Olive Garden unveils delicious new menu items!

IMG_7169

I recently attended a super fun event to celebrate the delicious new items that Olive Garden has introduced on their menu.

IMG_7160

I joined the Olive Garden team along with several other local journalists and bloggers at Elevated Acre in Downtown Manhattan which is a beautiful outdoor space overlooking the East River with views of the Brooklyn Bridge.

IMG_7157

We enjoyed their private label wines out on the deck

IMG_7162

(I love their new Tuscan Red table wine!) and then all sat down at a huge table to start the festivities and get first dibs on the menu tasting. #NeverEndingTable

IMG_7192

We met the Olive Garden marketing team and their Executive Chef who told us about their new menu innovations,

IMG_7187

and then we got to taste all of them over a few hours, which of course was the fun part!

IMG_7197

We all love their classic breadsticks and salads right?

IMG_7194

Well you have to try their new Breadstick Sandwiches – we tried the Eggplant Parmesan and Spicy Calabrian Chicken..delicious!

IMG_7205

The coolest new items we tried are their new Deep Dish Spaghetti Pies..they’re like spaghetti quiches baked in a shell with all kinds of yummy fillings but in pie form! The Chicken Alfredo Pie was amazing…

IMG_7208

and so was the classic Spaghetti and Meatballs Pie made with 7 cheeses, bacon, meatballs and homemade sauce.  So good and totally fun.

IMG_7215

And we can’t forget dessert – they served us an incredible Chocolate and Caramel Lasagna – layers of gooey caramel, chocolate and cake similar to Tiramisu..OMG. TO. DIE. FOR. And the perfect ending to a perfect Italian meal!

IMG_7199

Check out the great photos of the event below and visit their website for more info on these awesome new menu creations and specials in your area.

Visit Olive Garden on Facebook

Visit Olive Garden on Twitter

Visit Olive Garden on Instagram

IMG_7155

IMG_7167

IMG_7179