Oh dear, maybe have smthg beforehand and then stick to starters (not ideal but it might work)
I go to Weatherspoon once a month. After payday I always meet with my friend. It has never been a problem befor since I am on a diet only for two months now. But since I am very careful with what I am eating I find it a struggle to find anything I could have there.
But, hey ho, life is too short and my Weatherspoon's visits are only once a month so I figured out that I will eat as normal.
That's my planned "cheating"
We always share Weatherspoon platter and have a bottle of wine (or two) between us. And I know I will always be good before and after so this is my little monthly treat. I doesn't have any major effect on my diet since I don't beat myself up for it and don't go through "OMG I ate too much and all is lost phase" I am back on diet next day and life is BEAUTIFUL.
I hope you will enjoy yourself tonite hun
xxx