How can Monsey restaurants justify their prices? (specifically milchig ones)

[aygart]

Just an aside, does Kayco sell any cheese or fresh dairy products? That would be the biggest factor in the dairy restaurants.

[rbs-g1.5]

I find it funny that everyone keeps assuming that the matzahs are a ripoff while at the same time discussing shatzer matzah bakery shutting down....https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=132337.0

[jye]

Try to find Pasta at any Lakewood restaurant  for less than $20-25. Used to be $12-$15. If customers will pay stores will charge. If you want it cheaper make it at home.

I use the former Tastebuds restaurant recipe for Penne and Fettuccine at home. Better than just about every restaurant I’ve tried. At an extended family gathering or party I can whip up 30 generous portions for around $45-$60. If you want the ambiance spend the $700 plus gratuity at the restaurant.

[Yehuda57]

Just an aside, does Kayco sell any cheese or fresh dairy products? That would be the biggest factor in the dairy restaurants.

Iinm, they bought out the largest kosher pasta company, which most restaurants use.

[ya]

Iinm, they bought out the largest kosher pasta company, which most restaurants use.

what brand?

[Ver hut gazugt]

I find it funny that everyone keeps assuming that the matzahs are a ripoff while at the same time discussing shatzer matzah bakery shutting down....https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=132337.0

afaik they did not close because they where not making money.

[jye]

Iinm, they bought out the largest kosher pasta company, which most restaurants use.

Isn’t pasta a non sensitive kashrus item other than yoshon? Hechsheirim don’t allow the restaurant to use generic pasta?

[AsherO]

You accused me too and anyone who has has been on this forum for any bit of time knows that I am not in the food industry.

Energy is used to produce food, so it’s all related. How much is Kayco paying you?

 

[Dan]

Iinm, they bought out the largest kosher pasta company, which most restaurants use.

Restaurants charging $25+ for pasta ought to make their own...

[AsherO]

Restaurants charging $25+ for pasta ought to make their own...

Wishful thinking

[Dan]

afaik not because they where not making money.

Then why wasn't it just sold?

[Dan]

Wishful thinking

Luckily we have Abaita.

[Essen est zich]

This thread is pointless. Nothing said here is of any value and should be moved to JS.

[ya]

Restaurants charging $25+ for pasta ought to make their own...

no, it's a free market.

[ya]

Isn’t pasta a non sensitive kashrus item other than yoshon? Hechsheirim don’t allow the restaurant to use generic pasta?

correct! That's my point. People pay $3 for Gefen thinking it's "more kosher" when they don't even hold of yoshon.

[Dan]

no, it's a free market.

Duh. And why I go to Abaita.

[aygart]

correct! That's my point. People pay $3 for Gefen thinking it's "more kosher" when they don't even hold of yoshon.

Someone who can't figure that out it is all on them.

[jye]

Restaurants charging $25+ for pasta ought to make their own...

If consumers want to pay $30 after mandatory gratuity (in Lakewood often is pocketed by the restaurant) for $4.75 worth of ingredients that’s their problem.

They have Mac and Cheese for $22. It’s  whatever the consumer will swallow.

[Dan]

If consumers want to pay $30 after mandatory gratuity (in Lakewood often is pocketed by the restaurant) for $4.75 worth of ingredients that’s their problem.

They have Mac and Cheese for $22. It’s  whatever the consumer will swallow.

And when someone differentiates, with lower prices or a better product, they'll be rewarded.

[jye]

And when someone differentiates, with lower prices or a better product, they'll be rewarded.

Of the over 100 food establishments in Lakewood very few are trying to capture the rock bottom price market and even fewer are succeeding.