We have been trying to watch our nonessential expenditures but still enjoy dining out. Please share any special deals for Asheville area restaurants that you are aware of or good spots to have a fairly nice dinner at under...

Staying home is the new going out.

A new wave of gardeners replants front yards with food.

What we ate, what the candidates ate, what the Olympians ate.

How has the economic downturn affected your eating habits, if at all? Do you have any tips or tricks for saving money during the week? I’ve been making my coffee at home (Porto Rico Importing Company – yum) and...

I was wondering if any of you have any first hand knowledge whether any or all of our favorite Tri-State area restaurants are feeling the heat from the Economic downturn. Have any of you noticed whether its been easier to get...

The Miami Chamber of Commerce just sent out a letter to all Miami Spice participants that due to the economic downturn (how many times a day do you hear those two words), Miami Spice will be done again beginning in February. Stay...

Was wondering how economic downturn is affecting the top tables in France. Tables easier to get? Restaurants still full?

NY Times article with comments from Michelle Bernstein, Myles Chefetz (Prime 112, Big Pink, Nemo, Shoji) and others on the effects of the economic downturn -> http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/22/dining/22nation.html

The economic downturn means that Iceland is looking like an affordable vacation spot for lovers of volcanoes, puffins, and whatever else they have in Iceland.

in light of the economic downturn. The new restaurant will be more casual and menu items will be on average 33% cheaper...

Ya because that makes sense during an economic downturn. Kind of a strange decision for a popular restaurant to make.

Up in Laurel Village for work and noted that Cafe Lo Cubano closed. No sign on the door. Seems like we’ve seen a lot of notices like these lately; the economic downturn? Anyhow, I’ll miss the cortadito and wifi.

to be having a raucous time.) I wonder if the economic downturn is having an impact, because a place like Del Posto relies so much on the hedge fund crowd.

In London this weekend and wanted to go to Sketch Gallery (can’t afford the Lecture Room since we are in an economic downturn!!) but alas i waited too long to make the booking. Anyone have any good suggestions for an...