In the past, appetizers were known as a way to add to a dinner bill with food that can be prepared slightly faster than the rest of the meal (unless it's chips and salsa) for people who couldn't wait for the entree to arrive. But in my mind and in the mind of the author of the Wall Street Journal article I read today, this idea has evolved.
PF Chang's, namely this location, is where Paul and I had our first date. That being said, it's kinda special to us. I can even remember what we ate that night. However, we have since been educated about excellent choices at the restaurant and generally select other items. Firstly, the broccoli and tofu in a chili sauce is generally one of the preferred dishes because I am a sucker for broccoli.