Budget Dining Enthusiast Gifts

You're economizing. ONly one letter in the alphabet soup.

"Ten Dollars?! I can't eat that." Bob was on a strict low-cost diet.

Credit Crunch Corn Flakes.

'I knew we should have brought your Marigolds, dear!'

'Waiter, you seem to have mixed my bill up with somebody who wants to buy this restaurant.'

'Would you care for a drink while your food is being defrosted?'

"It would be better with a protein, but add-ons are so expensive."

AS about Today's Specials' - 'Whatever didn't sell yesterday.'

'We let our products speak for themselves. This is ‘I Can't Believe It's So Tasty And Price-Friendly In Today's Demanding Market.' '

Food Prices

"Tell your chef I'd like something for a refined and cultured palate. For under ten bucks."

'We're having leftovers again. Don't worry, I shaved off all the fuzzy parts. I'm going to knit you a sweater.'

Todays Special: Beans on Toast #2.50 (use of tin-opener 10- extra. . .)

"We use the cheapest ingredients and pass the savings on to you."

"Well if bread's free, and gravy's free, how about bread and gravy?"

Camper special! PORK 'N' BEANS...50 gallons...only $49.99...Limit: 3 per customer.

'I'm afraid we've reached the point where we have to cut out luxuries. How do you feel about food?'

Price and serving size: A guide.

'What price range did you have in mind?'

"Hey, how about putting some cheese on this cheeseburger?" "OK, but it'll cost ya."

Pizza By The Slice

"It's become so expensive, that if I want sushi, I have to catch my own!"

Thrift: Sew your mouth shut before going to a restaurant.

Please give! Buying organic food doesn't come cheap.

'It's half as good as our $10 special.'

'What an uncanny coincidence! The starter, main course, dessert and wine you've ordered are all the cheapest on the menu!'

'I think we might attract a better type of customer if we raised our standards a little.'

Rene's Cafe: Eat dirt cheap.

Diner. Greatest Value in Town. It's "Frugal" maps. My GPS that guides me to the best bargains to be found anywhere.

"Why did you tell them we are vegetarians?

'Considering the state of our finances, maybe you should order the hock.'

"And remember, if you can't pronounce it, I can't afford it!"

Today, we introduce a new feature: Now That's Cheap. ™ We give customers used plastic utensils. We'll wash them after every use. This spoon's got a hole in it.

Which wine will go well with a limited expense account?

'With our low prices we can't afford a chef.'