The B-Side: This is Boston’s HOTTEST ticket

By Kelly Chan and Emily Schario

🥐 Out: Fancy dinners. In: Little luxuries. Enter: “Treatonomics,” a.k.a. when people are choosing small treats over swanky suppers. Think: Splurging a bit more on a croissant or latte is wayyyyy more affordable than a $100 steak. And local foodie spots like Formaggio and Presto Pasta are also noticing customers going for more casual options, like prepared foods or grab-n-go items. Meanwhile, bougier restaurants like Kaia are promoting more value-driven deals (cheaper bar menus, half-sized portions). Now if only we had happy hour …