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[Paul]

I'm trying to say that the restaurateur's is trying to sell you style
rather than the Meat Loaf, mashed potatoes and peas. Instead you get a
double order of Ambiance with a short paragraph on the parentage of each
dish.

James Harbeck wrote:
>> Think of it as an extension of the sans serif type face.  A triumph of
>> style over substance.
>
> I just want to make sure I have this clear: You're saying that
> preferring $25 to $24.95 is preferring style over substance? It's
> what you seem to be saying, but it's more like the reverse of what
> I'd say.
>
> James Harbeck.
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