Dine Out Without a Blow-Out: Best Value for Money

Remember that song "Thrift Shop" that exploded around the world, promoting the best of both worlds: quality goods for cheap? Well, there's a lot to be learned from it. I try to save at any chance I get and hunger is not excluded from my search for where I can eat best, for less.

So, who in this city provides the most bang for your buck in the culinary world? We asked, and you spoke, in our 11th Annual Reader Restaurant Awards. Below are your picks for where to dine to your heart's content without having to perform a sacrifice of your wallet to the money gods.

BEST VALUE FOR MONEY (FINE DINING)
Temple Restaurant Beijing
Outstanding
Mosto
Brasserie Flo

BEST VALUE FOR MONEY (CASUAL DINING)
Home Plate Bar-B-Que
Outstanding
Annie's Italian Restaurant
Great Leap Brewpub

Listen to "Thrift Shop" below:

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