What are you comfortable with?
I like to cook and know what things cost am am able to replicate most dishes to some extent~ so I am not willing to spend $50 on a meal unless it's
really special
I know this will vary greatly depending on region (but that's half the fun
)
For breakfast I expect to spend around $8 or less (plus I hate breakfast)
Lunch ~ $12 or less
Dinner ~ no more than $18 for an entree although I tend to keep it closer to $12
I also don't typically purchase beverages with meals other than a single beer or glass of wine if we are at a waterfront location (just seems warranted when dining with dolphins
)
As much as I love appetizers, they are generally overpriced and undersized and arrive to your table laden with calories
I make an exception for soup, however because studies have shown that starting a meal with a
NON CREAM BASED soup will cut your over all calorie per meal consumption by 30%!
How much do you average per meal and where do you live (if it isn't in your avatar
) How often do you typically dine out?