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Stupid article from typical Red State newspaper
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for average GOP voters
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Date: March 08, 2012 08:53AM
Long-awaited Olive Garden receives warm welcome
http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/231419/group/homepage/
After a lengthy wait for Olive Garden to open in Grand Forks,
the lines were long in February. The novelty is slowly wearing
off, but the steady following attests the warm welcome.
My first visit to Olive Garden was during midafternoon, so I
could be sure to get in. After a late breakfast, I figured a
late lunch would be fashionable.
The place is impressive. It’s fashioned in Tuscan farmhouse
style with a welcoming entryway. There is seating for those
who are waiting.
My booth was near the kitchen, and I watched the waiters in
white shirts, ties, black trousers and aprons adorned with
gold-colored towels. They were busy at midday, punching in
orders and carrying out bread and pasta.
It had been a few years since I ate at the older Olive Garden
in Fargo, so I studied the two manageable menus offering
appetizers, soups and salads, grilled sandwiches, pizza, classic
dishes, chicken and seafood and filled pastas.
At length, I asked my server what she would recommend. She
suggested chicken Alfredo, and I went with that. Instead of
the raspberry lemonade she suggested, I drank water.
She first brought me the familiar Olive Garden salad bowl
with crisp greens, peppers, onion rings and yes — several
black olives. Along with it came a plate with two long, warm
breadsticks.
The chicken Alfredo ($10.95) was warm and comforting on a
cold day. The portion was generous. My server was ready with
Parmesan cheese.
As I ate, I noticed the vases and planters with permanent
flower displays on the ledges. There are several dining
areas with arched doorways. And there is a fireplace that adds
warmth to the decor.
Olive Garden has an attractive bar area to the right of the
entryway. The restaurant has a full liquor license and a
wine list offering a wide selection to complement Italian
meals. Nonalcoholic beverages include coolers, specialty
coffees and hot teas.
On a hot summer day, I will try the raspberry lemonade
that was recommended.
There’s a homemade soup, salad and breadstick lunch
available until 4 p.m. daily for $6.95.
An olive branch on menu items signified low-fat entrees.
There is a Garden Fare Nutrition Guide available for
customers seeking gluten-free food. And for those with
food allergies, Olive Garden has an Allergen Information Guide.
All in all, it is the largest and most beautiful restaurant
now operating in Grand Forks. It attracts visitors from out of
town as well as people who live here.
Olive Garden is part of the Darden chain of restaurants that
also operates Red Lobster. There are about 700 restaurants,
including four Olive Gardens in North Dakota’s major cities.
Olive Garden has gained a following since 1982 with its
ample portions and relaxed ambience. It’s known for its
classic lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo and chicken Parmigiana.
http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/231419/group/homepage/
After a lengthy wait for Olive Garden to open in Grand Forks,
the lines were long in February. The novelty is slowly wearing
off, but the steady following attests the warm welcome.
My first visit to Olive Garden was during midafternoon, so I
could be sure to get in. After a late breakfast, I figured a
late lunch would be fashionable.
The place is impressive. It’s fashioned in Tuscan farmhouse
style with a welcoming entryway. There is seating for those
who are waiting.
My booth was near the kitchen, and I watched the waiters in
white shirts, ties, black trousers and aprons adorned with
gold-colored towels. They were busy at midday, punching in
orders and carrying out bread and pasta.
It had been a few years since I ate at the older Olive Garden
in Fargo, so I studied the two manageable menus offering
appetizers, soups and salads, grilled sandwiches, pizza, classic
dishes, chicken and seafood and filled pastas.
At length, I asked my server what she would recommend. She
suggested chicken Alfredo, and I went with that. Instead of
the raspberry lemonade she suggested, I drank water.
She first brought me the familiar Olive Garden salad bowl
with crisp greens, peppers, onion rings and yes — several
black olives. Along with it came a plate with two long, warm
breadsticks.
The chicken Alfredo ($10.95) was warm and comforting on a
cold day. The portion was generous. My server was ready with
Parmesan cheese.
As I ate, I noticed the vases and planters with permanent
flower displays on the ledges. There are several dining
areas with arched doorways. And there is a fireplace that adds
warmth to the decor.
