I am pretty predictable when it comes to visiting any city in the States. I need to visit an Olive Garden restaurant. Ontario and Quebec did away with this franchise probably pushing two decades ago. I either have to drive to Buffalo or go to Winnipeg (it's the closest Canadian city that has a couple of Olive Garden restaurants).
I was in Las Vegas in July 2015. I did a search and found that this Olive Garden. I drove over there.
I recall the pink paint in the parking lot, which was a fun contrast to the palm trees swaying in the wind. I parked my rental car and walked into the restaurant.
I tend to eat lunch late. It wasn't busy. I was seated at a table and was handed a menu.
My predicable order at an Olive Garden is the following:
- Raspberry lemonade
- Zuppa Toscana
- Chicken scampi
- Tiramisu
I loved it all. The raspberry lemonade is especially refreshing on a hot day. Zuppa toscana is a combination of sliced potatoes, spicy sausage, and kale (I enjoy kale either in soups or as chips) in a wonderful soup base.
I love the chicken scampi. I get the lunch size for lunch. It allows me to find enough room to devour my favourite dessert, tiramisu.
My server was friendly and responsive. This restaurant was roomy.
I'd come back here again when I am back in Vegas.
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