As inflation escalates NYC food prices, the concept of cheap dining is dwindling. Iconic $1 eats like dollar pizza are fading away, with meals now often costing nearly $15. However, certain locations, dubbed 'unicorn' eateries, are emerging to provide options for cash-strapped residents. Smashiess, an East Harlem bodega, serves a popular $1 ham and cheese sandwich, selling over 100 daily after gaining recognition on social media. Despite rising costs, these budget-friendly options are becoming vital for many New Yorkers.
"I feel like everything gets more expensive," Michelle Javier, a food lover who frequently shares hidden NYC nosh gems with her considerable social media following, sighed to The Post.
Budget imbibers now have the hero they deserve in Smashiess, an East Harlem bodega offering a robust ham and cheese sandwich for a humble George Washington.
The surprising turnaround couldn't come at a more urgent moment - where a fast food meal anywhere in the city can cost nearly $15.
But cash-strapped New Yorkers are flocking to seek out other $1 eats before they're gone with the wind, like Smashiess, which sells around 100 $1 ham and cheese sandwiches per day.
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