The Cheesecake Factory

For Orientation I decided to treat myself and my main squeeze to a dinner at the Cheesecake Factory. I took the opportunity to go all out, including appetizers, dinner salads, a main course, and of couse, cheesecake. The overall vibe of the restraunt was wonderful. It was elegant yet laid back enough to where jeans were just right. Servers all matched and seating was plentiful. The servers never wrote anything down which is impressive as a guest to see a busy waiter or waitress accomplish in a busy, rather large restraunt like this one.

After drinks were ordered and bread was served we ordered a small plate of fried cheese, due mostly to the fact that they used fontina cheese and the person I was with has a slightly limited palate. Regardless it was delicious. The fried cheese was served with marinara sauce. Once the dinner salads arrived I took notice at the temperature of the plate. It was a chilled plate keeping my well dressed salad fresh and crisp.

Now starting to fill up, the main course finally arrived, my Chicken Bellagio was delicious and eye appealing. The dish consisted of a lightly breaded chicken breast atop a bed of angelhair pasta in a light basil pesto and a cream sauce. The dish was finished off with an arugala salad lightly dressed in lemon and olive oil.

I didn't eat much at the restraunt because I was saving room for the finale. We ordered their fresh strawberry cheesecake. It was a New York style cheesecake served with whipped cream and glazed fresh strawberries. It was also delious.

Overall my opinion of the Cheesecake Factory was wonderful. Its a successful business that brings good food that is well prepared to people at a slightly high rate but the overall experience and service made up for the price of the meal. Its a great place to go for a special occasion for sure.