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Less and More

Less and More


 

Sometimes you feel like a splurge, and sometimes you don’t. But even when you’re feeling more like Scrooge than a big spender, you still don’t want to settle for crapola for dinner. It just means you have to think a little more creatively about where and how to eat. So here’s something for local newcomers to consider: true, Boston has plenty of worldclass, big-ticket eateries, but it also has more than its share of places to eat where the bill for two can be under $40, excluding the bar tab.

Of course, ethnic restaurants are dependably cheap eats. Good food, fast service, fair prices. But as terrific as the cuisine can be, sometimes the atmosphere at the nearest Indian, Chinese, Thai, or Mexican joint leaves you feeling a little less than festive. If dinner out was only about spending as little as possible, where would the joy be? Think of this as a little cheat sheet on where to eat when you don’t want to sacrifice style just because you’re a little short on change.

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Leaving home

Leaving home


 

 

Why do we eat out? 

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been asking chefs what they’re doing to convey value to their customers in a deflating economy. Gas prices are high, jobs are shaky, yet still the body needs to be fed. Whether you eat in or out, the cost of basic food is up: everything from corn to milk is more expensive than it was six months ago. You might be wondering if you should trim your dining-out budget. I feel a little like George W. Bush suggesting a shopping spree as the cure-all for the post-9/ 11 blues when I say this, but there’s never been a better time to eat out. Even though some entrée prices have edged up, savvy chefs know that they can’t pass on all their commodity costs to the diner or you’d all stay home and heat up a can of soup. Still, many diners are wary, which creates a back-to-basics question for restaurants: why should diners eat out when we all have adequate stoves at home?

 

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