NEW YORK, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- The $40 entree becoming more common at U.S. restaurants and is being applied not just to surf-and-turf extravaganzas.
The New York Times noted Saturday that even fish and pasta dishes are topping the $40 barrier in places like Denver and Fort Lauderdale, not just in upscale eateries in Manhattan or Las Vegas.
Diners told The Times that seeing a $40 price on the menu makes them think the dish must be out-of-this-world tasty, or it is simply overpriced.
Nevertheless, restaurant owners say the higher prices reflect the cost of prime ingredients and the developing trend of customers spending more time on their meals, meaning they can turn their tables fewer times in an evening.
Almost twenty years ago, when my husband and I married, 40-50 dollars was our grocery budget for the week (including gas for the cars) I am sure this doesnt surprise you, but there is no way that I would ever be able to justify paying that much for one meal LOL
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ReplyDeleteI wouldn't willingly drop that kind of cash for an ordinary entree. seems a waste. I still grocery shop with a budget that of one meal would cost in these places.
No doubt about it, people have gotten a lot more picky about restaurant food. And they've become such foodies that they're willing to pay what seems exhorbinant prices to get EXCACTLY what they want. If that puts more money in servers' pockets, then its worth it. It's unfair to pay so little to waitstaff.
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