Upscale restaurants are offering prix fixe menus to attract diners . Comment: While the decline is relatively small compared with other industries , pricier restaurants take a bigger hit in a down economy , and establishments that rely heavily on travelers are likely to feel the economic slump acutely as total travel expenditures in the U.S. are expected to dip by 6.7 percent in 2009 , according to the U.S. Travel Association . Economic slump has hit high-end restaurants harder . Americans continue to dine out despite recession .
Upscale restaurants are offering prix fixe menus to attract diners . Comment: Economic slump has hit high-end restaurants harder . Americans continue to dine out despite recession .