Happy hour is becoming the main event for some California diners as the state's high cost of living pushes more customers to seek out discounted meals instead of paying full price for a night out. Chef Alex Carballo of Grand Restaurant Group told Fox News Digital that happy hour once accounted for an estimated 5% to 8% of his business.
Now, that figure has climbed to nearly 30%, even as customers cut back on dining out. "My happy hour has increased a lot, so I think people are looking for deals and looking for options," Carballo said.
The shift reflects a broader affordability squeeze across California where residents told Fox News Digital that rising costs for housing, groceries and gasoline are forcing them to rethink everyday spending. California has the highest overall …
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