Turkey dinner for just $189 a plate

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wallyhater — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:14:04 GMT

I agree that the average American is looking for a way to stretch a buck. I mean, who really has enought to spend $189 on dinner for ONE?! But big box stores are not the way to go! They advertise really well. What goes on in the background? They price check their competitor. Then they raise his price as much as they think they can. This is where the advertising comes in. People see this part: "Wal-Mart has [Item A] for [Price A]!" Average Joe says "Wow! That's cheap! I've got to go get some!" He proceeds to buy Item A plus several other little things he saw on the aisles. Comparison Shopper sees ad, checks out Local Grocer vs. Wal-Mart. Perhaps Item A is a few cents cheaper, (though its doubtful) but Items B, C, and D are 10-20% higher. Comparison Shopper shops Local Grocer and really saves!

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Sherry — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 02:16:38 GMT

What fool , Who could buy a dinner for that price!!! Not even if I could I would not!!

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Ceci — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:44:35 GMT

It's all about showing off. Spending that kind of money to show just how much money you can throw away. Look, if you want to waste money fine. Not me!!! I married a doctor who when shopping for groceries would just grab this and grab that because he didn't have to worry about money. I was a single parent that did not receive child support (another story) and was able to feed my son well. Not because I made a lot of money but as stated before "a good cook can make any cut of meat or any type of grain into a fabulous meal". This will always hold true. I have now taught my husband about how much money can be saved by comparison shopping and using coupons. He is amazed. All that money saved??? It goes into my stock account to and I invest it. Stop spending money on fru fru high nosed bull. We give a lot to the needy because they are our neighbors and I will be looking for the best deal on my Thanksgiving turkey!!

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Lord Robot — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 06:23:02 GMT

Calm down, its a freaking bird. The guy is running a business and he has to distinguish his customer base. It got your attention. I am not a fan of the homeless. I am not interested in feeding them or cultivating more of them. Ok, I don't like bums. But what I don't understand is why every Thanksgiving overstuffed fat Americans have to share their guilt by somehow incorporating the homeless in each bite of their food. The last thing I want to talk about on Thanksgiving is some street urchin with scabies. Just once I would like to sit down with friends and family and not have to turn on the news and see bums eating thanksgiving dinner hosted by Hillary Clinton stretching the seams of her pant suit, sitting amongst the riff raft. You can tell she hates it; look at the expression on her face. As for me, I will go for the $189 dollar turkey dinner if only to enjoy one Thanksgiving without bums. Did the Pilgrims parade out the bums on the first Thanksgiving? No! Becasue they had a pretty good rule back then. You don't work and you don't eat.

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Maryanne — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 04:50:28 GMT

The people working to cook and serve that meal are at work on Thanksgiving and if they have patrons looking for what they are offering, more power to them!!! Just because it is a listed menu doesn't mean the writer should get so personally offended. Last time I checked we can all buy what we want with our money. I'm sure those type of patrons take care of charitable endeavors as well, so lets take a breathe and be thankful America has people creating that meal and consuming that meal (with wine) so all that commerce can thankfully keep a few more people out of the category of "homeless". That chef is turning ingredients into something tangible, not just writing about what is wrong with the world.

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Joe R — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:03:58 GMT

All be it that you are true in that fact that $189 for a plate is a little over the top and most of the food will be wasted. My problem with the article is in the second half. everyone has different priorities. Some people buy cars, some people by electronics, and yes some people by food, wether it be organic or be prepared by a top chef. if that is there splurge who are we to say it is wrong. As for the people that pay the higher price for food they are the ones making a statement. they are willing to pay for a free range chicken vs a mass produced one. They are will to pay more at the mom and pop store who pay there clerks a fair wage. Yes $189 for a dinner is a bit much for me and a lot of other people, but for some it is well woth it.

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Immigrant — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:49:45 GMT

$ 189 a plate ? why not... I'm not rich - not by american standards - but earn a decent living, contribute to my community and different charities. We live alone with my husband and have no familly to share that holiday with . So why not treat ourselves with a fabulous diner?

We eat organic all the time because I've seen the results of industrial farming on our earth, and we believe it's important to support those who don't trash our planet.

So yes, we could support a restaurant that share that philosophy.

I understand why some people have not that opportunity, but I arrived in this country as a very poor immigrant, and I just worked harder , longer hours ... and yes, I began with minimum wage, but everybody can work harder and earn more money !

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MPS — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:39:30 GMT

I love how a number of people feel it is their right to tell others how to spend their money. If someone chooses to spend $189 on a dinner it is their choice. Maybe they are wealthy or maybe they saved all year for a nice meal. In addition, many have said that the person should take that $189 and give it to charity or to those less fortunate. Of course, those making these comments assume the person spending that kind of money on dinner gives nothing to charity. I'm sure a wealthy individual could not donate enough of their money to satisfy some of the people that have commented on this article. Many wealthy people have worked very hard, and continue to work very hard to earn the incomes they do. This may be at the expense of things like more time with their families. This is certainly not to say that those less well off do not work as hard for the money they make. People need to worry more about themselves and the things they can control in their lives than worry about what others are doing. Too many people criticize the wealthy and feel the wealthy should not live in large homes, eat expensive meals, drive expensive cars, etc. These same people assume the wealthy do not give any money to charity or feel the money given is not enough. Many wealthy people give more money to charity than most of us make in a year. I prefer to donate my time as I do not have a lot of extra money to donate. My wife and I also save some of our money so we can get dressed up and have a nice dinner out a few times a year. I'm sure some of you would prefer that we give that money to charity and just stay home and make dinner for a tenth of the cost. Many of you need to worry more about yourself and your own situation and stop telling others what they should do with the money they earned when you have no idea what their lives are like, what they spend their money on, whether they support charities, etc. Whether you are spending $40 or $189 on your Thanksgiving dinner, Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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Chris Sned — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:38:28 GMT

Thanksgiving meal isn't about what you eat, its about giving thanks for all that you have rather its a bird from wal mart or a gourmet meal. Its who you share it with and understanding that happiness doesn't come from a$189 meal or a wal mart bird,but from love shared that day, and its who you share it with. There are people who are very fortunate in this country let them share the wealth. Next year their circumstances could be different!

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Me — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 23:22:32 GMT

People who can afford to have the right to spend their money however they please. Society needs to stop making them feel guilty for their wealth. Whether they earned it, won it or inherited it, as long as it's their money, they are free to do what they want with it.

This socialist BS that they should share, or help the less fortunate, complete with Bible passages is too much! If those with money choose to share that's great. If they choose to be "greedy and selfish", that's great too (remember their spending does help the economy, probably keeping many of you employed).

BTW, I am not well-off, but my husband and I are working towards it. We don't expect to build wealth any other way.