Prix-fixe it up!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Thank you so much for everyone's wonderful suggestions on my last post. You guys are the best! Some of you suggested that I try Zumba, pilates, various other activities, get a workout buddy, or try motivational music. I will definitely look into these because they are great ideas. Kristin suggested that I try 30 Day Shred. I actually heard of this before and heard that it worked well, but I never got around to trying it. I finally just ordered it from Amazon, and it will be here soon. Just 30 minutes a day doesn't seem that bad right??? I can do that!
On another note, I just love fancy restaurants that have prix-fixe (pronounced like "prefix") menus. If you don't know what it is, it's "a collection of pre-determined items presented as a multi course meal at a set price". A lot of the places that I've seen are set at around $25 for a 3 course meal, but of course the prices vary depending on the restaurant. They also usually give you a few different food options to choose from. You can get good food for decent prices. It's even better when they're like four or five star restaurants because you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars but still get your money's worth!
An example appetizer (eggplant and tomato):
An example entree (pan-seared halibut and greens):
An example dessert (crème brulée with fresh fruit):
Sometimes restaurants have prix-fixe menus weekly, sometimes they dedicate a whole week or even a month to it. It really depends on the restaurant and what they offer.
You could possibly go to chic restaurants like these for less than what they normally charge:
The only catch is that usually drinks are not included, so if you get a lot of drinks, your bill can add up...
But find out if your dream fine dining restaurant has a prix-fixe menu and enjoy a fancy night out without leaving a huge dent in your wallet!
Don't you just love how I follow up a work-out post with a "stuff your face and eat" post? =P
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June 8, 2009 at 11:54 PM
mmmmmmmmmmmm.... ME HUNGRY!
June 9, 2009 at 12:38 AM
i love prix-fixe menus! great value!
June 9, 2009 at 9:03 AM
prix-fixe saves my life haha, since i love going out to swanky restaurants but hate when the bill racks up. also that creme brulee + fruit looks so YUM! :)
June 9, 2009 at 9:47 AM
those restaurants look amazing. i love the ambiances!
June 9, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Omgosh that stuff looks sooooooooooo delicious!! And I love the interior design of the restaurants =)
June 9, 2009 at 11:56 AM
mmmm i'm really hungry right now and reading this entry didn't help at all!!! the eggplant and tomato looks so yummy...
Thank you for reading my blog btw and the comments!
June 9, 2009 at 12:38 PM
I actually went to a restaurant a couple months ago that included a glass of wine with the prix fixe menu so you never know! And good luck with the Shred. It's tough at first but so worth it!!
June 9, 2009 at 1:34 PM
I looove prix-fixe menus! They are the best. Have you heard of Restaurant Week? Kinda similar...Google "restaurant week" and your city. They have them in most cities and are amazing!
June 9, 2009 at 3:38 PM
looks great- and prix fixe menus are so much fun!
June 9, 2009 at 3:59 PM
oh man, you just made me so hungry. THESE LOOK AMAZING.
June 9, 2009 at 4:28 PM
I love prix fixe menus! Especially during restaurant week in LA! It's also great because their portions aren't mega-huge, so you can actually finish everything, and not feel too heavy.
June 9, 2009 at 4:49 PM
um, great news on the work out goals (ugh!!!), but let's talk more about the food! hahahaha! it looks delicious!!!
June 9, 2009 at 4:54 PM
YOU ARE SERIOUSLY MAKING ME DROOL! urgh. okay, eat first...work-out later! (:
June 9, 2009 at 6:53 PM
Prix fixe menus are great!
And the Shred will kick your ass, in the best way! And it's only 20 minutes! But whoa it works! Good for you honey!!
June 9, 2009 at 9:33 PM
There are a couple restaurants right by where I work that have amazing prix-fixe deals. I had the most delicious, 3-course lunch for $10 at this swanky asian restaurant the other day. The best deal ever!
June 9, 2009 at 11:17 PM
drooling. at charlie palmer there is a $26 prix fixe during lunch.
June 9, 2009 at 11:51 PM
I looooove prix fixe meals, too. It takes the guesswork out of ordering, too. What a delectable picture of creme brulee ;) I'm with you on the workouts or in my case, lack thereof. Would much rather read about food :D
June 10, 2009 at 2:37 AM
This post makes me hungry!!!....it's only 9:30 in the morning....
June 10, 2009 at 8:28 AM
now I'm hungry! Oh I am also curious about the 30 day program- keep us informed!!!
June 10, 2009 at 10:32 AM
I'm doing 30 day shred and really like it! It's fast and it's hard but it works!!
June 10, 2009 at 2:13 PM
Wow, great idea!! I love that cream brulee with fruits...mmmmmm! I usually work out 3 days a week and if i'm feeling lazy, I just watch a bunch of fashion videos and after that, all I want is to go and do whatever I can to look like those models....lol. xxoxoxoxo
June 10, 2009 at 6:33 PM
i like the idea of a prefix menu. I did go to a brazillian restaurant that did that for 35 a head (not including drinks). was great cause they just keep bringing out the a variety of dishes over and over, you can say yes or no, all you can eat - and very yummy.
xxx
sydneygirl
June 10, 2009 at 7:10 PM
yum!
June 11, 2009 at 1:19 AM
I've heard good things about 30 Day Shred!
June 11, 2009 at 7:49 AM
this looks incredibly yummy.
June 11, 2009 at 7:53 AM
That food looks AMAZING. The interiors in those restaurants are gorgeous too....
June 12, 2009 at 7:42 PM
all of that food looks so yummy! the drinks always add so much to our checks!