Los Angeles Times -- Today's business section has a front-page feature on the new breed of penny-pinching diners (most of us, that is) who are hurting certain segments of the restaurant sector simply by looking for the best values. We know, you just thought you were a savvy diner by skipping dessert and/or appetizers, but it turns out, millions of thrifty consumers are putting the squeeze on mid-sized chains all over the country -- big time.
