I love eating. I like trying different cuisine and great dishes. As long as I have variety and quality, I am happy, and I generally do not eat large portions. Therefore, it was very hilarious when someone was surprised to see me finishing a large entree portion along with the dessert. He was surprised enough to even loudly say so!
Last year in Washington, we had a lovely Saturday exploring the Air and Space museum. We had plans of an early dinner at Cheesecake Factory that afternoon. Therefore, we did not really eat any lunch. The museum interested and intrigued us, and we forgot all about food. There was so much to see! However, at the end of the day, on way back home, we did start feeling hungry and exhausted. And as previously planned, we went to Cheesecake Factory for a heavy lunch-dinner.
I had never had cheesecake before. Hence, it was the reason of the whole plan in the first place. And like always, I found myself pretty excited about trying something new, some delicious dessert.
A waiter led us to our table, a cozy one by the window. Already hungry and tired, we quickly started going through the menu. The cheesecake was supposed to be the focus; therefore, we decided to skip appetizer and simply start with the main course. Blaž and his dad ordered some fried meat and seafood dish; and I decided to take grilled Mahi-Mahi. The portions in USA are quite large than in other countries. So, when our order came, it looked quite a lot. Besides the main protein, our plates were also loaded with mashed potatoes, grilled veggies and so on.. It was almost a bit intimidating. Nevertheless, the plates looked appetizing, and the delicious smell made us even hungrier. Without wasting further time, we just concentrated on our plates. My fish was succulent and flavorful. Though I was daunted initially, the tasty fish and grilled vegetables soon made me feel comfortable. It was a happy lunch with everyone enjoying the food.
Well, half way through the lunch, both Blaž and his dad said they were enough full. I was not. While they were requesting for doggy bags, I finished my plate. I am not sure whether I would have managed to do so if I had ordered something similar like they had. Something thickly coated with crumbs and fried, especially if it is meat, is quite heavy for me. It makes me easily full, and I cannot eat much of it. However, two pieces of fish, and an assortment of vegetables is almost staple for me. It was just with a different flavor. Now which Bengali feels overstuffed eating two pieces of fish, some vegetables, and a bit of potato (treating it as rice)? None! Therefore, being true to the 'food-lovers' tag given to us Bengalis, I finished my plate and was even ready for the dessert. The others had had enough, and could not even imagine of ordering a generous slice of cheesecake at that moment. I however, did order one slice of cheesecake in the classic flavor with fresh strawberry. After all, the whole purpose of going to that restaurant was having cheesecake. I could not possibly leave that out. Especially as I had never tasted it before. The surprise was not my ordering the cheesecake but ordering it for there and not for going. The waiter was visibly surprised and could not hide that. It was so funny to notice his expression.
My cheesecake came adorned with juicy red strawberries and generous dollop of whipped cream, looking all yummylicious. It was so tempting that I could hardly wait. A spoonful of the creamy delicacy made me want more. I loved the subtle play of flavors and the rich creamy texture melting in my mouth. I do have a sweet tooth. And with one spoon, this cheesecake easily made a place in the list of my favorite desserts. Each spoon was an indulgence. The dessert was such a great treat. I would have had another one if I had not just finished a complete entree before. I was just craving for more of that creamy delicacy.
As I was finishing the last few of spoons, the waiter came to ask how everything was. It was delicious, I said. And we asked for the bill. It was my last spoon, when the waiter came with the bill, and the requested doggy bags. I was so pleasantly full and all happy after my food, and specially the dessert. My plate was nicely empty and enjoyed. He could not just contain his surprise. He said, in his whole career of serving at the Cheesecake Factory, he never came across one who finished his large portion of main course and even enjoyed a slice of their delicious namesake. Everyone requests for a doggy bag. He was like ' look such a small looking girl, and yet finished the whole food and dessert'. As he was saying so, I drank my lemonade. He had to comment in a jest, 'well, and the lemonade too, and done'. It was hilarious, the way he said all that. We all were smiling. And I must admit, I was quite a bit embarrassed too. I never ever imagined that my eating would possibly make a story to tell later to friends. It was just grilled fish, not fried, and something light. Something that is staple to me. As I was enjoying the food and had finished it, I never realized it would make such a funny situation. We were all laughing as we left the restaurant. The same girl who need coaxing often times to eat a bit larger portions, made a story with her eating! The waiter must have thought that I eat like monster! I was embarrassed, but it was fun.. I had to tell the story to everyone later, and we had a good laugh.
