It's an urban density issue. In Manhattan, groceries are expensive, storage is limited and there are many restaurant options across the price spectrum. So very

It's an urban density issue. In Manhattan, groceries are expensive, storage is limited and there are many restaurant options across the price spectrum. So very often you end up buying dinner on your way home, whether shopping for groceries, getting take out or dining out. It turns out the price differential is surprisingly low. (If you don't drink alcohol, which is always substantially cheaper at home. )