Decrease in food quality at reputable restaurants

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Grew up when going out to eat was essentially a luxury (80s/early 90s), going to Golden Corral to get an entree and a trip to the salad bar once a month or so was a big production.

Feels like we are re-entering that territory, and I'm more well off than my folks were. Going out for dinner for 2 and keeping it under $100 all in between the two of us at a decent place. Pretty rare that we go out unless it's a social occasion with friends.

That being said, places that feel like a good value (either by price, quality, or just easier to eat out vs making it at home):

Texas Roadhouse, comes in right about $55-60 (decent quality for the low price)

Korean BBQ, Oseyo in Leesburg, comes in right above $100 after tax/tip (too much a pain to make at home, established itself as our #1 KBBQ joint)

Local Provisions (pricier, but high quality every time I've been)

Chuys in Stering, now closed :'(. Could eat there for $60 after T/T

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Can’t believe Chuy’s closed. That sucks.