Eating Out
Jan 29, 2024 14:23:35 #
Triple G wrote:
I believe, in general, many of the younger generation have no interest in budget shopping or cooking. They make up the demand for fast food and restaurants. Admittedly, whenever we do go out, the places are packed so obviously we're not the norm
Good chance you're right.
OR, there are that many people now and they are each taking their turn an dining out once a week or month.
Jan 29, 2024 15:38:46 #
Triple G wrote:
I believe, in general, many of the younger generation have no interest in budget shopping or cooking. They make up the demand for fast food and restaurants. Admittedly, whenever we do go out, the places are packed so obviously we're not the norm
When they're supporting a house, and maybe a family, that will change.
Jan 29, 2024 15:44:19 #
Bill_R
Loc: Southeastern Wisconsin
Michael1079 wrote:
Jerry, my growing annoyance is over the price of drinks. One restaurant we used to favor has iced tea at $3.99. For two adults and a teen (normal for us) that's close to 12 bucks for drinks alone. We've taken to getting water lately...
My wife and I recently had breakfast at a local restaurant that has started charging $1.00 for a glass of water.
Jan 29, 2024 15:46:11 #
Bill_R wrote:
My wife and I recently had breakfast at a local restaurant that has started charging $1.00 for a glass of water.
Yes, I've seen that in island countries where water isn't as readily available. During water shortages, restaurants in this country have charged for water.
Jan 29, 2024 18:25:33 #
Longshadow wrote:
Ten years ago? Lunch in a restaurant usually averaged $15 for the two of us. We joked about that then, always about $15 no matter where we went.
Now I think we're pushing $30.
Ten years ago? Lunch in a restaurant usually averaged $15 for the two of us. We joked about that then, always about $15 no matter where we went.
Now I think we're pushing $30.
Lunch for two… $30.00? I’d love to have a place like that near me. With tax, tip we’re pushing $50.00
Jan 29, 2024 18:38:20 #
mr spock wrote:
Lunch for two… $30.00? I’d love to have a place like that near me. With tax, tip we’re pushing $50.00
Some of us live in higher rent districts.....
Jan 30, 2024 07:04:28 #
When we order breakfast at our favorite diner here in Manhattan , two eggs, hash browns, toast & coffee for two of us comes to $33.10 plus tip.
Jan 30, 2024 07:20:18 #
Warhorse
Loc: SE Michigan
Just last night I ordered Chinese take out from a local restaurant, they charge ~$15 a meal, but that meal is enough for two people.
Jan 30, 2024 07:22:06 #
Warhorse wrote:
Just last night I ordered Chinese take out from a local restaurant, they charge ~$15 a meal, but that meal is enough for two people.
Jan 30, 2024 07:39:54 #
For me, eating out is having a P B & J on the back patio. With a glass of milk, $1, tops.
Jan 30, 2024 07:45:33 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I don't eat out as often as I used to, but last ni... (show quote)
When we eat out we frequently get the special or the entree, price difference between a sandwich or a burgher doesn't work, an extra dollar and you get more food and sometimes coffee and desert, we take home a doggie bag .
Jan 30, 2024 07:45:47 #
I agree with everyone, eating out these days really sucks! For my wife and I at a local Greek restaurant here is what we paid: 1 small Greek Salad, $16. 1 Meatballs, (there were 6 1" meatballs in a sauce) $18. 1 Baklava, $12. 1 gelato, $12. 1 double espresso, $6. the total plus tax came to $69.44 + tip...About $12. So, now we get $81.44. You are right, in todays inflated economy, very few can afford to eat out! I know I cannot.
Jan 30, 2024 07:45:55 #
raymondh wrote:
For me, eating out is having a P B & J on the back patio. With a glass of milk, $1, tops.
One of the best lunch combos! The only combo lunch that is better is grilled cheese with tomato soup.
Jan 30, 2024 08:00:29 #
bw79st wrote:
When we order breakfast at our favorite diner here in Manhattan , two eggs, hash browns, toast & coffee for two of us comes to $33.10 plus tip.
Twenty years ago in NH, we would go to a local diner for breakfast. I liked their "222 Special." I got two eggs, two bacon, two sausage, and two pancakes for $2.22.
Jan 30, 2024 08:01:02 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Yeah, no more eating out for me. A few months ago, my son and I had lasagna at a restaurant - $70. I buy Stauffer's frozen lasagna for $15, and we get three nights out of it. That works out to about $2.50 per meal vs $35 for someone to bring it to us.
"All pigs are equal, but some pigs are more equal than others." Also true for Lasagna.
Mark
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