I remember growing up, Olive Garden was the "fancy" place for a family dinner. It was the place my parents took me and my sister to celebrate a good report card, a local competition win, or a special birthday. This is also where I took my date for our first high school homecoming dinner.
Fast forward 15 years, my well traveled older self have come to realize that this is far from the authentic Italian food that has established itself amongst world cuisine with its fresh, rustic ingredients and detailed workmanship in the kitchen. But there are a few things here that still have me coming back after all those years of cultural growth:
(In no particular order)
-Great drink selections
-Endless soup with any entree
-Zuppa Toscana
-Dolcini (guilt-free cup sized mini deserts)
-All day lunch portions served at reduced prices
-Prompt service and friendly staff
-Consistent quality
So next time you're in town and not sure where to go, there is something for everyone at the Olive Garden.