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Are You a High-Maintenance Menu Orderer?
The more concerned I get about healthy eating, the more I start to sound like Sally Albright in When Harry Met Sally. The charming neurotic played by Meg Ryan makes endless substitutions when ordering off menus; as Harry points out, "'on the side' is a very big thing for you."
I confess, I'm also a big "on the side" person.
Do You Dine Out More During the Week or on Weekends?
Do You Dine Out More During the Week or on Weekends?
I eat out more during the work week.
I'm more likely to eat out on weekends.
Do You Like to Eat at the Bar?
I'm a big fan of bars, and not just for drinking. If I'm dining alone or on a date, I love to eat at a restaurant's bar. It's cozy and intimate, and I enjoy being able to place my entire meal order with the bartender.
How Many Meals Do You Eat Out in One Week?
I love a home cooked meal, but sometimes I just cannot muster the energy to tackle making a meal — especially on Monday night when there are no leftovers. Cooking your own food not only saves you calories, but it saves you money as well. An easy win/win.
Your Personality Quirks Come Out When You Eat Out
People say you really get to know someone when traveling with them or living with them. To that I would add — and when you go out to eat with them.
New York Times restaurant critic Frank Bruni would agree.
What Would You Do?
We've all been in crazy situations, and I want to know how you handle entertaining fiascoes and bad restaurant behavior. I'll present a situation and you tell me what you would do. Here's today's scenario:
Your parents are visiting from out of town.
Do You Order Dessert?
Yesterday after reading San Francisco restaurant critic Michael Bauer's blog, I started to think about why and when I order dessert. According to Bauer desserts don't sell: "Many people fill up before dessert, and they either skip the course or split a dessert among several people. That means a customer will take up the table for an extra half hour and spend only $8 or so.
Healthy Eating Tip: Bed of Greens Instead of Carbs
Going out for a nice dinner doesn't mean you can't have a healthy meal. Many restaurants are amenable to diners' needs, and you can make sure your plate is full of foods you want and need to eat.
Fish, chicken or meat dishes are usually served on an enormous portion or rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.
Diners Dissatisfied With Restaurants' Appetizer Offerings
In this week's economic news, appetizers are the latest victim of poor sales. Over the past two years, consumers have spent significantly less on items from the left side of the menu — on dishes like appetizers, salads, and soups. However, the decline may have more to do with customer dissatisfaction than with the bad economy.
Does It Annoy You When a Restaurant's Menu Is Not Online?
The other day DearSugar was complaining because she couldn't find a restaurant's menu online. While I prefer not to check out a menu before eating out, sometimes it's nice to look at the price range. And if the menu is not online, it can be annoying.
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