I may be slightly partial. Though I am currently resident of the ATL, born in Chi-Town and fed Eli's as a family staple. My Foodie Life evolved as I grew up and moved around LA. I thought The Cheesecake Factory was the essence of cheesecake perfection while in my ""youth"", then I moved from LA (Olympic/La Brea) area to Inglewood - LaTijera/Centinela area. I had stumbled upon it several times, at several restaurants that I went to off and on - off Crenshaw in LA, then again in Inglewood. The distinct creamyness of it should have been a sign, but I didn't realize it until, I stopped into what was my favorite BBQ joint, Philip's, and decided to check out the neighbor. Back then, it was this skinny guy (the son, Michael) that greeted customers and offered suggestions with a small plastic spoon in hand. The first taste, I squeeked - I felt like I had broken a secret code....I knew it was it all along. The most perfect Cheesecake you will ever taste. Please forgive me for saying - not that chalky BS, those New Yorkers (my EX) constantly try to push as if it's a God sent gift ...they know nothing about stretching their tastebuds imagination. It put's Eli's to shame. My Best Girlfriend, Michelle B., just brought me a Sweet Potato Cheesecake (my Chicago and LA family) holiday favorite to the ATL. Now they're hooked. Please allow me to apologize in advance to Momma Harriet, Michael and family in advance, these Georgian's will be calling and probably placing on-line orders this holiday. Thank you for not changing Harriet's - I soooo miss you! Signed ~ The Once Skinny Creole Girl that used to stop by to taste a different flavor every week!
Pros: Creamy Perfection, Every Flavor Imaginable, Small, Medium and Large
Cons: Got Milk yet?, Not Fat Free
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