Anyhow, we got there and parked in the structure as we normally do. We started walking around, but for the life of us, could not locate the restaurant. Jeric thought it was probably near Farmer's Market so we started walking there. Meanwhile, I plugged the address into my phone to start GPS and it told us to go the opposite direction and walk around the street. So, I was thinking it was probably facing outside. That's when I tell everyone and we begin walking all the way back, then out to the street and around. It was a pretty far walk, especially for my fat prego feet! And that's when I had an "OH-DUHHHHHH!!" moment. I just realized the GPS wasn't taking into consideration the different suites. It was sending us to the general spot marked for their main address. Ughers! We basically walked all the way the eff around and ended back at the Farmer's Market. But funny, even when we got there, it didn't look like the restaurant was there either. So we kept on walking and then saw that there were other stores and what not along the other side of the parking lot. That's when we also saw the Container Store, which was a landmark that Denise gave us when we asked her where the restaurant was. And of course, right when we turned the corner, there was Maggiano's! Thank goodness!! Because I'm so starving and my poor fat prego feet were tired! I also felt bad, since it was entirely my fault that we walked so much to begin with.
Dinner time!!
Once we were seated, I immediately had to get back up to find the restroom. I must say, the way to their restroom is mighty creepy. In fact, the whole ambiance of the restaurant sent off creepy haunted vibes. Or, as Jeric stated, "It's like the Haunted Mansion!" LOL! So picture a very dimly lit restaurant in a house type setting with creepy old decor that mimic that of the Haunted Mansion, more so the entrance, lobby, elevator and hallway decor. Well, I couldn't find the restroom, so I spotted the bar tender and he said that it was actually upstairs! The stairway was pretty effing long and there was no way I was going to climb that! So I took the elevator. That thing was so creepy! LOL! When the elevator opened, the 2nd floor was even creepier! Probably more so because it was pretty much deserted. There was nothing but a lounge area, the walkway from the stairs and then a mini hallway leading to the restrooms. So creepy! I used the bathroom super quickly and then headed back to dinner.
Now time for the good stuff.. FOOOODDDD!!
Everyone pretty much knew what they were going to get and that was the buy-one-take-one home special. It was only listed for standard pasta dishes. You basically pick a pasta dish to eat for dinner and then pick a second one to take home! Not a bad deal! But of course, I was craving something different and I ended up being the only one to order outside of that special. LOL. I ordered the Chicken Marsala.
Jeric ordered the Baked Ziti and then asked for the Fettuccine Alfredo to take home.
Hoestly, both were not as great. Macaroni Grill is way better. So is Olive Garden! I'm thinking, maybe it's more authentic, which means it would lack in flavor.
The funniest thing.. Marky ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo and Ivan ordered the Light Fettuccine Alfredo and when they got their dishes everyone was suprised to see that the standard order came with just pasta and sauce, while the "light" version was with the addition of chicken. LOL! Sadly, Jeric also ordered the standard version for his take home. Booo.
After dinner, we all wanted dessert, but unfortunately, everything was closed! *cry* Oh well.. there's always next time!
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