How much do you spend in restaurants monthly?

[Outlaw]

I used to live off of orders, down to about €10-20 a week nearly bi-weekly now

 

[RiskyStuff]

@RiskyStuff, nothing wrong with the places you mentioned, there is a reason for them and that's fine. I used to be a bit of a snob about them but then I watched the film Burnt and what he says makes sense:

But generally, they are not for me

I hope to be able to live like you in the future, but also like Dopious. I think I'll take some of you, some of Dopious.

But I'll also sprinkle something extra to top it all, something like SilverClouds.

Funny mix.

 

[Nargil]

'TYGA, a fine-dining Indian restaurant, is set to open its doors this Friday (5th December) on Peter Street. Taking over the former restaurant space within Hotel Forty Seven, a location long associated with exceptional dining, TYGA aims to usher in a new chapter of refined Indian cuisine in the city centre.'

Yeh, not in a Michelin guide. Just a classic nicer restaurant. If you ever decide to sacrifice the money, to once and for all find out whether there might be a small chance that you will like it - Visit Moor Hall near Liverpool, considering that you are "in the area". That's probably a top 3 restaurant I have ever been in. And I do not want to patronize or sound smug or anything, I am not that type of a cunt. Albeit still a cunt.

Lol does it really work like that in reality though? Prices in Mayfair or goong to be different to prices in Bradford high street, for example, even if food good at both. The food I got above I could have gotten equally good at out local for about £75.

Now that you mention it though, I have been to one of these so-called Michelin Two stars restaurants in London. This one. I temember cause everyone kept going in and in about it. The bill was ridiculous and the food was shit.

So not sure why I should trust this Michelin BS to tell me what's 'fine' here and what isn't.

Or is it like fashion, with some self-appointed experts declaring what is quality and what isn't when a £120 pair of shoes can do things just as well as a £1200 pair

The one you linked has never been in a Michelin guide either. So again, just a nicer restaurant, if that.

Well, then don't trust the "Michelin BS" mate, free country.

Oh nice! My wife got me into wine thinking it would stem the vodka but now I spend more on wine than I do vodka because buying in cases in much easier with various memberships.

I can taste the flavours etc, I'm no where near at that level to do what you do mind nor the tasting side of it.

Nice! And no worries, I am shitty taster. Still paying some tax for 15 years of smoking. All you need is a bit of practice.

I like the ones that can strive to be that level but don't. They just enjoy to cook and not worried about the faff that comes with it.

Exactly this. Some of my most memorable meals were in simple guide restaurants. I still remember one in Siena, Italy, where we randomly stopped during lunch. Had 3 courses each, 3 glasses of wine each, appetizers and whatnot and the bill was 112€. Yet the quality was perfect.

We like the smaller places that are off track, appreciate you for being there, your happy to pay a good and fair price because of what your getting and it's just enjoyable or a pleasure for all involved.

100% agree.

I consider myself to be a snob but I don't like try hard things either - I really enjoy a quality pub meal thats an authentic home cooked, honest food. I don't like places that claim to sell the best burger ever and you go there and it's just processed shite. Stay in your lane and I think more restaurants would do OK, it's pretending to be something they are not often result in closures I think.

I've always used to say. When it comes to pubs (and same applies to restaurants), it's either 1st class or 5th. Everything in between is just a noise.

 

[RiskyStuff]

I've always used to say. When it comes to pubs (and same applies to restaurants), it's either 1st class or 5th. Everything in between is just a noise.

5th class pub and food? 5th class dating? Better than suffering in isolation. I prefer hangover and cancer (lol) from drinking than being alone. People aren't logical. They're emotional. E-commerce guys, link sellers know it... best niches to start with are around primal needs.

Sorry I just like to remind myself who is around me. If I forget it, I post something inappropriate for their persona. It's not easy to remember 100s of avatars and that's why I love this forum because here are only 10 active souls.

 

[Nargil]

Better than suffering in isolation. I prefer hangover and cancer (lol) from drinking than being alone. People aren't logical. They're emotional. E-commerce guys, link sellers know it... best niches to start with are around primal needs.

