Signs of the Times (#2) - Even Dim Sum Goes On Sale

And why not? There is a price for everything. One of my favorite restaurants in Chinatown – Grand Harmony on 98 Mott Street is now running a Dim Sum on sales special - $2.25 for all sizes on weekdays only, excluding weekends and public holidays. Normally a small dim sum dish goes for $2.25, a medium one costs $3.50 and a large one commands $4.75. So your best bargain would be to order the large ones and it will cost you only $2.25 per selection. That said, most people I know don’t usually order dim sum based on size, but rather, based on whether they like a particular item or dietary restrictions. Surely a vegetarian would not order a roast pork bun even if it free?

While we are on the topic of food, OpenTable which allows you to book restaurants online is now running an “Appetite Stimulus Plan” at a number of NYC restaurants November 17-21 (similar to the annual Restaurant Weeks during the summer), with 3-Course Menus & Double Dining Rewards Points (not sure what you can redeem the points for). Costs: $35 Dinners, $24 Lunches.

Deflation is everywhere. And bargains will be had everywhere too.