The Cheesecake Factory
20120712:
Today I got the shrimp and chicken gumbo. It had a strong, unsettling taste at first and still somewhat unsettling taste at end, but overall it tasted good. In particular, I liked how the chicken soaked up the flavors. It should also be noted that it was a bit chewy and reminded me of fish. 10:47PM PT
Menu Description:
SHRIMP AND CHICKEN GUMBO Shrimp, Chicken, Andouille Sausage, Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions and Garlic Simmered in a Spicy Cajun Style Broth with Cream. Topped with Steamed White Rice.
Remark: Today (20130518) I would infer that prior to this occasion (20120712) I haven't been to a The Cheesecake Factory since the start of my blog in November 2009. In fact, I probably haven't been to one since the summer of 2009, but at most since December 2008. Note that having a bite of a cheesecake purchased from The Cheesecake Factory doesn't count. I'm eighty percent sure these statements are true.
[20150510 Edit]
20130103:
I've eaten at a The Cheesecake Factory restaurant many times before and generally look forward to ordering food, but today I just kept it simple and ordered a tortilla soup.
I wrote: "The chicken tortilla soup was good. It was of the broth variety with rice. That is, it more closely resembles gumbo as opposed to being creamy and thick." 10:23PM PT
Then I turned things around and ordered a cheesecake for dessert!
Menu Description:
VANILLA BEAN CHEESECAKE Creamy Vanilla Bean Cheesecake, Topped with Vanilla Mousse and Whipped Cream
I wrote: "Oh man, this vanilla bean cheesecake was awesome. Delicious vanilla bean flavor. Every bite is just mouthwatering." 11:08PM PT
The cheesecake wasn't overly rich, but I still think it was a good idea that I passed it around the table several times. I estimate eating about half of the cheesecake.
Ryan got a carrot cake which was also pretty good, though I'd have to be biased and say the vanilla bean cheesecake was better.
Menu Description:
CARROT CAKE Deliciously Moist Layers of Carrot Cake and Our Famous Cream Cheese Icing 7.50
Having met at the Irvine Spectrum location, we headed to Dave & Busters after we were done with dinner.
[20130118]
20150401:
After eating at Eureka!, my friend and I came here for additional food and dessert. Aside from the delicious bread, we had the Buffalo Blasts and, more importantly, some cheesecake. As usual, the buffalo blasts tasted great.
For cheesecakes I ordered the Caramel Pecan Turtle Cheesecake and my friend ordered the Chocolate Tuxedo Cream Cheesecake. A big fan of caramel, I liked how my cheesecake tasted. I did, however, mostly avoid the chocolate frosting sitting on top of the cheesecake.
Menu Description:
BUFFALO BLASTS Chicken, Cheese and Our Spicy Buffalo Sauce all Stuffed in a Spiced Wrapper and Fried until Crisp. Served with Celery Sticks and Blue Cheese Dressing.
Having a taste of my friend's cheesecake, I thought it was also good, but not as good as mine. Although, I would admit it had a nicer presentation and the whipped cream sitting on top provides a more balanced cheesecake experience (cheesecake is rich, and these specialty cheesecakes are even richer).
Menu Description:
CARAMEL PECAN TURTLE CHEESECAKE Pecan Brownie and Caramel-Fudge Swirl Cheesecake, Topped with Caramel Turtle Pecans and Chocolate.
Menu Description:
CHOCOLATE TUXEDO CREAM CHEESECAKE Layers of Our Fudge Cake, Chocolate Cheesecake, Vanilla Mascarpone Mousse and Chocolate.
[20150510 Edit]
The Cheesecake Factory
Relevant Links:
The Cheesecake Factory Website
The Cheesecake Factory - Irvine, CA (Yelp.com)
The Cheesecake Factory - Huntington Beach, CA (Yelp.com)
Today I got the shrimp and chicken gumbo. It had a strong, unsettling taste at first and still somewhat unsettling taste at end, but overall it tasted good. In particular, I liked how the chicken soaked up the flavors. It should also be noted that it was a bit chewy and reminded me of fish. 10:47PM PT
Menu Description:
SHRIMP AND CHICKEN GUMBO Shrimp, Chicken, Andouille Sausage, Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions and Garlic Simmered in a Spicy Cajun Style Broth with Cream. Topped with Steamed White Rice.
