Discussion about this post

User's avatar
Katherine Goldstein's avatar

When we moved from NYC to Durham 6.5 years ago we felt like all of the restaurants were on sale. It is now difficult even at a noodle bar or a more casual place to get out the door with maybe 1 appetizer shared. entrees, one drink each for 2 for under $100. When I visit NYC I feel like I’m on the moon, and I take photos for my husband like, “this falafel sandwich, $24 w/out drink!”

Expand full comment
Brent Cunningham's avatar

Great piece, Liz. It's the same situation in D.C. We effectively abandoned one of our favorite restaurants--which was always a bit of a splurge--after we ate there one September and returned less than a year later and prices had risen more than 50 percent. That said, paying workers a living wage--to the extent that that is in fact the case--is long overdue. As you rightly note.

Expand full comment
8 more comments...

No posts