"The over-50 market is not the stereotyped senior citizens who are looking for early bird specials," she said.

Early bird specials cost $9.95 or $10.95 and include soup, salad and potato.

That is when the early bird special is available.

Many garages offer special promotions like "early bird specials" or tie-ins with restaurants and theaters.

Knowledgeable customers swivel their way through the busy bar scene to the tables and quickly target either the nightly or early bird specials.

Mention Great Neck or early bird specials, and expect a laugh.

"We try to get the early bird specials," she added.

A $6.95 early bird special of entree, salad, bread and coffee is offered Sundays through Thursdays.

Some restaurants offer specific meals or meal options which are sometimes referred to as early bird specials.

Even the early bird specials weren't drawing flies on this cool, crisp evening.