Recession tip #4

April 11th, 2008

A 4th great tip for the recession is to eat out for lunch. That same meal will be served at midday for less than ½ the price of the dinner menu. And prix-fixe menus offer an enormous value for those capable of 3 courses at one time.

 

My favorite prix fixe lunch spot is Centolire at 85th and Madison.  Though reservations are necessary for dinner, one can find space at lunch before or after the Met, Jewish Museum, Cooper Hewitt, or Neue Galerie. 

 

For dinner, I enjoy preparing at home one the many simple and delicious meals from the blog of Centolire’s chef and owner – the charming Pino Luongo.  I’ve learned several “signature dishes” from the blog, including Caesar Salad and Spaghetti alla Rustica – videos of which are also available on youtube.

 

Buon Appetito Tutto!

 

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