Article: Be cautious with gift certificates

ELISA UNG
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
11-23-2008

Be cautious with gift certificates
ELISA UNG
Date: 11-23-2008, Sunday
Section: BETTER LIVING
Edtion: All Editions
Column: THE CORNER TABLE

Restaurant gift certificates are one of my favorite holiday presents.

They're light and easily mailed ideal for those who dine out frequently and a nice indulgence for those who rarely do.

But this year, I won't be buying any.

Because in these economic times, restaurants can vanish before your recipients even have a chance to make a reservation leaving them with nothing but a pricey piece of paper.

A perfect example came as a comment to our Second Helpings food and dining blog (northjersey.com/foodblog) ...

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