I stay away from Olive Garden and have for many years. Their political views tell me that they don’t want my cash.
I stay away from Olive Garden because except for their salad and bread sticks, their food is nasty. But then, I grew up not far from Chicago, so I know what REAL Italian food tastes like, and I can make my own, as well.
I know what you are saying about the good food. We are from Newark N.J. Italian neighborhoods. Almost every home had good food.