I remember makin' my way Downtown (sorta) when this Cheesecake Factory opened. I wasn't impressed. They messed up my order and the Mac and cheese was not up to par with the one at Caesar's. I didn't have high expectations for my return, but what can I say, it's the mediocre yet deliciously free bread that keeps me coming back.
I brought a friend to share a plate with me. She had her doubts about sharing since she was starving, but I know my way around a Cheesecake Factory. We ordered the chicken costoletta and swapped out the side of veggies with a side of mac and cheese. If you haven't tried the mac and cheese at CF, do so immediately, it might restore your faith in them. The serving size was huge, of course, and we were unbutton-the-pants full. It was awesome. I had plans to buy a cheesecake slice, but we were meeting up with our friends and I didn't want any vultures stealing my cheesecake, you know how it is. Our server was very nice and very knowledgeable, I wish I had gotten her name.
Only downside of this trip: host said 10-15 minute wait and we waited over 30. We almost left, but that mac and cheese was calling my name. Have I mentioned the mac and cheese yet?
... mac and cheese.