🇬🇧 Brits Fall in Love with The Cheesecake Factory 🇺🇸

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[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

As an American I love the Cheesecake Factory too so don't feel ashamed it's a staple for us all

[@everydayrants663]

tips in the USA are calculated as your total x .20%

[@connix69]

Why would taking the free bread home be a big deal in the UK? It isn't like they can serve it to someone else if you leave it behind. Better to take it than to let it go to waste.

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

@@connix69 I agree

[@samanthamaggs1331]

Pro tip! Nobody ever has room for cheese cake after eating there but you order it to go and eat it 2 hours later at home!

[@vbvermont]

Or for breakfast since they don’t have stuff in the fridge! 😂

[@jessicareyes4391]

Yes! It’s a tradition . Lol

[@oakpkdude]

EXACTLY! I always order the banana cream cheesecake to go and have it later that night.

[@MillionDollarSmile83]

Amen!

[@oakpkdude]

@@NoName-e4c If only Chicken Marsala came as an appetizer.

[@jayd2655]

Never, ever be embarrassed with having a to-go box or doggie bag. It's your food, you paid for it. Besides, the restaurant staff will just throw it away, so why waste it. The only thing I'm a stickler about when it comes to taking leftovers home is that I make sure I bag it.

[@yaowsers77]

I heard from another British KZbinr that it's a British thing not being comfortable with asking for doggie bags. Lost in the pond talks about restaurant differences between the US and Britain.

[@sib9769]

I think classism is more ingrained in their culture.

[@DerekMckean]

If I were British, I would say "did you want me to smell up the lieu or can you just give me a doggie bag already mate? Or would you like to hear how unhealthy it is to overeat? The waiter probably would say "ok, you cheeky bastard, here's your bloody doggie bag mate. Just spate me the details."

[@liamengram6326]

Easiest way to calculate a 20% tip is just move the decimal then double it. Like, if your bill is $58.83 you just take $5.88 and double it. $11.76

[@abcw114]

That's exactly how I do it. Multiply by 10% then double it. $78 bill --> $7.80 x 2 = $15.60

[@katherinemurphy2762]

@@abcw114 I'm even more lazy: I move the decimal then round to the decimal to the nearest dollar and THEN multiply by 2. $58.83 turns into $5.88. Round that to the nearest dollar, and it is $6. Then multiply $6 by 2 to get the 20% tip. If I feel like the wait staff deserve a little more or less, I'll add or take off a little depending on the situation.

[@TheForwardSlashSlash]

@@katherinemurphy2762 Pretty much exactly the same thing I do down to the T.

[@juffrrio9676]

But round up and make it even. It’s just easier on the server at the end of the night

[@nancybrown4041]

See the tax? take it, round up, double it... there's your tip

[@jeradw7420]

They can't reuse the bread once it's on the table. You might as well take it with you so it doesn't go to waste.

[@marksmith4892]

my thought exactly and why would people in the uk be concerned about appearances if it's ok to get a to-go box for the rest of the food?? take the bread with as it is supposed to go with the meal anyway.

[@markchristensen23]

@@marksmith4892 They have a show called, "Keeping Up Appearances" for a reason. XD

[@arunsalwan8558]

I never understood that..u pay for the food .it’s not a buffet why shouldn’t u be able to take it home ..sorry on this one Europeans r pretentious and wrong

[@marksmith4892]

@@markchristensen23 *eyeroll* all of this comes from the class system that hobbles Europe. i forever want to live in a meritocracy. think about how detrimental it is to a society that the "upper class" don't put in any effort because they feel entitled and the "lower class" also don't put in any effort because no matter what they do they will be viewed as "less than". How stupid.

[@maywashburn2848]

About half the time if you have a lot of left overs they legit just bring you extra bread to take with you. I think that’s a pumpernickel bread but not 100% Mojito mow-he-toe

[@lisahumphries3898]

In the US, never ever feel embarrassed to take any food home that was on the table that you don’t eat. They will just throw it away. It’s better if you take it and eat it later. Nobody thinks bad about it. The restaurant also doesn’t have that extra organic trash to deal with.

[@angelarasmussen1800]

I think it should actually be embarrassing to leave the food and waste it it's almost like being ungrateful for what you were given by God in a roundabout way.

[@stephanied.k.3589]

Philadelphia in the middle of winter? Never would have thought this series would be this amazing. You guys made Philadelphia look like a winter destination.

