We all have our favorite restaurants, and favorite menu items. While it's in most peoples' nature to stick to what they know when dining out, trying something new once in a while can really expand your horizons. One of my best dining out experiences was when I tried something besides Pad Thai, all I had ever ordered previously, at my favorite Asian restaurant. Instead, I went for an Indian dish called Aloo Gobi which featured tender potatoes seasoned with turmeric and other spices, peas, tomatoes, and garam masala. It was delightful in every way and replaced Pad Thai as my favorite meal...
Let’s face it; it costs a bundle to eat out these days. Even the fast food chains have gotten on the, let's raise our menu prices. In the fast food realm many have switched to the popular dollar menu, however if you order a hamburger you will be lucky to find the beef. At any rate the bun will fill you up somewhat.
Money is tight so if you are among the fortunate to venture to a restaurant to enjoy a wonderful, (expensive) dinner then you want to go to a trusted name in eateries. Or maybe you are adventurous and prefer to take a chance with your money on a restaurant that you have never been...