Then it must suck to be a check airman at any regional... I'd get awfully tired of my FO treating me to an instant cup o noodles and a bottle of water from the hotel...

By my book, the Captain ALWAYS picks up the first round (at least)... but then again, I'm the captain, and don't mind buying around for a good crew or good friends. (Plus having a corporate expense account most of the time to charge back to makes it even easier!)