[@papamaniac2410]

The new spokespersons for Philadelphia Joel and Lia.

[@MrSloika]

When I see tourists walking around in New York City in middle of winter, I think, "Cheap bastards."

[@stephanied.k.3589]

@@MrSloika 😂🤣😂.

[@daniellehurrell6620]

It's not cheap at all! You paid for it, so put every morsel on the table into the to go box, including the bread. At Mexican restaurants, I ask for the chips and salsa to go as well! 🤣🤣🤣

[@TXKafir]

The Cheesecake Factory is a very good restaurant with an expansive menu of good food. Don't be embarrassed to go there. Be embarrassed that you went there and ordered from the skinny menu. For the love of God, it's the *cheesecake* factory.

[@coyotelong4349]

Haha no shame in ordering dinner from the Skinnylicious menu, but the point of that is to feel less guilty about ordering cheesecake, which they did not order lol But yeah- If you’re too full, get your cheesecake to go lol

[@Isabella66Gracen]

The brown bread does indeed have a bit of cocoa in it for color, but it's flavor comes mainly from molasses and brown sugar. At first I expected it to be pumpernickel, but it was too mild and sweet, so I asked about it.

[@TXKafir]

You know, Joel, in the US, "sugar" is often a euphemism for affectionate behavior usually a kiss. When the waiter leaned in and asked you if you wanted sugar, you should've said "I'd love some sugar" and let things go from there.

[@robertschwartz4810]

I never thought of that! Although, I think it's more of a Southern expression.

[@SouthernArtist77]

@@robertschwartz4810 That’s right sugar.

[@sandpiperr]

Honestly...yeah. Might have worked! You never know.

[@LisaSpangenberg]

Lighting in Cheesecake Factory is always so low. I have to use a flashlight to see the menu. 😆 The “chocolate” bread is called Pumpernickel. So good.

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

Trust me. You’re paying for the “free” bread.

[@signalfire15]

I love the Cheesecake Factory!!! The food is great, menu is huge, drinks are good, nice decor and bomb cheesecake!! What’s not to love?

[@austinmiller5306]

The food is "great"? The pandemic lockdown is over. You really should get out more.

[@janellestevens2316]

@@austinmiller5306 How positively pretentious of you. 🤦‍♂️ The food at Cheesecake Factory is fine. No one said that it was a Michelin Star, or James Beard award winning restaurant! You should worry less about Kat A. getting out more, and worry more about prying your head out of your a$$. How did you get like this??!! So you have never eaten at a McDonalds, Chick Fil A, or other restaurant that would be considered lower in stature than a Cheesecake Factory??! As a matter of fact, have you ever eaten AT a Cheesecake Factory?? Get over yourself.......

[@rebeccabello3103]

Everyone (well, most everyone) loves The Cheesecake Factory. I can’t believe you didn’t get cheesecake.

[@kaleidoscopevision4959]

We need to make putting bread in a takeaway container normal again

[@beverlydust5381]

I would always get cheesecake to go if you go to cheesecake factory. That wasn't really a Blizzard it was a typical winter snowy day in the US.

[@scs5619]

Take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Blowing Rock is just 90 miles away, close in American terms. An easy afternoon visit.

[@Cardoo46]

I was going to say the same thing…Grandfather Mountain is a place I went to when I was a kid. Hairpin turns and views at the top.

[@judykeown]

Their regular menu is HUGE. Try the avocado egg rolls on the appetizer list. It’s one place you always leave with take home food. I was sad when they discontinued the meatloaf sandwich. I could only eat half there. Joel they make a white chicken chili you might like.

[@lindasanchez1787]

I absolutely love the beautiful friendship you have with each other. Blessings to you both.🌹

[@Kathleen5429]

I love The Cheesecake Factory! Some guy badmouthed the restaurant but that’s OK. I’ve been in a lot of cheesecake factory restaurants and never experience what he did. So I guess it depends on the people and the restaurant. I love the fried avocado slices and they make a mean lemon drop martini. To die for. The absolute best. The food is consistent, the cheesecakes are consistent too. My ultimate favorite salad dressing is 1000 island dressing and the cheesecake factory makes it spot on. Just the best. I’d love the recipe. The first two rules for a good restaurant in my eyes? Fresh, high quality warm bread and clean bathrooms. The brown bread that they serve is delicious. Other people feel the same way because you can purchase the brown bread in your local food store. If they can’t get those two right, then the restaurant is NG, in my opinion.

