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| - First up: know that I've never been a huge fan of Cheesecake Factory, mainly because the portion sizes are so huge. I don't want all that food, nor do I want to PAY for all that food that I do not want...
Got some gift cards for Christmas, so off we went.
They've got a new (new to me, anyway) menu section of starters/small plates, separate from the appetizer menu, which I think is just PERFECT and completely removes my primary gripe with the restaurant!
I had their Vietnamese Tacos--bbq pork and crunchy, fresh and spicy cucumber/carrot slaw on steamed buns (3). DELICIOUS! The steamed buns were slightly sweet, so soft...it was a perfect combination for me. I think it was $6.95. I had a similar sandwich at Emeril Lagasse's NOLA, and I have to say that this one was much tastier.
I underestimated the portion on the small plate and also ordered a pear, arugula & Gorgonzola flatbread (maybe they call it a pizzette?). Was lovely, but I took most of it home and enjoyed it for lunch today.
Skipped the cheesecake and desserts. Just tryin to be good.
Service was great.
All in all, they've gotten themselves a new return customer by offering the choice of not getting 3 days' worth of meals on one plate. Yay!
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