Written Interview
Written Interview: Kennedy Grimes interviewing mom (Phyllis Grimes)
What’s your favorite restaurant?
The Cheesecake Factory
Why is that your favorite restaurant?
She has been going to the Cheesecake Factory for so many years, it is a place where you can count on the food being good, service being good, atmosphere being very inviting and welcoming and a really good place to get out with friends and family.
What’s your favorite item on the menu?
There are many things that she has gotten when going there, but one thing that she normally eats when attending is the Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo. Another favorite on the menu would be the Smokehouse BBQ Burger. That burger is topped with many things such as lettuce, tomatoes, onion straws, barbeque sauce, bacon, and cheese. There are many things on the menu that are just as good and she could go on and on about all the delicious things on the menu.
How often do you go there?
She tries to go as often as she can, maybe at least once a month. Her family goes quite a bit. They have a rotation of restaurants that they go to and that is one of the restaurants that is included into the rotation. Sometimes even when going to the mall, she will stop by there just to grab a slice of cheesecake before going home. That is how good this place is, and they are known for their dessert, cheesecake, that is why it is called the Cheesecake Factory.
Any special memories there?
As many times as she has been with family and friends, there aren’t any memories that have been shared here, except for the spending wonderful and quality time with the people she is enjoying her meal with. Many celebrations and special holidays are held here to celebrate a particular event or accomplishment that has happened.
How did you hear about that restaurant?
She is not really able to remember the first time that she encountered the restaurant, but from what she can remember it is word of mouth. It was so long ago since her first time going, she does not really remember how she heard about it, but she is glad that she knows about it to this day, because it is almost like something that she cannot live without.
Is there something there that you haven’t tried that you would like to?
Normally when she goes, she goes for lunch or dinner and something that she would like to try to be something on their brunch menu or something that she is not used to eating. For example, she mentioned egg benedict.
Is there any restaurant out there that you think is better or just as good?
There is this restaurant called Houston’s that is in the Washington, DC area and they closed down most of their locations. There are still some located in Texas, California, Florida. That was her favorite restaurant before the Cheesecake Factory.









