Took my Italian mother-in-law to The Olive Garden last night.
She took one bite of the spaghetti and her eyes lit up. AUTHENTICO! she cried. The staff started clapping in unison which was truly a sight to see, being that it was NOT anyone's birthday or other special occasion. The manager came out from the office to offer us "comped" salad and bread sticks. "Comped" is a term from Las Vegas casinos - very exciting! I had to ask what it meant. My mother-in-law says she has never had such good, authentic Italian food before, and she has lived in Italy her whole life.
My Italian wife was so pleased with my choice in restaurants that after dinner she made sweet love to me.