2 people, 1 restaurant, 25 bucks

October 19, 2008

Meals for people with big appetites and small wallets

2 for $25: Plum House

The buttery avocado is sublime, no matter how they roll it

2 for $25: The Food Bar at Wegmans

Grocer puts out a high-powered lunch in Pittsford

2 for $25: Hogan's Hideaway

Soups, salads and sandwiches — with vegetarian options — fill out the lunch menu

2 for $25: Monroe Diner

Classic and checkered, diner recreates '50s-style shakes and burgers

2 for $25: New Yorker's Pancake & Grill

Get stuck in a time warp at the authentic New York diner

2 for $25: Equal=Grounds

Cafe's small menu packs in big taste

2 for $25: The Winfield Grill

Some small details set the bar/restaurant apart

2 for $25: Elegant Expressions

It's the "little purple house with the big, elegant taste"

2 for $25: Chipotle

They load up your order as if it were your last meal

2 for $25: Melon Bean Eatery

Don't be surprised to find children at the Gates cafe

2 for $25: Geulah's

Geulah had us overfed and under budget

2 for $25: Sol Burrito

A 'fresh mexican joint' with PacMan

2 for $25: Sandwich Works

Thick, crispy and ridged chips are easily the best – ever

2 for $25: Peaches Café

The place has personality, given its strip-mall location

2 for $25: Zebb's

Contemporary diner with retro accents has nearly 30 brews

2 for $25: Taste of Texas Bar-B-Q

Welcome to the Wild West

2 for $25: Rohrbach Brewing Company

Restaurant/microbrewery does German liverwurst and Asian chicken salad equally well

2 for $25: Gigi's

Menu includes Italian and not-so-Italian sandwiches

2 for $25: Magnolia's

Menu includes pizza, wraps, salads, speciality sandwiches and some great fruit

2 for $25: Great Northern Pizza

When it comes to value, this restaurant delivers

2 for $25: LDR Char Pit

Charlotte restaurant has lots of budget options. And pleather

2 for $25: Simply Crepes Café

The Chicken Tarragon Crepe was creamy and dreamy

2 for $25: Elmwood Inn

Try the crab cakes appetizer; you won't be disappointed

2 for $25: Blue Cactus Mexican Grille

Dishes blend of European and Mexican flavors

2 for $25: Jim's Restaurant Too

Reasons to visit Jim's: the food, the staff and the prices

2 for $25: Fujiya Japanese Restaurant

Be sure to remember the Lunchbox

2 for $25: The Pita Pit

Falafel sandwich was a mouthful. And an armful

2 for $25: Flaherty's Three Flags Inn

Opt for something Irish

2 for $25: Jay's Diner

Whatever you order, get fries with it

2 for $25: Chinatown Restaurant

You get a lot for the money at this Greece eatery

2 for $25: Highland Park Diner

Clinton Avenue restaurant has an old school vibe

2 for $25: Coppergrass Bistro

Pittsford eatery gives fresh meaning to 'fresh ingredients'

2 for $25: Lovin' Cup

Park Point cafe/music bistro overflowing with options

2 for $25: Open Face

South Avenue sandwich shop has a "back-to-the-future" vibe

2 for $25: Hartmann's Old World Sausage

There's nothing artificial about this city market/cafe

2 for $25: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Our side dish was so good, we wish we'd ordered it as the main course

2 for $25: Tony D's Coal Fired Pizza

It's like Little Tuscany on the Genesee. And did we mention the chicken wings?

2 for $25: Pomodoro

Restaurant has eclectic decor, yummy portobello sandwich

2 for $25: Astoria

Sample Greek cuisine and learn how to say 'galaktoubouriko'

2 for $25: Cole & Parks

Victor eatery has homemade cookies, quick-casual fare and cozy fireside dining

2 for $25: Sticky Lips Pit BBQ

Retro-style restaurant is the perfect place to pig out

2 for $25: Dorado

We're already working on a return visit to Park Avenue restaurant

2 for $25: Fruit & Salad Co.

Eatery offers myriad combos — and help deciding which one to order

2 for $25: SEA Restaurant

Monroe Ave. establishment serves generous portions of flavorful Southeast Asian fare

2 for $25: Lindburgers

Penfield restaurant has 50 different burgers and that's not all

2 for $25: Cafe Cibon

We blew our budget by 60 cents, but my panini was worth every penny

2 for $25: WhatchaGotCookin?

Fairport restaurant offers 'down-home eats for busy people'

2 for $25: Wild Noodles

Henrietta Place has pasta for every taste

2 for $25: The Gate House

Restaurant offers calm atmosphere and 1/2-pound burgers

2 for $25: Napa Wood Fired Pizzeria

Perinton restaurant teeming with temptations

2 for $25: Hyjea

Penfield eatery is hip and healthful

2 for $25: Charlie's Frog Pond

Sunny spot on Park Avenue makes a mean turkey burger

2 for $25: The King and I

You'll find uncommon Thai dishes at this Henrietta restaurant

2 for $25: Ricci's Family Restaurant

Greece institution serves a mouth-watering lasagna

2 for $25: Hicks & McCarthy

The Pittsford village mainstay serves a tasty avocado sandwich

2 for $25: Moe's Southwest Grill

Mexican chain has a fun atmosphere and flavorful food. And a pretty cashier

2 for $25: Orange Glory Cafe

Get your vegetables and a humongous cookie at this East End lunch spot

2 for $25: Classy Cookie

Get there early if you want to beat the lunch crowd

2 for $25: Thai Taste

Small asian restaurant tucked away in the Mount Hope Plaza

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