St. Paul Pioneer Press 30 Mar 2008 pg D1;by Jennifer Bjorhus
"The consumer spending gauge at Sage Market & Wine Bar is quivering. Even the relatively well-heeled clientele of this Mendota Heights eatery appear to be feeling some economic anxiety.
It's skipping the appetizers, skipping dessert, cutting back and ordering one less glass of wine... "It's just people cutting back a little bit," said General Manager Chris Dick. "I personally am doing the same. Instead of ribeyes, I'll have a flank." ... "
Gadzooks! Don't you all feel awful?!? Flank instead of Ribeye? What is this world coming to?!?



