Dining out more often was our "sop" for being unable to travel. I'm just surprised that a normal lunch out can hit $40 quickly. I think mine was $14 and the wife's was as well. She had left overs enough for another meal at least. We had iced tea, and they gouge on drinks of course. So, we're at $33 already and tax here is nearly 10%, plus tip.
I get 10% off in midtown, but this isn't there.