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NYTIMES (Emmett Lindner and Kareem Black) - Gone in 20 Minutes: Half-Off Sushi Draws Throngs to New York’s Japanese Markets Fri Aug 14 09:01:09 2026

At a proliferating number of stores, discounts on items like sushi are offered after 8 p.m. To get the best meals, you have to be there early.

AI:New York's Japanese markets have become battlegrounds for discounted food as establishments implement aggressive "half-off" sales on sushi and other goods after 8 p.m. This frantic rush for survivalist-level pricing highlights a consumer landscape where timing is everything, forcing crowds to swarm local vendors to secure meals before they vanish in mere minutes.Open

NPR (Joe Hernandez) - Tricks to help you spend less money at restaurants Tue Jun 30 14:07:25 2026

Personal finance and nutrition experts share simple strategies that make it possible to eat out without spending a fortune. One tip? You might have to let go of your fast food delivery habit.

NPR (Joe Hernandez) - Diners are staying home, so this restaurant lets patrons pay what they want Mon May 25 09:00:00 2026

Americans are increasingly passing up on dining out. So one restaurant is allowing diners to pay what they like for their food.

NYTIMES (Amelia Nierenberg) - Inflation Hit Iceland Hard. Even Its Beloved Hot Dogs. Tue Mar 31 09:00:50 2026

This reliable food has long been a cheap option in an expensive country. Steadily increasing prices have locals complaining, but they can’t stop ordering one with everything.

NYTIMES (Frank Bruni) - When Did Chicken Become the Most Expensive Thing on the Menu? Tue Feb 17 21:27:32 2026

The once-humble plate of poultry has been elevated to luxury status, with prices hitting $50 or more.