Olive Garden has an attractive bar area to the right of the
entryway. The restaurant has a full liquor license and a
wine list offering a wide selection to complement Italian
meals. Nonalcoholic beverages include coolers, specialty
coffees and hot teas.
On a hot summer day, I will try the raspberry lemonade
that was recommended.
There’s a homemade soup, salad and breadstick lunch
available until 4 p.m. daily for $6.95.
An olive branch on menu items signified low-fat entrees.
There is a Garden Fare Nutrition Guide available for
customers seeking gluten-free food. And for those with
food allergies, Olive Garden has an Allergen Information Guide.
All in all, it is the largest and most beautiful restaurant
now operating in Grand Forks. It attracts visitors from out of
town as well as people who live here.
Olive Garden is part of the Darden chain of restaurants that
also operates Red Lobster. There are about 700 restaurants,
including four Olive Gardens in North Dakota’s major cities.
Olive Garden has gained a following since 1982 with its
ample portions and relaxed ambience. It’s known for its
classic lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo and chicken Parmigiana.
Re: Stupid article from typical Red State newspaper
Posted by:
WashingTone-Locian
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Date: March 08, 2012 09:49AM
LOL! A restaurant review of an Olive Garden? What are they featuring next week? A review of the Waffle House?
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Re: Stupid article from typical Red State newspaper
Posted by:
Very meh
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Date: March 08, 2012 10:01AM
Meh.
Maybe Grand Forks isn't drowning in crappy chain restaurants like Nova and the Olive Garden is a novelty.
When a new chain moves into Nova some local newspaper usually has a review.
Maybe Grand Forks isn't drowning in crappy chain restaurants like Nova and the Olive Garden is a novelty.
When a new chain moves into Nova some local newspaper usually has a review.
Re: Stupid article from typical Red State newspaper
Posted by:
her new hobby
()
Date: March 08, 2012 10:03AM
WashingTone-Locian Wrote:
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> LOL! A restaurant review of an Olive Garden? What
> are they featuring next week? A review of the
> Waffle House?
it sounds like something Alias would write
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> LOL! A restaurant review of an Olive Garden? What
> are they featuring next week? A review of the
> Waffle House?
it sounds like something Alias would write
Re: Stupid article from typical Red State newspaper
Posted by:
Les
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Date: March 08, 2012 10:24AM
Most reviews in the local paper are there to promote business. OG is going to be running ads in their paper. Politics aside. What's the typical price here for the same Olive Garden deal?
"There’s a homemade soup, salad and breadstick lunch
available until 4 p.m. daily for $6.95."
"There’s a homemade soup, salad and breadstick lunch
available until 4 p.m. daily for $6.95."
Re: Stupid article from typical Red State newspaper
Posted by:
Les
()
Date: March 08, 2012 10:25AM
I notice the TV ads promoting local meal 'deals' for the big chains are creeping up to $10 or more.
Re: Stupid article from typical Red State newspaper
Posted by:
TheMeeper
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Date: March 08, 2012 10:30AM
> "and yes — several black olives."
She saved the best part for last!!
She saved the best part for last!!
Re: Stupid article from typical Red State newspaper
Posted by:
Warhawk
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Date: March 08, 2012 10:39AM
Has anyone been to Grand Forks? I have and let me tell you, there's nothing going on there. It's like Manassas, only spread out over 20 square miles.
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Re: Stupid article from typical Red State newspaper
Posted by:
Taters for me
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Date: March 08, 2012 10:48AM
They think nothing of driving 50 miles each way to go shopping or go out to eat. By the time they get to Olive Garden, they've burned through 12 bucks in the pickup.
Re: Stupid article from typical Red State newspaper
Posted by:
WashingTone-Locian
()
Date: March 08, 2012 11:09AM
TheMeeper Wrote:
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> > "and yes — several black olives."
>
> She saved the best part for last!!
I like how she described the decor is so much detail. It's just like every other fucking Olive Garden I've been to. Of course, looking at the gal's photo, she is definitely in the Olive Garden's key demographic...old ladies. That's the only time I go there is when some old lady I'm related to wants to go.
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> > "and yes — several black olives."
>
> She saved the best part for last!!
