dining out

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.

Food prices rose 3.9% last month, marking the biggest jump in 36 years, which is certain to affect the groceries people buy and the restaurants they dine at. The Labor Department's Producer Price Index for February rose 1.6% -- the largest increase since June 2009. About 70% of the rise in food...

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Eat a tasty meal at your favorite restaurant for between 25%-40% off when you pre-buy part of the meal at Restaurant.com. The way the site works is that you buy a $25 gift certificate for $2 (they normally sell for $10) using coupon code DINE, then redeem it when you go to eat. The card knocks $25...

Get 80% off at Restaurant.com using coupon code SPOON, valid through Jan. 13, 2011. The 80% off coupon brings the price of a $25 restaurant gift certificate to just $2 (they normally start at $10). When I have used $25 restaurant gift cards in the past, they shaved 25% to 40% off my total...

On the heels of the last 80% coupon code for Restaurant.com is a new 80% off coupon that is good through Dec. 25, 2010. Use coupon code HOLIDAY to get $25 gift certificates for $2. (They normally sell for $10). These make great gifts for a few reasons. You can buy them super last-minute because...

Snag that holiday dinner at a sharp discount using Restaurant.com coupon code DEAL, valid through Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010. The 80% off discount makes each $25 gift certificate, which normally costs $10, just $2 each. This coupon code is also valid on Restaurant.com's gift cards and dinner of the...