Jen Kristensen, Author at Restaurant Meal Prices

5 Restaurant Recipes You Have to Try at Home

August 31, 2020 by Jen Kristensen

The home kitchen is probably something we have all been spending a lot of time in since Covid-19 stay at home orders were put into place. You may have already loved cooking, but after months of trying just about everything in your kitchen from sourdough bread to making your own risotto from scratch, it may be time for a fresh change. Luckily, if you still can’t go to any restaurants for dining in, you can remake some of the best restaurant recipes in your own kitchen. Whether you’re stuck in the house, on a tight budget, or up for a new recipe, here are five restaurant recipes you have to try at home!

Top 4 Easy Take-Out Foods When You’re in a Rush

August 24, 2020 by Jen Kristensen

After having a busy day of work or school, you’ve definitely felt the struggle of trying to prepare a meal after a day full of work. The easiest thing to reach for is often a trip to a fast food drive-thru where you can grab your favourite burger and fries.
But fast food isn’t always the best option. With restaurants accessible online and ready-to-order pickup and delivery services, you can order from your favourite restaurants for a healthier meal experience. What’s more, there’ll be more thought into the preparation of your food, and it’ll simply just taste better.

Here are some of our favorite easy take-out foods that you should order when you’re in a rush.

The Best Restaurant Loyalty Programs

August 17, 2020 by Jen Kristensen

If you or your family are big restaurant lovers, you may have a few favorite places that you visit often. Whether you heard of it or not, one of the best ways to save money while dining out is by joining a restaurant loyalty program.
Being a member of a loyalty program often means collecting points and saving big on meals. They’re usually free to join or have a small yearly fee. This can be worth it if there’s a restaurant you find you’re going to a lot. Read on for some of the best restaurant loyalty programs out there.

Top 4 Grill House Restaurants Open During COVID-19

August 10, 2020 by Jen Kristensen

The 2020 pandemic has a lot of us missing regular activities that used to be quite frequent, especially during the summer. One especially is the social activity of going out to your favorite bar or restaurant. During summer patio season, nothing beats a grill house, with offerings like steak, burgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, and more.
If you’re looking to find a grill house restaurant that’s open during COVID-19, we’ve compiled a short list of some of the top restaurants open now for either dine-in or take-out options.

Tips on Restaurant Take-Out & Physical Distancing

August 3, 2020 by Jen Kristensen

Life during the age of COVID-19 has changed drastically, and that includes fun social activities that are no longer possible. However, with some restrictions slowly lifting, people are cautiously making their way out again. This includes going out to restaurants, which not only gets you great food, but helps support the staff working in the restaurant and kitchen.
If you want to get back out there and take yourself, your friends, or family members to your favorite restaurant, it may be possible. Here are some of our tips on how to either order take-out from a restaurant or dine-in while keeping a physical distance.
Please keep in mind to follow your local government’s protocols and rules regarding physical distancing and other COVID-related laws.

How COVID-19 Will Change Dining Forever

July 27, 2020 by Jen Kristensen

Quite possibly the biggest impact on restaurants and the restaurant industry has been the sudden appearance of COVID-19. It’s had an immediate impact on the restaurant and the service industry and the effects will be more than short-term.
Your dining experience will be changed forever in a world post-COVID-19. The way you order food, the methods in which it’s handled, and the interaction you have with restaurant staff will be different than it was before. Here’s just some ways COVID-19 will change dining.

7 Resources to Find Out If Your Favorite Restaurant Is Open For Dining In

July 20, 2020 by Jen Kristensen

As coronavirus restrictions begin to ease, more and more restaurants are starting to reopen to the public. Instead of settling for take-out options, customers can choose to dine in the restaurant.
However, every restaurant differs, by its size, financial income, and amount of customers it can serve. It also varies by state and region as well. It can often be confusing to figure out who’s open right now for dining in and who is still closed. Here’s seven ways you can check online to see if your favourite restaurant is open for dining in.

10 COVID-19 Eating Fails

July 6, 2020 by Jen Kristensen

The world has changed from coronavirus, and with people urged to stay at home, there’s been a huge rise in at-home cooking.
For some people, this means changing their diet to more homemade recipes, trying out old family recipes, or honing in on their cooking skills. For others, it’s a test to not burn down the kitchen. Here are just some of the many eating and cooking fails from Twitter.

Top Contact Free Delivery Apps

June 29, 2020 by Jen Kristensen

When it comes to delivery apps, one of our main concerns is currently contact-free options – for obvious reasons. Thankfully, the majority of top delivery apps out there are implementing contact-free delivery options, so you can feel more comfortable when receiving your food, as you’ll never actually have direct contact with the person who’s delivering your food (so, basically every introverts dream, as well as a necessary extra precaution to staying safe due to COVID-19). We’re going to take a look at the top contact free delivery apps that you can download today.

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