I have found that going out to lunch instead of dinner, has opened up my culinary options a great deal. It has allowed me to dine at really good restaurants, with great food, for much less money!

I have tested this theory many times and have been consistently pleased! Many restaurants have a lunch special menu. The food is often time a smaller portion of what is on the dinner menu (although probably not all dishes). The quality of the food is the same; but the prices are significantly different, in my opinion.. Being retired, and having most days free, I can take advantage of this little secret.

Admittedly, not all restaurants are open for lunch. Many high end restaurants will only open for dinner.

Given the fact that I am a foodie, and want to eat out all the time, I need to be able to experience as many restaurants as I can!. Going for lunch instead of dinner allows me to go more often, as I can afford the lower price range.

I will follow up with some specific recommendations of restaurants that I have been to, and have had some amazing food. Bon appetite!