Rip-off artists and their winelists

[dananne]

Beer. Or iced tea.

I find that I increasingly order something other than wine when I'm out. Last night I was at a restaurant that had d'Arenberg "Stump Jump" for $29 -- it retails at $9.99. Why would I do that? I completely understand restaurants having to mark up wines -- but 3X retail is nuts. That's all I'm saying. Reduce the markup and you'd encourage people to a.) order a bottle in the first place, and b.) order a second bottle. Maybe I'm naive, but I think they'd make it up in increased sales, and they'd have happier, more satisfied customers.

[This message has been edited by dananne (edited 08-04-2003).]