For reasons I have yet to comprehend, women love to eat in a resturant. Not sure if its the linen tablecloths, the getting dressed, the being seen, but that is always a favorite.
And yes, it seems silly that for $250 you can get something lasting, whereas for $250, you can only eat out once (maybe twice, depending on the place) but for whartever the reason, that will probably get you the best mileage for your $
A close 2nd is a day spa; $250 in one pop, but a real crowd pleaser. (Yeah, baffles me too)