[@SCOTTBULGRIN]

The Cheese Cake Factory is one of my all-time favorites.🍰

[@mariainct8514]

I just love the pair of you ❣️ (and your channel). Lia, I knew a girl named Eleni Hatzakis from the Greek church we both went to. Anyways.... You are allowed to love any restaurants you like whether or not they're chains. Do what you enjoy!!

[@katherinemurphy2762]

I totally agree: if there is a chain you like in the US, why not go? We don't need reaction videos to EVERY restaurant you find yourselves in. Lol

[@williamcarr7347]

You guys didn't take some Blizzard Cheesecake home in a to go box?

[@duchessrva]

It’s called brown bread and has a sweet taste to it. It’s now sold at our Kroger grocery stores.

[@mermaid1717]

Actually isn't it pumpernickel bread?

[@lindsey3568]

It's actually not called brown bread. As a long time Ccf employee (15yrs), it is literally honey wheat bread.

[@lindsey3568]

@@mermaid1717 No. It's a honey wheat loaf.

[@alishiaesmaily11]

Cheese cake factory was sent by the Gods lol! When in doubt when you can’t pick a place to eat, everyone will agree on the Cheesecake Factory

[@halicarnassus834]

4:55, Did Lia really just pronounce Mojito with a silent J as " Mo-jee-to😂

[@tamifaulkner4103]

They did! I noticed it too. No Spanish.

[@halicarnassus834]

@@tamifaulkner4103 Also, no Spanish. Yet Im glad Im not the only one who noticed, lol.

[@vincentschutte238]

I was gonna be snarky based on the title but getting lit up in a blizzard is SO American that I respect your decision.

[@bagelj]

The original Cheesecake Factory started outside Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It’s just a bakery. It started in the 1940s I believe and it’s still there. A couple of investors bought the licenses and cheesecake recipes then built a restaurant business around it. Today it’s really one of the most expensive franchise restaurants to dine at.

[@kelseyk530]

@Spring Is Coming 🇺🇸 Oh yes. Have you seen their entrees menu? $20-$35 each. We don't do appetizers. We definitely take the bread home and order cheesecakes to go to eat later. I remember going to one of the just built Chicago flagship Cheesecake Factory Restaurant at 17 in 2007 and it's on the expensive, chi-chi Magnificent Mile and in front of another top, expensive mall full of designer stores...but they've changed the mall/tower name a few times. We all carried our entree leftovers ans cheesecakes in bags whike shopping. And on the way back, I ate half of the large Godiva double chocolate cheescake when we took the train back to our home that is just right over the IL/WI border in the city of Kenosha as none of us wanted to drive amongst the maniacs in Illinois much less downtown Chicago where rush time, and it was December so around the holidays which makes it even worse, to drive down and find some open parking place that isn't full and are ridiculously expensive...like $20/hr!!!

[@emmasmith1564]

@@kelseyk530 If you think the Cheesecake Factory is an expensive chain, you obviously have never been in a Capital Grille, or a Ruth Chris Steakhouse.

[@jeanettes2170]

Did you know your phone has a calculator? Comes in handy nowadays when you have to calculate a tip. We used to just take the tax which used to be 5% in Maryland and multiple by 3. But now I tip 20% and above and the tax went up so it doesn’t work anymore.

[@Steve-hu9gw]

I can indeed get into The Cheesecake Factory. As has been mentioned, the trick is to order the cheesecake to go. I like the subtle ones: the banana cream, above all, and the tiramisu ones. They also have my favorite appletini. The chicken potstickers are great, and I love the wheat bread. And last, but certainly not least, their Classic Burger (medium well, with cheese melted on the burger) is one of my all-time faves.

[@vicwilder2524]

I think you should go to the biltmore..I know of a you tuber that took video of his visit with his family at Christmas time at the biltmore

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

Love a little bit of J and L when I need a mood boost. You guys don't disappoint. Hanging out with giggly friends and making up drama about the waiter. Fun.

[@jlpack62]

I really like both Cheesecake Factory's salads and their "chocolate" bread. It was recently announced that Lincoln Rd. in MIami Beach is getting one, and a lot of folks are rolling their eyes that it's a chain, but I am excited to get one that I can access by foot.

