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golddigger52 07-15-2010 08:03 PM

Cane Garden Price Fix menu
 
Went to Cane Garden on Tuesday nite for dinner. Saw they had a price fix menu for $11.95. Sounded good and have always liked Cane Garden's food so the four of us ordered from the price fix menu. Boy were we sorry! When we got our entrees I thought we received either Weight Watcher Smart ones or Jenny Craig entrees. And the desert was embarrising. We had no choice of deserts only chocolate mousse. BUT when the desert came we each recieved a tablespoon at best of mousse with 1/2 strawberry and a dollop of whip cream. Evedrything tasted delicious but was terribly small. Will still go to Cane but NEVER order the price fix.

Rag Bagger 07-15-2010 08:37 PM

If the food was good
 
I think they are on the right track. For the past few years we have cut way back on portion size. That plus more exercise has helped in may ways to better our health. I have lost over 60#. Now when we go to a resturaunt we can never come close to finishing the meal it's just too much to eat. That's a good thing in my view.

I wonder is the price much lower than the standard meal? It doesn't sound like it is much less form a cost standpoint. We have done a lot of meal splitting to cut down on porton size but then you both have to want the same thing.

I wish resturaunts would cut way back on portion and add quality instead.

l2ridehd 07-16-2010 05:35 AM

I agree with rag ******. I had dinner there Tuesday and Wednesday night and ordered from the price fixed selection. Came with a decent size salad, a small entree and a very small dessert. Perfect size portions as far as I can see. I did the same thing at TGI Fridays from their 3 course selection and couldn't begin to finish the amount of food. I for one like what they did at Cane Garden.

Avista 07-16-2010 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by l2ridehd (Post 275819)
I agree with rag ******. I had dinner there Tuesday and Wednesday night and ordered from the price fixed selection. Came with a decent size salad, a small entree and a very small dessert. Perfect size portions as far as I can see. I did the same thing at TGI Fridays from their 3 course selection and couldn't begin to finish the amount of food. I for one like what they did at Cane Garden.

I'm another who agrees with you. Love to eat out, but hate leaving food on my plate.

salpal 07-16-2010 06:18 AM

I agree. With 2/3 of the USA being obese, portions have gotten way out of control. I hate it when they bring me enough food for 3 people! I would prefer they charge me a little less and give me a lot less food. More and more restaurants are beginning to offer smaller portions, hope this trend continues. Our stomachs are only the size of our fist.

Junebugs 07-16-2010 08:09 AM

love smaller portions
 
I love the idea of smaller portions for less money. I can never finish my meal so I never get to order dessert :cryin2:

Pats2010 07-16-2010 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Junebugs (Post 275849)
I love the idea of smaller portions for less money. I can never finish my meal so I never get to order dessert :cryin2:

I don't mind getting less if they learn to cook it better.

Bonny 07-16-2010 08:37 AM

I also agree. Most of the time I order appetizers cause I can't eat a full meal anymore. I go to Codys, by the time I get done with the salad, I take the rest home. Next thing I know, I've got 5 take out boxes in the fridge.

getdul981 07-16-2010 09:47 AM

My wife and I split meals all the time. Sounds like Cang Garden has the right idea. If you order from the regular menu, do you get larger portions and would it be cheaper to order one of those as opposed to two of the Price Fixed?

Mudder 07-16-2010 11:56 AM

I agree, I'm all for smaller portions. Most of the time we split a meal and a salad, that's perfect for us. We tip as tho we each had a full meal, better to give it to the server than to your body !

Russ_Boston 07-16-2010 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by getdul981 (Post 275892)
Sounds like Cang Garden has the right idea.

Ooh, new Chinese restaurant opened up?:) Just kidding, typo I know.

I like smaller portions as long as the food is good as you mentioned. We'll give it a try.

arnieenelson 08-26-2010 09:16 PM

We ate at Cane Gardens on Wed and we found the portions were fine, they could have kept the desert and taken the cost off the meal, because we nevereat deserts anyway.:clap2:

kentucky blue 08-26-2010 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudder (Post 275920)
I agree, I'm all for smaller portions. Most of the time we split a meal and a salad, that's perfect for us. We tip as tho we each had a full meal, better to give it to the server than to your body !

Travel to anyplace in Europe or Asia, the plates are smaller and so are the portions.They don't believe in the "supersize craze of the USA, and are much healthier.I get sooooooooooo p#ssed off that exercising and eating right doesn't help me whatsoever with my health insurance premiums.I have to pay for all those people who don't give a flying #$%^&* about their poor health and obesity, but that's a soapbox for another day.Name me one other country, besides the USA , that people at the poverty level are obese?

Russ_Boston 08-27-2010 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kentucky blue (Post 287261)
Name me one other country, besides the USA , that people at the poverty level are obese?

I think that is mostly due to the fact that cheap food is also unhealthy food. But obesity in this country is not limited to those at/near poverty level.

getdul981 08-27-2010 08:56 AM

It's everywhere, it's everywhere!!!

kentucky blue 08-27-2010 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ_Boston (Post 287289)
I think that is mostly due to the fact that cheap food is also unhealthy food. But obesity in this country is not limited to those at/near poverty level.

How right you are, just go on any cruise ship..............it's UNBELIEVABLE !!!!!

bkcunningham1 08-27-2010 09:15 PM

kentucky blue said, "...Name me one other country, besides the USA , that people at the poverty level are obese?"

According to the World Health Organization, American Samoa, 93.5 per cent of population that’s overweight; Kiribati (in the Pacific Ocean), 81.5 per cent;
Bosnia-Herzegovina, 62.9 per cent; Croatia, 61.4 per cent...

kentucky blue 08-30-2010 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bkcunningham1 (Post 287498)
kentucky blue said, "...Name me one other country, besides the USA , that people at the poverty level are obese?"

According to the World Health Organization, American Samoa, 93.5 per cent of population that?s overweight; Kiribati (in the Pacific Ocean), 81.5 per cent;
Bosnia-Herzegovina, 62.9 per cent; Croatia, 61.4 per cent...

Sorry i missed this post,................. but just being overweight, is NOT obese. Are all these people at the poverty levels in their countries?The USA and all the government handouts just keep the citizens sitting on their fat a$$e$ and collecting their monthly checks.Any wonder why we are one of the riches and most unhealthy countries in the world.?????

Pturner 08-30-2010 09:19 PM

I too am in favor of smaller portions and better quality!

I read an interesting suggestion recently, and I apologize that I don't remember if it was on TOTV or somewhere else. The suggestion was to ask for a to-go box when your server brings the food instead of after the meal. Put half the meal in the to-go box before you start eating. That way, you won't be tempted to keep eating more than you really want just because the food is on your plate.

I haven't done this, and must admit I would feel arkward doing it. But, it does seem like a good idea. (I would gladly share a meal with my hubby, but he wouldn't gladly share one with me. :sigh: He can eat much more than I and not gain weight. :sigh:)

Pturner 08-30-2010 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ_Boston (Post 275933)
Ooh, new Chinese restaurant opened up?:) Just kidding, typo I know.

From one smart a** to another:

:beer3:

graciegirl 08-30-2010 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pturner (Post 288285)
From one smart a** to another:

:beer3:

I know for a fact that P dines at Cang Garden near Lake Sumpter.

ssmith 08-31-2010 08:14 AM

Now Gracie...
 
You crack me up! Good One!!!:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:!!

Skip2MySue 08-31-2010 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 288298)
I know for a fact that P dines at Cang Garden near Lake Sumpter.

And her hubby's name is probably Noah cause she would feel arkward.:D
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