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Chips and salsa now costing $7 at restaurants
Original: The Dish: Why your free chips and salsa now costs $7
The Baltimore Banner's food column examines why complimentary chips and salsa at Mexican restaurants are increasingly showing up as a paid item, sometimes priced around $7. The piece explores rising costs for restaurant owners and shifting industry practices, prompting readers to discuss how even free restaurant staples are disappearing.
Why now: Restaurants charging for items long given free is a relatable sign of rising food costs and inflation pressures.
Evidence
- The Dish: Why your free chips and salsa now costs $7 · The Baltimore Banner
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