Jeeber - refute

Senator · 02-03-2006, 01:31 PM

http://www.dougshaw.com/essays/olive.html

rkmsuf · 02-03-2006, 01:32 PM

Ooh, now you gone and done it. It's throw down time, beotch!

Desnudo · 02-03-2006, 01:34 PM

His use of the word "mayhap" totally discredits him. Didn't read past that, tbh.

Desmond · 02-03-2006, 01:46 PM

You think they sell Olives there don't you? Thats what you think isn't it?

Raven Hawk · 02-03-2006, 01:49 PM

By the same logic, Denny's is in business solely to extract Coffee money from me.

QuikSand · 02-03-2006, 02:06 PM

There are far better reasons not to eat at the OG.

Ksyrup · 02-03-2006, 02:07 PM

Don't buy the wine. If the food isn't worth it, then don't eat there.

Pretty simple.

Senator · 02-03-2006, 02:24 PM

Thank you spin doctors. I want Jeeber to refute these charges.

This well written article seeped with extensive data has really spun my world upside down. How can I expect to eat somewhere when I know that they are trying to maximize profits? This is unheard of in the business community.

Butter · 02-03-2006, 02:27 PM

I've been to OG once or twice in the past few months, and I can't say I notice them overly pushing the wine. But then that web site was written in the mid '70's, so way to be timely with these charges, Senator.

Subby · 02-03-2006, 04:07 PM

What a great essay. Unfortunately, I doubt it will make a dent in the collective consumer habits of America's burgeoning lemming population...

Drake · 02-03-2006, 04:09 PM

I've never been to Olive Garden. Is it any good?

Desnudo · 02-03-2006, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Senator

Thank you spin doctors. I want Jeeber to refute these charges.

This well written article seeped with extensive data has really spun my world upside down. How can I expect to eat somewhere when I know that they are trying to maximize profits? This is unheard of in the business community.

Mayhap you might consider that providing wine selections with dinner is an attempt at improving the relationship between Olive Garden and customer. Especially knowing that only the atypical Olive Garden denizen is likely to be well-versed in the lineage of the listed vineyards?

JeeberD · 02-03-2006, 05:44 PM

The website isn't loading for me. When I can get it to work then I'll come back with a reply...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

I've been to OG once or twice in the past few months, and I can't say I notice them overly pushing the wine.

Oh, and we do push wine a TON! We're supposed to recommend a wine and ask if the guests want a sample three/four times during their meal. Once when they order drinks, once when they order their food, once when the GET their food, and once if/when they order dessert. Personally, if a table tells me once that they don't want wine I'm not gonna force it on them. I'm there to make money, and pushing a product on them that they don't want isn't a way to do that...

sovereignstar · 02-03-2006, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

The website isn't loading for me. When I can get it to work then I'll come back with a reply...

Oh, and we do push wine a TON! We're supposed to recommend a wine and ask if the guests want a sample three/four times during their meal. Once when they order drinks, once when they order their food, once when the GET their food, and once if/when they order dessert. Personally, if a table tells me once that they don't want wine I'm not gonna force it on them. I'm there to make money, and pushing a product on them that they don't want isn't a way to do that...

I think that reply will do.

Senator · 02-03-2006, 07:11 PM

Good enough for me.

Not guilty.

duckman · 02-03-2006, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Senator

Good enough for me.

Not guilty.

You're letting him off the hook too easy. Afterall, he is a UTEP fan.

KWhit · 02-03-2006, 08:25 PM

Did you guys see the Coke/Olive Garden program aimed at keeping customers from ordering tap water? It was linked to in the essay.

http://www.stayfreemagazine.org/public/coke.html

I liked this opening: "Water. It's necessary to sustain life, but to many Casual Dining restaurant chains it contributes to a dull dining experience to the customer."

It's called H2NO.

Buccaneer · 02-03-2006, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Drake

I've never been to Olive Garden. Is it any good?

[shakes head and just walks away quietly]

Ksyrup · 02-03-2006, 10:28 PM

Guess where we ate tonight. I tried for Carrabba's, but the wife likes the salad and breadsticks.

Anyway, they brought wine over only once, and took both of our water orders (kids had milk) without a problem.

sovereignstar · 02-03-2006, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Guess where we ate tonight. I tried for Carrabba's, but the wife likes the salad and breadsticks.

Anyway, they brought wine over only once, and took both of our water orders (kids had milk) without a problem.

OG fanboy

JeeberD · 02-03-2006, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KWhit

Did you guys see the Coke/Olive Garden program aimed at keeping customers from ordering tap water? It was linked to in the essay.

http://www.stayfreemagazine.org/public/coke.html

I liked this opening: "Water. It's necessary to sustain life, but to many Casual Dining restaurant chains it contributes to a dull dining experience to the customer."

It's called H2NO.

We're supposed to offer you San Peligrino sparkling water or Aqua Panna still water...neither of which I do.

thealmighty · 02-04-2006, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

...neither of which I do.

