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In New York, prices are sky high. Everything is more expensive – rent, groceries, restaurants, toiletries – everything! You name it, and I guarantee costs more with the exception of two things… Subway’s $5 foot long sandwiches and Domino’s $5 pizzas.

Subway and Dominos are only a few of the national chain restaurants that don’t exclude New York City in their promotions. The deal that you can get in Duluth, Minnesota or Owensboro, Kentucky is the same deal that you can get in New York City. We, New Yorkers, thank the fine establishments that give us a break. Well, at least, we “transplanted” New Yorkers are thankful. “Born-and-bred” New Yorkers often look down on Dominos because their “taste buds are too evolved” for mass produced low budget food. Whatever, we LOVE it!

Most chain restaurant ads we watch on TV – Red Lobster’s “All You Can Eat Lobster Fest” for example – exclude New York City. Applebees, Chilis, and Outback deals never apply to New York City. Watch the disclaimer at the end of the commercials. You’ll see it.

But, we would rarely eat at these chains in New York even if the deals did extend to our zip code. Especially since we have some of the best restaurants in the world within an eight-mile radius. We wouldn’t trade our local joints ‘round the corner for chains. Snobby, yes. But, with the selection we have, we can afford to be that way.

Still, Ben and I hold Subway and Dominos near and dear to our hearts. There is no beating their prices. It’s quality and quantity rolled in one. Nothing, nothing is more delicious than a $5 foot long Italian BMT toasted to perfection or a slice of thin-crust Hawaiian pizza.

Hey, everybody appreciates a good deal now and then.