Has the economy hurt"“ The Beach ”". It is one area of the US that does not offer an Entertainment Book . Resturants.com does offer some help to defer the cost of eating . Are there any up scale eateries that ,because... (5 replies, last updated by BeachBacchus March 12, 2009)

AB: some of the organic milk (the “cream top”) in plastic jugs at Trader Joe’s is Straus. Your friend’s problem was that she wasn’t benefitting from economies of scale that would have spread her... (84 replies, last updated by Pei September 21, 2009)

for mediocre food. (Usually, on the weekends, we “Dine Out” at uupscale restaurants. But., like many of us, we are scaling down. And, on that particular weekend, we just didn’t feel like doing the "gourment... (7 replies, last updated by elnicka February 25, 2009)

they needed the money more then we’ve needed the meal. However, this weekend we were at a wedding in New Orleans. We were on our own for two lunches and really enjoyed having amazing meals AND tipping generously. The... (54 replies, last updated by tracylee November 30, 2008)

I don’t know if this is the right board for this topic, but I don’t want to drive to Memphis or Brooklyn to buy a scale. Any places locally (except for Williams-Sonoma and places like that which add a large amounts to... (15 replies, last updated by rworange October 19, 2006)

of the economy did them in. If they’re not a big chain, they’re struggling. I’m sure there are many others. My BF and I were at Grainbelt about a month ago and the owner, Michael Savoie had expressed his concern... (25 replies, last updated by gryphonskeeper August 2, 2008)

Lee Gomes writes in today’s Wall Street that cookbook publishers think we are too stupid to purchase cookbooks that include ingredient weights as well as volume measures. At least that’s his conspiracy theory: "if you... (88 replies, last updated by toodie jane November 11, 2009)

Due to the economy, we are scaling back on our holiday lunch at work. I’m responsible for ordering the main dishes (for 25 people), and the rest (apps, salads etc) will be potluck. I’m leaning towards 2-3 choices of... (0 replies, last updated by bentobay December 1, 2008)

Economy of scale and proximity to the source. Chicago prices are higher than New York, but not by much. Florida, on the other hand, can be very high, which is all the more curious because I’ve seen a lot of Uruguay-sourced... (1 reply, last updated by ferret September 24, 2009)

Trust me, you want nothing to do with “raw” rice (or rice in the husk). This is where economies of scale really ring true ... (3 replies, last updated by ipsedixit December 22, 2006)

based on the economy we are scaling back our off -site holiday party. we’re bringing it inside — making it a luncheon vs evening event. we need a really great caterer and entertainment ideas. i’m considering... (1 reply, last updated by Rose125 November 20, 2008)

. You may find it an interesting place to explore, and while it is not exactly “chic”, it is sort of different and fun to eat there. In this economy it will be hard to see any large-scaled restaurants (Japanese or not)... (6 replies, last updated by elegantelliot April 10, 2009)

??? With the economy the way it is, we have really be scaling back on our entertainment spending, but my dad’s birthday is next week and I was going to take him there. I am not inclined to spend that amount of money unless... (1 reply, last updated by elmom November 7, 2008)

“bella”, I think your “problem” is one encountered by many Canadian “foodies”. Economies of scale may be one factor that differentiates us from our neighbours to the south. I am afraid I cannot... (4 replies, last updated by cecilia July 11, 2007)

well as corporations go, and probably has a lot more positive impact on the world at large than I do. So maybe the economy of scale will be a good thing. I just take offense to the foot soldiers at Whole Foods, I suppose. The... (1 reply, last updated by ttriche February 24, 2007)