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News Nugget: Popular restaurants serving up smaller bitesPublished March 30th, 2010
 Could smaller servings at restaurants become the next popular purchase during this recession? A report in USA Today says some casual-dining chains are rolling out tapas-like small plates that are usually cheaper than their appetizers by one to three dollars. Restaurants like Houlihan’s, Cheesecake Factory, and California Pizza Kitchen are doing it to try to boost business in this tough economy. Could an unintended side effect be that we will eat less? Don’t miss a thing! From the latest news on diet, fitness, and the obesity epidemic to weekly contests, healthy recipes, and all kinds of fun stuff! 
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I love the thought of this! I love the Cheesecake Factory…and will eat every thing on my plate in a heart beat and leave feeling fat and unhappy!
I like this trend!
Joanna – Oh yes, the Cheesecake Factory has such huge portions! I like this trend, too.
I just heard this on the way home from the gym today… will have to see if they eat less OR eat about the same because everything looks smaller so they eat more of it…
Jody – I wonder about that, too. It would be interesting to find out.
Yeah, they may be serving them but they can’t make me eat it! Just thought I’d voice the majority opinion for a change
Dr. J – Nicely done.
That was one of the reasons TGIF was one of my favorite restaurants. They have different size plates and I always go for the smaller one.
Lisa – Smart choice. I like having that option, too.
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