momopi_IHB
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* When I was at the Tea House in SJC, the manager told me that many restaurants in the area are now advertising bargain priced set meals to attract customers. They say they've never seen that happen before. They've also lost some waiters who quit because of declining business.
* The owner of a local high-end restaurant in OC (will remain nameless) told me that out of the first 8 months of the year, they were in red for 6 and in black for 2. He used to hire over a dozen people in the front but had to let half of them go.
* Daphne's Greek Cafe is offering $1 items and $6 dinner sets (3 course). When I went to eat there the manager was handing out buy 1 get 1 free coupons to everyone.
* The produce department at Ranch 99 (Jeffery) has declined in quality. I'm buying my fruits and veggies at UCI Farmer's Market and Wholesome Choice Market (Culver) in Irvine. For Ranch 99 groceries, I drive to Artesia location on Pioneer, and Zion in Hawaiian Gardens.
* At Ralphs, I've noticed more 50+% off "manager specials" on premium beef that's close to expiry date. Bought some steaks marked down to $3.50 each (expires in 3 days) and, thought the quality was still better than the beef they're selling at certain unnamed Asian supermarkets in Irvine this week. I wasn't expecting to see so much stuff being marked down at Ralphs, usually you only find them at Orchid Hills supermarket where nobody shops.
* The owner of a local high-end restaurant in OC (will remain nameless) told me that out of the first 8 months of the year, they were in red for 6 and in black for 2. He used to hire over a dozen people in the front but had to let half of them go.
* Daphne's Greek Cafe is offering $1 items and $6 dinner sets (3 course). When I went to eat there the manager was handing out buy 1 get 1 free coupons to everyone.
* The produce department at Ranch 99 (Jeffery) has declined in quality. I'm buying my fruits and veggies at UCI Farmer's Market and Wholesome Choice Market (Culver) in Irvine. For Ranch 99 groceries, I drive to Artesia location on Pioneer, and Zion in Hawaiian Gardens.
* At Ralphs, I've noticed more 50+% off "manager specials" on premium beef that's close to expiry date. Bought some steaks marked down to $3.50 each (expires in 3 days) and, thought the quality was still better than the beef they're selling at certain unnamed Asian supermarkets in Irvine this week. I wasn't expecting to see so much stuff being marked down at Ralphs, usually you only find them at Orchid Hills supermarket where nobody shops.