Sorry I just like to remind myself who is around me. If I forget it, I post something inappropriate for their persona.

Had a discussion with a friend today (who brought me wine of course). This isn't a new trend - but he was saying that the demand from regular consumer is on a massive decline and that kids simply aren't interested in alcohol.

That in connection with evergrowing isolation and depression in young adults, overall lack of human connection... What I am trying to say, I enjoy people more when I have a drink or two and I honestly think that it helps people to get out of their shell. And I don't mean getting obliterated.

I also think that without alcohol, the population of this planet would be 50% less at least.

But again, that's my, very biased opinion.

 

[RiskyStuff]

Had a discussion with a friend today (who brought me wine of course). This isn't a new trend - but he was saying that the demand from regular consumer is on a massive decline and that kids simply aren't interested in alcohol.

That in connection with evergrowing isolation and depression in young adults, overall lack of human connection... What I am trying to say, I enjoy people more when I have a drink or two and I honestly think that it helps people to get out of their shell. And I don't mean getting obliterated.

I also think that without alcohol, the population of this planet would be 50% less at least.

But again, that's my, very biased opinion.

AI is new alcohol. Social media is. Digital world is. You know it. I know it.

We don't think about what teenagers do. I was a teenager 10 years ago. Today's teenagers are nothing alike.

Their education and harm reduction when it comes to frequent substance use has grown. A lot of new stuff to try out in the world. AI makes smarter decisions for them. Parents know more.

I came up with everything myself. I don't dare to google or brainstorm why alcohol consumption plummets.

People plan children now. Spontaneity drops. Sex is only for fun for many. Especially when many people realize how fcked up they are due to psychiatric problems. They don't want kids because they fear they'll be handicapped.

 

[Zwielicht]

I order pizza once or twice a month when I have coupons or there are good deals, so about $10 - $50.

 

[Outlaw]

I order pizza once or twice a month when I have coupons or there are good deals, so about $10 - $50.

Mhmmmm wise

I left out €5 I spend every 4-6 mondays on a large pizza deal that's there to catch scroungers like myself

Smell of neglect, but the cheap pizza smells better

 

[demonic_man]

i think i spent 60 to 100 USD each month on restaurants

I mostly get treats from my friends, so my money gets saved

 

[SilverClouds]

2300-3300 pln ($634-$910) on takeout
1000-2300 pln ($276-$634) on groceries?

Went to check . This is for mostly normal restaurant foods per month... Rice/noodles, meats, seafood, salads, soups, etc. Not Michelin but quality of ingredients is really good @LegacyBuilder248 since here it's middle of nowhere so. Milk from happy cows so I swear my favourite food here is ice cream . Everyone thinks I'd brag tropical fruits or a very foreign-looking dish and I grab normal-looking ice cream from the fridge . Milk and ice cream are so good here. During the catastrophe we ordered once from the only place that was taking orders and my sister demanded burgers from there . I was very against since I have trauma after trying McDonalds burgers in Poland in my teens once but to my surprise what arrived was basically a sandwich with huuuge salad inside, it just can't be completely unhealthy, wow. Loved the Michelin conversation @Nargil , I'm hungry already .

 

[RiskyStuff]

2300-3300 pln ($634-$910) on takeout
1000-2300 pln ($276-$634) on groceries?

Went to check . This is for mostly normal restaurant foods per month... Rice/noodles, meats, seafood, salads, soups, etc. Not Michelin but quality of ingredients is really good @LegacyBuilder248 since here it's middle of nowhere so. Milk from happy cows so I swear my favourite food here is ice cream . Everyone thinks I'd brag tropical fruits or a very foreign-looking dish and I grab normal-looking ice cream from the fridge . Milk and ice cream are so good here. During the catastrophe we ordered once from the only place that was taking orders and my sister demanded burgers from there . I was very against since I have trauma after trying McDonalds burgers in Poland in my teens once but to my surprise what arrived was basically a sandwich with huuuge salad inside, it just can't be completely unhealthy, wow. Loved the Michelin conversation @Nargil , I'm hungry already .

pln scandal
it's criminal by Polish standards
I'll eat grass and be happy

 

[SilverClouds]

pln scandal
it's criminal by Polish standards
I'll eat grass and be happy

This is for 2 people btw since my sister munches on that too. But basically yeah, that's it.

