Down with the Cheesecake Factory

I've never liked The Cheesecake Factory.  Not once, not ever.  I've tolerated it when being drug there by others.  Its trendy, but I've never liked it.   Let me explain...

The first time I went to the Cheesecake Factory was in Denver, CO.  A group of co-workers went downtown to celebrate something and after a short consultation with all of us I believe it was our director that made the call.

Of course my first thought was, "uuuh, I'm not a big cheesecake guy," which I wasn't at the time. Like most dudes who grow up a bit blue-collar with a diet which consisted primarily of frozen fish, TV dinners, and Tombstone pizzas, I was a bit leery about this whole experience to begin with.  However, that ambient lighting and peer pressure gave way.

such a wasted appearance

Somewhere in my college years, like many people, I started to enjoy experimenting with different tastes and flavors.  I don't think there was a term like "foodie" yet but its where I was heading.  I blame Jesus for my current taste buds which, like His grace, is accepting of pretty much anything... or anybody... um, anything or body depending on if we're talking about grace or taste buds... never mind.

In a nutshell the Bible teaches to be grateful when people offer us gifts.  It also teaches that when you're out serving and caring for folks one of the greatest ways to show them you accept them is to eat whatever is put on the table.  So yes, I blame Jesus, and St. Peter for that matter, for having eaten dog, cat, deer, kangaroo, chocolate covered ants, bulls (you-know-what), blood sausage, bats, etc.  Truthfully though, its been a fun experience.  And yes, I prefer dog to cat.

During my first visit to The Cheesecake Factory I ordered 3 different times.  There was a special of the day (because we all know the menu didn't have enough things to pick from) which I ordered, which the waitress informed me they were out of so I ordered again, and again they didn't have something on that plate either, so after a long look over the menu I ordered 3 other things and asked which was best and she picked one.  So the menu with all the entrees, useless unless you order what they have in stock.

Men's Health says your awful.  And that's a magazine for men even!

It would be one thing if the food was great but its not.  Its not even good.  Its bland.  It feels like somebody hanging out in their kitchen went by the recipe on the back of an ingredient jar.  So needless to say this makes the price a frustration as well.

As we can see from the Men's Health article you get a plenty size portion.  So don't worry.  Your dog back home will have something they can enjoy at least.

Good to be back writing again... even if it is about nonsense.

Things I think about #1:  If our cat eats a flower petal will she really die?

Youth Ministry Idea #1: We'll make breakfast for the youth as a first come first serve.

If their late, they starve. Genius.