This weekend, I will be a tourist around the Union Square of San Francisco. There is a Cheesecake Factory just there. Of course, I am going to get a generous portion of the tasty creamy cake. And will have a hearty laugh over it.. Only I will just pack it to go :)
Last year in Washington, we had a lovely Saturday exploring the Air and Space museum. We had plans of an early dinner at Cheesecake Factory that afternoon. Therefore, we did not really eat any lunch. The museum interested and intrigued us, and we forgot all about food. There was so much to see! However, at the end of the day, on way back home, we did start feeling hungry and exhausted. And as previously planned, we went to Cheesecake Factory for a heavy lunch-dinner.
I had never had cheesecake before. Hence, it was the reason of the whole plan in the first place. And like always, I found myself pretty excited about trying something new, some delicious dessert.
A waiter led us to our table, a cozy one by the window. Already hungry and tired, we quickly started going through the menu. The cheesecake was supposed to be the focus; therefore, we decided to skip appetizer and simply start with the main course. Blaž and his dad ordered some fried meat and seafood dish; and I decided to take grilled Mahi-Mahi. The portions in USA are quite large than in other countries. So, when our order came, it looked quite a lot. Besides the main protein, our plates were also loaded with mashed potatoes, grilled veggies and so on.. It was almost a bit intimidating. Nevertheless, the plates looked appetizing, and the delicious smell made us even hungrier. Without wasting further time, we just concentrated on our plates. My fish was succulent and flavorful. Though I was daunted initially, the tasty fish and grilled vegetables soon made me feel comfortable. It was a happy lunch with everyone enjoying the food.
Well, half way through the lunch, both Blaž and his dad said they were enough full. I was not. While they were requesting for doggy bags, I finished my plate. I am not sure whether I would have managed to do so if I had ordered something similar like they had. Something thickly coated with crumbs and fried, especially if it is meat, is quite heavy for me. It makes me easily full, and I cannot eat much of it. However, two pieces of fish, and an assortment of vegetables is almost staple for me. It was just with a different flavor. Now which Bengali feels overstuffed eating two pieces of fish, some vegetables, and a bit of potato (treating it as rice)? None! Therefore, being true to the 'food-lovers' tag given to us Bengalis, I finished my plate and was even ready for the dessert. The others had had enough, and could not even imagine of ordering a generous slice of cheesecake at that moment. I however, did order one slice of cheesecake in the classic flavor with fresh strawberry. After all, the whole purpose of going to that restaurant was having cheesecake. I could not possibly leave that out. Especially as I had never tasted it before. The surprise was not my ordering the cheesecake but ordering it for there and not for going. The waiter was visibly surprised and could not hide that. It was so funny to notice his expression.
My cheesecake came adorned with juicy red strawberries and generous dollop of whipped cream, looking all yummylicious. It was so tempting that I could hardly wait. A spoonful of the creamy delicacy made me want more. I loved the subtle play of flavors and the rich creamy texture melting in my mouth. I do have a sweet tooth. And with one spoon, this cheesecake easily made a place in the list of my favorite desserts. Each spoon was an indulgence. The dessert was such a great treat. I would have had another one if I had not just finished a complete entree before. I was just craving for more of that creamy delicacy.
As I was finishing the last few of spoons, the waiter came to ask how everything was. It was delicious, I said. And we asked for the bill. It was my last spoon, when the waiter came with the bill, and the requested doggy bags. I was so pleasantly full and all happy after my food, and specially the dessert. My plate was nicely empty and enjoyed. He could not just contain his surprise. He said, in his whole career of serving at the Cheesecake Factory, he never came across one who finished his large portion of main course and even enjoyed a slice of their delicious namesake. Everyone requests for a doggy bag. He was like ' look such a small looking girl, and yet finished the whole food and dessert'. As he was saying so, I drank my lemonade. He had to comment in a jest, 'well, and the lemonade too, and done'. It was hilarious, the way he said all that. We all were smiling. And I must admit, I was quite a bit embarrassed too. I never ever imagined that my eating would possibly make a story to tell later to friends. It was just grilled fish, not fried, and something light. Something that is staple to me. As I was enjoying the food and had finished it, I never realized it would make such a funny situation. We were all laughing as we left the restaurant. The same girl who need coaxing often times to eat a bit larger portions, made a story with her eating! The waiter must have thought that I eat like monster! I was embarrassed, but it was fun.. I had to tell the story to everyone later, and we had a good laugh.
This weekend, I will be a tourist around the Union Square of San Francisco. There is a Cheesecake Factory just there. Of course, I am going to get a generous portion of the tasty creamy cake. And will have a hearty laugh over it.. Only I will just pack it to go :)
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