| Every guide to living cheap should have a section on | | | | where they like to eat. Now just use common sense. |
| dining out. | | | | Don't ask the dude filling up his Porsche. Instead ask |
| There are special occasions that require we go out. | | | | the bartender/barmaid at the motel. Maybe the nice |
| That doesn't mean you have to spend an arm and a | | | | clerk where you are shopping. |
| leg. Nothing irritates me more than to go into an | | | | You know who looks approachable...go ahead...tell him |
| overpriced restaurant with poor food. It rarely happens | | | | or her you are looking for a good local restaurant, |
| today... you can avoid this as well if you follow some | | | | where they eat, with no tourists. This tip also is very |
| advice. | | | | reliable, especially if you hear the same place |
| Guide to living cheap rule number one | | | | mentioned more than once. |
| Avoid restaurants that cater to tourists | | | | Guide to living cheap rule number four |
| You can be assured if a restaurant does not have a | | | | Eat early |
| local base of customers they advertise heavily to | | | | If you eat dinner before 7PM your chances of finding a |
| attract visitors and tourists. Any restaurant you see | | | | cheap good meal can increase. Lots of restaurants |
| advertising in those slick "free newspapers" or tourist | | | | offer reduced menu prices from 4 PM to 6 or 7. It is |
| magazines should be avoided. | | | | good for them; it gets the kitchen going, good for you if |
| They have to recoup the advertising some way and | | | | you are a patron. |
| guess who is going to pay. Look for restaurants the | | | | Another plus is if you dine early, you are likely driving |
| locals patronize. Here's a great way to find a good | | | | home before dark. It is a sad fact that some drink and |
| cheap restaurant in a strange town. | | | | drive...better to be home when they are on the road. |
| Guide to cheap living rule number two | | | | Guide to living cheap rule number five |
| Look for pickups parked outside | | | | Use coupons |
| As a rule construction workers and tradesmen look | | | | Look for local restaurants that advertise in local |
| forward to lunchtime and a good meal. They are not | | | | papers, the ones tossed on your driveway. Their |
| going to pay too much and they want large portions. | | | | target audience is the local populace not the tourists, |
| Let these hardworking men and women be your guide | | | | see rule number one. They usually offer two for ones, |
| to picking a good cheap restaurant. This tip rarely has | | | | sometimes early evening. Occasionally you will find |
| failed us... if it works for you, pass it on. | | | | something totally free. You can't beat free. |
| Guide to cheap living rule number three | | | | Hope you have enjoyed the dining out tips for the |
| Ask the locals where they eat | | | | guide to living cheap. You work hard for your money; |
| Find a local you can relate to and ask him or her | | | | don't waste it on overpriced meals. Enjoy. |