Send me free breadsticks or this post will mysteriously find its way to OG headquarters (no wine, please).

st.cronin · 02-04-2006, 12:58 PM

It really should be criminal they way they overcook their pasta.

bbor · 02-04-2006, 02:42 PM

Ease up on the OG eh.

JeeberD · 02-04-2006, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thealmighty

Send me free breadsticks or this post will mysteriously find its way to OG headquarters (no wine, please).

Stop on by and I'll hook a brutha up.

sterlingice · 02-04-2006, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Guess where we ate tonight. I tried for Carrabba's, but the wife likes the salad and breadsticks.

Anyway, they brought wine over only once, and took both of our water orders (kids had milk) without a problem.

I dunno, I think Carrabba's food is light years better than OG's. Then again, you also pay for it- Carrabba's is $5-10 more per person.

SI

sterlingice · 02-04-2006, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KWhit

Did you guys see the Coke/Olive Garden program aimed at keeping customers from ordering tap water? It was linked to in the essay.

http://www.stayfreemagazine.org/public/coke.html

I liked this opening: "Water. It's necessary to sustain life, but to many Casual Dining restaurant chains it contributes to a dull dining experience to the customer."

It's called H2NO.

Yeah, that one bugged me a lot. I *like* water. It doesn't ruin my dining experience. And I can tell when some places don't want you to drink it and it's annoys the heck out of me. I tend to drink 3-4 glasses with a meal as, usually, when I'm going out to eat, it's after a long day so 2 of those are downed before food even makes it. But there are those places who just won't come by and refill your water, except, begrudginly, when you get your food because, at least, at that point, you can flag them down.

SI

CraigSca · 02-04-2006, 04:04 PM

Why no love for OG? It does what it does. The hatred should be collectively unleashed on Applebees.

vex · 02-04-2006, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Desnudo

His use of the word "mayhap" totally discredits him. Didn't read past that, tbh.

"It was never a fancy restaurant, "

The multi-colored text did it for me.

terpkristin · 02-04-2006, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CraigSca

Why no love for OG? It does what it does. The hatred should be collectively unleashed on Bob Evans.

Fixed that for you.
Talk about a restaurant that can really kill breakfast (and I would eat breakfast foods 3 meals a day if it were feasible with my schedule).

/tk

JeeberD · 02-04-2006, 04:35 PM

Finally read the site...what the fuck got stuck in that dude's craw?

02-03-2006, 01:32 PM	#2
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Ooh, now you gone and done it. It's throw down time, beotch! __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

02-03-2006, 01:49 PM	#5
Raven Hawk College Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Thunderdome	By the same logic, Denny's is in business solely to extract Coffee money from me. __________________ Owner of The Shreveport Pride in The CFL

02-03-2006, 02:07 PM	#7
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Don't buy the wine. If the food isn't worth it, then don't eat there. Pretty simple. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

02-03-2006, 02:24 PM	#8
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	Thank you spin doctors. I want Jeeber to refute these charges. This well written article seeped with extensive data has really spun my world upside down. How can I expect to eat somewhere when I know that they are trying to maximize profits? This is unheard of in the business community. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

02-03-2006, 02:27 PM	#9
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	I've been to OG once or twice in the past few months, and I can't say I notice them overly pushing the wine. But then that web site was written in the mid '70's, so way to be timely with these charges, Senator. __________________ My listening habits

02-03-2006, 01:34 PM	#3
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	His use of the word "mayhap" totally discredits him. Didn't read past that, tbh.

02-03-2006, 01:46 PM	#4
Desmond Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Hatch	You think they sell Olives there don't you? Thats what you think isn't it?

02-03-2006, 02:06 PM	#6
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	There are far better reasons not to eat at the OG.

02-03-2006, 04:07 PM	#10
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	What a great essay. Unfortunately, I doubt it will make a dent in the collective consumer habits of America's burgeoning lemming population... __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

02-03-2006, 04:09 PM	#11
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	I've never been to Olive Garden. Is it any good?

02-03-2006, 07:11 PM	#15
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	Good enough for me. Not guilty. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

02-03-2006, 08:25 PM	#17
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	Did you guys see the Coke/Olive Garden program aimed at keeping customers from ordering tap water? It was linked to in the essay. http://www.stayfreemagazine.org/public/coke.html I liked this opening: "Water. It's necessary to sustain life, but to many Casual Dining restaurant chains it contributes to a dull dining experience to the customer." It's called H2NO.

02-03-2006, 10:28 PM	#19
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Guess where we ate tonight. I tried for Carrabba's, but the wife likes the salad and breadsticks. Anyway, they brought wine over only once, and took both of our water orders (kids had milk) without a problem. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

02-04-2006, 12:58 PM	#23
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	It really should be criminal they way they overcook their pasta. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

02-04-2006, 02:42 PM	#24
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	Ease up on the OG eh. __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

02-04-2006, 04:04 PM	#28
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	Why no love for OG? It does what it does. The hatred should be collectively unleashed on Applebees. __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?

02-04-2006, 04:35 PM	#31
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Finally read the site...what the fuck got stuck in that dude's craw? __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

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