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Italian Cuisine

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

The Local Dish

Restaurant Review: Carrabba's Italian Grill

Italian Cuisine with a fast-food genre - "Eat & Ciao."

You may not be aware that Carrabba's Italian Grill in Woodridge is just one restaurant of its national chain. As with most restaurant chains, a specific standard is set with regard to their menu and environment so that guests come to expect the same dining experience at various locations. With the cloning of food, service and atmosphere, the degree of quality vacillates depending on the locality.   Upon entering, the aromas from the open-display kitchen greet you. The laminate table tops exude an ambiance which is a tawdry interpretation of Sicilian décor. The restaurant is packed with dining tables, and walls are lined with high-backed booths which have a cocooning effect. But, if you're dining with a party of four (whom are over 6 feet …

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