After Dark: Castlebay's specials will leave you smiling

As the double whammy of the slowing economy and oncoming holiday season combine for a major attack on our wallets, some people are cutting back on their usual excursions to local restaurants and bars.

While understandable, this is precisely the wrong way to confront the crisis at hand. Because so many establishments are offering so many great discounts on food and drink throughout the week, it could be argued that it almost makes better sense economically to partake of these specials rather than staying homebound, lonely and not nearly as entertained or well fed!

In addition, by going out, you are not only supporting your...