Actually, I went into a Maggiano's once when I was dragged into it, and my friend ordered a minestrone soup. Get this---- it was BROKEN. Yes, it is IMPOSSIBLE to break a broth, but the soup was broken. I assume they had added additional fat.... in any case that was one sign. We had a friendly server, but he did not come by the table for 15 minutes when we first sat down (I had to go to the bar to order drinks). I ordered some veggie pasta thing, and when it was delivered it was the ugliest looking item I've ever seen. I asked for the "chef" to come out and he says they always look that way. I told him that he should never ever serve something that immediately resembles vomit. I would not eat it. THe server at the table also said he would not eat it. The chef offered dessert, I said no, thank you, I can make my own dessert far better than the IQF brownies in their freezer. We did not have to pay our tab, but we left hungry and went to a tiny locally owned sandwich and soup place and had a great lunch.  |