Curly Sue wrote:
>
> 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!

I didn't eat lunch there. I bought a slice for take-out, not to eat
there. It was delicious, but it seemed steep, nevertheless.