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What's Up With Recession Chic?

Where: 694 Valencia St. [map], San Francisco, CA, United States, 94110
December 18, 2008 at 2:00 PM | by BS | 0 Comments

We've been highlighting recession restaurants lately, but what we're looking for is restaurants that make us forget we don't have money anymore. You know, give us those truffles and filet mignon and arugula... for half-price!

But we're a little perplexed by the most recent trend popping up: Restaurants are seeking to remind us that we're in a recession, even treating it as if it's hilariously cute.

Case-in-point: San Francisco's trendy Mission eatery Luna Park, which recently introduced a "blue plate special" that pays homage to Depression-era soup kitchens with inexpensive meals served on cafeteria-style trays.

We can't argue with the deal--$12 for chef Nick Cobarruvias's French-tinged comfort food--but enough with the recession chic! Give us a break--and can you spare a dime?

Related Stories:
· Luna Park [Official Site]
· Recession Restaurants coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: Luna Park]



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