Sharing food is great when dining out. Instead of ordering two main meals, order a few appetizers and share, or, order one appetizer and one main meal to share. This way you both get to try more things, and it will be cheaper, too.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Share food so you both save dough
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Team up on the extras that come with your meals, and save everyone some dough
If you're dining in a group, and some of the meals come with extras like soup or salad, a drink, and dessert, it's time to team up. Match up the extras with the people who were going to order them separately anyway, so you avoid extra charges. For example, suppose Person A's meal … [Read more...] about Team up on the extras that come with your meals, and save everyone some dough
Stick with water at every meal
Drinks, especially sodas and alcoholic beverages, are huge money-makers for restaurants. If you want to stretch your dining out budget, just order water to drink (be sure to ask for tap water so you don't have to pay a premium for bottled water). Water is almost always free, and … [Read more...] about Stick with water at every meal
Leftovers = free meals
Leftovers don't have to be gross or boring, and it doesn't have to mean just reheating the same old stuff. When cooking, make extra white or brown rice, then turn the leftovers into a rice salad the next day with some added fresh ingredients. Turn leftover chicken into chicken … [Read more...] about Leftovers = free meals
Eat dessert at home
Most restaurant desserts are generally overpriced. Make it a habit for yourself, and for all of your family meals, that you can celebrate with dessert at home after the meal. Pick up some ice cream at the grocery store, or cook up some baked goods before you leave so you can … [Read more...] about Eat dessert at home