I dine at the Old Spaghetti Factory.

There, I've said it.

But only when my three screaming nieces come to visit.

One thing I've always appreciated about the Factory (beyond welcoming misbehaving children) are the prices. And now it's getting cheaper.

The Portland-based chain is celebrating its 40th anniversary in January. On Jan. 6 dinner will cost you $3. And then prices get knocked down 40 percent on Mondays and Tuesdays for the rest of the month. Here are the details from the press release:

On Jan. 6 at dinner, a complete meal, including a salad, entree and dessert, will cost about $3. The Old Spaghetti Factory's award-winning kids' meals will cost about $2.

Guests will have their choice of six complete dinner items, including salad, a spaghetti entree, fresh bread and spumoni ice cream. This special anniversary menu includes Spaghetti with Tomato, Meat, Mushroom or Clam Sauce, and the signature Spaghetti with Mizithra Cheese or the Manager's Favorite all for about $2.35 to $3.45 per person. There will be a children's spaghetti dinner as well, for around $1.95.

After the 40th anniversary special on Jan. 6, The Old Spaghetti Factory will offer guests 40 percent off complete classic meals on Mondays and Tuesdays for the following three weeks of January.