PHOTOS: Jon Gosselin's Backcountry BBQ

Jon Gosselin seems like he's leaving his high-flying South of France, jet-setting days behind him.

The former reality star dad went out for lunch with friends. But instead of hitting a hotspot or newly opened bistro, Gosselin opted for a more low-key and recession-friendly approach: grilling hot dogs on the hood of a car!

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Bundled up against the Reading, Pennsylvania cold, Gosselin seemed relaxed during the country outing, munching on a hot dog as he chatted with pals.