Sharing Entrees: It's Cool Now
02-26-2009, 06:10 PM
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Sharing Entrees: It's Cool Now
I don't know what this reporter is talking about really. My husband and I have been splitting entrees and desserts since our first date 20+ years ago. Any restaurant that sneered at us got put on our Never Go There Again list. Our money is worth the same as the next person.
Sharing entrees no longer gauche in downturn - Personal finance- msnbc.com
Sharing entrees no longer gauche in downturn - Personal finance- msnbc.com
02-26-2009, 06:45 PM
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$18 bucks for a hamburger? I wonder how much a package of Ramen noodles costs in NYC.
Vagabond, you're like all smart and stuff, and a lawyer, right? I was wondering if you have any legal data or research about why some restaurants changed their slogan from "All You Can Eat" to "All You CARE to Eat". Were there accidents and lawsuits because of the earlier policy?
Vagabond, you're like all smart and stuff, and a lawyer, right? I was wondering if you have any legal data or research about why some restaurants changed their slogan from "All You Can Eat" to "All You CARE to Eat". Were there accidents and lawsuits because of the earlier policy?
02-27-2009, 04:08 AM
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...and if they think its disgusting to share the same plate, how hard is it for them to bring another plate to the table? Hell, there are sometimes 3 plates on the table before you even sit down.
It doesnt hurt either for...whats the polite way to say it nowadays...the fatties? Split a plate, knock down calorie intake by 50%. Easier than hitting the gym
It doesnt hurt either for...whats the polite way to say it nowadays...the fatties? Split a plate, knock down calorie intake by 50%. Easier than hitting the gym
02-27-2009, 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by vagabond
I don't know what this reporter is talking about really. My husband and I have been splitting entrees and desserts since our first date 20+ years ago. Any restaurant that sneered at us got put on our Never Go There Again list. Our money is worth the same as the next person.
Sharing entrees no longer gauche in downturn - Personal finance- msnbc.com
Sharing entrees no longer gauche in downturn - Personal finance- msnbc.com
<---- Buster says they'd better not object to doggie bags, either!
02-28-2009, 07:34 AM
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03-01-2009, 11:06 PM
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Just remember that splitting an entree doesn't mean the waiter is only taking care of one person. If you both run him/her around for your food then tip accordingly... I've worked in restaurants for most of my life and the best advice for anyone is to not upset someone that can spit in your food or buy everyone dinner with your CC info..
03-02-2009, 04:24 AM
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I'll often go out to eat with a very good friend of mine and we'll share. We'll get a separate appetizer (I love the beet salad, and he does too so we get two), then we'll get a pasta dish, share that, and then share an entree. I like that because we get to try more food and we don't get stuffed. It's actually cheaper too - so it works out both ways. I think it's a very good approach - and the server has never given us grief.
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