On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:35:38 -0600, arthur alexander
> wrote:

>On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:03:16 -0600, Andy <q> wrote:
>
>
>>Without an opinion, not having ate there, Olive Garden is a branch of a
>>conglomerate. I think Red Lobster is a "sister" operation. I didn't look it
>>up.
>>
>>Are your gift cards good at the other restaurants? You might ring them up
>>and ask?
>
>You're right. The conclomerate is Darden restaurants, which includes
>OG, Red Lobster, Bahama Breeze, Capitol Grill, Lobghorn Steakhouse
>and Seasons 2.
>
>A-
>
>BTW: There is a story about Marcella Hazan and her hubby eating
>at the OG on someone else's dime. She sampled a number of
>dishes, including a pasta with ragu bolognese. When she complained
>that the sauce was not bolognese, she was assured that it
>certainly was the genuine article. She is reported to have replied:
>
>"Poor Bologna!"

Even non-authentic things can taste good. OG lacks on both counts.

Lou