Do you restaurant?
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Topic: Do you restaurant?
Posted By: Bombshell
Subject: Do you restaurant?
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 1:58pm
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Fionas thread re dinnertimes made me think of this...
Do you take your bubbas to restaurants with you? Have you had good / bad experiences with their behaviour over a different type of lunch / dinner than usual? OR do you leave them at home and would never contemplate taking them to a decent restaurant etc? We do the food courts, fast foods, cafes and have progressed quite nicely to the likes of the boat club, yum cha chinese restaurants (where the waitresses asked WHEN she was going to come back - def a good sign!!) and last week did a winery lunch - and she is sooo good....and seems to fit her meal with us and doesnt play up... |
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 2:08pm
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We have tried but wouldnt do it again - not because of behaviour but the food allergy thing. too much of a mission. ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 2:11pm
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not to restaurants and def not both of them... when they were smaller. restaurants are for me and hubby to have time together, without kids. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 2:15pm
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I used to work at Valentines in Mt Eden and we got loads of kids, its pretty family friendly. I found it was the older school aged kids that got up to more mischief. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">   [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 2:25pm
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We have taken Andrew out on a number of occations but we have taken him to child friendly places. The odd time we have taken him to a more "adult" restaurant he has been very well behaved as he has had his grandparents to look after him. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 2:36pm
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mind you have done dennys with both of them and they are ok there - but dont do nice restaurants with them.. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 2:48pm
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We have taken DD to quite a few resturants, not really fancy ones but we very rarely go there ourselves. It was really easy when she was little - she was always very well behaved, we find now though that she gets bored a lot easier and its harder to keep her sittign still for long periods of time.
I think its much relaxing to go without them, especailly in the evening as you tend to stay up later. ------------- 
 
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 3:06pm
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Caitlyn was fine when she was around Gabriella's age, especially since i could just sit her in the highchair.
Was a bit more difficult when she was 3 and had a mind of her own and selective hearing. Now its easier tho,if she starts to act up i just give her a "look" |
Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 3:07pm
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We went out for dinner when Ollie was 2mths old, to a local but nice-ish restaurant. I think we felt fairly comfortable doing it, we just made sure we gave him a bottle when we got there and then he was pretty quiet / sleepy the rest of the time. I think that we have decided that we really want our kids to know how to behave in restaurants as we eat out quite a bit, so we think we will start them fairly young.....(but hey - in reality it might be a different story!!)
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 3:07pm
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restaurants are for me and hubby to have time together, without kids.
I agree GandT, except in my case its me and partner ,not me and hubby 
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Posted By: miss
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 3:39pm
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I take Lily out to cares no worries. We went out with the inlaws to a restaurant the other night and she was awesome, I just made sure her afternoon sleep was later and longer so she lasted. I wouldn't do it too often but regularly enough so she can remember the experience. it is like learning a set ofbehaviour that she needs in a prticular palce, she can only learn it if exposed to it.
But once she is more mobile and less able to sit in the chair and behave, we might have a long break from taking her to preserve our sanity! -------------  
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Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 4:50pm
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Yep we take all of the kids out to Restaurants, we go to the Howick Club regularly, Lone Star, they are used to going to cafes for lunch and/or afternoon tea. They behave well. We do tend to take them out a little earlier though, say 6-6.30pm.
I'm not sure how we'll go once Cooper is older though.. that might be interesting. Fancy restaurants like Francoli are for DH and I, not for our kids. ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3) 
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 5:12pm
man , all this talk about restaurants makes me want to go somewhere nice for dinner! 
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Posted By: Millie1976
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 7:25pm
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Yip we go to cafes, restaurants and we just took Ollie to the local pub for a meal - great place as there are heaps of other kids there plus there is music and a big TV screen - he loves it! All the women behind the bar were asking me when I was going to be bringing him back and that they wanted a baby! ------------- Sebastien 2 years old Olivier 3 3/4 years old |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 7:46pm
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We do Yum Char a lot too, my kids eat as if they were Chinese I swear, Maya can put away 4 BBQ pork buns and the gremlins love prawn dumplings and spring rolls. We've taken them to other restaurants too, and they've always been good. Our problem is making sure that they have 2 spare high chairs. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Bubbaloo
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 7:51pm
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We only have eaten at cafe's and food courts so far but I think we going out to tea for my nieces birthday in a few weeks not to worried about as James loves his food so should be ok. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  Was danni-chick Mum to James My Angel 28/07/08 |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 7:58pm
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I tried when Elle was about 3mths. She screamed from the moment we got in the door...she did that anywhere we went. I ended up driving around and around for 1.5 hours while everyone else ate. We do sometimes go to cafe's now and that is ok most of the time. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 9:57pm
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Emma - Gabriella put away FOUR yes FOUR custard tarts at yum cha as well as rice, noodles, and a variety of other stuff....and i am sure they were egg custard too - so much for avoiding egg and dairy LOL!!!
I agree with Miss and Simsam - it is teaching the right behaviour early on...and some of the asian kids are best behaved in restaurants cause it is their way of life. having said that she is NOT coming out with us for valentines nite dinner!!! 
