How Olive Garden Came Back From The Brink Of Financial Ruin
You might not realize it today, but Olive Garden was actually not in a good spot financially back in 2013. Here's how it bounced back from the brink of ruin.
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The Best Time To Eat At Olive Garden Might Not Be When You Think
If you're planning a trip to the Olive Garden sometime soon, there's a specific time frame to eat that will give you the most bang for your buck. -
Is Olive Garden's Pasta Made Fresh, Or Is It Frozen?
Olive Garden is known for having food that isn't exactly considered authentic Italian, but is Olive Garden's pasta made fresh or cooked from frozen? -
Why Olive Garden's Lunch-Sized Menu Probably Isn't Worth It
Like many other chain dining establishments, Olive Garden offers a lunch menu -- featuring their classics in smaller serving sizes. But is it a good deal? -
Jimmy Fallon Used To Own The Rights To Olive Garden's Famous Slogan For Some Reason
Lots of celebrities open their own restaurants and launch tequilas, but did you know that Jimmy Fallon once owned the rights to Olive Garden's famous slogan? -
Aldi's Tuscan Garden Italian Dressing Is A Complete Olive Garden Copycat
When you're trying to recreate Olive Garden's salad, you'll be pleased to know that Aldi's Tuscan Garden Italian dressing is a great substitute. -
The Refreshing Off-Menu Drink You Can Order At Olive Garden
If you're a fan of Olive Garden, you might know the menu by heart. But there's an off-menu drink that your server will be happy to make. You just have to ask. -
Every Seafood Dish At Olive Garden, Ranked
Do you wish that there was delicious Italian seafood readily available near you? There might be; check out our ranking of every seafood dish at Olive Garden. -
The Secret To Olive Garden's Iconic Breadsticks Is Almost Too Simple
Olive Garden's iconic breadsticks are a big part of the chain's dining experience - they're unlimited, after all. Here's the simple secret to making them. -
Olive Garden Does Actually Bake Its Own Breadsticks, Sort Of
According to Olive Garden employees, the Italian restaurant chain does actually bake its own breadsticks, sort of. -
Olive Garden's Tuscan Cooking School Is Not What We Thought It Was
Can you season spaghetti with lies? It feels terrible to admit it, but Olive Garden's Tuscan cooking school is not what we imagined it to be. -
It's Ironically Difficult To Find Olives At Olive Garden
Believe it or not, it's actually ironically difficult to find olives at the titular Olive Garden restaurant. Here's a closer look at the phenomena. -
How Many Countries Has Olive Garden Expanded To?
The company's slogan used to be "When you're here you're family." But where was "here?" And just how many countries has Olive Garden expanded to, exactly? -
Every Olive Garden Cocktail, Ranked
We love a cold drink paired with a delicious, carb-heavy Olive Garden meal. But from the Blue Amalfi to the Italian margarita, which should you choose? -
The Secret Way To Order Discontinued Olive Garden Items
When you've been in business as long as Olive Garden, you're bound to have myriad discontinued items. But did you know there's a secret way to still order them? -
Olive Garden Doesn't Have A Rewards Program (But It Has Something Else)
Lots of restaurant chains have special rewards programs for customers, but not Olive Garden. Instead, they offer a newsletter detailing upcoming deals. -
That Time Olive Garden Tried Inventing 'Authentic' Italian Meals
Olive Garden is great for a quick Italian-inspired meal, but when it tried to make up its own "authentic" dishes with nonsense names, it didn't go over well. -
Why Olive Garden Servers Hate The Unlimited Food Promotions
Customers may love unlimited salad and breadsticks, but you know who doesn't? Your server. These giveaways are great for customers and nightmarish for servers. -
The Olive Garden/Red Lobster Hybrid Restaurants You May Have Forgotten
There have been numerous combination eateries over the years. For instance, you may have forgotten about the Olive Garden/Red Lobster hybrid restaurants. -
Why Olive Garden Was Accused Of Using Canned 'Mystery' Chicken
An ex-Olive Garden employee made startling accusations toward her former workplace, hinting that much of the food isn't as freshly prepared as one would think. -
The Hidden Catch Behind Olive Garden's 'Unlimited' Breadsticks
Yes, you can receive unlimited breadsticks at Olive Garden. However, there is a limit to how many breadsticks your server will give your table at a time. -
The Olive Garden Salad Staple You Can Buy At The Grocery Store
Next time you're hankering an Olive Garden salad, you can simply head to the grocery store to pick up some of the restaurant's main ingredients. -
The Unexpected Company Responsible For Creating Olive Garden
You probably don't know that this enormous company originally created the Italian American eatery that gives us all those unlimited breadsticks. -
Olive Garden's Menu Used To Boast An Extensive Pizza List
While the chain has been around for decades (as have many of its dishes), you might not know that Olive Garden's menu used to boast an extensive pizza list. -
Does Olive Garden's Tiramisu Contain Any Alcohol?
You might be wondering whether or not Olive Garden's tiramisu contains alcohol. It turns out that the answer is more complicated than you'd think. -
The Olive Garden Ordering Trick For Extra-Creamy Minestrone
When enjoying Olive Garden's endless soup, salad, and breadsticks deal, there's an incredibly simple trick for ordering extra-creamy minestrone. -
The Olive Garden Dishes That Are Probably Just Reheated In A Microwave
One former Olive Garden employee made the claim that certain foods, including these, are routinely warmed up in a microwave prior to being served.
