Originally Posted by
Fredd
Maybe I missed it up-thread but I'm reminded by recent posts that some folks are willing to wait for an "ultimate" dining experience, and others are willing to wait for a dining "bargain."
I'm very familiar with the Canadian-based Spaghetti Factory chain. It's a bargain and I'd wait in some circumstances. For example, just after Christmas we waited 30 minutes to seat our family party of 15 for an unplanned lunch at an Olive Garden. Since I was buying it was a very worthwhile wait for my wallet, considering their unlimited soup-and-salad special.
Mrs. Fredd and I by ourselves wouldn't wait 30 minutes for an Olive Garden seat, unless we felt there weren't any viable alternatives within a quick drive.
I'll also quickly exit when I suspect a scam is in play to make a joint appear more popular than it really is, and to generate extra income at the bar.
Dined at the Banff Old Spaghetti Factory tonite with my family. Got in at 4 pm knowing that it would get jammed packed later as its Family Day Long Weekend in Alberta. True enough, I walked in, and there was a long line up already.. Thank goodness it was a party for 15, and we were seated immediately.. phew.
btw.. got the last rack of baby back ribs. The server wasn't sure if there was any left because of yesterday's mad rush.. I asked to speak to the manager.. budda boom budda ching.. one left from the manager's secret stash. I downed those ribs pretty happy tonite.^