I like how she described the decor is so much detail. It's just like every other fucking Olive Garden I've been to. Of course, looking at the gal's photo, she is definitely in the Olive Garden's key demographic...old ladies. That's the only time I go there is when some old lady I'm related to wants to go.
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Re: Stupid article from typical Red State newspaper
Posted by:
Circlejerk
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Date: March 08, 2012 11:21AM
WashingTone-Locian Wrote:
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> TheMeeper Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > > "and yes — several black olives."
> >
> > She saved the best part for last!!
>
>
> I like how she described the decor is so much
> detail. It's just like every other fucking Olive
> Garden I've been to. Of course, looking at the
> gal's photo, she is definitely in the Olive
> Garden's key demographic...old ladies. That's the
> only time I go there is when some old lady I'm
> related to wants to go.
LOL, those North Dakota idiots. I can't believe they're not familiar with all the stuff we have here on the outskirts of DC. Major metropolitan areas are all the same, and Grand Forks is certainly a metropolis to rival New York City, Paris, or Hong Kong.
Hahaha, she's so stupid!
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> TheMeeper Wrote:
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> -----
> > > "and yes — several black olives."
> >
> > She saved the best part for last!!
>
>
> I like how she described the decor is so much
> detail. It's just like every other fucking Olive
> Garden I've been to. Of course, looking at the
> gal's photo, she is definitely in the Olive
> Garden's key demographic...old ladies. That's the
> only time I go there is when some old lady I'm
> related to wants to go.
LOL, those North Dakota idiots. I can't believe they're not familiar with all the stuff we have here on the outskirts of DC. Major metropolitan areas are all the same, and Grand Forks is certainly a metropolis to rival New York City, Paris, or Hong Kong.
Hahaha, she's so stupid!
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Re: Stupid article from typical Red State newspaper
Posted by:
WashingTone-Locian
()
Date: March 08, 2012 11:25AM
Circlejerk Wrote:
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>
> LOL, those North Dakota idiots. I can't believe
> they're not familiar with all the stuff we have
> here on the outskirts of DC. Major metropolitan
> areas are all the same, and Grand Forks is
> certainly a metropolis to rival New York City,
> Paris, or Hong Kong.
>
> Hahaha, she's so stupid!
Your sarcasm aside, there is a way to write an article about Olive Garden opening in a small town without pretending it's a restaurant review.
And I stand by my claim...old ladies like the OG.
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>
> LOL, those North Dakota idiots. I can't believe
> they're not familiar with all the stuff we have
> here on the outskirts of DC. Major metropolitan
> areas are all the same, and Grand Forks is
> certainly a metropolis to rival New York City,
> Paris, or Hong Kong.
>
> Hahaha, she's so stupid!
Your sarcasm aside, there is a way to write an article about Olive Garden opening in a small town without pretending it's a restaurant review.
And I stand by my claim...old ladies like the OG.
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http://bible.cc/1_corinthians/13-11.htm
Re: Stupid article from typical Red State newspaper
Posted by:
ThePackLeader
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Date: March 08, 2012 11:33AM
Many people around here take for granted how far less common Italian restaurants are outside of the NE corridor, or major cities in general. When I'm in NNJ/NY mom and pop Italian restaurants/diners are everywhere, in all flavors and varities. I don't remember seeing many out in the Great Plains, though.
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Re: Stupid article from typical Red State newspaper
Posted by:
Hay Zeus
()
Date: March 08, 2012 11:45AM
Its not so much that Olive Garden is a great place for fine dining its that Grand Forks is in the middle of nowhere and this women is doing a write up for the local paper to give herself something to do.
Of course its no surprise that the self identified compassionate liberals are the ones leading the charge with making mean spirited comments about other people they know little of.
Of course its no surprise that the self identified compassionate liberals are the ones leading the charge with making mean spirited comments about other people they know little of.
Re: Stupid article from typical Red State newspaper
Posted by:
TheMeeper
()
Date: March 08, 2012 12:21PM
Hay Zeus Wrote:
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> its no surprise that the self identified
> compassionate liberals are the ones leading the
> charge with making mean spirited comments about
> other people they know little of.
This woman is a slut, and a prostitute!
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> its no surprise that the self identified
> compassionate liberals are the ones leading the
> charge with making mean spirited comments about
> other people they know little of.
This woman is a slut, and a prostitute!