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| Chicken Tortilla Soup (20130103) |
Remark: Today (20130518) I would infer that prior to this occasion (20120712) I haven't been to a The Cheesecake Factory since the start of my blog in November 2009. In fact, I probably haven't been to one since the summer of 2009, but at most since December 2008. Note that having a bite of a cheesecake purchased from The Cheesecake Factory doesn't count. I'm eighty percent sure these statements are true.
[20150510 Edit]
20130103:
I've eaten at a The Cheesecake Factory restaurant many times before and generally look forward to ordering food, but today I just kept it simple and ordered a tortilla soup.
I wrote: "The chicken tortilla soup was good. It was of the broth variety with rice. That is, it more closely resembles gumbo as opposed to being creamy and thick." 10:23PM PT
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| Bread (20150401) |
Then I turned things around and ordered a cheesecake for dessert!
Menu Description:
VANILLA BEAN CHEESECAKE Creamy Vanilla Bean Cheesecake, Topped with Vanilla Mousse and Whipped Cream
I wrote: "Oh man, this vanilla bean cheesecake was awesome. Delicious vanilla bean flavor. Every bite is just mouthwatering." 11:08PM PT
The cheesecake wasn't overly rich, but I still think it was a good idea that I passed it around the table several times. I estimate eating about half of the cheesecake.
Ryan got a carrot cake which was also pretty good, though I'd have to be biased and say the vanilla bean cheesecake was better.
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| Caramel Pecan Turtle Cheesecake (20150401) |
Menu Description:
CARROT CAKE Deliciously Moist Layers of Carrot Cake and Our Famous Cream Cheese Icing 7.50
Having met at the Irvine Spectrum location, we headed to Dave & Busters after we were done with dinner.
[20130118]
20150401:
After eating at Eureka!, my friend and I came here for additional food and dessert. Aside from the delicious bread, we had the Buffalo Blasts and, more importantly, some cheesecake. As usual, the buffalo blasts tasted great.
For cheesecakes I ordered the Caramel Pecan Turtle Cheesecake and my friend ordered the Chocolate Tuxedo Cream Cheesecake. A big fan of caramel, I liked how my cheesecake tasted. I did, however, mostly avoid the chocolate frosting sitting on top of the cheesecake.
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| Buffalo Blasts (20150401) |
Menu Description:
BUFFALO BLASTS Chicken, Cheese and Our Spicy Buffalo Sauce all Stuffed in a Spiced Wrapper and Fried until Crisp. Served with Celery Sticks and Blue Cheese Dressing.
Having a taste of my friend's cheesecake, I thought it was also good, but not as good as mine. Although, I would admit it had a nicer presentation and the whipped cream sitting on top provides a more balanced cheesecake experience (cheesecake is rich, and these specialty cheesecakes are even richer).
Menu Description:
CARAMEL PECAN TURTLE CHEESECAKE Pecan Brownie and Caramel-Fudge Swirl Cheesecake, Topped with Caramel Turtle Pecans and Chocolate.
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| Chocolate Tuxedo Cream Cheesecake (20150401) |
Menu Description:
CHOCOLATE TUXEDO CREAM CHEESECAKE Layers of Our Fudge Cake, Chocolate Cheesecake, Vanilla Mascarpone Mousse and Chocolate.
[20150510 Edit]
The Cheesecake Factory
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| Vanilla Bean Cheesecake (20130103) |
Relevant Links:
The Cheesecake Factory Website
The Cheesecake Factory - Irvine, CA (Yelp.com)
The Cheesecake Factory - Huntington Beach, CA (Yelp.com)
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