Elegant Diner Gifts

'No, it's not that good, but it is that expensive.'

'At least we got to eat before the server went down.'

"Stephen and I are today's special."

"This place is one of New York's best-kept secrets."

"I'll have the drum an sea bass, the house salad and the techno nachos!"

'Dang! I never now if the sommelier is messing with me.'

"You have a big check because you had a big wine."

Countervailing Clichés.

'I really can't stay for dessert. Why don't you stay and DVR the rest of the date for me?'

'How is the water prepared?'

Businessman sees sign in window of 'Fred's Chili Bowl' restaurant: 'Now Hiring a Bean Counter'.

"Can I get this to go in an organic, locally recycled, eco-friendly doggie bag?"

What's your thumb doing on my steak? Want me to drop it again?

'So,,,apparently you're really a dude,'

Dali Chooses a Lobster

"For drinks or dinner?"

'They're not mints - they're antacid tablets.'

'This is my kind of Chinese...A chocolate double fudge fortune cookie!'

'What wine do you recommend with the peanut butter-filled, deep fried, jalapeno bacon bombs?'

"Linguini for two?"

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

I like the look of the sherry trifle!

'This is not Hungarian stew.' 'We ran out of Hungarians.'

'You made me jump,'

'Your tea is getting cold.'

"When I eat out, I like to order something I would never make at home."

'Careful, the plate is really hot.'

'Yes, we are dining by candlelight because I thought it would be romantic. And also, because I didn't pay my electricity bill.'

'Not yet! Wait until he hits the breaking point... we just gave him some warm, soft bread and the cold, hard butter... THEN we bring out the flimsy plastic knife.'

"Siri, am I ready to take a look at the dessert menu?"

'What's your thumb doing on my steak?' 'Want me to drop it again?'

Did you slice this beef? You nearly missed.

Cafe offers corn several ways.

Our specials today include salad and dessert. Tip and service are NOT included.

'All right, I agree with you.'