[@carolynepegues9376]

You can buy that bread in most grocery stores (Kroger, Meijer, etc). So you can enjoy it whenever you want

[@steveimhoff5646]

I agree with both of you. Cheesecake Factory is one of the better restaurant chains out there. I’ve always had a good experience at multiple Cheesecake Factory’s.

[@christineallocca7307]

Love the Cheesecake Factory. Maybe that could be a new series. Joel and Lia visit every Cheesecake Factory. 🤣🤣🤣

[@3DJapan]

I don't know how you can go there and not get cheesecake.

[@kimmyrusso666]

Ages ago there also use to be a spaghetti factory they had the best seafood pasta dishes. 😋

[@joshuabolton3866]

I still have one by my house lol

[@ImStuckInStockton]

Ages ago... yes it was quite the OLD Spaghetti Factory! HA~

[@jamesanderson6373]

*used to

[@sherrimartin1057]

There is still one in Louisville KY! I drive over an hour to go there !

[@kimmyrusso666]

Really!!! I'll go for sure if ever in that city

[@donnajalmeda]

Joel and Lia you are brave to visit Philly in the winter!! The Cheesecake Factory is very popular in SoCal (Orange County, CA) where I live and it is normal to take any bread with you to eat with your leftover entre at home. If you order iced tea or a soft drink with your meal they will even give you a refill to go at no charge.

[@Allan-hd1uh]

Really like your videos so I subscribed. Hope you'll continue to put videos up. I really love british people their so polite.

[@peggles7012]

Lia, I think you’ve had the Cheesecake Factory Miso Salmon before, but if not, it’s to die for! 😋😋😋

[@jomccutcheon2173]

Aw, of course, we enjoyed it, we love watching you two doing just about anything, and who wouldn't love the Cheese Cake Facrory?

[@jande9969]

That's not a blizzard yet - hopefully later you saw actual blizzard conditions? Bless your souls. You're both so great :)

[@pattyestrada6]

Joel, you have an Apple Watch…the calculator on your watch has a tip button to make it easier.

[@andreadeamon6419]

That gorgeous chocolate cake in the back - when i get that it takes me a couple days to eat it. So filling

[@caliscribe2120]

Cheesecake Factory was famous (infamous) a few years back because their fettuccine Alfredo entre was about 4000 calories, or double the reccomended daily allowance for calories.

[@lauraelliott6909]

Wow!😯

[@newtonduck1]

Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread...so good. Some grocery stores sell it as sandwich bread. It makes for the most delicious peanut butter sandwiches.

[@brealistic3542]

Next Joel and Lia visit Alaska. Btw The Cheesecake Factory is loved by most everyone. Glad you got a chance to try it out.

[@JamesStevens-k7e]

The brown bread is called Pumpernickel (: It is DELIGHTFUL - glad you Brits love the Cheesecake Factory as much as us Americans !

[@TheCreativeqt]

I’ve literally never eaten cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory-like others say…never any room in my belly after lol I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Cheesecake Factory! It’s one of the only US places that makes me proud for others to try and not cringe. Enjoy! ❤️Much Love

[@katiek1856]

Portion sizes are designed for leftovers in this country. I will usually take food home if it will heat up well the next day. Salads and fries usually don’t hold up well. But if I see there might be someone hungry hanging outside I will box up what leftovers I have and give to them on my way out.

[@lgwappo]

There are two Cheesecake Factories near me & I love going. Visitors from out of town always ask me to take them.

[@jimgreen5788]

Over here, as you, no doubt, already understand, is that the takeaway doesn't mean that you're cheap, but that, as the saying goes, "your eyes were bigger than your stomach", i.e., you weren't as hungry as you thought you were.

[@SubieNinja]

dont apologize for having a favorite chain. this is common between states too. our family from wisconsin always wants to get IN n OUT when they come to AZ to visit us

[@ecviets]

Going to the Cheesecake Factory and not getting cheesecake should be a crime! (No, not really… but, maybe. lol)

[@davidmansfield4192]

Your series on Philly makes my home town look great!

[@gwillis01]

If you want to leave a tip to make up for the starvation level wages of the servers, an easy way to do it is to multiply the amount of the sales tax by three and round up.

[@deborahgodley6980]

CF will split a piece and serve it to you with some whipped cream.All their cheesecakes are baked and all are delicious.You should have ordered a piece to go and asked them to cut it in half.That salad is not that filling.I love CF. There are two I go to two LA,one overlooking a harbor in Redondo Beach and the other a beach in Marina del Rey.