 

[RiskyStuff]

This is for 2 people btw since my sister munches on that too. But basically yeah, that's it.

Tell me you maintain normal weight on it.

I got overweight on beer and butter. Useless calories. Fat usually is garbage for people without special fat needs

I lost half the kilograms by switching to carbohydrates and being more social - even for me isolation long term is undoable.

 

[SilverClouds]

Tell me you maintain normal weight on it.

I got overweight on beer and butter. Useless calories. Fat usually is garbage for people without special fat needs

I lost half the kilograms by switching to carbohydrates and being more social - even for me isolation long term is undoable.

I'm not fat . Normal weight, I used to be underweight eating like this, actually. But since my digestion got healthier I can hold weight now.

 

[Preying Mantis]

Do you count DoorDash?

 

[Champagne]

Restaurants became overpriced a while ago. I tend to stick to cooking my own food, as I actually know what’s in it. So I would say $0 per month, and maybe $50 every other month.

 

[t2van]

Restaurants became overpriced a while ago.

Never understand this comment.

It's a business.

Your own energy costs gone up, grocery bills gone up. You think restaurants don't have the same cost increases?

Then you have tax, staff and so on. It's a business the end of the day. Businesses need to make money.

The argument is worse if your self employed and charge people money for a product or service.

So you can increase prices but a restaurant can't?


Either you can afford to go out or you can't. There is nothing wrong with that. But the pricing argument is wrong in my opinion.

 

[RiskyStuff]

Never understand this comment.

It's a business.

Your own energy costs gone up, grocery bills gone up. You think restaurants don't have the same cost increases?

Then you have tax, staff and so on. It's a business the end of the day. Businesses need to make money.

The argument is worse if your self employed and charge people money for a product or service.

So you can increase prices but a restaurant can't?


Either you can afford to go out or you can't. There is nothing wrong with that. But the pricing argument is wrong in my opinion.

Sorry, do you own a store in adult niche? I was reading your interesting threads and someone there said so.

Restaurants can be cheaper if they change their model. They want to make money, not be charities. It all depends on the owner.

My brain always worked like a charity. I gave away so much free stuff and value, it borderline made me broke, silently killing my standards and quality.

I don't care about money and things other people do. It's all about your brain.

I can only change my impulse control (helping people excessively) and... my mindset. I have 3 medications that help me control this crazy behavior. Lol!

 

[t2van]

Sorry, do you own a store in adult niche? I was reading your interesting threads and someone there said so.

No.

Restaurants can be cheaper if they change their model. They want to make money, not be charities. It all depends on the owner.

My brain always worked like a charity. I gave away so much free stuff and value, it borderline made me broke, silently killing my standards and quality.

I don't care about money and things other people do. It's all about your brain.

I can only change my impulse control (helping people excessively) and... my mindset. I have 3 medications that help me control this crazy behavior. Lol!

How can restaurants be cheaper if the costs of gas, transportation, food etc. go up? That cost has to go somewhere. Resturants tend to have tight profit margins anyway I think sub 5% they can't absorb the price increase if they do they wont be in business next week.

Think your confusing a restaurant with food shelter/bank

 

[SilverClouds]

Never understand this comment.

It's a business.

Your own energy costs gone up, grocery bills gone up. You think restaurants don't have the same cost increases?

Then you have tax, staff and so on. It's a business the end of the day. Businesses need to make money.

The argument is worse if your self employed and charge people money for a product or service.

So you can increase prices but a restaurant can't?


Either you can afford to go out or you can't. There is nothing wrong with that. But the pricing argument is wrong in my opinion.

You pay for the fact that someone cooked for you and you don't have to do shit. Just show up at the restaurant or take the food from delivery person.

If everyone thought the way some people here do the economy would collapse. If everyone will start doing EVERYTHING themselves and never pay anyone for anything economy will collapse. Lol.