Beer Rant

It's about 6:00 on a Friday morning. Joined some folks for a few beers and pizza at What's David's. Good all around. After we all agreed the night was drawing to a close we headed home. My wife and I were attracted to a new place on a corner that plays music by request and features a pretty nice beer selection. I won't call them out directly. We went in and had a seat. We felt lucky that we were between rushes of smoking customers. We ordered a few beers and called it a night, again.

When our bill came we were stunned. Dumbfounded. Some of the beers that we ordered were over 13,000 KRW each. These same beers can be found at a 7-11 for 2,500 KRW. The math was also a little fuzzy on the bill but that part is harder to prove. I realize we could have checked the menu for prices. I realize we were provided good service. I also realize the place is pretty nice. I get all that. I don't, however, care for the mentality that says Songdoians are open game for exploitation. There's a part of me that feels they know they are shafting folks and smile...while their businesses barely stay afloat. The dust will collect on the other beer bottles in this place and in a months or maybe a year, this place will go away only to reappear as the next and greatest Korean traditional restaurant. Yawn.