Chili's is one of our favorite restaurants.... I mean it really rocks! But today I was disappointed in their obvious menu price mark up. I told Chris, I'm gonna blog about this... because I'm annoyed.
Both Chris and I ordered the Mini-Burger Bites for $5.99 each. We were expecting little burgers, and what came out to us was obviously a burger cut into quarters. (So a half a burger each). We both looked at each other and thought "Gee we could have saved almost 5 bucks and gotten a regular burger and fries to split."
So, next time we head there and we are trying to be budget conscious that's what we will do..... We also will order water (I always do, but he doesn't) His coke was $2.19..... are you kidding me?
Anyone else have any tips for eating frugally at Chili's or anywhere else for that matter? I'll take all the tips I can get!
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For the vision is yet for the appointed time; It hastens toward the goal, and it will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it; For it will certainly come, it will not delay. Habakkuk 2:3
I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you. John 14:18
For the Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave or forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1
A man’s heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9
God sets the lonely in families.--- Psalm 68:6
I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you. John 14:18
For the Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave or forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1
A man’s heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9
God sets the lonely in families.--- Psalm 68:6
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- Finding Malibu
- From Here to Colby
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- It's a Small World
- Journey to Adopt
- Journey with the Williams Family
- Justice Family
- Knight Family Adoption
- Making our House a Home
- Marlowe Blessings
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- Our Adoption Journey
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- Our Little Russian Peanut
- Path to Parenthood
- Riley Adoption
- Rob and Dede
- Russia 2008
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- The Littlest Tsarina
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Important Adoption Dates
August 29, 2008- Dossier sent to Russia
August 28, 2008- Dossier sent to agency
August 28, 2008-Dossier apostilled
August 27, 2008- 2nd Home Study complete
August 15, 2008 - First meeting with social worker
August 8, 2008- Received home study packet and checklilst from social worker
August 8, 2008 - Sent application to new agency
June 6, 2008- Finally registered in a region
August 3, 2007- Dossier sent to Moscow office in Russia
July 2007- Received I171-H
June 2007 -Homestudy complete
June 2007- Fingerprints done
May 2007- Switched countries with CIS
April 2007 - New passport issued for Jackie
March 2007- Jackie's passport lost in mail sysytem somewhere
February 25, 2007 - Chris receives passport
February 5, 2007 - Applied for passports
February 5, 2007 - Applied for 1600-A
January 2007- Met with 1st agency for home study
November 2006- Officially applied with 1st agency
August 28, 2008- Dossier sent to agency
August 28, 2008-Dossier apostilled
August 27, 2008- 2nd Home Study complete
August 15, 2008 - First meeting with social worker
August 8, 2008- Received home study packet and checklilst from social worker
August 8, 2008 - Sent application to new agency
June 6, 2008- Finally registered in a region
August 3, 2007- Dossier sent to Moscow office in Russia
July 2007- Received I171-H
June 2007 -Homestudy complete
June 2007- Fingerprints done
May 2007- Switched countries with CIS
April 2007 - New passport issued for Jackie
March 2007- Jackie's passport lost in mail sysytem somewhere
February 25, 2007 - Chris receives passport
February 5, 2007 - Applied for passports
February 5, 2007 - Applied for 1600-A
January 2007- Met with 1st agency for home study
November 2006- Officially applied with 1st agency
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3 comments:
Wow, that was ridculous! We recently ate at our local catfish house and the prices had gone way up. I know the economy is tough and restaurants need to make money, but they are shooting themselves in the foot! (IMHO) At those prices, we won't be back any time soon. Some places have the right idea though:
At our local Apple Bees, kids eat free on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Plus, they have 2 for 1 appetisers from 4-7. We can eat there cheaper than Micky D's.
Captain Ds has .99 kids meals on Thursday. They will subsitute broiled fish for fried and oakra for the french fries. The new grilled salmon is also very yummy.
Shoney's Breakfast Bar is free for kids 7 and under.
Fazoli's has kids night with 1.99 kid's pasta on Tuesday. And all the bread sticks you can eat for free!
We have another locally owned (upscale) restaurant that offers free kid's meals on Monday nights.
Call around in your area and see what specials may be out there!
That's crazy!! Eating out has gooten outrageous. I know a lot of restaurants offer free food for birthdays and sometimes if you sign up at their websites. One thing I don't do anymore that I used to is order Daniel a child's plate. He can easily eat of our plates for free and we never know the difference because he eats so little. Besides who wants to pay $4.50 for a grilled cheese!!
I almost always drink water for that very reason. It is ridiculous how much they charge. I like the Logan's special 2 for meals right now. The kids are $2.99, I think.
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