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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why is Cf considered low class? I just went there with a friend and 2 mains, appetizer and a split dessert with tip was over $100. We got water/no drinks. [/quote]

You can’t buy taste and class. Trump has gold toilets and orders Big Macs for State Dinners. [/quote]
But you haven’t elaborated on why it’s low class. Just that trump ordered big Mac’s for a state dinner. Okay, that’s inappropriate on his part but why CF is low class. It’s not the price point. It’s too common of a restaurant? People who aren’t rich will occasionally eat there over other restaurants? Why isn’t Maggianos in the same category? [/quote]

I'm kind of surprised that you don't realize Cheesecake Factory is considered low class? The price point is irrelevant. Things can be mid priced or expensive and still not considered sophisticated. As a general rule, national restaurant chains are not considered fashionable or 'classy' (whatever that means). This obviously includes places like Olive Garden, Chilis, Applebees, etc and also places like PF Changs, Benihana, or Cheesecake Factory that are a bit more expensive. Don't come at me with exceptions. I'm sure there are a few.

Maggianos would also not be considered a classy place to go for a dinner date, but my understanding is that they specialize in group parties (corporate, etc) with family style dishes so it's kind of different. I'd be fine with going there for a colleague's birthday or whatever. I'd be a little judgmental if invited there for a date.

FWIW, I grew up in Somerset (my parents still live there) within walking distance of Friendship Heights and live now in Bethesda. The neighborhood restaurants that seem(ed) to be frequented most by locals were Clyde's (practically a social club for the old people), Lia's, Sushiko sometimes, and Booeymonger for a quick lunch. Honorable mention to Chadwick's and Indique, RIP.

It's totally ok to like and eat at big chains with long menus, but yeah, it's not considered tasteful or sophisticated.[/quote]

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