Operators add teeny-tiny menu items to comply with new alcohol-sales restrictions

By A Mystery Man Writer

Last updated 16 Jul 2024

Operators add teeny-tiny menu items to comply with new alcohol-sales restrictions

Solo onion rings and singular cheeseballs are hitting menus as bars try to cater to customers who just want a beer.
Solo onion rings and singular cheeseballs are hitting menus as bars try to cater to customers who just want a beer.
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