Oh right!! We call it a dummy over here, but I got what you meant with the word pacifier.

Ah yes, the show is always interesting. Generally also means she abandons me for a whiel and I get some P&Q

I think my itinerary gives me at least a half day to myself...if not a full day. Will have to check on that. Personally resturants like that aren't my style either, like you I prefer somewhere that just peacefully gives you good food without any hype. *Grins* 'On budget' my kind of phrase!