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 9:59pm
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We went out last night with Hanny pants and she was really good but get super bored so I usually end up wandering around the restaurant with her and eating 1/2 my meal. Not my idea of a good night out!!
But at least she doesn't try and escape these days. There was a time I could barely leave the house! |
Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 10:24pm
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mmm yum char.... i think the kids would love that - all that neat food coming round.
we should do a yum char meet up one day. i looove it. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 10:29pm
| *shudders* uck , yum cha, more like yuck cha ,im sorry but im just uncultured i guess |
Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 10 February 2008 at 10:59pm
Ideas of toys to take! - little tubs of playdoh - crayons/paper/stickers - animal figurines (or whatever they're into) -books -snacks! She usually won't eat the food we're getting or it takes ages to arrive We had to go out every night when we were overseas, as we were moving around alot and no cooking facilities. We usually try and go somewhere without a long waiting time though! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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nikkiwhyte wrote:Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 11 February 2008 at 10:40am
| We take Caprece all the time and used to take Jack but try not to at the moment (unless there is a playground) as he just runs around so its hard for us and not really fair on the rest of the restaurant. Buffet places are a wee bit easier since theres no wait for food but we will probably leave it until hes a bit older. |
Posted By: SMoody
Date Posted: 11 February 2008 at 3:02pm
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Use to go out a lot with her in SA and she was as good as golden. Over here went a few times but as she grew older she wants to eat and get over and done with. This child has NO PATIENCE whatsoever.
We go still out sometimes but generally not in the busy times and keep her busy with something. Just as long as I get her a smoothie or something then she is good as golden. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: jaz
Date Posted: 11 February 2008 at 5:11pm
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We probably eat out or go out for coffee most weekends and Caleb loves it. He sits up in his pram smiling at everyone and generally gets made a big fuss of everywhere we go. We usually go for cafe type places (Coffee club is our current favourite) or ethnic restaurants because they are fairly accommodating. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Leish
Date Posted: 11 February 2008 at 6:59pm
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We cafe a lot and go to the odd restaurant for lunch. Noah's fine with it. Loves eating out really. I think it's important to teach your children about eating out from a young age - esp if its something that you are going to do quite a bit as a family. We always took Christopher out with us when he was younger too. He was always really well behaved. We never really had to do the toy thing (as in take a toy). Most places had colouring in stuff and if he got bored that would keep him entertained. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 11 February 2008 at 7:25pm
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We haven't done this, every time we've thought about it, we've then been like nah we haven't been out just on our own for a while so let's do that! LOL but our intentions are there for someday...
We've done a few wedding receptions though, with kids (in the family), took along some Fisher Price Little People they are great for on a table/high chair top to play with quietly - unless they are at the banging stage! Snacks are great for receptions too. We went to a reception once at 6pm and they started with speeches!!!! Entree was at 8.30. It was horrible, Hannah was 22mos and Briona 3mos and both were beside themselves with how late it was. It was out of town and family so we couldn't get a sitter - and B was bf. Whoops back to topic...------------- |
Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 11 February 2008 at 8:24pm
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We are going to try out Breakers with the four girls 1,6,8 and 11 years, they have a play area and pool tables etc and has food thats nice for adults. Helps when the adult to child ration is 2:1
I remember when Emily was 4 we went to Orbit at Sky City and she was banging her glass on the table and it broke  ! We didn't go back to that restaurant. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: shaz
Date Posted: 11 February 2008 at 8:52pm
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We want to try Breakers as well. I had intended to take the girls for Lunch during the holidays but they were so busy with friends we never got around to it.
Anyway we have always done restaurants with the girls but only casual ones. Places like Tonys are good they have kids meals and fun drinks. (But if we are going somewhere nice we like to go alone). When I was working we used to go out for breakfast every Sunday so they got used to behaving properly in a more relaxed atmosphere. My biggest problem with taking the girls is that Natasha is so fussy I hate to have to pay for food she just wont eat, so we tend to go places where she likes the food. ------------- Mum to Natasha Aroha 9/12/1995, Alexandra Makareta Waimarie 22/4/1998 and....Alyssa Frances Hopaea 18/03/2007 
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 11 February 2008 at 9:46pm
how can you not like yum char??? so much variety and the tea??? ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 11 February 2008 at 10:06pm
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oooh i love the tea....and i love yum cha...but tell you what you get totally different food when you go with an asian friend or two....and it is mega cheap for soooo much food...you feel like a piggy there and yet you come out feeling ok not bloated....
nearly forgot - we took ella to cock n bull too - child friendly early evenings!!! hope they are just as friendly in nelson at restaurants we are going to unleash ella on!!
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Posted By: linda
Date Posted: 11 February 2008 at 10:53pm
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We've always taken the kids with us what ever restaurant we go to...we tend to eat out a bit but I would say now with two adults and two childrent the cost of eating out is getting expensive.
Love going to Yum Cha with the kids. I think the best thing is that as soon as you sit down the food starts to come out and that means they don't have to wait and therefore don't get bored. Great option with kids and if you're not so into Chinese food they do spring rolls, fried chicken. |
Posted By: yummymummy
Date Posted: 11 February 2008 at 11:46pm
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We'll take Gina with us when we are out for lunch - cafe, pub, food court etc. She's well behaved and likes to share some of our food.
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