This Summer Vacation Break the Mold
July 2nd, 2010 | Comments
Tags: bargain, budget, Food & Spirits, simple pleasures, staycation, Travel & Entertainment, vacation
With summer vacation on our door we’re thinking about ways to save during your week off and one way is to mix up when and what you eat:
Break the mold and eat fancy for lunch:
We can think of nothing more luxurious than dressing up and and dining with a friend, boyfriend, or partner at the fanciest restaurant in town at lunch. Order a crisp Sancerre or luscious Pinot Noir. Settle in. Take your time. Relax and take pleasure in a long, leisurely meal at the noon hour. Have your big meal at lunchtime for half of dinner pricing. A rich indulgence.
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