I may lose my "Italian card" for saying this restaurant is good

I feel like I’m committing a cardinal sin even saying this.

It’s like Jersey code 101, especially if you’re Italian.

Authentic Italian food is the best, especially the kind that we have here.

So, keep in mind when I say this: our authentic Italian food is far superior.

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But Olive Garden is a good restaurant. One that I have no problem going to.

In fact, Saturday night, I had a random craving for it. I feel dirty even admitting that, but I did.

Now let me be clear: I would NOT go there and expect to be getting the best Italian food in New Jersey. That’s not what I’m saying. But it does serve a purpose.

Their endless soup, salad and breadsticks are amazing. It does the job every single time.

I know some people out there may disagree, but it really isn’t half bad.

Olive Garden may not be authentic Italian, but it does the trick

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