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Belly35

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May 17, 2012 11:18 AM
The wife and I eat out a lot 2-3 time per week (we are trying to cut back some).
I have eaten at some great restaurants serving great food and a moderate price.

Yesterday we when to La Pizzeria in Canton, we hadn’t been their in a year so it was time to revisit.

The pricing was good, the food was very good and the serves was perfect but the “proportion” was over the top. Way too much food for the price. I ate half of what was provided and my wife ate even less. We could have split one dinner and be very happy and full.

IYO want restaurants have you visited that offers the best bang for the buck?
La Pizzeria at this point is a great price for the proportion served

In fairness what restaurant is a rip off for the price and proportion?

Never been a big fan of Friday or Quarter Steak quality is so-so, pricing is high for the proportion received. That same goes for Outback sure the cheese fries are huge but that only makes you think you got a big dinner for the price.
May 17, 2012 11:18am
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thavoice

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May 17, 2012 11:19 AM
Belly35;1174212 wrote:The wife and I eat out a lot 2-3 time per week (we are trying to cut back some).
I have eaten at some great restaurants serving great food and a moderate price.

Yesterday we when to La Pizzeria in Canton, we hadn’t been their in a year so it was time to revisit.

The pricing was good, the food was very good and the serves was perfect but the “proportion” was over the top. Way too much food for the price. I ate half of what was provided and my wife ate even less. We could have split one dinner and be very happy and full.

IYO want restaurants have you visited that offers the best bang for the buck?
La Pizzeria at this point is a great price for the proportion served

In fairness what restaurant is a rip off for the price and proportion?

Never been a big fan of Friday or Quarter Steak quality is so-so, pricing is high for the proportion received. That same goes for Outback sure the cheese fries are huge but that only makes you think you got a big dinner for the price.
I think for the most part the national chain wing joints are over priced and under portioned. HOoters, BW's, etc
May 17, 2012 11:19am
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FatHobbit

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May 17, 2012 11:31 AM
I hate it when they mess up the proportions

May 17, 2012 11:31am
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THE4RINGZ

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May 17, 2012 11:38 AM
Buco Di Peppo.
May 17, 2012 11:38am
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sleeper

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May 17, 2012 11:45 AM
I think restaurants give way too much food so they can charge more for it. They can make more money by giving you one unit of food for x more units of revenue, increasing their margins per customer.
May 17, 2012 11:45am
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Iliketurtles

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May 17, 2012 11:49 AM
The Cheesecake Factory.
May 17, 2012 11:49am
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ernest_t_bass

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May 17, 2012 11:52 AM
FatHobbit;1174229 wrote:I hate it when they mess up the proportions

lol'd.
May 17, 2012 11:52am
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ernest_t_bass

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May 17, 2012 11:53 AM
Portion sizes, belly.
May 17, 2012 11:53am
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Curly J

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May 17, 2012 12:06 PM
After seeing the thread title I thought this thread would be about Fat Chicks.

I'd rather have a large portion and pay a little more than a smaller portion.
May 17, 2012 12:06pm
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hasbeen

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May 17, 2012 12:08 PM
Curly J;1174279 wrote:
I'd rather have a large portion and pay a little more than a smaller portion.

this.

I like my leftovers.
May 17, 2012 12:08pm
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MontyBrunswick

May 17, 2012 12:25 PM
Belly35;1174212 wrote:The wife and I eat out a lot 2-3 time per week (we are trying to cut back some).

I eat out at MINIMUM once a day.

Step your game up.
May 17, 2012 12:25pm
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said_aouita

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May 17, 2012 6:33 PM
Tony's I-75, Birch Run Michigan




BLT





Turkey Club




Tex Mex burrito and BLT in background




Banana split



Disturbing sized porportions.
May 17, 2012 6:33pm
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Mooney44Cards

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May 17, 2012 6:35 PM
portions != proportions
May 17, 2012 6:35pm
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ernest_t_bass

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May 17, 2012 6:38 PM
Mooney44Cards;1174665 wrote:portions != proportions

Late to the party.
May 17, 2012 6:38pm
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mcburg93

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May 17, 2012 6:51 PM
Quite a few personal attacks in this thread. I really like the big portions..
May 17, 2012 6:51pm
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Devils Advocate

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May 17, 2012 7:52 PM
mcburg93;1174671 wrote:Quite a few personal attacks in this thread. I really like the big portions..
You are blowing this out of proportion.....
May 17, 2012 7:52pm
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May 17, 2012 8:50 PM
any Greek or Lebanese restaurant=more bang for the $$$
May 17, 2012 8:50pm
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power i

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May 18, 2012 7:29 AM
I like big portions. Nice to have leftovers for lunch the next day.
May 18, 2012 7:29am