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Originally posted by mr chips

My deep dark secret is that I truly hate franchised restaurants. Applebee’s, Red Robin , Red Lobster and most especially, The Olive Garden are the places I will not eat. I think they give people a false impression of fine dining and what good food should be.
Yet I like The Old Spaghetti Factory. One of the Portland locations is right on the Willamette River and has a wonderful view of the boats and wildlife. I also(gulp) even like the spaghetti with Mizithra Cheese and brown butter, a dish I have not found in any other restaurant. I wonder if any others will admit to such a dark secret.

I am with you all the way on this one, especially the spaghetti with Mizithra cheese,but save it for special ocassions, because it is high in fat and sodium, but oh so yummy.

I live around the corner from an OSF and I think it is a great value, and if you hit it right, there may not be a wait, and you’re in and out in a flash. Perfect for busy families.