OK, I seem to be missing something here...

[Highway61]

I see a lot of remarks about The Olive Garden...I've never been there but what is it I am missing?

[Midlodemocrat]

1. It's an 'inside' lounge joke about a post Radio_Lady made

that she had gone to NYC and eaten at the Olive Garden. It exploded into a major flame war and was quite funny to see.

I'll see if I can find the link.

[Highway61]

4. Thanks

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

5. That sounds like something I would do

I'm not a "foodie" and look for any port in a storm. To me eating in a fine establishment in NYC wouldn't be my first priority, but I understand it would be for some.

[AllegroRondo]

2. Its a long story

many years ago, someone was going to visit New York and asked for recommendations for a good Italian restaurant. Someone suggested Olive Garden.
And a huge flame war ensued.

[Highway61]

6. whoa

Who would even suggest a "chain" when going to the city???? Now I understand.

[flvegan]

3. Missing? Endless breadsticks and salad.

Otherwise, not much.

[Midlodemocrat]

7. Here's the original that started it all.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=5279955

It was all hissyspit's fault. :hide:

[Highway61]

8. OK...

I'm sitting here like a fool, all by myself, laughing my ass off!!!! :rofl: :rofl:
What a riot...someone ACTUALLY suggested that when gong to the city? :rofl:
Thanks Midlo, I needed that

[TrogL]

9. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN OLIVE GARDEN

Olive trees like to grow on limestone cliffs. Other plants hate limestone. A "garden" with an olive tree in it is a contradiction in terms.