Judging from this sign (and its unsettling verbiage), Gray’s Papaya isn’t counting on the tax rebates. So it’s offering its own version of economic relief:
Photo: Jay JonesA cafe in Venice is doing something similar for subprime victims.
Any other instances of recession discounts?
Addendum: Apparently Gray’s Papaya has been offering their discount for a few years — pessimism or just a popular deal?
and 
. You can also watch it on 
um….the cafe is in Venice, not France….
Sorry for being anal retentive…
A strip club in downtown Atlanta was offering a recession special- free breakfast. But I think too many people must have taken advantage of it because the last time I passed the sign it said, “No breakfast. No purses. Live entertainment.” I didn’t really understand the new sign.
I believe they have been trying to entice Krugman to eat there for ages.
Yeah, that recession special has been around since George Senior was President!
And their hot dogs USED TO BE 50 cents, they’re so expensive now I no longer even consider them anymore. You used to get this special like like $2.50 – two ho dogs and a drink. Those were the days -
Gray’s Papaya has alway been a great place for me to stop when working in Manhattan ! The Hot dogs are great and the drinks are great also ! Wish they had a location out
west so I could enjoy the products ! Please keep up the great work and every time I go to N.Y.C. I make it a point to
stop and have a few !
Gray’s Papaya I heard on cable that you might franchising
you stores, please drop me an e-mail if you are !