Buzz! Buzz! The
vibrating pager notified us that our table was ready at the Cheesecake Factory.
Found in the heart of the Grove at Beverly Hills, this two-story restaurant is
one of many locations in the U.S. restaurant chain. With a mosaic-covered
elevator and gorgeous architectural design, the Cheesecake Factory emanates a
luxurious style and elegant ambience. Guests usually expect a wait, but the restaurant provides parking
validation and a pager that vibrates when a table becomes available. With the
pager, guests are then free to explore the rest of the Grove or the nearby
Farmer’s market.
After a 20-minute wait, my friends and I were paged to return
to the Factory. Having sat down at our table, we flipped through the menu to
explore its variety of mouthwatering desserts and scrumptious main course
offerings. Service was attentive and courteous, but the restaurant gave
off a rushed feeling, as the place can get pretty packed and busy. Watch out
for congestion and cramped table booths.
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| Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken |
Our meal came with fresh complimentary loaves of bread,
which were delicious. There is a selection of cocktails and beverages to choose
from, and I ordered a tropical iced tea, which was infused with passion fruit. From
the main course menu, we ordered a Fettuccini Alfredo with chicken and weren’t
disappointed. With freshly grated Parmesan cheese, the pasta had a rich taste and
texture. My friend tried the Chicken Salad Sandwich with french fries, which was also palatable. A
caveat, though, is that the dishes are notoriously high in calories, so it’s
not the best place to eat for those who are going on a diet. However, the
restaurant has rolled out a Skinnylicious menu, now with low-calorie options
for the health-conscious.
Finally, what kind of meal would we have if we didn’t try
the cheesecake? We had the Lemon Raspberry Cream Cheesecake and the Tiramisu
Cheesecake. The dessert presentation was aesthetically pleasing, and the flavor
was a delight to the palate. The Lemon Raspberry tasted tangy and sweet, and the
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| Lemon Raspberry and Tiramisu Cheesecake |
Tiramisu had a luscious chocolaty and coffee flavor that was rich and
creamy. With cheesecake to end our meal, the Cheesecake Factory provided a sweet
and memorable dining experience.
Cheesecake Factory
189 The Grove Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 634-0511
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| Restaurant Interior |
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| Restaurant Booths |
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| Lemon Raspberry Cream Cheesecake |
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| Tiramisu Cheesecake |
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| Sandwich and French Fries |
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| Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken |
Photos by Christine C.
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