Wow. This thread is something else. If anyone ever needed proof of the way some people look down on others for what they choose to eat, here it is. The supposed superiority of some people’s perspective on taste is mind boggling.
I like what I like. Other people like what they like. Why the dumping? I eat at Taco Bell regularly. I love a Doritos locos taco supreme. I am a huge fan of the McD McRib. I’ve also dined at several of the top 50 restaurants in the world. I love some cuisines and really don’t care for others. It’s all fine and not an indicator of anything else other than what I like to eat.
To get back to the original question from @mig, I would venture to say that there is a huge number of restaurants that you can sit down and order a meal for $50 a person before tax and tip if your not including alcohol. In fact many typical neighborhood places would fit as long as you’re not expecting three courses.
You can find places even in midtown. Places like Taam Tov, Real Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns or whatever the ridiculous name is, La Bonne Soupe, Sugarfish. It doesn’t always have to be pizza. I just had dinner at Au Cheval with several friends. If you took away the alcohol, I don’t think we spent more than $50 a person on food. It’s not that hard.