[@sharonshade4437]

Hard to believe the restaurant is open with blizzard coming.

[@davidk2842]

Great Vid, guys. It's totally normal to box up the bread, and you can always give it to a homeless person on the way back to the hotel. The restaurant is only going to toss it in the bin. You can even ask for a refill of your soda or iced tea in some places to go... free. No one will bat an eye. Stay safe.

[@maureencoyle666]

The free bread that you dont take with you will just be thrown out!! You are avoiding supporting restaurant waste!! Well done! 🤣

[@the-hard-problem]

I recommend that you call Biltmore and explain who you are and if you can get permission to film inside and outside Biltmore.

[@Mona.555]

I’ve always wanted to go to the Biltmore at Christmas time. Sensory overload i’m sure.

[@hollykinslow5193]

Another great one guys! We just love watching you eat, laughing, critiqing food, and finding Josés. Hahaha!

[@katiek1856]

The bread is called Brown Bread at the Cheesecake Factory. It’s a wheat bread and it gets it’s dark brown color and sweetness from the molasses.

[@akasbm]

We love CCF too! There’s a CCF in Charlotte - so definitely go!!! ♥️

[@jasonstem9908]

I know you two like exploring supermarkets. One of the nicest I've ever entered was a Carolina chain. "Lowes Foods" same as the home store but with a green logo. Very posh, the sourdough I've had has truly been tasty. Steaks a well.

[@liamengram6326]

Used to go there all the time when I lived in SC. I hope they check out Ashevill while they're in NC. One of my favorite places to go down there.

[@jvstcu76]

I love "Harris-Teeter", an upscale grocery store with a great deli. Their corporate headquarters is located in Matthew's, N.C. ( a suburb of Charlotte).

[@deannaeakle8680]

Cheesecake should be brought home and served with a glass of Prosecco lol

[@suecrn9186]

Everyone I know in New Jersey LOVES The Cheesecake Factory. It is Always packed and lines out the door. So, it’s not just you guys who love it!!

[@freemarkt220]

There's a Cheesecake factory in Charlotte..make sure you call ahead, they're always very busy.

[@michellebradley05]

You cannot have the bread without a side of ranch to dip it in 😍 their ranch is so garlicky and amazing !

[@judykeown]

I like their fries with ranch dressing. Their ranch is REALLY good!

[@michellebradley05]

@@judykeown so good 😊

[@thecontinent9192]

Lol we just call the bread “brown bread” but it’s apparently a wheat bread to the company. Used to think it was a pumpernickel but it’s not lol.

[@Californyuhh]

The bread is good. I usually stop by after work just to order a loaf to go. If you do want chocolate bread, check out a bakery chain called 85 Degrees Bakery Cafe. They got some good chocolate bread roles.

[@brucegreenberg7573]

In addition to their wonderful cheesecakes - and yes, all those cakes in the display case are real- try Linda’s chocolate cake and carrot cakes! Delish!

[@BrandensOutdoorChannel]

Bread is always free and paid for. Might as well take it.

[@enriquej1593]

Avocado egg rolls are my favorite thing at The Cheesecake Factory. 😍

[@tammybeck906]

That sounds good. I love avocados.

[@jessicareyes4391]

I love you. Not many people go to Cheesecake Factory order salads and no cheesecake. Lol

[@deborahmackie8750]

I just found your stream today, 10/14/22. I have watched at least 7 of your videos and enjoyed them tremendously.

[@nour_osman]

Omg I LOVE Lia’s laugh!! 😂😂🙌🏼

[@trippyerinsd]

I know Cheesecake Factory is a chain but most Americans don’t hate on it bc it’s good quality. Lia doing the recreation of Blue Eyes into the camera 😂🤣 Fun video! I can never deny cheesecake and would’ve taken some home for breakfast. Cheesecake w coffee so good. ☕️

[@lucisetumbrae]

Love you guys and your positivity!

[@michellebradley05]

How can you not !? It’s amazing.

[@aneophyte1199]

The two of you should check out a restaurant called Marie Callender's. Marie Callender's is to pies as Cheesecake Factory is to cheesecakes.

