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Order the Appetizer For Your Entree

Submitted by: Teri Davis Newman  07/06/2009 12:30 PM
 
Many times I order the appetizer as a meal. It's usually a huge portion and since I can never finish the side dishes and don't really care about them, I order the appetizer for dinner which is the same size portion as the entree for $4-$6 LESS than the dinner. I save the money on the salad and potato I wouldn't eat anyway!

I also ask if they have half-portions or if I can get the lunch portion for dinner. It's amazing how often they say yes!

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Especially since restaurants serve such big portions. I have never been able to finish a pasta plate. So cheap to make, they just load it on. Unfortunately some places don't let you split main courses, but they can't stop you from ordering an appetizer for the main course!
 
Posted by anonymous on July 09, 2009 7:11 AM
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Great idea. If crab cakes are on the appetizer menu it's a no brainer for me.
 
Posted by anonymous on November 14, 2009 12:05 AM
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