EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 24 MIN
Chefs can't stomach their menu prices either
from Pacific Standard Time · host The San Francisco Standard
It’s not just you. San Francisco chefs are “mortified” by how much it costs to eat at their restaurants. That’s according to Sara Deseran, an editor-at-large at The Standard who covers food and dining. She talked to chefs and restaurant owners who are trying to price their menus without scaring away customers. This week on “Pacific Standard Time,” Deseran sits down with host Emily Dreyfuss to discuss how chefs feel about their menu prices, what factors are influencing costs, and what diners can do to feel a little better when settling the tab. ‘It’s embarrassing’: SF chefs are mortified by their own menu prices Chicken, red sauce, and influencers gone wild: 10 trends that defined the year in eating
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It’s not just you. San Francisco chefs are “mortified” by how much it costs to eat at their restaurants. That’s according to Sara Deseran, an editor-at-large at The Standard who covers food and dining. She talked to chefs and restaurant owners who are trying to price their menus without scaring away customers. This week on “Pacific Standard Time,” Deseran sits down with host Emily Dreyfuss to discuss how chefs feel about their menu prices, what factors are influencing costs, and what diners can do to feel a little better when settling the tab. ‘It’s embarrassing’: SF chefs are mortified by their own menu prices Chicken, red sauce, and influencers gone wild: 10 trends that defined the year in eating
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