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Eater asked whales to send in stories of big ticket meals. Here's one from a lobbyist who chooses to remain nameless: "Last year I had dinner with my colleague and a client I lobby for at Occidental Seafood. We were there for four hours and spent north of $700. Only $150 was food. That expense report brought a few questions from my boss." [Tipline]