Inexpensive

Anyone remember the name of the Old Oakland Family Style Restaurant in the triangular lot where Telegraph meets Shattuck? (see map) Cabbage Soup for the table, Salad Bowl for the table, a bit of...

by Melanie Wong 2 years ago

Recently "Cynsa" and I met for lunch at the newly opened Jiangnan Cuisine. She had already been there before, and I hope she'll tell us about her first tastes there. In order of service, we tried:

I'm looking for a good seafood restaurant (or any restaurant with a decent amount of fish on the menu) with a budget of 40 euros per person (entree + plat). It's for a romantic dinner so ambiance ...

Looking for good Chowhound advice for a yummy and affordable place to meet my daughter for lunch in or around Manchester, NH . Many thanks!

I’m a broke college graduate and I’m in the process of saving money to be able to move long distance so I can apply for jobs in my field. I’d like ideas on how to cheaply make large batches of food...

by Melanie Wong 8 months ago

The new list is out today and looks much different under the direction of new restaurant critic, Soleil Ho. I suggest reading the FAQ before diving into the list. Ho's answer for what she consi...

Based on a post by Melanie quite some time ago, my wife and I found ourselves near the tourist wharf around lunchtime. I remembered what she said about the locals menu there so we decided to give ...

by Melanie Wong 9 months ago

" . . . Price is such a powerful indicator because it’s all shoppers really see, beyond the color. Other critical factors in banana production—those that have to do with labor issues, worker compen...

Hello all. Next Saturday, a friend and I will attend a 2:30 program on 65 St. (Park - Madison). Looking for a place for an inexpensive lunch nearby. All I know in the area is Burger Heaven at 62 ...

Saturday of next week, I will attend an 8PM performance at 81 Christopher St. near Sheridan Square. We will likely be a party of 4, maybe 6. Would appreciate ideas for an inexpensive or mode...

I will be in London in mid-March to see some friends. I am spending the day with one friend around the V and A, and we will then take the train back to Oxford where she lives via Marylebone station...

we're heading back for the au open soon, would love suggestions for authentic, inexpensive ethnic cuisine and breweries. if melbourne is anything like nyc, the best ethnic food is located outside t...

We'll be in Barcelona (and Seville) with 5 teenagers this December and are looking for some budget friendly dinner options. We don't want fast food or bright lights; a sit down meal in a nice atmo...

by Melanie Wong 1 year ago

"... Students are three times more likely than the average Alameda County resident to be food insecure: 44 percent versus 13 percent of residents at large. And 57 percent of UC students who are foo...

Because individual States apply various state and local taxes, I'm wondering if anyone has a source that compares the 50 States and indicates what State(s) have the overall lowest costs for spirits...