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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…

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“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

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‘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.

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‘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…

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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.

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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.

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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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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

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‘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.

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‘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 Independent UK

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 Mary Sue

‘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.

The Independent UK

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

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