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Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Old Spaghetti Factory fer Cheap

Posted by Patrick Alan Coleman on Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 3:26 PM

Something about the words "old," "spaghetti," and "factory" just don't seem to go together for me—these are three things I wouldn't want to enjoy all at once. But for some reason, the name has not kept Ye Olde Spaghetti Factory from staying open (and birthing a franchise) for the last 40 years.

I must admit that I suffer a bit of cognitive dissonance when I consider that the other landmark Italian restaurant in Portland, Genoa, is now closed after 38 years, while the Spaghetti Factory keeps pumping out the pasta. I know you can't really compare the two... But still...

At any rate, in order to celebrate those 40 years in business, all Old Spaghetti Factory locations will have a special $3 menu tonight. The menu includes items like the standard spaghetti with rich meat sauce for $2.95, along side five other entrees. Included in the price are salad, bread, and a scoop of spumoni. Not a bad deal at all.

Go. Eat a sad and celebratory dinner.

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Can I get the cheese sauce though?

Posted by Alison Hallett on January 6, 2009 at 3:36 PM | Report this comment

Yes, if you'd like browned butter with your cheese.

Posted by Patrick A. Coleman on January 6, 2009 at 3:46 PM | Report this comment

Apparently they're observing their birthday for the entire month - there are also specially priced menus Mondays and Tuesdays for the rest of the month. Its not $3 price points, but it still includes spumoni.

Posted by roooo on January 6, 2009 at 4:29 PM | Report this comment

But not spumoni with chunks! Blogtown deja vu.

(Hey Courtney, remember that time I was right and you were totally wrong?)

Posted by Alison Hallett on January 6, 2009 at 4:33 PM | Report this comment

You bitch!!

Posted by Courtney Ferguson on January 6, 2009 at 4:34 PM | Report this comment

whats next for the merc? blogging about mcdonalds' value menu?

Posted by Rick Warren on January 6, 2009 at 10:52 PM | Report this comment

Is it really gross that I like that mizithra cheese spagetti?

Posted by mollie on January 7, 2009 at 1:57 PM | Report this comment

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