Originally Posted by JBord

We don't get takeout often, but I think there are three reasons - first, if you're on the go and don't have time to cook. This will be the case for us tomorrow. Second, if you get something that you can't easily or affordably make at home. An example of this: My wife doesn't like lamb. When we want Indian food, I like the opportunity to order lamb. So, we could make two dishes at home, or we could simply order takeout. Much easier, and probably cheaper once you add everything up. Third, and this won't apply to everyone - when you really want to go out to your favorite restaurant but its -5 F in Chicago! Tip your delivery person well then!

I'd say we have takeout maybe twice per month. Usually one lunch and one dinner. We go to a restaurant about once per week now, much less than pre-COVID.