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12. What About Kiddie Meals?
Tue Nov 26, 2013, 10:17 AM
Nov 2013

Many adults eat that size portion or would like to but you will see menus that state 10 and under, or something similar. I mean you don't expect a toy and a sheet to color on but I know many seniors who struggle with the portions yet do not split meals because they each want something else.
It's true that many foods are not doggie bag friendly. Many salads go limp especially if they pack it in with a hot entree.
Why can't they offer light size meals on their menus? It's bad enough that many of your budget type sit down eateries can carb you right out of your daily allowance. They seem to think that corn is a staple that should be in your salad as well as your entree along with rolls,instant spuds(or starchy fries),a breaded chunk of meat or fried fish. A "salad" to many of these restaurants is two pieces of head lettuce with a shred of carrot. No wonder many have to eat at home or take their chances,eat out and fret over their blood sugar all day. It's not just the quantity--it's the quality as well.
Those that can afford an expensive meal out have a better chance to find menus that are more carb friendly and I think they can have smaller portions too. I have never been able to afford such a dining experience so I don't know this to be a fact.

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I've often noticed that when they do serve half portions, they aren't half the price. Silent3 Nov 2013 #1
The cost of the food served in a restaurant MineralMan Nov 2013 #6
Yes, I realize that. Silent3 Nov 2013 #8
A lot of restaurants offer smaller servings in other ways. MineralMan Nov 2013 #10
Yes... but I'd bet this would just be an excuse to charge more (or the same) for smaller portions. hlthe2b Nov 2013 #2
Most restaurants serve ridiculously oversized portions. eppur_se_muova Nov 2013 #3
Do you usually eat alone? cbayer Nov 2013 #4
Mr. Frazzled and I often share dishes at a restaurant frazzled Nov 2013 #11
We do the same and only rarely does anyone seem to mind. cbayer Nov 2013 #14
some restaurants have the nerve to charge a 'plate' charge ProdigalJunkMail Nov 2013 #17
It's generally low and I don't usually object. cbayer Nov 2013 #18
for the most part I agree with you... ProdigalJunkMail Nov 2013 #19
The tipping part is really important and I am glad that you recognize that. cbayer Nov 2013 #20
i too have waited tables and bartended ProdigalJunkMail Nov 2013 #26
Food Portion Sizes Have Grown -- A Lot Scuba Nov 2013 #5
I actually order an appetizer and a salad a lot of times MineralMan Nov 2013 #7
I wish so as well, but pipi_k Nov 2013 #9
It's not a matter of "reheating", but salad leftovers often don't carry away well... Silent3 Nov 2013 #13
As a catering chef, I can help with some of those. Chan790 Nov 2013 #21
Excellent pointers! Thanks! nt xulamaude Nov 2013 #24
Wow... Xyzse Nov 2013 #25
I never pipi_k Nov 2013 #31
What About Kiddie Meals? grilled onions Nov 2013 #12
Lots of restaurants only serve kid portions to people younger than 12 MissMillie Nov 2013 #15
I have often though they should do this.. because so much food gets wasted SoCalDem Nov 2013 #16
My girlfriend and I ran a cafe and had a kids menu with smaller portions. brewens Nov 2013 #22
Amen to this AngryAmish Nov 2013 #23
Serve half portions … and give the other half to the poor. Vox Moi Nov 2013 #27
A lot of Restaurants Offer Small Plates Nowdays On the Road Nov 2013 #28
When I traveled in Spain, I ate my dinner at Tapas bars. The Spanish eat VERY late in the evening... CTyankee Nov 2013 #29
i ate about 1/3 of a steak recently. knew it wasn't gonna reheat weel enough, pansypoo53219 Nov 2013 #30
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