@Stormwatch,
Salad before ... simply out of habit. But as my former boss and chef when I used to work at a steak restaurant during high school, the Oregon Club, often pointed out, salads with their dressing help with digestion and should be eaten after the main entree. That said, he served the salad before the main entree like 99% of all restaurants in the US.
When going out to eat: Use a Living Social or other group based coupon to patronize a new restaurant or go where you've been before?
