Originally Posted by
BarracksSi
My girlfriend and I split meals when we go out -- not just the check, but the plate, too. She does it because it's fun (yes, we're THAT couple, the one whose cuteness makes you gag.. lol), but we also end up eating reasonable portions of whatever we've ordered. A 1500-calorie entree (which is midrange among restaurant food) becomes a decent amount for normal people.
My wife and I have split plates when going out to eat recently. Most restaurants just give you a gigantic portion that you can either stuff yourself on or take home leftovers. I think splitting a plate at the larger portion places makes perfect sense.