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Eating & Drinking Out
Tiresome Culinary Complaint of the Year
The High Price of Bánh Mì
by
Robert F. Moss
Staff Pick
I don’t care that you used to get authentic bánh mì in Washington, D.C., or San Francisco for three bucks. Cough up your $8.50 and enjoy the sandwich.
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