Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Um. . .here's a bit of unsolicited inside advice. Being that this restaurant is quite new and that Saturday lunch time can be swamped even in the best of circumstances, I would suggest that at least a few of you arrive by 10:45 so you can be near the front of the line. Especially since you have rather a large party. Arriving a few minutes early could actually save you quite a wait. (And have I whined recently about how disappointed I am to miss this one? WAHHHHHHH!!)
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan And for those who have never been to a Cheesecake Factory before, allow ample time to read the menu. It's only slightly smaller than the New York White Pages.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling It is a novel. Take a look see: <a href="http://www.cheesecakefactory.com/menu.htm" target="_blank">http://www.cheesecakefactory.c om/menu.htm</a>
Originally Posted By piperlynne Can we go now? I'm so ready for the road trip and the cheesecake factory.
Originally Posted By DlandDug Well, I'm certainly bummed I can't come to this one. I did get to go to the FIRST Portland meet at OMSI. The only drama there was the epic meeting of WilliamK99 and Beaumandy. That, and finding out that Beau and Mandy are Beaumandy's two kids. You guys have a great time... without me!
Originally Posted By BurtonsSeattleSally I get excited anytime I see people eating at the Cheesecake Factory for the first time....they are that good. Its like my 2nd favorite restaurant next to the Melting Pot. Cant wait! See you all soon....
Originally Posted By Daannzzz The prices at Cheesecake Factory are not hight at all. It is bewteen Denny's and Outback as far as prices go.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Jazzy, their prices run anywhere from about $8 on up, and the portions, even on appetizers, are just ridiculously huge. In many cases, one entree is more than enough for two people, especially if you plan to save some room for dessert. I'm a big eater, and I don't think I've ever made it through more than about a third to a half of one of their entrees in one sitting.
Originally Posted By piperlynne And they have really good drinks. . . .oh wait. . .I have to drive home. . . .darn!
Originally Posted By tapdancemom My daughter just got a new job out at Washington Square and her shop is really close to the Cheesecake Factory. Tricia says it smells soooo good, but hasn't been in yet for a piece of their yummy cheesecake, her favorite dessert.
Originally Posted By gaydsnywitch Is she working when we'll be there? We could really freak her out by having a big group go say hello.
Originally Posted By tapdancemom I'm not sure if she'll be working that day but she's already given me the word about showing up there, and it's NO. This is an upscale children's clothing store and she's a brand new sales manager, worried about making a good impression and all. Now if it was still the Disney store that she was working at that would be a whole differant story.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling So what time do you think you all will be wrapping this meet up? I had set aside the whole day frankly but now my coworker decided to have our office party 12/10 at 2. I don't want to eat and run. That'll kinda ruin it for me. If I go to the meet I want to be able to stay and chat with no regard for time. But I'm getting the hard sell from my coworkers. My boss hasn't said anything to me about it yet but so far I am the ONLY one who has said no. It did not go over big. So, does everyone expect to be leaving by @1:30 or so?
Originally Posted By gaydsnywitch I think we'll probably leave right after we get done dissing you for leaving so early. I've only been to evening meets so I have no idea how long a meet will go that isn't running up against closing time. Not knowing how fast the service is, I'd say 2 1/2 hours is plenty of time to commit. Don't feel bad if you have to leave.
Originally Posted By gaydsnywitch Shh!!! I'm trying to encourage chickendumpling to be the first to leave.
