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6 Overlooked Costs of Dining Out Drain Your Budget Fast

Dining out costs more than the entrée alone -- tips, service charges, parking, appetizers and more can add up fast. Explore these hidden restaurant expenses.

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‘The McDonald’s of Italian food’: Texas Olive Garden customer says they were forced to tip $17.68 tip for to-go order that they picked up

A Texas Olive Garden customer picks up her to-go order, including cheese sticks, breadsticks, salad, lasagna, and soup. However, she realizes she was charged a tip that she didn’t intend to leave.

The Mary Sue

Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting Darden Restaurants Stock Will Climb or Sink?

While Darden Restaurants has underperformed relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

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“I Just Use My Leaf Blower”: 81 Easy Cleaning Hacks That Might Save You Loads Of Time

We're always looking for shortcuts that can improve the quality of our lives. And if you can save time while still having a spotless home, that's the absolute dream. We've compiled a list of the most brilliant lazy cleaning hacks people have shared online. So get ready, because some of…

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Why Olive Garden Is Closing All 900 US Locations on Thanksgiving and Christmas

Olive Garden will close all 900 U.S. locations on Thanksgiving and Christmas to let staff spend time with family, with some exceptions and potential early closures the evenings before.

International Business Times UK

‘Made us hide it from his manager’: Table tells Olive Garden server that his tip depends on number of mints they get. Then they see what he returns with

Every food service veteran has tricks to increase their tips. Of course nothing beats simply being fast, attentive, and personable—aka good at the job—but there are many other ways to bring that gratuity percentage up a few points: flirting, telling jokes, even how they style their hair.

The Mary Sue

Darden Restaurants Earnings Preview: What to Expect

Darden Restaurants is expected to announce its second-quarter results by mid-December, and analysts expect a low single-digit growth in earnings.

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Disney Parkgoers Have Hilarious Takes On Soarin' Across America Coming To Epcot, And Home Depot And The Olive Garden Were Invoked

Soarin' Across Home Depot And Other American Landmarks.

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Where to Score Half-Off Pasta on National Pasta Day

October 17 marks National Pasta Day, and for carb lovers, that means one thing—deals. Many restaurant chains celebrate by offering discounts, freebies, or half-price pasta...

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Smaller Budgets, Shifting Eating Patterns Are Leading Many Restaurants To Reconsider Portion Sizes

Olive Garden may have made a name for itself with its unlimited pasta and breadsticks deals, but the restaurant is now among a growing number that are hoping to revitalize profits by scaling back on portion sizes and lowering costs.

Benzinga

10 Store-Bought Sauces That Taste Exactly Like Their Famous Restaurant Versions

Ever crave Chick-fil-A sauce on a Sunday or wish you could drizzle Olive Garden dressing over your own salad at home? You’re not alone. Many restaurant chains have realized customers want their signature sauces beyond the dining table—and they’ve bottled them for supermarket shelves. The result: a lineup of store-bought…

Grocery Coupon Guide

“My Worst Nightmare Coming To Reality”: People Stunned At Woman Being Caught Up In Olive Garden Hoax

“People are disgusting out there, and scary!”

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Woman breaks silence after viral post labels her Olive Garden waitress using breadsticks for revenge on diners

The very real mugshot was taken following a public intoxication incident in August but had nothing to with unlimited pasta

The Independent UK

‘WHAT IS THAT’: NYC Olive Garden customer orders sausage on their pasta. Uh, why does it look like that?

Olive Garden is known for its tasty pasta selection, but this one TikToker might have been put off for life. In an 8-second clip that has amassed 1.7 million views, TikToker @420b1unts shared a video of her Olive Garden meal. In short, it shows a full, honking great sausage simply…

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How ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ writer went from library and Olive Garden shifts to building an empire with Netflix and Amazon deals

Jenny Han, the author behind hit series like “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” said she wouldn’t change a thing about her come-up, and that working as a librarian helped her tap into what young readers were looking for.

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American Tourist Leaves Waiter “Completely Disgusted” After Requesting Olive Garden Dish In Italy

The video was a reminder of how international cuisines have been Americanized in the US, with dishes like chicken parmigiana being foreign to Italy.

The Mary Sue

‘THEN WHY ARE YOU AT OLIVE GARDEN?!’: Server says customer grilled him over lactose intolerance. But her tip after the meal shocked him most

Working as a server is not for the faint of heart. First, servers have to walk—a lot. While the average American takes about 5,000 steps per day, servers take around 23,000. Assuming average stride, that’s over 10 miles in a single day.

The Mary Sue

‘Definitely a three person meal’: California woman orders Olive Garden meal with entree, side, breadsticks, and drink. Then she reveals how she got it for $10.98

As food costs remain high, people have found clever hacks to stretch their dollar while getting enough food. A common method is ordering the kids’ meal. In 2023, this viral hack gained popularity among adult Olive Garden customers and remains in use to this day. After all, you can choose…

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‘Y’all are not seeing the game plan’: Woman catches boyfriend cheating. So she makes him take her to Olive Garden for a feast

Every couple is different, but usually, when it comes to cheating, there are serious consequences. However, TikToker Hannah (@traphousehannah) has divided viewers when it comes to her own partner’s purported infidelity.

The Mary Sue

‘If you can’t afford it don’t go’: Group goes to Olive Garden for never-ending pasta. Then they start ‘finessing’ meals by putting them inside Ziploc bags

Olive Garden’s Never-Ending Pasta has been all the rage across social media. Whenever this deal launches every year, people rush to their nearest location to take advantage of it. After all, who doesn’t love unlimited pasta breadsticks, soup, and salad for $13.99? While dining in at an Olive Garden, one…

Barchart

How Is Darden Restaurants' Stock Performance Compared to Other Consumer Cyclical Stocks?

While Darden Restaurants has underperformed relative to its industry peers over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Benzinga

Darden Restaurants Posts Q1 Sales Beat, Analysts Cut Price Target On Profitability Concerns

Shares of Darden Restaurants Inc (NYSE:DR) tanked in early trading on Friday, after the company reported downbeat first quarter results.

The Independent UK

Olive Garden tests smaller portions, shifting from endless pasta

Company says full-size options not going anywhere, but new 'Lighter Portion Entrees' will be tested at 40 percent of restaurant locations

Benzinga

Olive Garden Parent's Stock Tanks After Quarterly Miss Even As Outlook Remains Strong

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) shares tumbled nearly 10% Thursday after the Olive Garden parent posted weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings and revenue, overshadowing double-digit sales growth fueled by acquisitions and steady same-restaurant gains.

The Independent UK

North Dakota restaurant critic who went viral for Olive Garden review dies at age 99

Marilyn Hagerty died Tuesday from complications related to a stroke

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