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re: Owners of Olive Garden buy Ruth's Chris... It was good while it lasted I guess.

Posted on 5/3/23 at 4:25 pm to
Posted by Homey the Clown
Member since Feb 2009
5943 posts
Posted on 5/3/23 at 4:25 pm to
I'll frick up some Olive Garden, I'm trashy. Endless pasta? Yes please.
Posted by dewster
Chicago
Member since Aug 2006
25984 posts
Posted on 5/3/23 at 4:28 pm to
Olive Garden improved their company performance since Darden brands shed their other restaurants (Red Lobster and a few others).

Now they have Seasons 52 and Capitol Grill. They are doing very well.

Hopefully they can feed cash to Ruth’s Chris for expansion without sacrificing quality. I’m skeptical.
This post was edited on 5/3/23 at 4:30 pm
Posted by BluegrassBelle
RIP Hefty Lefty - 1981-2019
Member since Nov 2010
104101 posts
Posted on 5/3/23 at 4:28 pm to
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I can’t find any worthwhile Italian joints in Lafayette. Carabba’s is another chain. iMonelli’s is overrated crap. Romacelli’s is okay though



If I had the choice, I'd take Carabba's over Olive Garden.

I'm going to be honest, I might take Fazolis over Olive Garden these days. That's how shitty they've gotten.
Posted by northshorebamaman
Cochise County AZ
Member since Jul 2009
36446 posts
Posted on 5/3/23 at 4:29 pm to
Sucks for their hourly employees if they implement the same policies as OG. Goodbye full-time hours. Not sure if that's all of Darden or just OG though.
Posted by GreatestStory
Member since Feb 2011
256 posts
Posted on 5/3/23 at 4:34 pm to
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iMonelli’s is overrated crap.


I assume the owner owns the building and has very little monthly overhead. Otherwise I have no idea how that place stays open.
Posted by yellowfin
Coastal Bar
Member since May 2006
98425 posts
Posted on 5/3/23 at 4:35 pm to
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I can’t find any worthwhile Italian joints in Lafayette. Carabba’s is another chain. iMonelli’s is overrated crap. Romacelli’s is okay though


Imonelli (there is no ‘s) is great, so is Marcello’s
Posted by Shunface
Lafayette County Detention Center
Member since Jan 2013
4985 posts
Posted on 5/3/23 at 5:13 pm to
When was it ever good?
Posted by Auburn80
Backwater, TN
Member since Nov 2017
8942 posts
Posted on 5/3/23 at 5:18 pm to
Microwave ovens on order.
Posted by Eat Your Crow
caught beneath the landslide
Member since May 2017
9190 posts
Posted on 5/3/23 at 5:22 pm to
Olive Garden slaps tbh
Posted by LSUDUCKMAN67
DTB
Member since Sep 2020
1401 posts
Posted on 5/3/23 at 5:24 pm to
Looks like I’ll be going to Saltgrass more.
Posted by sumtimeitbeslikedat
Vidalia, La
Member since Nov 2013
4691 posts
Posted on 5/3/23 at 5:25 pm to
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1out of every 3 visits, the steak was just bad.


Didn’t make it that far. 1 time for the price vs quality of the meal… I was done. Gimme Logan’s, Saltgrass, or Chophouse.

As far as Olive Garden…. GIMMEEEE!!!!!
This post was edited on 5/3/23 at 5:28 pm
Posted by Cosmo
glassman's guest house
Member since Oct 2003
125880 posts
Posted on 5/3/23 at 5:26 pm to
Cafe Bella baw
Posted by DarkDrifter
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2011
4101 posts
Posted on 5/3/23 at 5:27 pm to
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Not that great of a steak


I mean come on now.. it's a damn fine steak.. But I have had better steaks in BR
Posted by mule74
Watersound Beach
Member since Nov 2004
11840 posts
Posted on 5/3/23 at 5:31 pm to
Eddie Vs has absolutely gone downhill.
Posted by fallguy_1978
Best States #50
Member since Feb 2018
51784 posts
Posted on 5/3/23 at 5:32 pm to
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But I have had better steaks in BR

I'm pretty sure the BR location is locally owned and operated
Posted by NPComb
Member since Jan 2019
27773 posts
Posted on 5/3/23 at 5:36 pm to
Tio Javis about to become Ninfas
Posted by Tortious
ATX
Member since Nov 2010
5503 posts
Posted on 5/3/23 at 5:36 pm to
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You can't argue the truth.


I feel like doing so is an unwritten rule of the OT.
Posted by Bucktail1
Member since Feb 2015
3364 posts
Posted on 5/3/23 at 5:38 pm to
Never change OT…..trashing a great steakhouse while simultaneously saying Texas Roadhouse and Olive Garden are solid choices
Posted by sumtimeitbeslikedat
Vidalia, La
Member since Nov 2013
4691 posts
Posted on 5/3/23 at 5:51 pm to
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Never change OT…..trashing a great steakhouse while simultaneously saying Texas Roadhouse and Olive Garden are solid choices


Cook your noodles right and it’s just making a good sauce with OG. Ya go there to get full with a group on the cheap. Steak requires a finer touch on the grill by a quality cook and a great cut of meat and superb seasoning. That’s why steakhouses charge more… especially exclusive ones like Ruth’s. You expect more than just “a meal” when you go. That’s where you take your wife for Anniversaries, your Prom date, people who’s business you want, etc…

Steakhouses are supposed to be different level. When you get underserved or underwhelmed at OG you say “maybe they had a busy night”. When the same happens at a high-end steakhouse, you say “whelp, last time they’re getting my $200.”
Posted by tigergirl10
Member since Jul 2019
10445 posts
Posted on 5/3/23 at 6:15 pm to
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don't have to rub elbows with some jackass from DeRidder who just bought his first seersucker suit and thinks he's some kind of power broker.
Lol
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