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Could someone please hint to the writers at the New York Times's "Dining & Wine" section that there's an economic recession under way? Here's from the e-headlines today:

Great Meals for Two, Under $100 (It's Possible)
By FRANK BRUNI
Getting food of some distinction in full-service restaurants and staying below $99 isn't too easy, but it can be done.

Y'know, I've been lying awake at nights preoccupied with the difficulties of finding a decent restaurant meal for under a hundred bucks. Oh dearie, dearie me. Where to turn? And now at last, thanks to those doughty folks at the NYT, I've found a few pointers . . .

Date: 2008-12-10 07:46 pm (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] al-zorra.livejournal.com
Yes it has been so heartwarming, so touching, the great concern the NY Times food and drink and style sections have been demonstrating for the dreadful shrinkage in budgets of the wealthy for conspicuous consumption.

Love, C. Who is so pleased she can cook, and who walks many blocks in order to be able to purchase fresh produce lots that she can afford. The same vegetables cost 3 times as much at the local supermarket than in Chinatown.

Date: 2008-12-10 08:55 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] realthog.livejournal.com

It's sort of like going to a soup kitchen and handing out $5-Off coupons for caviar, isn't it?

Date: 2008-12-10 10:47 pm (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] quilterbear.livejournal.com
Excellent example.

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