Bring on the weekend…when a lot of us will eat at least one meal out…  here are four tricks that can save you some cash . . .

1.  Check out the menu beforehand.  And maybe even decide what to eat before you get to there, so you don’t order on impulse and spend too much.  Also, see if they have a happy hour, and get there in time to order before the prices go back up.

2.  Order drinks by the bottle, or by the pitcher.  Obviously that only works if you’re sharing with someone, and planning to have more than one drink.  If you only want one glass of wine, then that’s still the cheaper option.

3.  Go vegetarian.  Vegetarian options are almost always cheaper, and also healthier.

4.  Skip dessert, and go to an ice cream place nearby.  Check Yelp first, so you know where to go.  You’ll end up spending half of what you would on a dessert at most restaurants.  Plus it adds another event and extends the whole meal.

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