You lose some, you win some. With the stock market taking investors on a roller-coaster ride, one New York restaurant is providing comfort amid the chaos — offering customers discounts based on their financial losses. The War Room Tavern in Albany — a favorite of Empire State politicos and located just steps from the State Capitol … Read more
It’s a real pie-in-the-sky idea. Caviar is no longer reserved for recession-proof Hamptonites wielding mother-of-pearl spoons. Pizza Hut has jumped on the bargain Beluga bandwagon by serving up imitation fish eggs on pizza for the hoi polloi. From Thursday, April 10, through Saturday, April 12, the franchise branch at 932 Eighth Ave. will bait you … Read more
Summer is just up ahead — and while the warmer months may be enticing for those looking to go out to eat, menu prices have risen 3.7% since last year, according to the Consumer Price Index. Some restaurants across the country have a unique approach: hot dog towers. A spin on the classic seafood tower, the … Read more
When it comes to parenting style, Alexandra Rutkay’s got it in the bag. Unwilling to forgo fab fashions for frumpy mommy gear, the Upper East Sider dreamed up a designer diaper carrier that’s now affording her the life of her dreams. “We just made seven figures,” Rutkay, 41, married mom and founder of posh baby bag … Read more
There’s no end in sight for the rising cost of food. On the heels of post-pandemic inflation, price tags at the grocery store are expected to multiply yet again once President Donald Trump’s tariffs against Canada and Mexico go into effect. Canada and Mexico are the top two suppliers of food and beverages, according to … Read more
Looking for love will cost you. In the past six years, the price of eating out in NYC has increased nearly 30%, according to the NY State Department of Taxation and Finance and Office of the New York City Comptroller, while other costs associated with going out, such as taxis and Ubers, have also risen … Read more
In a remote Alaskan community where polar bears roam, a loaf of bread costs more than $9, a carton of orange juice costs nearly $10 and a box of cereal tops $11. Grant Magdanz, 30, recently documented these grocery store prices during his return to Kotzebue in the Northwest Arctic Borough of Alaska. Kotzebue is … Read more
A picture isn’t worth a thousand burgs. While most fast-food chains plaster their menus with food pics, Five Guys keeps its munchies list free of food porn — and it’s not by accident. In a viral TikTok clip with thousands of views, an employee at a branch in Ireland claimed that the barebones approach is … Read more
Could flights be more expensive? Travelers praying for relief from ongoing airfare inflation should instead brace for more turbulence — with ticket prices expected to soar even higher in 2025, experts warn. The American Express Global Travel Group blames a perfect storm of rising passenger demand and shrinking fleets as both Boeing and Airbus face production … Read more
Chipotle Mexican Grill said Wednesday it has raised menu prices by about 2%, as the burrito chain counters higher input costs in the midst of a choppy demand environment for restaurants in the US. Shares jumped 5% to $63.99. The stock is up 42% this year. Key ingredients such as dairy, beef and avocado have been costlier … Read more
’Tis the season of giving — and spending. Americans will be forking over an average of $1,014 for gifts this Yuletide, according to Gallup’s 2024 holiday spending estimates. That’s a 9% jump over 2023, when shoppers dropped an average of $923. The rise comes courtesy of inflation, experts say — a nagging problem that has significantly impacted … Read more
Tropicana is squeezing out a response to the backlash following the redesign of the bottle. The carafe shape and crown cap of the orange juice bottle that has become synonymous with the brand was introduced in 2011 — but earlier this year that shape disappeared. The brand debuted a new bottle that was intended to … Read more
Price check! The sky-high cost of a supermarket shopping trip continues to be a major issue for Americans, according to new data — despite slowing inflation after 2022’s shocking highs. Recent findings from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that overall food costs for urban consumers have inched up another 2.1% from October 2023 to last … Read more
What a load of crap! While the apocalyptic days of extreme toilet paper shortages may be behind us, the industry is still gaming sup-ply and demand, a new report reveals. Since 2020, the nature calls necessity has been subject to wild price increases — and in subsequent years has been subject to serious shrinkflation, analysts at … Read more
At these airports, IPA stands for “Insanely Pricey Ale.” Craving a cold one before your flight? You might want to avoid these New York airports, which are among the most expensive of any in America when it comes to buying a beer. A new study by Finance Buzz analyzed “regular-sized domestic” macrobrews — such as … Read more
Work isn’t working for the cool kids. Owing to the high cost of living and the mental health pressures of the rat race, would-be workers in their 20s are forgoing jobs because they can neither afford daily transportation nor proper in-office attire, per a recent report. “Young people are finding themselves in a vicious cycle,” … Read more
Inflation-battered diners are putting aside less time and money for extravagant chefs’ tasting menus – leading many Big Apple restaurants to ditch the pricey concept in favor of a la carte options that can be shared, Side Dish has learned. Industry insiders say new restaurants are not launching tasting menus, and many who do have … Read more
Arrrrrr you kidding? Scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency disease that plagued sailors and pirates centuries ago, appears to be re-emerging thanks to the rising cost of living and the popularity of weight loss surgery, a new study finds. “Scurvy is still seen as a disease of the past, especially in developed countries,” Australian doctors wrote … Read more
Record-high steak prices have forced savvy Big Apple restaurateurs to serve cheaper options — like steak frites — to lure cash-conscious diners still craving a red meat fix, Side Dish has learned. The popular French-inspired fare, usually made with a less-expensive cut of steak like hanger or top sirloin, has been popping up alongside pricier … Read more
It costs an arm and a leg to live in the land of the free. The price of the American Dream now stands at $4.4 million — a mind-boggling $1 million more than what it cost just a year ago and $1 million more than what most individuals earn in a lifetime, according to Investopedia. … Read more