With inflation and gas prices going up and staying up, it looks like we’re going to keep staying in for meals. A press release from The NDP Group has predicted that we’re going to continue dining at home until 2024.

“More dinner meals at home are here to stay,” the release read. “The shifting population life stages and economic situation will create greater reliance on dinner at home.”

QSR Web says dining at home became the norm during the height of the pandemic, but now it seems it has been normalized and will continue at a high rate through 2024.

The release continued, “Consumers across all ages will look for breaks from routine, like making the same dishes out of habit. Food manufacturers and retailers can help consumers with dinner prep fatigue with convenient new foods and dishes that fit various cooking skill sets and needs. [Food] value will also be top-of-mind with consumers during this time of high inflation.”

Personally, I use a lot of microwaveable meals because cooking for yourself or especially a whole family can be incredibly exhausting. Of course, it makes it easier when you have the time to meal prep on a Sunday night or something for the week. But even this gets exhausting. Anyone else feeling almost burnt out from cooking so much? I think I might try HelloFresh or another meal prep service like that soon.

Have you been eating at home more often? Are you cooking more or buying pre-made food?

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Head to Sullivan’s Steakhouse on a Thursday which turns into their specials night and a place to meet plenty of singles in the area.

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Enjoy a good bite and even better drinks at Rusty Bucket and see who you meet at the bar or out on the patio.

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Open late nights i s Dilworth Neighborhood Grille. Grab a drink by the bar or hang out and mingle with those looking for some great food like you.

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Open til midnight, head to this bar that holds plenty of singles and plenty of drink options to enjoy throughout the night.

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Head to Angry Ale’s and leave happy after meeting someone you may connect with! Live music, trivia, food, and so much more!

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Two words: Mimosas and patio. Enjoy a nice summer day with great drinks and even better energy at JackBeagles. They have open mic and other fun things always happening throughout the week.

The name says it all, tacos and tequila? If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, meet someone who shares a love at this local hot spot.

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Hit up Billy Jack’s Shack for a good time with even better people in NoDa. Open late on weekends, so you can enjoy a fun night in NoDa.

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But seriously, one of my favorite spots is Ink N Ivy. Enjoy the night with good food, great music, and tons of fun people. It’s also in the perfect location to head outside and see everyone out and about in the streets of Charlotte planning the rest of the night.

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Hit up Stoke Charlotte as its Yelp’s No. 1 spot for singles. This uptown, chic spot is your time to get fancy and add a little sophistication to the night. Meet and mingle with those at the bar relaxing after a long day. Grab just a drink or a bite to eat and see where the night takes you.

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