THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY AND THE PARK!

@GreatMartin (23671)
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
August 6, 2022 2:17pm CST
Every 3 months I get enough points on mypoints.com to get a $25 gift card (#1) for The Cheesecake Factory--a particular favorite restaurant of mine for many reasons though 2 cheesecake and 2 coffees 'eat' up that $25. The service is always good, the portions a good size and though, like many restaurants, they have gone up a bit in price they aren't that high--plus they offer lunch portions on most items at a lesser price. With the dark bread (#4), the Shrimp & pasta dish (#6) plus the Godiva cheesecake it more than a satisfying lunch, especially at $15 each including tax and tip minus gift card! There has been a lot of talk about expanding the tunnel on Federal Highway and putting a park above it all and they are finally getting around to it. #10 is where they are expanding the tunnel to give them more land for the park while #7 is right outside The Cheesecake Factory where they used to have their outdoor dining though I am sure they will probably get some of the room on the park. Don't know how long it will take but if you look to the rear that is where they are (or have already) building 3 new high rises which even with the expansion of the tunnel will cause a lot of traffic tie ups as it already does as it is! At least they are putting in a park, more greenery, instead of just tearing down old buildings and building high---very high--condos/rentals. I don't know how easy it will be getting in and out of The Cheesecake Factory but I will let you know when they are finished!
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@LindaOHio (183823)
• United States
7 Aug 22
We don't have a Cheesecake Factory around us. We both love cheesecake; and I am unable to cook or bake anymore. :-( I always enjoy your updates. Stay cool and hydrated!
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@GreatMartin (23671)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
14 Aug 22
I turned off my oven and stove top years ago--do most of my sweet eating at restaurants!
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@GreatMartin (23671)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
14 Aug 22
@LindaOHio Used to drive there all the time but it has been awhile now.
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@LindaOHio (183823)
• United States
14 Aug 22
@GreatMartin That works! Have you ever been to the Keys?
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@cabuyogty (3193)
• Philippines
7 Aug 22
I really like to taste cheesecake . Maybe it's delicious . There are convenience stores selling cheesecake here in my place
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@GreatMartin (23671)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
14 Aug 22
There are many forms of cheesecake---the best is known as "New York Cheescake"!
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@FourWalls (71022)
• United States
7 Aug 22
You had me at “cheesecake.” Park seating for the restaurant sounds great!
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@FourWalls (71022)
• United States
14 Aug 22
@GreatMartin — they can put picnic tables out there…..
@GreatMartin (23671)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
14 Aug 22
I'm just wondering if the city will let them continue to have tables in the park!
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@LadyDuck (472440)
• Switzerland
7 Aug 22
We surely need more trees to keep the temperature down, those high rise buildings (all with air conditioning) are not helping at all. That Godiva chocolate cake looks delicious.
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@LadyDuck (472440)
• Switzerland
14 Aug 22
@GreatMartin This is the stupid way they do in many countries and then they cry when there are flooding and natural catastrophes.
@GreatMartin (23671)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
14 Aug 22
They tear down dozens of trees to build condos!!! ARGH!!! It was!!!!
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@xander6464 (44665)
• Wapello, Iowa
8 Aug 22
You need a subway. Move to New York.
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@GreatMartin (23671)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
14 Aug 22
Only a Yankee like you would think that way--just because your boyfriend lives there doesn't mean smart people want to go there!
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@GreatMartin (23671)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
16 Aug 22
@xander6464 Yeah--now they have turned the Milford Plaza hotel into a place for immigrants--used to be for hustlers!!
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@xander6464 (44665)
• Wapello, Iowa
16 Aug 22
@GreatMartin You're bluffing. All smart people want to go there.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
10 Aug 22
The lines are always so very long at The Cheesecake Factory here I don't even try going any more. But I love their food.
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@GreatMartin (23671)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
14 Aug 22
We always go 'off-hours' and don't have that problem!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Aug 22
@GreatMartin That is a great idea. Here in Nashville there never seems to be an off-hours time. So many people here now. Definitely not the city it used to be.
@mayka123 (16837)
• India
8 Aug 22
If I had a cheesecake factory closeby I would have been their regular customer.
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@GreatMartin (23671)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
14 Aug 22
I've already tried ALL of their cheesecakes---and am always ready to get the new ones!
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@celticeagle (170855)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Aug 22
We have a Cheesecake Factory here. The location is up by our mall and is usually pretty busy. We have tried while up at the mall to get into the restaurant but are never able to. Haven't been up there in several years.
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@celticeagle (170855)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Aug 22
@GreatMartin ........That is smart. I can't handle crowds so I try to do as much 'off hours' as possible.
@GreatMartin (23671)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
14 Aug 22
Malls are dying so they may have room there now but we also eat 'off hours' and never have to wait!
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@much2say (57007)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Aug 22
I have not gone to the Cheesecake Factory in a couple years now (only passed by it ). I don't doubt the prices went up, but good to hear it's still pretty good overall. I hope the expansions and new buildings actually do good and not inconvenience the existing business and their patrons . . . extra traffic makes me mad .
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@GreatMartin (23671)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
14 Aug 22
It is already a very heavy traffic area--if you look at the #10 picture you will see 4 new high tower buildings (of condos!) are going up! ARGH!
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@marlina (154129)
• Canada
6 Aug 22
The price seems to be reasonable
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@GreatMartin (23671)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
14 Aug 22
They are and have always have been!
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@TheHorse (222672)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Aug 22
Glad they seem to have a decent plan.
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@GreatMartin (23671)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
14 Aug 22
They do! :O)
@Ronrybs (19836)
• London, England
6 Aug 22
I do like cheesecake, but on my visits to the US I never got around to poppi9ng into one. Next time I must do better!
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@GreatMartin (23671)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
14 Aug 22
It's a MUST when you come to the US!!!!
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@RubyHawk (99404)
• Atlanta, Georgia
7 Aug 22
I don’t believe I’ve heard of The Cheesecake Factory. Do they serve anything other than cheesecake?
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@GreatMartin (23671)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
14 Aug 22
Pages and pages of food!
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@RubyHawk (99404)
• Atlanta, Georgia
14 Aug 22
@GreatMartin I miss Sweet Tomato. They closed all their restaurants a couple of years ago.
@db20747 (43438)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
7 Aug 22
I love the carrot cake at cheesecake factory!! The icing is so light. This reminds me I have a gift card I've had for ten years now that doesn't expire!! Thanks for the reminder. That's a good lunch you got there!!
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@GreatMartin (23671)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
14 Aug 22
Getb thee to the Cheesecake Factory OR send me the gift card!!!
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@kaylachan (74511)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Aug 22
I do love cheascake. So it's good that you have a place where you can go and get some and some gift cards to use.
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@GreatMartin (23671)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
14 Aug 22
How ar are you from Winter Park????
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