| In this current troubled economic period, many | | | | 5. Fancy restaurants will have delicious appetizers. |
| people have had to trim their budgets to make | | | | You can orders several different appetizers and |
| ends meet. Many people think that eating at fancy | | | | share them with a friend or spouse. |
| restaurants is one activity they have to eliminate | | | | 7. Share the entree with the person you are |
| from their budget. Fortunately, there are things | | | | dining with. Entrees can often be such dishes as a |
| you can do to greatly reduce your restaurant bill | | | | platter of different types of food such as |
| if you dine at a fancy restaurant. | | | | seafood. |
| 1. The most expensive time to eat at a fancy | | | | 8. Considering drinking water instead of soda or |
| restaurant is during the evening. To get a much | | | | alcohol. These beverages are expensive so |
| cheaper meal, have lunch at an expensive | | | | drinking only water will cut down on the price of |
| restaurant. Most restaurants offer scaled down | | | | the meal. You can squeeze a little lemon in it for |
| meals at lunch time at a much cheaper price. It is | | | | flavor. |
| important to find out when the lunch hours end | | | | 9. If it is possible, order and eat an appetizer |
| and dinner hours begin so you don't end up paying | | | | before you place your order. You will then be |
| for a dinner meal. | | | | somewhat full and will be less likely to order more |
| 2. Many fancy restaurants will offer special | | | | food than you need. |
| promotions in the newspaper where they will | | | | 10. Desserts at a fancy restaurant can be very |
| provide a coupon for a discount on a dinner. Make | | | | expensive. You can cut down on your dining bill if |
| sure you check the local newspaper to see if | | | | you cut out the desserts. |
| there are any special discounts being offered by a | | | | 11. A great way to make the most out of an |
| fancy restaurant. | | | | expensive meal is to take leftovers home. If you |
| 3. Some fancy restaurants will offer a type of | | | | have enough food, you will have a meal at home |
| "happy hour" such as between 4:00pm and | | | | the next day. Consider this option when reviewing |
| 6:00pm. During this time they will offer | | | | the menu. |
| inexpensive items from their regular menu. This | | | | 12. Eat a snack before you go to the restaurant. |
| type of promotion may be offered in a lounge | | | | Such food as carrot or apple pieces will satisfy |
| area. | | | | some hunger so you won't over order. Consider it |
| 4. Many fancy restaurants will offer brunch on | | | | an appetizer. |
| certain days such as Sunday. They may have a | | | | Eating at a fancy restaurant does not have to |
| buffet or special discounts on meals. These meals | | | | blow your monthly budget. Just practice a couple |
| are usually much cheaper than their standard | | | | of cost cutting tips and you can have a great |
| dinner meals. Don't forget about cheap breakfast | | | | meal at a great price. |
| and brunch menus on during the off-season. | | | | |
