More Effort into the Macaroni, Less Cheese

[ghotighued]

Look out, everyone, urban snob coming through.

Last week I received a $20 gift card from my boss for either Romano's Macaroni Grill or Chili's (the other restaurants in the chain don't exist in Oregon to my knowledge). Seeing that there was no Chili's within a convenient distance, I met up with Justin this evening just as he was getting off work and

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[elamine]

That last paragraph sums up our feelings to a T. I don't think, after going to Pastini, that we will ever set foot in a Macaroni Grill again. Though I have to say that I would like to try and recreate their Penne Rustica, and I also really like their Madeira sauce with mushroom ravioli. But I always think, "I bet I could make this better." And even if I can't, all of the negatives far outweigh those few positives.

[megatronbomb]

I repeatedly caught at least two pairs of eyes flat out staring at us.

At the downtown location?

[ghotighued]

Yeah. I know.

They were all wearing extremely modest clothing, though, so I'm betting they were on the deeply religious side of things. Justin leaned over to me and said quietly, "Yes, ma'am, if you let us get too close we will turn your baby gay." Then I startled them all when I guffawed.

[polarbear]

Staring at you? Man, I'd have stared right back. Just made them absolutely uncomfortable. I can't stand that kind of crap. CAN'T. STAND.

[sushi4k]

I'm happy to say this middle class housewife has never set foot in one. Doesn't sound like I'm missing much.

I repeatedly caught at least two pairs of eyes flat out staring at us.

You totally shoulda started making out. ;)

[enjoy_the_ride]

you say 'the olive garden' like it's a bad thing
i *heart* the olive garden :(