Kids Eat Free

When I saw a sign at my favorite fast casual restaurant, Luna Grill,  saying, "Kids Eat Free on Tuesday" I decided to give it a try.  Maybe it would help solve the "What's for dinner dilemma."  I then thought about searching for other restaurants that might offer a similar deal.  I found an Italian restaurant called Borrelli's offering a free dinner for kids on Monday.

My family and I have never been to Borrelli's and we don't usually go out to eat on Monday.  When we walked in we were seated right away.  We were given menus and I asked if my kids can eat for free?  The waitress said, "Yes we've offered it for years and not very many people know about it."  I asked if Mondays were typically slow and if that was the reason for it.  She said it was one of the slow days of the week and yes that's why they do it.  You get one free kid's meal for each adult purchased entree.

We brought my mother along and she ordered spaghetti with meatballs.  My husband and younger daughter ordered the same.  I thought to myself, I could have easily made that at home without too much work.  I felt better when my older daughter ordered lasagna until we were told that it is not included in the kid's "eat free" menu.  We were also told that drinks were not included.  And both of my daughters wanted a Shirley Temple which cost more than any of fountain drinks offered.  My husband's attitude, "We're eating out, let them order what ever they want."  I typically would agree with that statement, but the only reason we were going out to eat on a Monday was because I wanted to make weeknight meals easy and not have to cook and clean every night. I didn't realize this would entail a few rules.  The waitress suggested that my mom order the kid's spaghetti with meatballs because it was a big portion, that way we could still get two free kids' meals, nevermind that she's a senior citizen.  I didn't see an age limit on the children's menu.  I ordered the Eggplant Parmigiana, I know it takes work to make.

Dinner was good and my daughters ordered dessert because they heard their father say,  "Order what you want."  The entire bill including the tip came to $61.00, not including alcohol.   I figured I could have bought the following:

2 boxes of Decco spaghetti         $6.00

Borrelli's Pizza and Itallian Food

2 jar's of Bertolli sauce                $4.00
Garlic bread                                 $2.00
Bag of salad and tomato              $3.50
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Total                                            $15.50

Add a jar of Maraschino cherries  $3.99
2 liter bottle of 7-up                       $2.50
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                                                       $6.49
Total                                             $21.99

But my kitchen remained clean with no dishes to wash.

Luna Grill

On Tuesday I decided we would go to Luna Grill to check out their "Kids Eat Free" deal.  This place is really a win, win for my family.  The kids' meals include a drink.  I ordered my favorite Mediterranean Chicken Salad, my husband had a Chicken Kabob Plate and the kids ordered Junior Burgers with a salad and fries.  They were actually too full to order dessert. The bill was under $26.00 and we came home to a clean kitchen. When I asked if there were any restrictions for the kids eat free promotion, they told me that you can't use your Luna Rewards Club card to gain points.  I didn't even know they had such a card.

I then started to searh for other restaurants that offer a kids eat free deal.  The North County Local Life Style Guide found several local restaurants. http://yournorthcounty.com/article/restaurants-where-kids-eat-free-in-north-county-san-diego/

It's worth doing at least once a week if you follow the rules.

Note: "When Good Enough is Perfect" NEVER comes into play for my professional or school work.   http://www.borrellispizza.net/
http://www.lunagrill.com/