There’s an article on CHOW right now about añejo tequila being a “hoax”. It’s at http://www.chow.com/stories/11023 I think that’s a poorly-chosen term, and the article itself fails to argue its point... (8 replies, last updated by streetgourmetla June 6, 2009)

I looked at this thread for ideas, but the pickings are slim. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/525529 Anyone know a reputable place that specializes in bagels (Ess-a-bagel, H&H, Murray’s) and offers them at a discount at... (3 replies, last updated by small h August 26, 2008)

Today the “Dining In” section of the New York Times had its detailed article about sushi. Those who asked about inexpensive sushi places recently should read it and start “Rolling Their Own”. (5 replies, last updated by musigny August 16, 2002)

, and if they do it’s generally a good idea to give the waiter/waitress a good tip. But if you do have to pay a corkage fee, the range is usually from $10-30. And that’s still saving you money. You should also call in... (55 replies, last updated by dinwiddie February 26, 2009)

Hello. I just moved to Manhattan a few weeks ago. I live near Columbus Circle. I’m finding groceries to be very expensive here and am looking for ways to save money. Any suggestions? I discovered Fairways and do like it. Any... (32 replies, last updated by biscuitboy March 1, 2005)

Tengu, sadly, is a nice place to go for a drink. Period. If you are really hungry, go elsewhere. But a drink, and a snack – ONE cooked dish, or one cut roll while you’re drinking. It’s a pretty room. BUt for the... (3 replies, last updated by DB May 10, 2005)

Hey yall! First time poster here. Woo Hoo! I read somewhere recently about saving money by buying a quarter-cow all at once and putting it in the freezer. This seems like a good idea to me. However, there are a few questions:... (5 replies, last updated by thejakester June 19, 2008)

I think the savings are debateable for smaller families. The main reason I have a Costco card is because of their prices on the tires I was looking for for my truck. The money I saved over their nearest competition payed for the... (87 replies, last updated by Big N Fat June 21, 2008)

What are some great/very good restaurants that you really love where the check is actually shockingly low? With the way the economy seems to be heading I’m thinking that often times I still want to go out but it’s... (18 replies, last updated by Whitemarshjohn May 3, 2008)

, but were 25% more expensive at Spill the Wine. For our money, we’ll go to Toast over STP as the food is better and apparently the wine is less expensive. (2 replies, last updated by Foureyes137 November 13, 2007)

://www.gardengirltv.com/ Here are my top 5 tips for creating a good compost bin...one that reduces your household waste and may keep money in your pocket. 1. Decide on the size of your bin. 3’ X 3’ or 4’x4’ are what most people... (28 replies, last updated by Sal Vanilla June 24, 2009)

The hubs and I had dinner at the dining room at Wentworth by the Sea last Sunday night. I hadn’t heard much about the place before hand, except a glowing review by the Lowell Sun and one favorable comment on this page. The... (1 reply, last updated by bunnyr August 19, 2003)

, the bartender, offer to buy me a drink or dessert? No. So save your money. Next time you walk past a Hooters full of people having fun on your way to Morton’s, do yourself a favor and turn around and order some wings and... (2 replies, last updated by michael b April 5, 2006)

if Ducasse exhibits that kind of creativity, or does he “just” serve perfectly prepared rather traditional dishes? (I guess I’m trying to figure out if I should spend my next "1.5 Jean Georges meal savings" on... (8 replies, last updated by jonathan June 13, 2003)

I got this in my email the other day. For anyone’s use.... and visitors may find it handy. There are quite a few familiar names on the list of where to save money while dining out. http://www.london-eating.co.uk/offers/ (0 replies, last updated by zuriga1 August 24, 2007)