[@Jen-zz7nv]

I've actually never been!! You had such fun you should go again on my behalf!! Lol🥰

[@rickrodriguez3297]

You guys sure have have a lot of fun

[@tiredofit4761]

Funny that you’re in the American north in the middle of winter… very brave! I love you guys! Eat all you can in the US we have such a variety and each person has their own opinion. Foods vary from state to state. I grew up eating east coast now I’m deep southern! All great! It is refreshing to see others’ favorites. And yes! Take home all you don’t eat especially since you’re traveling. American plates are huge anyway.

[@dawnlovescouture2644]

I usually get the lunch portions when I go, the regular portions are huge and some foods don’t keep well. Usually Cheesecake Factory service is great. The dark bread is a multigrain bread, and you can buy it in loaf form at some US supermarkets.

[@lathspell87]

There are a lot of great servers at certain restaurants who will ask you if you want a fresh loaf of bread when you pack up your leftovers. Nothing wrong with taking some bread home!

[@daricetaylor737]

That free bread is not free and they will trash it if you leave it! Take it and don't sweat it!

[@kelseyk530]

Have you seen their entrees menu? $25-$40 each. So delicious!!! We don't do appetizers. We definitely take the bread home (as restaurants here are required to throw it out whatever you didn't eat lie the bread, or if at a Mexican restaurant, take the homemade nachos as they'll throw them out...I used to be a bit embarrassed to do that but I don't care anymore) and the insider suggestion is to order cheesecakes to go to eat later. I remember going to one of the just built Chicago flagship Cheesecake Factory Restaurant at age 17 in 2007 and it's on the expensive, chi-chi, iconic Magnificent Mile and in front of another top, expensive mall full of designer stores...but they've changed the mall/tower name a few times. We all carried our entree leftovers ans cheesecakes in bags whike shopping. And on the way back, I ate half of the large Godiva double chocolate cheescake when we took the train back to our home that is just right over the IL/WI border in the city of Kenosha as none of us wanted to drive amongst the maniacs in Illinois much less downtown Chicago where rush time, and it was December so around the holidays which makes it even worse, to drive down and find some open parking place that isn't full and are ridiculously expensive...like $20/hr!!! Come to Chicago. Or come to Wisconsin in summer or fall!!! Winter is fun also.

[@LynLvs2Laugh]

Generally, I’d say we don’t consider taking free appetizers like bread home because we consider it wasteful to leave it. The restaurant is just going to throw it away since they can’t give it to another guest.

[@yuppers1]

The chocolate tower truffle cake is the best!

[@managingmarlys]

Lol, we order a loaf of free bread to go

[@miamired1]

Lol, I am accustomed to seeing tourists, especially from Europe and the NE section of the USA visit my city of Miami, Fl. in the winter.

[@spartanswerve7575]

I mean this in a completely non creepy way but Lia is simultaneously beautiful and cute. Love how these guys manage to make every outing fun….minus the Austin Gun range.

[@mariefein5544]

I love my pot of tea & zero sugar cheesecake at the factory.

[@EAMHawkeye]

Easy way to calculate the tip: $2 for every $10. I'm terrible at math but I can manage this rule of thumb. Tip on that tab should have been about $16.

[@brookenjonas]

I’m going to The Cheesecake Factory in Columbus, OH tomorrow! I’m more excited for the Latin American food they have around the city though.

[@douglaslee742]

I was in Columbus about two years ago because my daughter is a graphic design artist and got a job with Bath and Body Works and we wanted to visit and see the city. I recommend that you visit Katzingers Deli for a wonderful Reuben sandwich piled high with corned beef on their homemade bread and an endless serve yourself pickle barrel. Yummy! Corner of Blenkner and Livingston Ave.

[@brookenjonas]

@@douglaslee742 nice! My favorite places to go are Fronteras and Arepazo.

[@douglaslee742]

I also like Lindey’s on Beck street. It’s sort of a NYC style upscale bistro and bar in the trendy German Village area. Copper top bar, high metal ceilings, somewhat Victorian ambience but very high energy, crowded at happy hour. Great food and drinks. Special happy hour prices on signature drinks and appetizers. Try it once at happy hour and your hooked! Stay for dinner unless you’ve filled up on appetizers which always happens when me and my clan go. Lol

[@pipedreams1685]

Lia, you should have written Joel’s number on the receipt and said if your interested, his name is Joel.

[@TranceRevolved]

That bread is bomb. The sell it sliced in the supermarkets too.

[@ACriticalGeek]

Cheesecake Factory’s tagline used to be “this is a bad place for a diet.”