How many times have you declined dessert at a restaurant because you were either too full from the meal’s generous portions or just put off by the $4 to $6 cost?
The solution: dessert shooters.
These mini portions of a restaurant’s most popular desserts are served in shot glasses with a price tag about one-third of the full price.
They are the latest evidence of a trend toward downsized portions offered by the dining industry to meet the demand of nutritionally savvy, calorie-conscious consumers.
“Mini desserts are just a little taste of something sweet after the meal without really being an indulgence,” said Miguel Morales, manager of Carrabba’s Italian Grill at Hamilton Place.