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North Dakota newspaper columnist whose Olive Garden review went viral dies at 99

Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died

The Independent UK

‘Is this mandatory?‘: Olive Garden customer warns against sitting in the ‘corner’ at the restaurant after her experience

Going out to eat can be an exquisite experience. It can also be atrocious. Your enjoyment level depends on mood, food, and more.

The Mary Sue

‘Just be mindful’: Ex-Longhorn Steakhouse server issues warning to Olive Garden customers as $13.99 endless pasta season approaches. Here’s the problem

Being a server is a challenging job: dealing with difficult customers, constantly on their feet, and making endless kitchen runs, all without a guaranteed tip. Special promotions can add extra stress since customers may feel less inclined to tip generously. With Olive Garden’s annual Never-Ending Pasta among us, one former…

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‘You get what you pay for I guess’: Woman orders never-ending pasta bowl at Olive Garden. Then she realizes why it’s only $13.99

Since 2022, Olive Garden has launched its annual Never Ending Pasta promotion, which runs from August until November for $13.99. Although you can receive all the pasta, breadsticks, and soup you heart desires for a decent price, one Olive Garden customer jokingly suspects why this deal is such a steal.

The Mary Sue

Businesses bid for slice of Swift-Kelce wedding: ‘Welcome to New York, it’s been waiting for you’

‘We will cater the wedding,’ restaurant chain Buffalo Wild Wings wrote on X

The Independent UK

‘This feels illegal… I love it’: Woman orders $10 kids’ meal from Olive Garden. Then this lie gets her extra breadsticks

Since 2023, Olive Garden’s viral kids’ menu hack has become a fan favorite among adults for its affordability and food abundance. Of course, anyone who has ordered it knows it doesn’t include many breadsticks. This fan favorite is soft, warm bread doused in salt and melts in your mouth. However,…

The Mary Sue

‘I still tipped’: Colorado Olive Garden customer says server brought wrong plate, then gaslit her. She gets her revenge on kiosk at end of night

“Karma, karma, karma,” was on TikToker Seo Musacchio’s (@sayohjang) mind as she pondered the cosmic consequences of posting an, ahem, less than stellar review of the service she received at Olive Garden.

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Why Shake Shack, Sweetgreen and Cava are flashing warning lights for the US economy

Casual food businesses reliant on coastal cities could be first to be hit by consequences of Donald Trump’s aggressive policies on international trade and immigration

The Independent UK

Customer favorite to make comeback at Olive Garden

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The Independent UK

Olive Garden’s unlimited pasta is making a come back: Here’s when and what to know

For $13.99 customers can get unlimited pasta and breadsticks plus their choice of endless soup or salad

The Independent UK

‘Ordering a laptop off of DoorDash is crazy’: Pennsylvania woman DoorDashes Chromebook from Best Buy. Then she sees what the driver delivered

It’s hard to deny just how much easier our lives became when delivery apps like DoorDash were invented. From McDonald’s cravings and Olive Garden dinners to quick errands at CVS and other essentials, DoorDash can deliver just about anything.

The Mary Sue

Chipotle CEO says there's 'no smoking gun' for burrito sales dip—but he wants customers to give the chain for more 'credit' for affordable prices

“We've got to figure out a way we can communicate value for the consumer,” Scott Boatwright told investors on Wednesday.

Fortune

How Olive Garden is able to afford giving away unlimited breadsticks

The company’s “never-ending” first course started in the 1980s.

Fortune

‘If I wanted frozen food, I would’ve just went to Walmart’: Georgia woman orders Olive Garden. Then she sees how it comes

People usually order food in because they’re tired, busy, or just want something comforting, fast. For over $30 a meal these days, the least you can expect is something warm and edible when it shows up at your door.

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The Guardian - UK

A hidden delight on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast: my cabin stay amid olive trees and mountains

Where his family once farmed on a wild fringe of the Lycian shoreline, one man has built his dream retreat

Fortune

Gen Alpha may never have to write a résumé: Over 75% of employers are now using personality and skills tests in hiring

About 80% of the Fortune 500 use personality tests, with more than 80 million Americans completing an employment-related quiz every year—companies like Olive Garden and FedEx are already on the bandwagon.

MarketBeat

Buybacks Galore: Repurchases From the Oval Office to Olive Garden

After securing funding for a Bitcoin treasure chest, Trump's social media stock is among three big names that are gearing up for significant buyback spending.

Benzinga

Darden Restaurants Sets Up 2026 Guidance: Analyst Expects A 'Beat And Raise' Year

Shares of Darden Restaurants Inc (NYSE:DRI) tanked in early trading on Monday, after the company Monday reported its fiscal fourth-quarter results.

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The Independent UK

Beloved Caribbean-inspired restaurant chain announces it will look to sell all locations

Darden Restaurants also own Olive Garden and Longhorn Steakhouse, and says some locations could be converted

The Mary Sue

‘We get in trouble’: Olive Garden worker says this is why you should never ask for breadsticks to-go

One Olive Garden server is spilling secrets about the iconic breadsticks. Luckily, she says it won’t get her fired.

The Mary Sue

‘As someone who works at Roadhouse’: Texas Roadhouse customer asks servers if they notice when guests take dishes or silverware home. There’s just 1 thing they warn against taking

Sometimes, customers see nice kitchenware they’d like to have for themselves when dining out at a restaurant. Some ask if they can purchase the item that caught their attention, like these customers who asked if they could buy the Olive Garden cheese grater (it comes with a little block of…

Grocery Coupon Guide

10 Cozy Restaurants Where You Can’t Hear Yourself Chew

In today’s dining landscape, finding a restaurant where conversation flows easily has become increasingly challenging. Many popular eateries have transformed into acoustic nightmares where the clatter of plates competes with blaring music and the collective roar of fellow diners. According to SoundPrint, a noise-monitoring app dubbed the “Yelp for Noise,”…

Grocery Coupon Guide

The 7 Best Restaurant Chains in the United States

When it comes to food, we all love the local hole-in-the-wall spots, but there’s something undeniably comforting about a reliable restaurant chain. Whether you’re in the mood for comfort food, casual dining, or a quick bite on the road, a great chain offers consistency, quality, and just the right amount…

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18 Chain Restaurant Employees Share Industry Secrets Most Of The Customers Don’t Know About

From McDonald's golden arches to KFC's colonel, chain restaurants operate all around the world.

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59 Chain Restaurant Practices You Might Not Be Aware Of If You’re Just A Normal Customer

From McDonald's golden arches to KFC's colonel, chain restaurants operate all around the world.

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