On Fri, 31 Oct 2003 17:04:19 -0500, Margaret Suran >
wrote:

>
>Today I had several early appointments and found myself on the street
>around two in the afternoon, hungry and not able to go into a coffee
>shop, because I wanted to be at home when the first trick and treaters
>rang my bell. I had not eaten anything except half a mango for
>breakfast.
>
>I went into a small Pizzeria from which I have ordered whole pizza pies,
>but never a slice. I asked for a slice with mushrooms, which was just
>coming out of the oven.
>
>I don't know what I expected, but I have to admit that I was stunned
>when I was told that the slice cost $2.90. To me, it seems like a lot,
>but is it? What do you pay in other parts of the country/world?
>
>I went to an independent Pizza place, not to a fast food chain
>restaurant, what we used to call a "Pizza Parlor". The slice was
>delicious, fresh mushrooms, good cheeses, crispy crust, everything the
>way it should be.
>
>Please, let me know. Thank you, Margaret

It depends on how much the beverage was and how big and how good the
pizza is :> Anything under $5 for lunch seems pretty reasonable.
Under $4 amazes me.

Sue(tm)
Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!