Budget-friendly Diner Gifts

'What price range did you have in mind?'

As you like it - 'Waiter, chicken with watercress please' 'I'm sorry sir we haven't any chicken left ... but if you wish I bring you a larger portion of watercress...'

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

"Would you like to see the markup?"

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

"It's natural, vegan organic, no additives, preservatives or cooking."

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

Woman in Restaurant has Menu and Calorie Counter.

Man eating his meal with his feet.

"It may not be the lowest cal, but it's low enough cal for me."

Restaurant: Come & Get It! Bland Cuisine - 'Just plain food, good, but nothing fancy.'

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

'I'm impressed at your choice sir, you certainly know your budget wines.'

Food Prices

Price and serving size: A guide.

"The chef said all the regular stuff is as special as it's going to get today."

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

'Sir has made the most discerning choice to wash it down with Drain Glug.'

'Could I have some more sugar cubes please?'

"I'll start with the arugula-and-goat-cheese salad, and then I'll have the blackened wolf."

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

'Eat it while it's still £6.50.'

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

"Why did you tell them we are vegetarians?

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

Are you thinking what I'm thinking? Probably not.

'Today's specials - Good, Fair, Lousy.

Pick Your Own Lobster/Pick Your Own Baby Lamb Chop

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

"Hmm...I'm not sure. What's good tonight?"

'I'll just have the soup and the nuts. Skip everything in between.'

"The 'intern lunch' and a glass of water."