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| - We went to Vapiano's after seeing a show at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center because it was close by and it was open until 11:00pm on a weekday. It was my first time and I was confused with the set up but a couple of the girls with us had been there before. It's a beautiful place. We walked in, got a card from the hostess at the front, found seating, grabbed a menu and then you go to the station of your choice. I went to the pasta station first, they scanned my card and I ordered my pasta with olive oil, chili peppers, garlic and black pepper, hold the cheese. I then went to the salad station where this young lady was cleaning some equipment and didn't seem thrilled that I wanted a salad. I ordered two garden salad all the while getting the, you're bugging me and I want to go back to cleaning so I can get out here look! Oh well! I am a certified servsafe manager which means I took a course on food safety and handling and passed with flying colors. I noticed she didn't wash her hands although she did change her gloves.
Pasta was delicious and I actually ordered more. This time one with a red sauce, extra chilies and again, very good. I never order pasta when I eat out because it so cheap and easy to make at home but I broke tradition and went for it.
My daughter had the shrimp Alfredo pasta, loved it! Her friend had the calzone, huge!! But they put a small tomato in the middle to keep it puffed up so it looks like it's filled with stuff but it's really just a tomato causing the illusion. Ha! Good one.
So everything you order gets scanned on the card and when you are done you go to the checkout with your card and pay. Definitely an honor system kind of set up. So don't walk out without paying folks! It's stealing! LOL!
This place is definitely worth a visit! Check it out!
That is all!
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