden once in a while (I'm Italian actually -well half)

but I never go there thinking "I want Italian food." I just go there because sometimes I'm in the mood for stuff they serve.

it's much like sometimes I crave Taco Bell, but never at the same time I'm craving Mexican food.

:P

[Tuesday Afternoon]

26. Error: You've already recommended that thread.

:popcorn: Epic Potential Here

[fizzgig]

28. they allowed an olive garden up there?

:P

[Robb]

30. Since it would be untoward to post without a follow-up:

We ate there, and it was categorically "meh."

So I asked my father-in-law why he wanted to eat there. At this point I must quote:

"The food's not so good, but look how close to the freeway it is! I mean, on and off, in and out! Perfect spot." :rofl:

[Tuesday Afternoon]

31. Location! Location! Location!

:thumbsup: :rofl:

[DemBones DemBones]

33. That's hilarious!

:rofl:

[many a good man]

35. That splains it!

I figured it would be something like that.

Last fall I was excited when my godson and his new wife invited us to the Olive Garden because I had read so much about it. I went totally non-judgmental. The verdict: Meh! And it WASN'T cheap! This was in Cleveland and I live near D.C. and there are plenty of places a good bit less expensive and MUCH better in quality.

[Inchworm]

37. LoL

Go pops! :)

:thumbsup:

[Gormy Cuss]

40. Now that's the money quote.

:rofl:

[Dramarama]

39. He Wont Ever speak to you again

[Jamastiene]

41. Oh, this is going to be good.

:popcorn: