DiningOut

Chances are, you'll be more generous with your honey this Valentine's Day than last. Consumer spending on the holiday is expected to exceed last year's levels, according to the NRF and American Express.

A romantic dinner is a Valentine's Day staple, and lovebirds are once again making reservations to dine with their special someones. (And guys, you're running out of time!) So which are the top choices of cuisine, and how much will the check be when it comes to the table? Read on...

If you're finding it a bit easier to snag a table at your favorite restaurant lately, don't go crediting your debonair charm or your glowing Yelp review. Eateries really are less crowded these days.

You'd think that fast-food restaurants -- with their emphasis on value -- would appeal primarily to those at the lower end of the income scale. But according to a new national study, dining at McDonald's and its quick-serving competitors becomes more common as people make more money.

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In the aftermath of Uno Chicago Grill's parent company filing for bankruptcy, its Manhattan location at South Street Seaport seemed far away from the bad news. Tables were nearly full when WalletPop popped in at lunchtime on Thursday. Many customers, including yours truly, indulged in the signature...

Sure, you can grab a hot dog or slice of pizza in New York for cheap, but a balanced meal for $10 or less? In Manhattan? That's the idea behind the new site CheapEatery.com. At first it seemed too good to be true. When Daniel Lyu, a former producer for The Food Network, told me about launching...

When we were kids, a visit to Walt Disney World was a carefree affair. We could drift into the park like sleepwalkers, point to where our fancy led us, and explore without agenda until the fireworks kissed us goodnight. Today, it's not so much fun. Disney has chosen to survive the recession in...

Restaurants of every price range -- including the French restaurant Brasserie in New York, where a hamburger costs $18 -- are seeing more customers split dishes as a way to save some money while still indulging with a dinner out, according to an Associated Press story. Three people recently shared...