No doubt about it, the economy stinks worse than Andy Reid’s draft day performances. It effects almost everything we do; some things more than others. If you are making a list of priorities, paying mortgage/rent is way up at the top. Something that might be a little further down the list: enjoying a date night. It’s that night were you head out with your significant other or friends to enjoy a nice meal, and not sweat the cooking and cleaning detail. Only problem: Where the heck is that money coming from right now? I thought I’d compile a short list of recommendations for making these nights are affordable as possible. Here goes:
-Alcohol can sometimes double bills. Instead of a bottle of wine, have a glass each and make sure to ask the waiter to keep your water filled. That way you won’t get after the glass of wine too fast.
-If you find the previous suggestion insulting (I’ll guess that’s about 75% of you), go early, sit at the bar, and catch the tail-end of happy hour prices. Most places have happy hour until 7 PM. There is no reason not to take advantage of the discounted drinks, appetizer and sometime entree prices
-On a side note, I would heavily recommend checking out the recession specials list on foobooz, which I have a link to below
-Use restaurant.com. It’s a fantastic resource for coupons to restaurants in your area. It generally offers $10 gift certificates for $3, and $25 gift certificates for $10. On top of that, you can get promo codes for restaurant.com from other coupon websites (coupons.com, retailmenot.com, ebates, etc.) for even better deals.
-Eat more slowly. It’s proven that your body takes several minutes to account for what’s eaten and to let you know whether you are full or not. Aside from enjoying your food more this way, it should help you realize you probably need less food than you consume.
-We live in a country where everything is over-portioned. Realize that, skip the appetizers, and stick with just an entree.
-If you order your own appetizers, share an entree. Even if there is a $2-3 upcharge for sharing an entree, you will still be saving $
So, pay the bills, then go out and enjoy a nice (and affordable) night out.
-Alcohol can sometimes double bills. Instead of a bottle of wine, have a glass each and make sure to ask the waiter to keep your water filled. That way you won’t get after the glass of wine too fast.
-If you find the previous suggestion insulting (I’ll guess that’s about 75% of you), go early, sit at the bar, and catch the tail-end of happy hour prices. Most places have happy hour until 7 PM. There is no reason not to take advantage of the discounted drinks, appetizer and sometime entree prices
-On a side note, I would heavily recommend checking out the recession specials list on foobooz, which I have a link to below
-Use restaurant.com. It’s a fantastic resource for coupons to restaurants in your area. It generally offers $10 gift certificates for $3, and $25 gift certificates for $10. On top of that, you can get promo codes for restaurant.com from other coupon websites (coupons.com, retailmenot.com, ebates, etc.) for even better deals.
-Eat more slowly. It’s proven that your body takes several minutes to account for what’s eaten and to let you know whether you are full or not. Aside from enjoying your food more this way, it should help you realize you probably need less food than you consume.
-We live in a country where everything is over-portioned. Realize that, skip the appetizers, and stick with just an entree.
-If you order your own appetizers, share an entree. Even if there is a $2-3 upcharge for sharing an entree, you will still be saving $
So, pay the bills, then go out and enjoy a nice (and affordable) night out.
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OK, I need some Tuberville references stat. Come on Joshy, discuss your obsession with Auburn, the upcoming football juggernaut that is ODU...give me something!! Instead, I have to embrace that eating less will save me money? I suppose that breathing less will help negate global warming, but I don't need to hear about it. I need wit, I need venom...hook it up Ferg.
ReplyDeletewww.phillyhalfoff.com is awesome too! It gives you $50 gift certificates for $25.00. Also, if skipping drinks is not an option (I know it isn't for me) BYOB's are great! You'll be happier with your wine selection for a quarter of the price!
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