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In December, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association hosted a panel discussion on the city's “restaurant apocalypse," illuminating various hurdles restaurants face today. 

Panelists noted that fewer people can afford to dine out or go out for cocktails, citing high rents and housing prices, which cut into entertainment budgets.

Cocktails can range from $14 to $18 and craft beer can cost $6 to $8 in some venues. 

Are you drinking less when you go out to bars and restaurants?
Yes, I've really cut back due to costs (43%, 136 VOTES)
Yes, I've cut back due to health reasons (34%, 109 VOTES)
No, bring it on! (2%, 5 VOTES)
I haven't changed my habits (22%, 69 VOTES)
Poll Description

In December, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association hosted a panel discussion on the city's “restaurant apocalypse," illuminating various hurdles restaurants face today. 

Panelists noted that fewer people can afford to dine out or go out for cocktails, citing high rents and housing prices, which cut into entertainment budgets.

Cocktails can range from $14 to $18 and craft beer can cost $6 to $8 in some venues. 

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  • Christopher Paradis
    January 21, 2025

    Having buyer's remorse when eating out..especially when a pizza, burger and couple of drinks with tip is often close to half my weekly grocery bill!!